It's That Time! 5 More Quick Ideas!

 

1.     When in Rio, take time for the street art.  There are tons of reasons to go to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  The beaches, the Jesus statue, the culture, and so many more.  What a lot of people overlook is that Rio is home to one of the most famous street art scenes in the world.  Many muralists who paint in Rio are world famous.  On Olympic Boulevard, you'll find the 190 meter long Eduardo Kobra Mural.  This is the biggest painting of its kind in the world.  It's in the Guinness book and everything.  So, if you want to see something truly spectacular in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; check out the street art.

https://theculturetrip.com/south-america/brazil/articles/a-tour-of-rio-de-janeiros-street-art/

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/largest-street-art-mural-in-the-world

https://www.getyourguide.com/rio-de-janeiro-l9/graffiti-urban-art-tc30/

https://www.riodejaneiro.com/blog/2017/11/20/admire-worlds-largest-street-art-mural-rio/

2.    Go swimming in Iceland.  That's right; I said swimming.  I don't necessarily mean indoors.  I don't mean only in the summer.  Iceland is a puzzle to a lot of people that have never visited.  I assure you, the geothermal nature of the country makes it a great place to be.  The government heats a lot of the buildings from those volcanoes.  The swimming came about the same way.  Even as early as the 1300s people were swimming in those pools.  Now, the pools come in all shapes, sizes and styles.  It's not just the Blue Lagoon.  There are over 100 public thermal heated swimming pools around the country.  Take your pick.  They're open year round and can be a lot of fun.

https://www.visiticeland.com/article/swimming-pool-culture-in-iceland

https://www.vogue.com/article/iceland-swimming-culture-guide

https://nat.is/swimming-pools-iceland/

https://www.funiceland.is/blog/posts/2018/april/best-swimming-pools-around-iceland/

3.   The World's Biggest Wheel.  That's right,  250 meters high, sitting on a luxury island off the coast of Dubai with cars the size of a living room.  It's AIN Dubai.  Opened in 2021, it's only the latest record breaking piece of architecture in Dubai.  It's always bigger and better when it comes to this tiny country.  There are over 100 eye style wheels around the world and they all provide amazing views of their areas.  I've ridden some of them.  I love it.  But, if you're in Dubai, it's the biggest.  Check it out.

https://aindubai.com/en

https://www.visitdubai.com/en/places-to-visit/ain-dubai

https://www.dubai-tickets.co/ain-dubai/

https://www.discoveryuk.com/building-big/the-biggest-ferris-wheels-in-the-world/

4.    While in Dubai, don't miss the Burj Khalifa.  It is the tallest building in the world.  Period.  Opened in 2010, it shattered all the tallest building records around the world and hasn't been topped yet.  The observation deck sits 456 meters above the street, but the building itself is 828 meters, 2717 feet, or 160 stories high.  It shines in the sun and is a great showplace for New Year's fireworks.  So, while you're riding that giant eye wheel, skiing indoors and whatever else Dubai has to offer in amazing activities; don't miss the Burj.

https://www.thecollector.com/what-are-the-5-tallest-buildings-in-the-world/

https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/hall-of-fame/burj-khalifa-tallest-building-in-the-world

https://www.burjkhalifa.ae/en/the-tower/facts-figures/

https://www.visitdubai.com/en/places-to-visit/burj-khalifa

5.    The location is Nuri.  The kingdom was the Kushites.  They are the Meroe Pyramids.  They are pyramids, and they are along the Nile.  They are some of the most mysterious of all pyramids around the world and we're still learning about the people who built them.  Egypt you say?  Nope.  These are in Sudan.  That's a thought.  They're excavating in the area right now.  So, if you love pyramids and the cultures that built them.  Check that out.  It's a little known place to tourists, so you'll see more archaeologists than travelers.  You may want to talk to a Sudanese based travel company to hire a guide as well.  You won't want to just show up.  

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/sudan-archaeology-pyramdis-kush-nubia

https://againstthecompass.com/en/nubian-pyramids-sudan/

https://www.geoex.com/trips/sudan-ancient-riches-nubian-desert/

https://www.tripsavvy.com/meroa-pyramids-in-sudan-1454488

So, there's some of the weirdest ideas I've had in a while.  It gives you some ideas for things to look forward to trying around the world.  Just remember, travel is that way of life that gives you memories that you'll never forget.  Part of that is finding truly unique adventures and trying new things.  We only have one life, so live it and enjoy!