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1. A visit to Westerburg, Germany. This one is for the road trippers out there. This is a little town of less than 6,000 people somewhere between Frankfurt and Bonn. Why even think about it? Always a good question.
Westerburg is one of the oldest towns in Europe. They have proof that this little town existed as far back as 700 BC. This place is small, and has Schloss Westerburg, its signature medieval castle. But that's not all. This is a beautiful little charming town that loves to welcome tourists.
This place boasts speaking at least a half a dozen languages, has hotels and a hotel and spa for guests. The locals will teach you about their ancient culture and the history of this magnificent little town. You'll get local food and drink and quite an experience.
Also in this area are miles and miles of breathtaking views on hiking trails. It's a great way to see a unique place in Germany and the area is gorgeous.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g1131829-Westerburg_Rhineland_Palatinate-Vacations.html
https://www.mygermancity.com/westerburg
https://www.trip.com/travel-guide/destination/westerburg-27040/
https://www.tourenplaner-rheinland-pfalz.de/en/point/fort/schloss-westerburg/44883355/
https://www.thetrainline.com/en/train-times/frankfurt-main-hbf-to-westerburg
2. Kellsteinhaus Eagle's Nest, Berchtesgaden, Germany. If you watch the History Channel; you may have seen this one. This was a Hitler spot.
This was built in a location that is south of Salzburg, Austria, but in Germany. There are a lot of odd borders in the area, but there it is. It towers over the rest of the world in the area at 1,834 meters above sea level.
Hitler's guests once entered through a tunnel and went up an elevator just to get to it. While the world was at war and fascism and its tyrants were running amok, Hitler and friends could hang out and seemingly pretend like nothing was happening.
Regardless of your personal views of WWII, this is a fascinating spot to visit in Southern Germany. I personally have always found that visiting Nazi sites is extremely educational.
https://www.berchtesgaden.de/en/nature/eagles-nest
https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/read/articles/hitlers-eagles-nest-at-berchtesgaden
https://www.kehlsteinhaus.de/english/
https://www.salzburg.info/en/sights/excursions/kehlsteinhaus
https://undiscoveredberchtesgaden.com/essential-tips-for-visiting-the-eagles-nest/
3. Valle de la Luna, or Valley of the Moon, not far from Pedro de Atacama, Chile. This is a place that looks positively otherworldly. There's no other way to put it. The Atacama is probably the driest place on Earth. Not Death Valley; not the Sahara.
That being said, it's home to a specific ecosystem, so visiting this one will take a bit of work. You will want to make reservations to go with a tour company. That's the easiest way, even though I hate to do that. The issue is that there will only be a certain number of people allowed during any particular period of time. Rather than trying to figure it all out; just call a company. Let them take care of it.
Personally, I've always wanted to visit Chile and Bolivia, because they have some of the most striking and mesmerizing terrain in the world.
https://www.chile.travel/en/blog-en-2/visiting-moon-valley/
https://www.gochile.cl/en/moon-valley/
https://www.viator.com/San-Pedro-de-Atacama-attractions/Moon-Valley/d5499-a2755
4. The Petrohue Waterfalls Hike, Los Lagos, Chile. This is in Vincente Perez Rosales National Park. So, if it sounds unreachable being in Patagonia, it's not. This is another time that you might want to book your accommodations in the park and then make arrangements for something more organized for your hike.
That being said, there are miles and miles of land to explore in that region and this is a surreally beautiful area with the Andes in the background and the cascading Petrohue Falls along the hike. The cascades will leave you breathless.
Also, I love visiting these out of the way places, and it being scenic, and outdoors in some of the most pristine air on the planet makes even more of a bucket list spot.
https://www.viator.com/Patagonia-attractions/Petrohue-Waterfalls/d308-a2766
https://www.visitpuertovaras.cl/en/portfolio-item/petrohue-falls/
https://www.afar.com/places/saltos-de-petrohue-petrohue-falls-puerto-varas
https://www.myguidechile.com/things-to-do/petrohue
5. Go go karting in Japan. Believe it or not; you can do this. It's only with registered companies and mostly; if not entirely, in Tokyo and Osaka.
You must be at least 18 years old and hold an international driver's license. That may sound intimidating, but I've gotten one before. I got mine at a AAA office. It was no big deal. These tours go all over these cities and I hear they're a lot of fun.
People get to wear costumes on some tours, especially from video games and Japanese Anime. It's a totally fantasy adventure right in the streets of Tokyo and Osaka. Check out the links below to some companies and give this a whirl.
https://japankart.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqJkf-CuJxn7QOoJVAWMtpsGwzM3Rx3ZQfCKXoBUcQpKBFTV48V
https://metropolisjapan.com/harbor-circuit-chiba-kisarazu/
There you have it. From Japan, to Chile, to Germany, to history; there are a lot of things to see and do in this world, so get started folks! You only get one turn on this ride, so make the most of it!
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