While browsing a few popular world lists, we realized something wild: we’ve been to every one of the New Seven Wonders, and most of the natural and ancient ones too. As full-time travelers, we’ve made it a mission to experience places with deep cultural significance and ancient roots.
In this post, we’ll take you through personal stories from the world’s most extraordinary places, ancient cities, engineering feats, and natural wonders that belong on every travel bucket list.
Our Journey Through the World’s Wonders
We’ve spent the past two decades traveling across continents and chasing not just beauty, but meaning. Some of these wonders have moved us to tears, while others have sparked our curiosity to dig deeper into the civilizations that built them.
Whether it’s walking through ancient temples, standing atop windswept cliffs, or drifting down jungle rivers, these moments define why we travel.
They’re not just about seeing something spectacular—they’re about understanding humanity’s shared history, marveling at our place on Earth, and reminding ourselves that wonder is all around us. So grab your bucket list, open your map, and get ready to add a few more pins.
What Are the 7 Wonders of the World?
The term “Wonders of the World” refers to lists of the most remarkable manmade and natural landmarks on Earth. While the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were chronicled by Greek historians, most of them no longer exist, except for the Great Pyramid of Giza.
To update the concept for the modern world, the New7Wonders Foundation in Switzerland, held a global vote in 2007, selecting seven new wonders based on cultural significance, architectural achievement, and universal appeal. These include iconic places like Petra, Machu Picchu, and the Great Wall of China. Today, there are also recognized lists of Natural Wonders and Modern Engineering Wonders—each celebrating humanity’s most significant accomplishments and nature’s most breathtaking creations.
New Seven Wonders of The World
Petra, Jordan
Petra’s Treasury is one of the most cinematic sights we’ve ever seen, and yes, it made us feel like Indiana Jones in The Last Crusade. Carved from rose-red cliffs over 2,000 years ago, the ancient Nabatean capital was lost for centuries until a Swiss explorer Hiram Bingham arrived in 1812.
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