YanGo

To help us determine the best ways to experience these locations or phenomena, we researched websites for specific locations, including the official National Park Service website, dedicated country and destination websites, and the International Commission on Geoheritage. In some cases, we referenced specific travel agencies that specialized in tours to gain a better understanding of these destinations. For visitor experiences, we focused on reviews and ratings available on sites and discussion forums like Tripadvisor, Google Maps, and Reddit. Finally, for specific information about aurora borealis, we also relied on information compiled by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center.

Throughout history, cultures around the world have found creative and ingenious ways to express their heritage, beliefs, and ways of life. The Pyramids of Giza, for example, were constructed around 4,500 years ago as tombs for Egyptian pharaohs during the Old Kingdom, and they were designed to last for eternity. And, boy, did they ever. When the original list of the Seven World Wonders was compiled in the 2nd century by a Greek writer named Antipater of Sidon, the pyramids were already more than two millennia old. And yes, you can explore inside the Pyramids of Giza, where you'll find deep chambers and ghostly stone sarcophagi. None of the others he include in his list, like the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, or the lighthouse of Alexandria, exist today. Nonetheless, plenty of destinations categorized as the New Seven Wonders are well worth an addition to your bucket list. This includes the Colosseum, Petra, Chichén Itzá, Christ the Redeemer, the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, and the Taj Mahal.

Spilling dramatically over a series of basalt gorges along the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is one huge waterfall. It holds the distinction as the world's largest sheet of falling water, extending about 5,600 feet wide, and its famous spray can be seen from at least 18 miles away in both Zambia and Zimbabwe. This fine mist is an attraction unto itself: aside from prismatic rainbows you can enjoy during the daytime, a full moon is also bright enough to create ethereal lunar rainbows, or "moonbows," in the air. As such, tours often run during the night of the full moon, as well as one day before and after, giving you a chance to see this unique phenomenon.

Paricutín is one of the most dramatic volcanoes you've likely never even heard of. Located near the city of Uruapan in Michoacán, Mexico, this cinder cone volcano sprang into action unexpectedly back in 1943, when it began spewing lava and ash from a rural farm field. In its first 24 hours, Paricutín rose 164 feet. During its nine-year eruption, it grew to a total of 1,391 feet, with a lava field that covered 90 square miles. The geological marvel made the list of natural world wonders because it's the first volcano scientists have been able to observe from its earliest development until its eventual dormancy in 1952

Of all of the natural world wonders on this list, aurora borealis, or the Northern Lights, is the only one that doesn't correspond to a specific location. We have the sun and its solar storms to thank for this phenomenon, which is caused by enormous clusters of electrically charged particles. When some of the particles get caught in Earth's magnetic field, which is more concentrated at the poles, we're treated to curtain-like lights that range from green, to pink, red, blue, and purple.

If it's time to replace your carry-on luggage or pick up a new bag for an upcoming trip, there are a lot of factors to take into consideration. How sturdy are the wheels? How much does it weigh before you load it up with your stuff? Can you lock the zippers? It's enough to make you want to skip it altogether and just fork over a whole lot of money to check a bag. However, there is a fantastic carry-on that might make you rethink that, and it's got a feature that makes it invaluable to savvy travelers. This bag converts into a backpack. The Gear Warrior XE 2-Wheel 21.75" Convertible Carry-On from Eagle Creek is made for people who want flexibility in their bag.

Just an hour south of Moncton by car, Fundy National Park is known for the high tides of its namesake, the Bay of Fundy. You'll find a plethora of hiking and mountain biking trails on nearly three-dozen different routes that traverse waterfalls, creeks, and coastal overlooks. Drive on a historic covered bridge in the park's southern Pointe Wolfe region, join seasonal events like guided walks in the park, and head to the coast at different times of day to see extraordinary views of the tide coming in and going out.

The city of Moncton has 49 miles of trails within a number of parks and along the unique Petitcodiac River, not to mention neighborhood routes that make it easy to get around this relatively flat city. The 2.9-mile Riverfront Trail passes through Riverfront Park and Bore Park, where you can roll by to see the tidal bore or stop into Moncton's oldest building, Treitz Haus.