Places you must travel before you turn 40

Let us face the fact that there are millions of places to travel and enjoy if you are a travel freak. On the internet you will find thousands of articles like cities you must travel in your twenties, places to visit before you turn 30 and many more. So if you are about to turn 40 or 50 and you haven’t been to any of the places, that does not mean that somehow your life has been shortened and you missed most of it. Actually travelling is for all ages with the only difference being that is different generation will have a different perspective on the definition of a great travel adventure. After all, life does not really get started until you turn for 40, so here are some of the places that you must travel before you turn 40.

1. The wine regions in France
   The land of wine and cheese bacon in France has some of the spectacular wine regions. The burgundy region is mostly for the red lovers, for a romantic setting in the vineyards of the Alsace region or for a beautiful setting, drive your bicycle and explore all the provinces and the Rhone Valley wine region.
2. Tuscany in Italy
   Tuscany is a little mediaeval village situated on Hilltops with picture-perfect scenery and good rustic delicious Italian food. Spending a week or two in your own Villa in the village will help you effortlessly blend into the local life. You would definitely love the outside dining set with your new neighbours in the balmy sunny evening while looking at the valleys below.
3. The Greek islands
   With the impossibly beautiful whitewashed villages, the magical sunsets and the stunning caldera, you might feel that you have arrived in paradise in the Greek islands of England. You would love the Santorini island which is mainly known for the breathtaking scenery, sunsets and the romantic aura.
4. Petra in Jordan
   This legendary lost city is the main site for the people who come in search of the treasury, temples and the historic monuments. Petra is an ancient city that can only be accessed through a narrow gorge and had been forgotten for centuries by the Western world until it was rediscovered in the year 1812. If you are a person who loves to visit the ancient ruins, a pilgrimage to Petra in the valley of Moses is an absolute must.
5. Cappadocia in Turkey
   Cappadocia is well known for its stunning landscape which is made up of the volcanic rock formations also known as the fairy chimneys. At various point throughout the time, the rocks were inhabited with castles, houses and the larger ones even had cities. The best way to explore the region is to take a hot air balloon ride at sunrise, sipping some of the champagne and enjoying the marvellous sight below.
6. Angkor Wat Cambodia
   You must not visit the incredible sunrise over the Angkor Wat temple while you are visiting Cambodia. The Temple is a religious structure and was built using hands. People from all over the globe have been flocking to witness this beautiful sight.