Do It Before You Die: Our Top Picks

1. Northern Lights and Starry Skies

"We were looking up at the partly cloudy sky, hoping we would see something... I noticed a weird, white streak of light above us in the sky. The streak got brighter and and turned an intense color of green."

"We all started screaming and jumping around. The three of us grabbed each other and jumped up and down "I can't believe it! I can't believe it!". It was one of the happiest moments of my life."

- Eric Bennett. See Eric's story here

Lighthouse in Iceland. Photo by @bennettfilm

2. Hike in the Himalayas

"There's something incredible about finding yourself between the largest mountains in the world. A feeling of insignificance and power, achievement and defeat, all at once."

"There is such amazing scenery along the way. The landscape is constantly changing, going from lush, wet jungle, to alpine, to barren, snowy mountain tops, then to dry, windy desert."

- Eric Bennett. See more of Eric's story here

Annapurna Circuit. Photo by @bennettfilm

3. Waterfalls and swimming holes

"The waterfall immediately drew me into the water! Watching the light change through the course of the day helped me get these magical shots. It was intriguing and ever so relaxing spending the day at Spa Pool."

- Tom Jessett. See Tom's story here

Spa pool at Karijini National Park, Western Australia. Photo by @trex.photography

"Fairy Falls is a multi-tiered waterfall and one I had seen photographed many times... They were well worth the steep hike"

- Josh Nelson. See more of Josh's story here

Fairy Falls, Oregon. Photo by @jrad_photo

4. African Safari

"Sunny, blue skies; diverse cultures; spectacular natural landscapes; pristine beaches, and of course, a diverse range of wild animals in their natural habitats. These are just a few reasons to explore Africa."

- Japie van Deventer. See more of Japie's story here