40 Places You Should Visit Before You Turn 40

How would you like to quit your job and travel around the world, checking off one bucket list destination each month? Dream vacations don't have an age; most people want to explore the world all the time, if given the chance.[slideshow:104661]

However, the general perception is that you'll actually be able to afford them when have some disposable income, which usually occurs after a person's 30s. Many explorers need to save money and plan accordingly.

Everybody has a list of adventures he or she wants to embark on, but many people probably don't take the time to work out their finances.

Mountains, parks, lakes, forests, islands, and "lost" cities – all of these breathtaking locations are worthy of being any adventurer's ultimate trip destinations.

One of the most difficult tasks is deciding where to go. Here are 40 suggestions – a fascinating collection of old and new world wonders, marvelous architecture, natural phenomena, and mysterious places located all over the world.

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