--My Bucket List--

Although I haven't been everywhere in Europe, I definitely feel like I have covered some serious ground on that continent. With travel so accessible, it's no great feat to end up in a neighboring country. After spending a year there, I am ready to move on to some less famous destinations. No promises as to when I'll actually get there to see these new (and probably not-so-popular) destinations, but if I put it on the list now, it's only a matter of getting those passport stamps someday. Here are my bucket list destinations:

Easter Island

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Where is it? Off the coast of Chile, halfway to Tahiti! It is one of the most secluded places in the world 

Why is it famous? The moai (statues) are littered all over the island. 

Why does it appeal to me? It's an unusual place to visit, and in my mind tops Stonehenge with it's stone. I would also love to go to Chile, so why not take a little sidetrip? 

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Terra Cotta Army

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Where is it? Located in Shaanxi, China (come on guys, testing your geographical smarts!) it's halfway between Shanghai and Beijing, but more western.
Why is it famous? Over 8,000 clay soldiers were uncovered by farmers
Why does it appeal to me? How could it not appeal to me? The sheer size and volume of these things is mind-blowing!
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Buddhas of Bamiyan

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Where is it? Bamiyan Valley in Afghanistan, near Kabul. The two carvings are located on the Silk Road.
Why is it famous? The two Buddhas were carved into the mountain, and in March 2001 they were destroyed by order of the Taliban. Efforts are finally being made to restore them.
Why does it appeal to me? One of my favorite authors is Kaled Hosseini. His two glorious books (The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns) are both set in Afghanistan and Pakistan in the 1970's. The latter of these books uses the Buddhas as a setting, and since then I have vowed to go see them for myself.
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Djenne Mosque 

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Where is it? In the lovely country of Mali

Why is it famous? Because I said so! It is also said to be one of the most famous landmarks in Africa (unbeknownst to me!)

Why does it appeal to me? Just look! Its amazing that natural materials can create something so huge and permanent. Mali as whole has appealed to me ever since I was told that to send a package there you must write prayers in RED ink and have it prayed over. I have absolutely no idea if this is really true, but it definitely piqued my interest and my curiosity for this country has stuck with me ever since. 

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anyone have any to add? I'm not on a hunt, but I'll keep looking and see if you come up with some other cool wonders of the world.