Author: Lottie Gross

Drop in on the churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia

See the ancient rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a must-see sight before you die. Check out the full list of things to do before you die here.

Hit the streets for Notting Hill Carnival, England

Enjoy London's Notting Hill Carnival – one of the best things to do before you die. See the full list here.

Take the polar plunge, Antarctica

Looking for a challenge? Take the plunge into ice-cold waters of Antarctica for the chilliest swim of your life. One of the top things to do before you die.

Get away from it all in the Gilis, Indonesia

Escape everyday life in the blissful Gili islands, Indonesia – one of the top 50 things to do before you die. See the full list here.

Fall under the spell of Luang Prabang, Laos

Fall under the spell of Luang Prabang, Laos – one of the world's most lovely cities. See the full list of 50 things to do before you die here.

Watch the sun rise at Tikal, Guatemala

Watch the sun rise at Tikal, the ancient Maya ruins of Guatemala, and marvel at one of the best things to do before you die. See the full list here.

Relive the wild west at the Calgary Stampede, Canada

Relive the wild west at the Calgary Stampede, Canada – one of the top things to do before you die. See the full list here.

Hike Half Dome in Yosemite, USA

The stunning Yosemite National Park has made it into our list of 50 things to do before you die. See the full list here.

Float down Norway’s Geirangerfjord

Explore Norway's Geirangerfjord as one of our top 50 things to do before you die. See the full list here.

Marvel at Gaudí’s Sagrada Família, Spain

See the spectacular Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Spain as one of the top things to do before you die. See the full list here.

Crank up the volume on King’s Day, the Netherlands

Celebrate King's Day in the Netherlands – one of our top things to do before you die.

Spend the day at Tivoli, Denmark

On a fine summer’s night it’s nothing short of magical – Tivoli is one of our top 50 things to do before you die. See the full list here.