1. Dead Sea
Known for its high salinity, which makes it impossible for any living creature to survive, visitors often want to visit the Dead Sea to experience the feeling of lying on the sea surface while reading the newspaper. Products extracted from sea water are believed to help people look younger. In the next 50 years, you will hardly be able to find products from the Dead Sea. The sea water is gradually decreasing to the point that if you visit the Dead Sea today, you will see that hotels and resorts that were once located on the shore are now miles away from the water. Warm temperatures from 30 degrees in the spring to 40 degrees in the summer make many tourists want to choose the Dead Sea as a resort.
Reading a newspaper while lying on your back in the Dead Sea is something everyone wants to try at least once - Photo: twistedsifter
2. Maldives
One of the smallest island nations in Asia in terms of area and population. The islands of Maldives are also the lowest in the world with about 80% of the island area lying 1m below sea level. Within the next 100 years, Maldives may be completely submerged under the ocean. There are many reasons for tourists to choose Maldives, including the clear blue sea water and rich flora and fauna, ideal for scuba diving or snorkeling to see the colorful marine world. In addition, there are many interesting activities such as kayaking, canoeing, fishing, mountain climbing...
The “paradise” Maldives is becoming a popular destination, partly because people are worried that the island nation will gradually sink under the ocean. Photo: homedsgn.com
3. Madagascar
Madagascar is famous for its lemurs and the animated film Madagascar has inspired many tourists. There are more than 20 species of lemurs on the island and 80% of the animals can only be found in Madagascar (endemic). However, without conservation, they will disappear within 35 years. The natural world is being destroyed by poaching, logging and burning for agriculture.
Madagascar is the perfect place to observe the “simple life”. The only “noise” you will hear is the chirping of birds and the white waves crashing on the shore. Scuba diving is a popular activity for many visitors to Madagascar thanks to the warm waters, rich aquatic life and the captivating underwater rock formations.
Giant baobab trees typical of the island nation of Madagascar - Photo tuquitour.it
4. Venice
Venice has sunk 9 inches in the last 100 years. Think about it, 9 inches is a lot to think about, and although the authorities are trying to address the problem, many scientists predict that Venice will be underwater in about 70 years. That may also be part of the reason why the city has become more crowded with tourists since 2007.
If you are an Italian food lover, do not hesitate to spend time in Venice to visit the restaurants. Watch the locals order and follow their orders, you will surely be surprised.
The beautiful city of Venice seen from above, but will people still have the chance to see this famous Italian city in the next 7 decades?
5. The Great Barrier Reef
The world's largest coral reef - the Great Barrier Reef - is worth a visit before it disappears. Warmer seas, erratic currents, coral bleaching and water pollution are destroying the reef every year. Experts estimate that 60% of the Great Barrier Reef will be gone by 2030. The natural entity that has existed for 8,000 years is facing imminent death.
Cairns on Australia’s east coast is a great place to start your trip to the Great Barrier Reef. Cairns is a city where summer never ends and you can enjoy your holiday at any time. It’s also a great place to see whales and dolphins. There are around 30 different species that live around this 2,000km stretch of coral reef.
The Great Coral Reef is gradually shrinking in area due to the impact of the marine environment - Photo: Autraliangeographic.com
6. Congo River Basin
The world’s second-largest rainforest after the Amazon, the Congo Basin spans six African countries. With its forests, rivers, wetlands and savannas, it provides about 40% of the world’s air. The United Nations has predicted that about two-thirds of its forests, flora and fauna could disappear by 2040. Poaching, mining, expansion of livestock and agriculture and guerrilla groups destroy the primeval forest every year.
The pristine and charming Congo River basin - Photo: National Geographic
7. The Alps
One of Europe's most majestic mountain ranges, the Alps are always worth a visit. There are many resorts at the foot of the legendary mountain range, such as Saalbach in Austria, Oberstdorf in Bavaria, Chamonix in France, Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy and Davos in Switzerland, which welcome millions of visitors each year.
Over the past century, the Alps have lost about half of their glaciers due to rising temperatures. Since the 1980s, the glaciers have lost about 20% of their size. If global temperatures continue to rise, the snow in the Alps will disappear within 40 years.
A village at the foot of the majestic Austrian Alps – Photo: outrageousestates.com
8. Taj Mahal
As India's most famous tourist destination, the Taj Mahal attracts around 4 million visitors a year. However, this structure is predicted to be destroyed soon because of air pollution that is gradually eating away at the stone surface. The authorities in the government and the tourism department of India are thinking about closing this legendary mausoleum, so you have about 5 years to visit the Taj Mahal before it's too late.
The white marble structure is facing daily air pollution that is threatening it - Photo: santabanta.com
9. Glacier National Park
About 100 years ago, Glacier National Park, USA had more than 150 glaciers scattered everywhere, but now this number has decreased to 27 and it is predicted that by 2030 there will be no more glaciers.
If you have already put this place on your list of places to visit, take it one step further and put it on top of your list and spend some time camping at Glacier National Park to experience the beauty and majesty of nature.
Glacier National Park will be a thing of the past if global temperatures continue to rise - Photo: boomsbeat.com
10. Patagonia
A region of South America once visited only by explorers and hardcore travelers is being hit hard by global warming. So many glaciers are melting and changing the landscape that you may soon no longer recognize Patagonia.
When traveling in Patagonia, don't miss the Valdés Peninsula, the Perito Moreno glacier, Torres del Paine National Park, Ushuaia and Argentina's Lake District. The cuisine is also rich and somewhat Buenos Aires-inspired, with pasta and grilled meats seasoned with local spices.
Patagonia has fjords and glaciers that always make travel enthusiasts gasp - Photo: charterworld.com
11. Alaskan Tundra
According to experts at Berkley University (California, USA), Alaskan Tundra is the coldest biome in the world. The permafrost, low temperatures and low soil nutrients prevent the growth of plants grown here. The warming Earth is changing the Alaskan landscape faster than anywhere else on the planet and it can disappear at any time if you are not quick.
Tundra Peak and Denali Lake in Alaskan Tundra National Park - Photo: citypictures.org
What other destinations do you think are about to disappear? More importantly, when you are ready to pack your bags and travel, be a smart traveler and help protect the lands and landscapes for future generations to enjoy.
