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veryone has a different idea of what a trip of a lifetime should be. It might involve heading to the remotest reaches of the planet, like the Arctic Circle, or it might be a special wildlife experience — a safari holiday in Tanzania, for example. The possibilities are endless, and they don’t all require big budgets. What these breaks do have in common are the stories and memories you’ll bring back and treasure for life. Here are some of the very best experiences to add to your wish list.

1. Silk Road, Central Asia

The Orthodox Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Almaty

Best for a trek into history