Generally speaking it’s best to focus on destinations before specific attractions. But the Taj Mahal in Agra, India is one of just a handful of man-made structures that essentially functions as its own destinations. It’s right up there with the Great Wall of China, the Pyramids, and the Eiffel Tower in this respect – except that, with no disrespect to Agra, it doesn’t exactly have Paris or Cairo surrounding it! These are some of the highlights some travelers experience visiting the Taj Mahal. Legendary Photo Ops You should never travel anywhere exclusively for a photo op, but the Taj Mahal makes for one of the most famous backdrops anywhere in the world. In fact (without any definitive stats on the matter to prove it), it may be second only to Machu Picchu. An article on how millennials are reshaping travel, which is actually a pretty interesting read, made note of the fact that every time one goes online, one encounters pictures of 20-somethings posing on Machu Picchu. It’s almost like a rite of passage and, again, the Taj Mahal is close behind. Whether you simply pose smiling with the incredible tomb at your back, or you go the traditional route […]