On new years day I took a three-day trip alone to Easter Island, which has always been on top of my bucket list. The remote, volcanic island is 2,000 miles west of the Chilean coast in the Pacific Ocean. Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, Easter Island’s lush terrain is populated with thousands of monolithic statues made out of volcanic stone created by the Polynesian people when they first inhabited the island hundreds of years ago. The ‘Moai,’ by which these carved figures are known, are believed to have been built to honor the community’s ancestors and have been a focus of scientific study and worldwide fascination for decades. This remote, historical destination is a must go for adventure seekers looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.