#JSETT Twitter Chat Recap: Wonders of the World
There are myriad lists of the “Wonders of the World,” from ancient and industrial to natural and underwater. For this week’s chat, we asked participants which world wonders they’ve seen—and which ones they think deserve more recognition. Keep reading for some of the top tweets!
Q1: Many “Seven Wonders of the World” lists have been compiled throughout the years. Is there one in particular you agree with most?
A1. I have visited a number of natural and man made Wonders and can’t pick one above another. Fascinated by all. #JSETT
— dogsloveshushi (@MarjiStevens) September 24, 2015
A1 7 ancient wonders list seems “coolest” to me but also impossible now RT @JetsetExtra Q1: Many “Seven Wonders of the World” lists #JSETT
— Charles McCool (@CharlesMcCool) September 24, 2015
A1: I like the “Natural World Wonders” list…just checked one off too, the Grand Canyon! #JSETT pic.twitter.com/HDpkOQfbDF
— Alyssa Ramos ✈️ (@AlyssaRamos) September 24, 2015
@JetsetExtra A1. I pick and choose a little bit from them all & add them to my wishlist. All valid IMO – something for everyone #JSETT
— Danielle On The Go (@DanielleOTG) September 24, 2015
@JetsetExtra A1: They all have something to take from. It’s hard to break it down to 7. #JSETT
— Brian Eubanks (@BrianEub) September 24, 2015
Q2: The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing. Have you seen it?
A2 Yes, have seen the pyramids…will dig up a photo! #Jsett
— Kiera Reilly (@KieraReilly) September 24, 2015
@JetsetExtra Yes, I saw it back in 2002. Spent New Year’s Eve there, could see it from my hotel room which is adjacent to them. #JSETT
— Shane Dallas (@TheTravelCamel) September 24, 2015
A2 Sadly, no. Don’t know if/when I’ll get to #Egypt. #JSETT https://t.co/IF4hxvsbpq
— Heather Mundt (@momfari) September 24, 2015
A2. I haven’t seen the pyramids yet but my grandma did around 1921 #JSETT pic.twitter.com/S9zoK46GOY
— dogsloveshushi (@MarjiStevens) September 24, 2015
Q3: The New 7 Wonders of the World were chosen in 2007 by more than 100 million votes. Have you been to any?
A3. The Great Wall of course! 🙂 @OneTravelLove @JetsetExtra #JSETT http://t.co/mldqII21gW
— Scott Norris (@weninchina) September 24, 2015
A3: Arg. Only one…the Colosseum, but everything else is on my “to-go” list. #JSETT pic.twitter.com/SO6SHcsLNK
— Alyssa Ramos ✈️ (@AlyssaRamos) September 24, 2015
.@JetsetExtra Just to #MachuPicchu via the Inca trail.Others are on the list too! #jsett pic.twitter.com/LY1QcOHZwb
— Aparna (@aparnakris) September 24, 2015
A3. I visited Chichen Itza in April and saw the Colosseum years ago. I’m fond of both cuz studied both at Uni #JSETT pic.twitter.com/q5bbekbhfw
— dogsloveshushi (@MarjiStevens) September 24, 2015
Q4: In 2011, the New 7 Wonders of Nature were announced. Have you visited any of these places?
A4: I’ve been to 4 of them, missing all those from the Americas. #JSETT
— Shane Dallas (@TheTravelCamel) September 24, 2015
A4: Wow no! And I love anything natural wonder-ish! Must start going! #jsett
— Monica Ortega (@monicagoesshow) September 24, 2015
A4: Not yet, but the Amazon is on top of my list! #jsett
— Aparna (@aparnakris) September 24, 2015
@JetsetExtra A4: I’ve seen all except the falls! #JSETT
— Danielle Pointdujour (@hotelwhisperer) September 24, 2015
A4 yes – Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, Iguazu Falls, and Table Mountain! Wow, surprised myself. #Jsett
— Kiera Reilly (@KieraReilly) September 24, 2015
Q5: Did you know the Seven Wonders of the Industrial World include the Brooklyn Bridge, Hoover Dam, and London sewerage system?
@JetsetExtra A5: I didn’t but I’ve been to all of those! YAY! #jsett
— Monica Ortega (@monicagoesshow) September 24, 2015
@JetsetExtra A5 Then I’ve been to more of those than the natural ones. Not surprising, since I prefer urban destinations but funny. #JSETT
— ShopAroundTours (@Shoparound) September 24, 2015
@JetsetExtra I had no idea, but I guess I’ve seen atleast 2 then – Hoover Dam and Brooklyn bridge! #A5 #jsett
— Aparna (@aparnakris) September 24, 2015
A5: Good to know 🙂 @JetsetExtra #JSETT at least I have seen one !! http://t.co/fW5wo7lpq3 pic.twitter.com/i6cM3Y8WM8
— I am Vagabond (@iamvagabond) September 24, 2015
Q6: Is there any place you think deserves recognition as a natural or man-made Wonder of the World that hasn’t been?
@JetsetExtra A6 Delphi, The Acropolis, and Cappadocia, Turkey. #JSETT
— Brian Eubanks (@BrianEub) September 24, 2015
@JetsetExtra A6: So many, but the photos I have seen of Zion National Park come to mind. #jsett pic.twitter.com/aEvKPItyHV
— Aparna (@aparnakris) September 24, 2015
A6: I thought the Angkor temples should be on there. #JSETT
— Shane Dallas (@TheTravelCamel) September 24, 2015
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