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21 Life-changing Trips Everyone Should Experience at Least Once

From African safaris to must-visit cities, these once-in-a-lifetime trips will make you want to plan your next great adventure.

Elizabeth Rhodes is a special projects editor at Travel + Leisure , covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina, Elizabeth moved to New York City from London, where she started her career as a travel blogger and writer.

What's next on your travel list? With so many places worth traveling to, it can be hard to narrow down your top spots to visit.

Sometimes, it's the famous attractions, delicious food, and stunning hotels that draw us to a certain destination, and other times, it's the bragging rights that come with checking off every continent, country, or state. Whatever your motivation, we've rounded up 21 incredible trips, complete with once-in-a-lifetime experiences and iconic sights you won't find anywhere else in the world.

So, what makes a trip truly life-changing? That answer varies from traveler to traveler, but one thing is for sure: From African safaris to classic road trips, this list will make you want to plan your next great adventure.

Deciding between the historic cities of Rome, Venice, Naples, and Florence for the top destination to visit feels impossible, so the entire country of Italy deserves a spot on your list. Start in the Eternal City and head north through the rolling hills of Tuscany to visit Florence, followed by Milan or Venice, or go south to the beaches of the beautiful Amalfi Coast and Sicily.

New York, New York

Visiting the Statue of Liberty , standing at the top of the Empire State Building, walking across the Brooklyn Bridge: These are just a few of the things you can only do in New York City. Whether you dream of visiting all the places you've seen on screen, catching a Broadway show, or eating your way through the city's diverse neighborhoods, there's no doubt that NYC deserves a spot on your list.

Tokyo, Japan

Old and new come together in Japan's bustling capital city. Historic temples and shrines, busy shopping districts, delicious food, and some of the world's best theme parks and attractions — whatever your interests, there's something for you in Tokyo.

Paris, France

From watching the Eiffel Tower sparkle and viewing famous works of art at world-renowned museums to eating delicious French pastries, there are innumerable reasons that Paris deserves a spot on your list. Of course, other dreamy French destinations like Mont-Saint-Michel, Chamonix, and the Riviera are well worth a visit, too.

Busy medinas, intricate architecture, and a unique combination of cultural influences make Morocco unlike anywhere else on the planet. Whether you're traveling to bustling Marrakesh, pretty coastal cities, or remote desert towns (or hopefully, all three), a trip to Morocco is bound to be one to remember.

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From the whitewashed homes of Santorini to the Ios party scene to the relaxing atmosphere of Milos, there's a perfect Greek Island for every type of traveler. Island hopping gives you the chance to experience more of what the country has to offer, but plan to spend a couple of days in Athens at the beginning and/or end of your trip.

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Machu Picchu

Seeing the historic ruins of the Incan Empire set among the breathtaking Andes at Machu Picchu is an undeniably life-changing experience. The stunning citadel ruins of Machu Picchu are worth the journey — and for some travelers, that trip, often taken by train or on foot as a multi-day trek , is a big part of the experience. Editor’s note: Machu Picchu is currently closed due to civil unrest in Peru. Visit the  official website  for the latest news and reopening details.

African Safari

Seeing majestic animals like lions, elephants, and rhinos in the wild is a dream best accomplished with an African safari . South Africa, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Kenya are among the most popular safari destinations — and in each of those countries, you'll find incredible lodges and tour operators who can help you spot these creatures in their natural habitat.

Whether you dream of cruising down the famed Nile River, seeing the Pyramids of Giza, or visiting the ancient Valley of the Kings, Egypt's historic wonders make the destination completely unique (and worthy of a spot on your travel list).

Unlike many of the action-packed trips on this list, the Maldives is synonymous with relaxation, luxury, and romance. A stay in an overwater bungalow set atop turquoise blue waters is the ultimate getaway that's worth the long-haul flight and oftentimes pricey accommodations.

Antarctica Cruise

Hoping to visit all seven continents? Cross Antarctica off your list with a cruise. Several major cruise lines have journeys to Antarctica, offering incredible views of the ice and wildlife from the comfort and safety of a ship. Travelers typically fly in and out of Buenos Aires en route to Ushuaia (where most cruises depart from); we recommend spending a few days in the fascinating Argentine city before your expedition.

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Dubbed one of the natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef is a can't-miss for many wildlife lovers. Of course, Australia's gorgeous coastline, the iconic Sydney Opera House, and fuzzy creatures like kangaroos and koalas are also reasons to head to the destination. Fly into Sydney and spend a few days there before heading out to explore more of this expansive country teeming with natural beauty.

Galapagos Islands

Incredible and diverse plant and animal species make the Galapagos Islands another must-visit for nature-loving travelers. This stunning archipelago off the coast of Ecuador is best explored by cruise, so you can take in as many breathtaking landscapes and animals as possible during your trip.

Like the other countries on this list, India has countless destinations worth exploring, but one of the most famous attractions that travelers dream of seeing for themselves is the Taj Mahal. This 17th-century white marble mausoleum has drawn visitors to Agra for years. Luxury travelers might consider a train trip aboard the Maharajas' Express (with a stop at the Taj Mahal) as the ultimate experience. Travelers planning to visit the Taj Mahal or take the luxurious train ride will want to fly into Delhi, India's capital territory.

Petra, Jordan

The stunning ancient city of Petra is made up of several impressive structures carved into sandstone rock faces, including the famous Al-Khazneh. The city dates back thousands of years, making this UNESCO World Heritage site a must-visit for history buffs.

Passing through India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Bhutan, and Nepal, the Himalayas are home to some of the world's highest peaks — and that means breathtaking mountain views, too. For adventurous and active travelers, climbing Mount Everest (or at least trekking to Everest Base Camp) is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

American National Park Road Trip

The classic American road trip is a mainstay on many travelers' lists — and for good reason. The country's incredible national parks , including Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Yosemite, are best explored on road trips with stops at charming small towns and kitschy roadside attractions.

Great Wall of China

Stretching across China for thousands of miles, with sections dating back nearly 2,000 years, the Great Wall is regarded as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Visitors can hike along parts of the wall — some areas are located within driving distance of Beijing, so it's a perfect day trip from the city.

Easter Island

The hundreds of monolithic moai statues have drawn curious visitors to Easter Island for years. This remote Polynesian island is worth the lengthy trip for travelers hoping to see these impressive human figures, while also soaking in some incredible coastal views.

Northern Lights Trip

Catching a glimpse of the elusive northern lights is possible in several destinations close to the Arctic Circle, including Alaska, Iceland, Canada, Greenland, Finland, Sweden, and Norway. All of these places have incredible viewpoints (and even hotels where you can see the phenomenon from your bed ), in addition to great, wintry scenery. (The lights are best viewed from late fall through early spring.)

Thailand and Vietnam

A trip through Southeast Asia is a must for any traveler, especially foodies who love street eats. While you could spend weeks in each of these countries, Thailand and Vietnam can easily be paired for an exciting trip packed with lush scenery, cultural experiences, and delicious food. Have a little extra time to spare? Add Cambodia to the mix and include a visit to expansive Angkor Wat.

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Bucket list travel: the top 50 places in the world.

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According to a new survey, Bali is the top bucket list destination in the world.

What's on your travel bucket list? If you're like most people, the more you travel, the more places you add to your bucket list. So when the editors of the website Big 7 Travel announced the list of the world's top 50 bucket list destinations, we stopped in our tracks and started checking off the boxes.

The website surveyed its 1.5 million-strong social audience  in order to determine the best bucket list places around the world. According to Sarah Clayton-Lea, head of content with Big 7 Travel, this is the first time the site has assembled this list. "Bucket list travel was a trend that popped up again and again in previous surveys when asking our readers what sort of travel content they most enjoyed consuming," says Clayton-Lea. "So, our curiosity got the better of us and we wanted to know which destinations people are dreaming of for 2019/2020."

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The results of the world’s top 50 bucket list destinations include some of the most beautiful places on earth. "White sandy beaches are still a must-visit for many, with vibrant cities also making an appearance on a lot of people’s bucket lists," says Clayton-Lea. Countries with naturally beautiful scenery and world-famous landmarks came out on top: 22% of the destinations on the list have white sandy beaches, while 52% are iconic cities.

The famously colorful Bo Kaap neighborhood in Cape Town, South Africa.

In the study, Big 7 Travel found that people were also more likely to add a destination to their list if they had seen it on social media, and 33% of people research vacation destinations on their Instagram feed. "With over one-third of our readers saying they look to Instagram for travel inspiration, it makes sense that cities with colorful neighborhoods (such as Cape Town’s Bo Kaap) made the cut," says Clayton-Lea.

Bali topped the list of the 50 most popular bucket list destination on earth, but there were also some unexpected picks. "The top 10 list has a lot of the expected dream destinations, but there are a few surprises on the list: Paro Valley in Bhutan, for example, or Virunga National Park in the Congo," says Clayton-Lea. "I think this shows a great appetite for a need to get off the grid and can only assume that social media (and Netflix, in the case of Virunga!) is responsible for spreading the word of these amazing places."

An interesting factoid uncovered in the study: Most people have an average bucket list of just 11 places, with the hope of visiting seven of those locations during their lifetime. No matter how many places are on your bucket list, this ranking will get you dreaming of places near and far. Read on for the top 50 bucket list destinations in the world and what Big 7 Travel had to say about each one.

Overlooking the jungle on one of Bali's highly Instagrammed swings.

1. Bali, Indonesia:  "You’ll find beaches, volcanoes, Komodo dragons and jungles sheltering elephants, orangutans and tigers. Basically, it’s paradise. It’s likely you’ve seen an image of Bali on social media at least once in the past seven days, as it’s such a popular bucket list destination for 2019."

2. New Orleans: "The lively city known for its street music, festive vibe and a melting pot of French, African and American cultures is well worth the trip. NOLA is a city packed with adventures at every turn and should be on everyone’s must-visit list."

3. Kerry, Ireland: " All the way west in Ireland is one of the country’s most scenic counties. Kerry’s mountains, lakes and coasts are postcard-perfect, and that’s before you add in Killarney National Park. The unique small towns such as Dingle add to its charm."

El Badi Palace in the Marrakesh medina.

4. Marrakesh, Morocco:  "This ancient walled city is home to mosques, palaces and lush gardens. It’s known as The Red City thanks to the color of the brick walls surrounding the city. The medina is a UNESCO World Heritage Centre."

5. Sydney: "Sydney is known around the world as one of the greatest and most iconic cities on the planet. Amazing things to do aren’t hard to find; the city has gorgeous beaches, great cafes and world-class entertainment on offer wherever you look."

6. The Maldives: "This tropical nation in the Indian Ocean is made up of more than 1,000 coral islands. It’s home to some of the world’s most luxurious hotel resorts, with white sandy beaches, underwater villas and restaurants and bright blue waters."

Paris, France.

7. Paris, France: "One of the most iconic cities in the world, Paris tops many people’s bucket lists. You’ll see so many famous landmarks here: the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame cathedral—the list is never-ending."

8. Cape Town, South Africa: "Cape Town is a dream location to visit: endless natural beauty and clifftop views, pastel pink neighborhoods and turquoise waters."

9. Dubai, U.A.E.: "The high-flying city of the U.A.E, Dubai is one of the most glamorous destinations you’ll ever visit, and is particularly popular with Big 7 Travel readers."

Sunset In Bora Bora, French Polynesia.

10. Bora Bora, French Polynesia: "Bora Bora is Tahiti's most famous island. How do overwater bungalows and underwater adventures sound to you? To us, it’s everything we could want from a bucket list destination."

11. New York: "New York is one of America’s most exciting states. With charming upstate scenery, world-class cuisine and culture and more things to do than you could fit in one lifetime. The city’s five boroughs all have special features; it’s almost impossible to narrow it down"

12. Dubrovnik, Croatia: "As George Bernard Shaw once said, 'Those who seek paradise on Earth should come to Dubrovnik.' With its winding streets, cliffside beach bars and UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Old Town, it’s no wonder Dubrovnik is such a popular spot."

Carlton hill in Edinburgh, Scotland.

13. Edinburgh, Scotland: "With the historic Edinburgh castle looming over the city, culture in spades and wonderfully friendly locals, this is one of the world’s greatest city breaks."

14. Rome, Italy: "Whether it’s your first time in Rome or your 50th, the best thing about this city is that you’ll always discover something new each time you stroll the scenic streets."

15. Paro Valley, Bhutan:  Paro Valley is known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs ) and dramatic landscapes. Tucked between China and India, Bhutan is a mysterious country that prides itself on sustainable tourism. You’ll find Paro Taktsang here, a Himalayan Buddhist sacred site."

At the Jal Mahal Palace at sunset in Jaipur, India.

16. Jaipur, India: "Jaipur is known as the ‘Pink City’ for its pale terracotta buildings. This was originally done to impress the visiting Prince Albert during his 1876 tour of India by order of the Maharaja (Sawai Ram Singh). Even today, it’s illegal to paint buildings any other color."

17. Waikato, New Zealand:  "Waikato, a region in New Zealand’s North Island, is home to massive underground caves, lush rainforest and the buzzy city of Hamilton. But the area’s main attraction? A Middle-earth adventure on the film set of  Lord of the Rings. Hobbiton Movie Set still has the original Hobbit holes from the making of the films."

18. Havana, Cuba:  "Cuba’s capital is almost 500 years old and a riot of color. Brightly painted buildings and vintage cars make Havana a photogenic dream."

A view of Tokyo Skytree and the city skyline from the Tobu Levant Hotel.

19. Tokyo, Japan: "Visiting Tokyo is like visiting the future—flashing neon lights, incredible technology—yet there’s still a rich sense of culture and history."

20. Antarctica:  "Earth’s southernmost continent, Antarctica is a once-in-a-lifetime destination. Nowhere else can compare with the extreme remoteness of this snowy place. It’s not an easy trip to make, but you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views of the white wilderness, icy sea kayaking and whale sightings."

21. Vancouver, Canada: "Vancouver is surrounded by water yet close to the mountains and has world-class art, restaurants and heaps of other attractions to keep you entertained."

22. Los Angeles: "In a city with year-round sunshine, glam bars, beaches and hikes, there are endless incredible experiences to enjoy in Los Angeles. It’s no wonder there are almost 5O million ‘LA’ hashtags on Insta."

In Kruger National Park, South Africa.

23. Kruger National Park, South Africa:  "The Kruger National Park is a vast space in northeastern South Africa that is home to a huge array of wildlife. The park has safari experiences of all kinds, allowing you the opportunity to escape busy city living and get back to nature."

24. Santorini, Greece: "Santorini is actually a group of islands; Thíra, Thirassiá, Asproníssi, Palea and Nea Kaméni. Beaches with volcanic black or red sand and clear blue waters make this an ideal holiday spot. With its famous Santorini sunsets, it’s no wonder that it’s one of the most popular bucket list destinations."

25. Moscow, Russia: "Russia’s cosmopolitan capital, Moscow is a beautiful destination to visit in any season. Colorful domes and bell chimes ring out from over 600 churches in the city, and the sense of history is immense. Culture lovers will be impressed with the museums and ballet."

26. Singapore : "Singapore is a small island city-state off southern Malaysia which punches way above its weight on a global level. It’s a modern city with colorful buildings, futuristic bridges and a cloud forest."

London's Westminster Bridge.

27. London, England: "Pretty pink restaurants, futuristic space-age toilets and jungle skyline views are just some of our favorite things about London. And of course, all the classics: Big Ben, red phone boxes and world-class museums and galleries."

28. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil:  "Rio de Janeiro has always been one of the most iconic cities in the world with instantly recognizable landscapes and landmarks."

29. Petra, Jordan: "The ancient Nabatean city of Petra in southern Jordan is surrounded by beautiful red rocks and steep gorges. The world wonder is without a doubt Jordan’s most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction."

30. Hong Kong:  "Famous for its skylines and vibrant food scene, what most people  don’t  know is that 70% of Hong Kong is mountains and lush parks. Colorful playgrounds and sci-fi apartment blocks give HK an enviable edge."

Beach and sea waves shot from above in Barbados.

31. Barbados: "Barbados is one of those magical holiday destinations that everybody dreams about visiting. Who  wouldn’t  put this on their bucket list? Nestled in the south of the Caribbean, it offers stunning beauty and wonderful local culture and is the perfect place to unwind."

32. Amsterdam: "Forget about cliched images of smoke shops and gaudy red lights. From floating flower markets to bohemian neighborhoods, this city has it all."

33. Santiago, Chile: "Santiago is a cosmopolitan city with the very best of Chilean culture; art galleries, design shops and handicraft markets, as well as lively Latino nightlife. You’ll stroll through historic neighborhoods with pretty winding streets and charming bars and cafes."

34. Cairo, Egypt: "Cairo is one of the most ancient cities in the world. Sitting on the Nile river with wonderful museums, vibrant culture and friendly locals, it makes for a great holiday."

Biking in Copenhagen.

35. Copenhagen, Denmark: "Copenhagen’s rustic fishing ports, modern graffiti and winding red brick streets are just some of what makes it such a beautiful bucket list destination. It oozes Scandi cool from every corner, with top-notch food, stylish design and an always hip atmosphere."

36. Seoul, Korea: "Seoul is a vibrant metropolis where old-meets-new, with pop culture (K-Pop!) alongside Buddhist temples.

37. Laucala Island Resort, Fiji:  "Laucala Island Resort is a private island in Fiji, in absolute paradise. It is one of three small islands off the northeast coast of Taveuni in Fiji. There are coconut trees, a sustainable farm and miles of beach, as well as coral reefs, postcard-perfect beaches and lush rainforest."

38. Providencia, Colombia: "The Colombian island of Providencia is the perfect combination of South America and the Caribbean. It’s best known for Crab Cay: an unspoiled little island where all there is to do is snorkel and lie on the beach."

Photographing Machu Picchu, Peru.

39. Machu Picchu, Peru: "The best way to get here? Arrive at Machu Picchu in style on the 360° Train that will bring you through the Peruvian countryside to the lost city. The wide, panoramic windows are perfect for soaking up the view, plus they serve Pisco Sours on board."

40. Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo: "Virunga National Park is one of the most biologically diverse areas on the planet and home to the world’s critically endangered mountain gorillas. It’s full of lush rainforest and has received even more attention since the documentary  Virunga."

41. Lisbon, Portugal: "Lisbon, the hilly capital of Portugal, is postcard-perfect with its cobbled streets, pristine waters and local Atlantic beaches."

42. Hanoi, Vietnam: "Hanoi—the capital of Vietnam—is known for its rich history, busy street life and centuries of French, Asian and Chinese influences all blended into one bustling city. It’s a wonderful base from which to explore the North of Vietnam, including Halong Bay and Sapa, while also enjoying the comforts of a modern vibrant city."

A view of Honolulu's Magic Island And Waikiki Beach.

43. Hawaii: "From the hustle and bustle of Oahu to the romance of Maui and off-the-beaten-path adventures on Lanai and Molokai. The Hawaiian Islands are pure paradise. Explore colorful canyons and waterfalls and eat your body weight in fresh poke."

44. Ibiza, Spain: "While you’ll have your fair share of techno club experiences, Ibiza is also one of the most beautiful Spanish islands, with a pretty Old Town and scenic beaches. Spend the day on the beach and the nights in legendary clubs."

45. Beijing, China: "Beijing is China’s political, economic, and cultural center, with six Unesco World Heritage Sites in this city alone. Discover Forbidden City, street food dishes of Peking duck and of course, the Great Wall of China."

46. Budapest, Hungary: "The capital city of Hungary, Budapest is a fairytale city in Eastern Europe. The city itself is separated by the 19th-century Chain Bridge that connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest—hence the name Budapest."

Photographing Vernazza in Cinque Terre.

47. Cinque Terre, Italy: "Is there anything prettier than this area of centuries-old seaside villages on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline? The five towns (Manarola, Riomaggiore, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare) are made  for bucket lists."

48. Buenos Aires, Argentina: "Bookstores set in palatial theatres, tango dancing in the streets and brightly painted neighborhoods. These are just some of what makes Buenos Aires so beautiful."

49. Las Vegas: "With the bright lights, party atmosphere and endless things to see and do, it’s no wonder that Las Vegas has become a glittering global tourism destination. Take a chance in the casinos until the early hours or see world-class entertainment."

50: Matterhorn, Switzerland: "The Matterhorn is one of the world’s most iconic peaks—the pyramid-shaped mountain, which is very difficult to climb, is said to be the most-photographed mountain in the world."

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The Handy Item I Always Pack : "A reusable filtered water bottle—it saves you money, keeps you hydrated, and eliminates waste—win-win."

Ultimate Bucket List Experience : "A week in a bamboo beach hut on India's Andaman Islands."

Travel Motto : "Travel light, often, and in good company."

Aisle, Window, or Middle Seat : "Window—best view in the house."

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Reddit is an online community platform that happens to be a goldmine for travel advice, particularly when it comes to hacks and packing. After landing on a subreddit (the name for an individual topic forum) when researching a story, I often find myself checking back for more great ideas. Here are some of the best packing tips I’ve found while researching on Reddit.

For more minimalist packing advice and hacks from Reddit, follow the subreddit, r/onebag . You’ll be hooked too.

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Packing Tip #1: Dry Bags Can Do It All

“Always carry a dry bag ~20L to do laundry on the road, as detailed  here . Throw in clothes, add detergent (or a spoonful of dishwashing liquid), and shake or let soak for 30 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Wring clothes out with a towel to speed up drying. This is the easiest way to wash clothes on the road – hotel, hostel, or wherever – without hogging an entire sink. Plus, the dry bag comes in handy for adventures and protecting your laptop in storms.” – ABrotherAbroad

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Packing Tip #2: Migrate to One Cable

“All in all, I went from seven different charging cables (or battery) to  just a single one.  All devices are at least an upgrade from the previous one, with some offering a  major  upgrade. The devices include:

• Action Camera
• Mirrorless Camera
• Bluetooth Earphones
• Portable Battery
• Portable Storage
• Bluetooth Keyboard
• Bluetooth Mouse
• Wireless Charger
• Travel Adapter
• Flashlight/Headlamp
• Electric Razor/Beard Trimmer

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I can charge all devices from a single power adapter that offers three USB-A outputs and 1 USB-C output but it never happens – at worst I have to charge two at the same time as most devices have a fast charge.” – MarcusForrest

Packing Tip #3: Pack Like You Can’t Buy Anything for 24hrs

“What would you want/need? Personally, I’ve lost track of the number of endless bus rides, delayed flights, power outages, and rental car breakdowns I’ve had to deal with. I wouldn’t carry a huge first aid kit, but I would absolutely carry a mini-bottle of Advil and a roll of antacids. I carry a Vapur bottle that I fill and use all the time. I usually have a Cliff bar in my bag somewhere.” – Hakote

Packing Tip #4: Fabrics Are Your Friends

“Always pack at least one quick-dry outfit. Ideally, pack ALL quick-dry items. Nothing you take should require more than 12 hours to dry.” – Hakote

“In my opinion, the combination of merino and bamboo is really nice. Makes the merino stronger, softer and airy. I tend to sweat in it less and just like the feel. My favorite shirt of last year was a Pally’Hi with 60 percent merino and 40 percent bamboo. There is a discussion going on that the bamboo origin doesn’t really matter since it is merely the source for the cellulose to create viscose (meaning things that are often called modal or bamboo are simply viscose) but there is a difference in the way the fibers are treated after spinning. Which means that with a better-quality viscose you get a stronger and lighter fiber.” – ormagon_89

“Invest in at least one item of merino wool. T-shirt, socks, underwear, or button-up shirt. Merino is a game-changer for packing light. They are wrinkle-resistant, and don’t smell after wearing it multiple days.” – GeoffMeetsWorld

Packing Tip #5: Make a Decoy Wallet

“I always pack a fancy looking wallet with a 20 Euro bill and old credit cards. If somebody mugs me that’s what I give them.” – inthenameofmine

Packing Tip #6: Have a Travel Drawer at Home

“I travel enough for work and often with so little notice that I have a ‘Travel Drawer’, with my pre-packed toiletry bag, a pouch with charging cables and other handy stuff, and a packing cube with leggings, a t-shirt, and some socks and underwear in it. I basically corralled that stuff together because on a couple of occasions I had to ask my boyfriend to grab my stuff and meet me at work or the airport, and it was easier to say ‘grab the stuff from the travel drawer’ than to give him a full packing list … Eventually, I added a document folder to that drawer with my passport, social security card, some cash, and other stuff.” – Hakote

Packing Tip #7: Swap Your Liquid Toiletries for Bars

“I use the Neogen green-tea face stick when I travel as a joint face/body wash. It comes in a tube-like a large stick of lip balm, it’s easy to use with or without a washrag, and it lasts forever. It’s also very affordable and doesn’t count as a liquid for TSA purposes. I use one in my gym bag as well.” – violtetviceroy

“I just bought my first Lush shampoo bar and love it, but plan [on] buying a bar of dr. Bronner’s for my body. I personally love the tea tree one, and both bars will fit in my stainless-steel soapbox.  Someone else mentioned their soap turning to mush; I don’t store my soap in the shower and keep the box on the outside edge so water doesn’t get in it, or place it outside of the watered-down area right after using it and it stays together fine.” –bohemianmarie

Packing Tip #8: Rolling vs. Folding

“Folding lacks organization unless I put them in packing cubes. Ranger roll is too finicky and doesn’t save me any space. The bundle method is ok for wrinkles but is a pain for getting individual items out. It would work better for me in situations where I stay in one place for longer periods of time, I.e. long enough to unpack and live out of a dresser/closet instead of my suitcase. I think my new go-to might be a combination of rolling with rubber bands or hair ties and packing cubes or clear bags.” – katmndoo

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Packing Tip #9: The One Item That Surprised Even Us … The Linen Towel

“As for linen itself, I greatly prefer my towels to both cotton and also to the microfiber camping towel I used before my linen towel. It’s not as soft as a plush cotton towel but it dries me well, dries itself quickly, and folds down much smaller. Linen is also supposed to be much more durable than cotton although I can’t say I ever wore out a cotton towel.” – chackoc

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“Basically, this thing folds up so thin, doesn’t take much space, and most importantly dries up quickly (ie. no bad smell). I tried the microfiber quick-dry towel, and they were not quick-drying, especially in humid weather. They also smell really horrible if not dried properly, and I could never get used to the grippiness of the towel. The only drawback I say for the linen towel is the price and that you have to get used to the roughness initially. After a few uses, the roughness will be gone and it will become smooth.” – polarium

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101 Travel Bucket List Ideas

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A bucket list is a list of activities that you’d like to do during your lifetime. It’s a fun way to plan adventures and activities to keep you on the move. Many bucket list ideas are centered around travel so I set out to make the ULTIMATE travel bucket list!

These 101 travel bucket list ideas will take you all over the world and will provide you with experiences of a lifetime. I’ve broken it down into sections so you can easily find what you are looking for.

• United States Bucket List Ideas
• Caribbean Bucket List Ideas
• Central and South America Bucket List Ideas
• Europe Bucket List Ideas
• Africa Bucket List Ideas
• Asia, Australia, and The Pacific Bucket List Ideas

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United States Bucket List Ideas:

• Drive the Road to Hana on Maui
• Visit a chocolate farm on Kauai
• Drink a hurricane in New Orleans
• Visit Saguaro National Park in Arizona
• Experience the Las Vegas Strip
• Visit Independence Hall in Philadelphia
• Visit the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York
• Visit Horseshoe Bend in Arizona
• Swim with sharks in Florida
• Bike across the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco
• Drive from Miami to Key West , Florida on the Overseas Highway
• Explore historic Savannah, Georgia
• Follow the Freedom Trail in Boston, Massachusettes
• Take the Maid of the Mist boat tour in Niagara Falls
• See the Statue of Liberty in New York City
• Drive Route 66
• Take an architecture riverboat cruise in Chicago
• Visit Alcatraz in San Francisco
• Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City
• Visit Yellowstone National Park
• See the St. Louis Arch in Missouri
• Visit the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio
• See the Hollywood sign in California
• Take an airboat tour in Everglades National Park in Florida
• Visit the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio
• Take an open-air safari tour at The Wilds in Cumberland, Ohio
• See the Declaration of Independence in Washington D.C.
• Eat lobster in Maine
• Walk through Central Park in New York City
• Visit the Indiana Dunes
• Go to a concert at Red Rocks in Colorado
• Cross the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan
• Visit the Mall of America in Minnesota
• See the Grand Canyon and go on the skywalk platform
• Visit Arches National Park in Utah
• See the Flight 93 memorial in Pennsylvania
• Visit Antelope Canyon on the Navajo Indian Tribal Lands
• Take a helicopter ride on Kauai
• See the giant chicken sculptures in Annapolis, Maryland

Caribbean Bucket List Ideas:

• Take a Caribbean cruise
• Swim with stingrays in Grand Cayman
• Go scuba diving in Cozumel
• Visit the Donkey Sanctuary in Bonaire
• See the swimming pigs in The Bahamas
• Splash in Dunn’s River Falls in Jamaica
• Take a boat tour in the Bermuda Triangle
• Scuba dive with sharks in the Bahamas
• See planes landing at Maho Beach on St. Maarten

Central and South America Bucket List Ideas:

• Visit Easter Island
• Spend the day at a hot spring in Costa Rica
• Visit the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador
• Visit Machu Picchu in Peru
• Play with penguins in Patagonia
• See the Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil
• Dive the Blue Hole in Belize
• Cross the Drake Passage from South America to visit Antarctica

Europe Bucket List Ideas:

• Take a gondola ride in Venice
• Visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris
• Eat pizza in Italy
• Visit Stonehenge in England
• Get a croissant in Paris
• Experience a rocky beach in Cannes, France
• Sip wine in Tuscany
• Take a European river cruise
• Explore Christmas markets in Germany
• Explore Giant’s Causeway in Ireland
• Ride the cable car in Dubrovnik, Croatia
• Visit the Amalfi Coast in Italy
• See the Northern Lights in Norway
• Visit Longyearbyen, the northernmost town in the world
• Visit the Louvre Museum in Paris, France
• Visit Pompeii in Italy
• Visit Loch Ness in Scotland (let me know if you spot Nessie!)
• Explore the streets of Mykonos
• Tour Chernobyl in Ukraine
• Experience Oktoberfest in Germany
• See the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace
• Visit Cinque Terre in Italy

Africa Bucket List Ideas:

• Go on an African safari
• See great white sharks in South Africa
• See gorillas in Rawanda
• Visit a Maasi village in Kenya
• See the Great Sphinx of Giza in Egypt
• Explore Marrakech in Morocco
• See Baobab Trees in Madagascar

Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Bucket List Ideas:

• Stay in an overwater bungalow in the South Pacific
• Visit the Taj Mahal in India
• See Gardens by the Bay in Singapore
• See snow monkeys in Japan
• Walk on the Great Wall of China
• Swim in the rooftop infinity pool at Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore
• See koalas and kangaroos in Australia
• Float in the Dead Sea
• Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef
• Visit the ancient city of Petra in Jordan
• See the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE
• Visit the Maldives, the lowest country in the world
• Experience the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong
• Swim with whale sharks in The Phillippines
• Stay at the ultra-luxurious Burj Al Arab in Dubai
• Walk through Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, Japan

Final Thoughts

Traveling your way through a bucket list is a great way to plan your next destination! For more travel bucket list ideas and inspiration follow along as I work my way through my personal bucket list on Instagram.

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Bucket List Travels – 52 Places to Visit in Your Lifetime

Written By: The Planet D

Travel Bucket Lists

Updated On: February 14, 2024

We have put together the ultimate travel bucket list to spark your imagination. Dave and I made a dream list of our travel bucket list travels way back in 2006. And we fulfilled every travel adventure we ever dreamed of. Now we want to help your dreams come true and share the best bucket list travels that we’ve ever done.

These are 52 destinations that you need to do at least once in your lifetime. We’ve got one idea for every week of the year! You may also like The Best Adventure Destinations For The Ultimate Vacations

Table of Contents

Travel Bucket List Ideas

So, let’s look at the most mind-blowing beautiful places in the world. Oh, by the way, these are bucket list travels that we’ve done ourselves. It’s not a Google search like so many things on the internet these days.

1. Iguazu Falls

There was something magical about staying right in the heart of Iguazú National Park at the Belmont Hotel Das Cataratas. Having this natural wonder all to ourselves in the early morning was like a fairytale. We walked from our hotel to the long platform leading to the center of the massive cascade surrounded by thundering waters.

For a bucket list experience, this was spectacular. Be sure to take a helicopter tour over the falls and hop on a jet boat to get soaked. They seriously put the boat right underneath the waterfall. If there is one item on your travel bucket list. This should be it!

• Getting Soaked – The Ultimate Iguazu Falls Tour
• 11 Fun and Unexpected Things to do in Iguassu Falls

2. Amalfi Coast

We thought we had seen the beauty of Italy when visiting the Cinque Terre, but the Amalfi Coast is the Cinque Terre on steroids. The beautiful coastal towns along the Gulf of Salerno took our breath away at every turn. Rent a car and drive this famous highway that clings to the side of sea cliffs. There is nothing more romantic than driving the towns of Positano , Ravello, Amalfi, and Sorrento. Make sure to splurge on a room overlooking the terraced buildings of Positano and its beach.

• The Best Things to Do in Amalfi Coast, Italy
• 10 Most Romantic Italian Coastal Towns for Couples
• Watch our Amalfi Coast Video
• Hiking Cinque Terre – The Beautiful Five Villages in Italy

3. Maldives

Staying in an over-the-water bungalow in Bora Bora or Tahiti is on everyone’s travel bucket list. But we did this in The Maldives and I cannot think of a place that is more beautiful in the world. The turquoise waters surrounded our bungalow complete with a glass floor so we could watch the fish swim by was superb. I don’t think I have seen such white sand beaches anywhere on earth.

• 15 of The Best Things to do in the Maldives
• Scuba Diving in Maldives – A Beginner’s Journey
• Best of the Maldives Video – On YouTube
• Snorkeling in the Maldives

4. Petra Jordan

By the time we made it to Petra Jordan, we had seen a lot of famous ancient cities with our own eyes. We expected to like it, but we didn’t expect to be wowed by it. Boy were we wrong! Petra is in a league unto itself. The hidden city of Petra is located within a 1.2 km rock passage reaching 80 meters into the air. Once you arrive at The Petra Treasury you are treated to an awe-inspiring scene. A massive building complete with columns is carved into the stone.

• Watch our visit to Petra on YouTube

5. African Safari

There is nothing more magical than an African Safari. We’ve been lucky to go on Safari in Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa , and Botswana. And trust me, it never gets old. Seeing the majestic lion stalk its prey and watching a herd of elephants walking through the African savanna is a scene that is forever etched into our brains. There is something special about visiting Africa. As the saying goes “I left my heart in Africa” and every time we leave the continent we feel the same way.

• African Safari Animals: 34 Photos to make you want to visit Tanzania
• What to Wear on Safari – Africa Travel Inside and Out
• Kenya Safari – The Masai Mara Experience

6. Churchill Polar Bears

Speaking of safaris, have you ever thought of a safari in Canada? I don’t think there was anything more awe-inspiring than seeing polar bears in the wild. It is even more of a bucket list ticket to be able to walk with polar bears. Going up to the arctic tundra in summer is not only unique, but it is also a chance to see polar bears in a different environment than in snow. We visited the Polar Bears twice with Churchill Wild . Once in the winter and once in the summer.

• Walking with Polar Bears – The Greatest Arctic Safari
• Kayaking with Beluga Whales – A Paddlers Dream
• The Ultimate Arctic Safari on YouTube

7. Santorini Greece

We had seen Santorini in the yogurt ads for years and dreamed of one day visiting. Once we arrived, we understood why it has been featured in so many commercials. When we looked over the cliffs of the caldera, the views didn’t seem real. Whitewashed buildings with blue domes lined the high cliffs of the caldera. Staying in a cave hotel overlooking the Aegean Sea was the ultimate dream.

• 25 of The Very Best Things to do in Santorini
• Where to Stay in Santorini
• Places to Visit in Santorini, Greece
• A Photography Guide to Santorini – Getting that Postcard Shot
• Iconic Santorini: A Cave Hotel Experience

8. Kayak and Camp in Antarctica

If you haven’t noticed on our blog, a lot of our bucket list adventures have been in cold regions. And Antarctica truly tops the list. We were lucky enough to visit Antarctica with Quark Expeditions where we fulfilled every travel dream. From camping on Antarctica to kayaking around icebergs, Antarctica was an adventure lover’s travel dream.

• 11 of the Best Things to do in Antarctica
• Sea Kayak Antarctica – The Adventure of a Lifetime
• Camping on Antarctica
• See our complete Antarctica Expedition on YouTube

9. Trek to Mount Everest Base Camp

Staying in the cold weather for a moment, the ultimate bucket list adventure is to trek to Everest Base Camp. When we can all travel again, this is something anyone can do regardless of climbing skills Follow the footsteps of Sir Edmond Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa to see the Khumbu Ice Fall, Everest Base Camp, The Tengboche Monastery, and Mighty Mount Everest herself. Secure the ultimate bragging rights among your friends and trek to Everest. Our friend Dipendra at SimRik Real Nepal Treks is waiting for you.

• Everest Base Camp Trek – All You Need to Know from Start to Finish
• Remarkable Everest Base Camp Trek in Photos
• Flight to Lukla – A Scary Thrill Ride to Everest
• See our Full Everest Playlist on YouTube

10. Cappadocia, Turkey

Nearly everyone is familiar with the famous scene of balloons soaring through the air above fairy chimneys. Turkey’s Cappadocia really does feel like a fairytale. This had been our bucket list since seeing dozens of balloons in the air on Instagram nearly a decade ago. A morning hot air balloon ride fulfills the ultimate travel dream list.

• Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon: How to Choose the Right Company
• A Tour of a Cave Hotel on YouTube
• The Incredible Landscape of Cappadocia on YouTube

11. Himalayas of Bhutan

Bhutan is the happiest country in the world and you can’t help but fall in love with the people and landscape when you visit this bucket list destination. Trekking through the Himalayas is an incredible journey but hiking to Tiger’s Nest Monastery in the Paro Valley is what draws people to the country. This iconic scene doesn’t disappoint.

• 18 Things to do in Bhutan – A Comprehensive Guide of What Not to Miss
• Bhutan Trek to Laya – A Himalayan Adventure to the Remarkable and Remote
• Watch our trek to Tiger’s Nest Monastery on YouTube
• And see what happened when we met the King of Bhutan

12. Great Wall of China

We have visited the Great Wall of China twice. And it lives up to everything we ever expected. Looking at this marvel of engineering truly did inspire wonder and awe. No wonder it is listed as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. We loved visiting both the Mutianyu and Badaling Great Wall, they were equally beautiful yet very different experiences.

• The Great Wall of China – Mutianyu vs. Badaling

13. Machu Picchu

Speaking of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu is another beautiful destination to add to your bucket lists. Hiking the Inca Trail is on many people’s adventure bucket list, but even seeing this extraordinary Inca City will take your breath away. Literally. Located in the Andes Mountains at 2,430 meters/7,972 feet in elevations, it is a wonder to see.

• Machu Picchu Hike: All You Need To Know To Be Perfectly Prepared
• How to Plan a Trip to Machu Picchu

14. Great Barrier Reef

The UNESCO World Heritage Site off the coast of Australia is the largest coral reef in the world. It tops many a traveler’s bucket list. Even if scuba diving or snorkeling isn’t your thing, it is a must-visit. There are many ways to see the Great Barrier Reef. You can take a helicopter ride over the reef or even take a boat out to a platform in the middle of the sea to let you swim, snorkel, and sunbathe in the middle of this beautiful piece of ocean.

• Diving the Great Barrier Reef – Australia’s Ultimate Adventure

15. Pyramids of Giza

We had always wanted to see the Great Pyramids of Giza with our own eyes. We didn’t know what to expect, but when we first spotted them they seemed surreal. They cut through the haze of Cairo standing the desert looking like a mirage. We have had the privilege of visiting them twice and can say that for a fun way to explore them, hire a camel to take you through the pyramid complex to feel like a true Bedouin.

• The Red Pyramid of Egypt – Experience it Inside and Out
• 10 Amazing Temples of Egypt – That We’ve Seen

16. Gobi Desert of Mongolia

We are always fascinated by deserts, but there was something truly unique and spectacular about Mongolia’s Gobi Desert. It is filled with life. From the herds of Bactrian camels (two-humped camels) to the nomadic people of Mongolia moving their Ghers from camp to camp that was always something to see. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

• Read more at Mongolia Pictures from the Russian Border to the Gobi Desert

17. Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos Islands are a group of islands off the coast of Ecuador that have their very own ecosystem. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the most biodiverse of destinations on earth. AND 97% of the Galapagos is a national park. The top draw to the Galapagos is to see its endemic species that are unique to the islands. From the Galapagos giant tortoise, marine iguanas, and the Galapagos penguin, the wildlife experiences.

• 27 photos that will transport you to the Galápagos Islands
• Playing With Sea Lions on San Isabella in the Galapagos

18. Mount Kilimanjaro

If there is one mountain to climb in your lifetime it is Mount Kilimanjaro, The Roof of Africa. Kilimanjaro National park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site housing the highest point in Africa. The six to seven-day climb is part of the seven summits and is a spectacular bucket list vacation. So don’t wait to start planning your climb up the highest freestanding mountain on earth.

• Read more: Complete Guide to Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

19. Bagan, Myanmar

A visit to Myanmar is a trip we’ll never forget. Bagan was the highlight of our travels through the country. Taking an early morning ferry along the Irrawaddy River from Mandalay, we emerged at the most extraordinary complex of temples we had ever seen. Built in 1057 and covering 16 square miles Bagan houses 2200 pagodas. It looks like a massive forest of temples that you must see with your own eyes.

• Read More – The Incredible Temples of Bagan, Myanmar

20. See the Northern Lights

Have you ever wanted to witness the dazzling display of the Aurora Borealis? Once you see the Northern Lights dancing in the night sky, it doesn’t seem real at first. Are your eyes playing tricks on you? Iceland is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights. We didn’t have good luck there but have witnessed them several times in Canada and in Greenland.

• Incredible Greenland – The Final Frontier for Adventure Travel

21. Mexico Cenotes

For scuba divers’ the Cenotes of Mexico are a top bucket list diving adventure. But you can tour many cenotes without diving. The Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico has several adventures where you can rappel, snorkel, and paddle through Cenotes. But it was the Rio Secreto Cenote that was truly extraordinary.

• Rio Secreto Cenote – Mexico’s Magical Underground Caves
• Cenotes in Photos – Discover Mexico’s Extraordinary Underground Caves

22. Rome’s Colosseum

The city of Rome is like no other. It is packed with ancient ruins and none as famous as the Colosseum. We had the good fortune of staying directly across the street from the Colosseum with a view of the amphitheater from our room. You think that you know everything about the Colosseum, but nothing can prepare you for seeing it for the first time.

• 22 of the Best Things to do in Rome
• 20 of the Best Free Things to do in Rome
• 3 Days in Rome – The Ultimate Rome Itinerary

23. Christ the Redeemer – Brazil

Rio de Janeiro is one of the most beautiful cities on earth and Christ the Redeemer stands proudly over the city keeping watch. Seeing “Christo Redentor” standing with arms outstretched at the top of Corcovado Mountain is on many bucket list travelers list. You can see it by hiking up the mountain, taking the train, or a scenic bus ride but nothing compares to flying around it by helicopter.

• The Top 18 Most Excellent Things to do in Rio de Janeiro

24. Ha Long Bay – Vietnam

Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that needs to be seen to truly be appreciated. 1600 towering limestone islands reach up from the emerald waters of Halong Bay. What makes the bay even more picturesque are the junk boats that take tourists to explore the many islands and caves.

• Halong Bay or Bai Tu Long Bay – How to Choose Your Cruise?
• The Very Best Things to do in Vietnam from North to South

25. Have Champagne at the Eiffel Tower – France

Paris is the city of love and we never tire of seeing the Eiffel Tower . Seeing the Eiffel Tower sparkle in the city of lights is such a romantic scene, but you must go up the Eiffel Tower. And did you know you can have a glass of champagne? Celebrate a milestone, get engaged or just enjoy a toast as you take in the Parisian skyline.

• Where To Stay In Paris – The Best Neighborhoods in Paris
• 3 Days in Paris: The Best Paris Itinerary for Your First Visit

26. Helicopter Tour of Victoria Falls – Zambia

We happen to live one hour away from Niagara Falls in Canada and we do love that city and the iconic Canadian cascade. So when we had the chance to visit Victoria Falls in Zambia we were very excited. The Falls That Thunder is located in the center of Mosi Oa Tunya National Park and is the largest waterfall in the world. The setting is completely different than Niagara Falls as it is surrounded by jungle. At a Whopping 1.7 km wide (1 mile) it is massive, and the way to take in the scope of Victoria Falls is to get up in the air.

• Incredible Things to Do in Victoria Falls, Zambia

27. Soak in the Blue Lagoon – Iceland

Sure, the Blue Lagoon of Iceland is overcrowded these days, but no trip to “The Land of Fire and Ice” would be complete without stopping to soak in its healing waters. It tops many a traveler’s bucket list, especially after National Geographic named it one of the top 25 Natural Wonders of the World.

• How to Visit The Blue Lagoon in Iceland
• Best Places To Visit In Iceland

28. Explore the Canals of Venice – Italy

We truly fell in love with Venice. Staying in the city for four days allowed us to get off the beaten path to explore more of the quiet corners of the floating city. Not bucket-list travels would be complete without adding Venice to your list. While a gondola tops many bucket lists, it was the private taxi tour that we found to be far more romantic. Riding through the Grand Canal in style viewing scenery made us feel like movie stars.

• 3 Days in Venice – The Complete Venice Itinerary
• Where to Stay in Venice – The Best Neighborhoods and Hotels for Every Budget

29. Spy the Sun Stream at Antelope Canyon – USA

It is one of the most recognizable caves in the world. But where is it? Antelope Canyon in Page, Arizona is located in the United States. Once a day a gorgeous waterfall of light seeps through tiny openings lighting up the layers of sandstone in this famous slot canyon. Read: The 17 Best Hikes in Arizona

• Antelope Canyon Photo Tours – How to Make the most of it

30. Hike Through Meteora – Greece

Santorini may be the luxury escape of Greece, but the Monasteries of Meteora are the wonders of Greece. Sitting at the top of massive rock monoliths reaching up to 500 meters (1500 feet) from the valley floor, ancient monasteries dot the landscape. Dating back to the 9th century, the Meteora Monasteries can be visited today by hiking to the top, walking across bridges, or simply taking in the view from one of the many lookouts.

• Meteora Monasteries of Greece – Magic Monoliths in Photos
• The Best Places to Visit in Greece

31. Giant’s Causeway – Northern Ireland

A visit to the Giant’s Causeway in Ireland will make you believe in giants. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is Northern Ireland’s most famous attraction and tops many a travel bucket list. To see the perfectly arranged basalt pillars leading out to sea makes you believe that a giant built a causeway to Scotland rather than a volcanic eruption some 60 million years ago.

• The Legend of the Giant’s Causeway – Do You Believe?

32. Leaning Tower of Pisa – Italy

We didn’t know if we’d be in awe of the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, but seeing it in person did indeed live up to the hype. Pisa alone is worth visiting. This picturesque city located on the Arno River is filled with history dating back to the 14th century.

• The Leaning Tower of Pisa – Is It Worth The Visit?

33. Stand in the Center of Times Square – New York

Standing in the center of Times Square in New York fills you with energy and excitement. New York is certainly one of the most exciting cities in the world, and while Times Square is filled with tourists, its with good reason. You feel as if you are in the center of the universe as massive LED screens surround the entire square.

• Best Things to Do in New York City
• Where to Stay in New York City – Top Places and Hotels For All Budgets
• Fun Facts About New York

34. Go to the Top of the Burj Khalifa – Dubai

It’s the tallest building in the world sitting amongst several other massive skyscrapers. Dubai is out of this world. With each impressive structure built, there are four more in the works. Going to the top of the Burj Khalifa to see the most impressive skyline on earth is the definitive bucket list item.

• 17 Fabulous and Fun Things to do in Dubai

35. Go Sandboarding in Huacachina – Peru

I never expected sand dunes in Peru to be so massive. When we booked a bus ticket to Huacachina in Peru, we thought we’d be sitting in a tiny oasis, but instead, we were surrounded by the largest sand dunes we’ve ever seen. The way to explore them is to take a dune buggy tour or to hop on a sandboard and glide down them. You’ll be covered in sand, but what a hoot and it is something you must try at least once in your life.

• 24 Best Things to do in Peru

36. Cross the Shibuya Scramble in Tokyo

Until you’ve seen Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo with your own eyes, it’s difficult to comprehend the number of people that take this crossing every few minutes each day. A quarter-million people cross this intersection each day. The best way to see this bucket list item is to go to the top of Magnet’s Mag 7 from the glassed-in viewing area.

• Awesome Things to do in Tokyo, Japan
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37. Golden Temple – India

The Taj Mahal may top everyone’s bucket list, but we found the Golden Temple of Amritsar to be a more authentic experience. Don’t get me wrong, the Taj Mahal is a wonder to see, but the Golden Temple is a beautiful display that is still a working temple. Join one hundred thousand pilgrims each day as they pay their respects to Sikkhism’s most holy site.

• Golden Temple of Amritsar – India’s Shining Star

38. Road trip to the Grand Canyon

I must admit I wasn’t expecting much from the Grand Canyon, but during our road trip through California and Arizona we popped into the Grand Canyon and I was taken aback by its beauty and sheer size. The Grand Canyon is on everyone’s American travel bucket list and it is spectacular. The Colorado River cuts through the 466 km long (277 mile) Colorado Plateau canyon of the Colorado Plateau and let me tell you, a pop in won’t do it justice. you must get out and explore the beauty of America’s natural wonder.

• 15 Fun Facts That You Need to Know About the Grand Canyon
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• United States National Parks in Photos

39. Amazon River – Peru

The mighty Amazon River is the largest river by water volume in the world and it is the land of legends. It still feels as if much of the Amazon River Basin has yet to be explored. When you set out on a river cruise through the Amazon, you can almost feel what it was like to be an early exploring cutting their way through the largest jungle on earth.

• What to Expect on an Amazon River Cruise – Life on the River

40. Marvel at the Glaciers of Greenland

Glaciers are melting fast on this planet and nowhere on earth is it more prevalent than in Greenland. Visit the world’s most active calving glacier in Ilulissat and sail through a sea of floating skyscrapers of ice. Icebergs dwarfed our ship as we explored the west coast of Greenland on this truly magnificent bucket list adventure.

• Kayaking in Greenland – The Greatest Arctic Adventure in Photos

41.Swim with Whale Sharks

There is something truly magical about swimming with whale sharks. While it might be a frenzy of tourists beaming with excitement below is calm and quiet. To see these gentle giants glide effortlessly through the sea is the ultimate bucket list travel experience. There are many places to swim with whale sharks around the world, most notably off the coast of Cancun Mexico, and in the Philippines.

• Swimming with Whale Sharks Cancun – A Massive Adventure

42. Hornblower at Niagara Falls

Okay, we cannot forget to include going into the center of Horseshoe Falls in Niagara, Ontario. We have always taken this bucket list adventure for granted because we live so close to Niagara Falls, but when you go on the Hornblower, it truly is a spectacular scene. Feel the power of one of the world’s largest waterfalls as you sit at the bottom of the plunging waters. It is so powerful that everyone gets a rain poncho to wear on the boat. If you make your way to Canada, don’t miss seeing Niagara Falls.

There are so many things to do in Niagara Falls, the Hornblower is just the tip of the iceberg. Check out our full round-up of Our Favourite Things to do in Niagara Falls – Plus Where to Eat & Where to Stay

And these are our most amazing bucket list travels on earth. We’ve been lucky to be able to see and do all of these bucket list adventures in our lifetime. As I went through this list, I cannot believe that we have experienced each and every one of these. It all started by creating a dream list a decade ago, and now we have achieved travels beyond our wildest imagination. We can’t wait to add more when we can travel again.

• 50 Most Beautiful Places in the World to Visit – That We’ve Been
• Beautiful Isolated Places on Earth – In Photos
• 31 Most Beautiful Cities in Europe
• 16 of the Best Cities in Spain – Beautiful Places to Visit Right Now
• How to Travel Around the World – The Ultimate Travel Resource

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Need more help planning your trip? Make sure to check out our Resources Page where we highlight all the great companies that we trust when we are traveling.

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5 thoughts on “Bucket List Travels – 52 Places to Visit in Your Lifetime”

wow such a wonderful list for everyone. I am from India and I was surprised when I saw the golden temple on your list because everyone includes the Taj mahal in their top list when anyone visits India. waiting for your next blog. ok, take care of each other Dave and Deb.

Chopta Chandrashila Deoria Tal Trek is a prestigious package for visitors to Chopta, which has mesmerizing panoramic Views of beautiful Himalayan peaks.It’s 5km and takes about 3 hours. We can organize a trip for you to this amazing destination. The hike up to Deoria Tal, amidst dense forests and filled with Rhododendrons (in summer) is part of the Chopta-Chandrashila trek. There is a famous Hindu story about it. When the 5 Pandavas were on their way to heaven, they stopped at the place and tasted the water.

I love these bucket list places to travel to!! Some of my favorites from the list were going to see the Churchill polar bears, kayaking in Antarctica, the Great Wall of China, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Northern Lights. This blog post reminds me of all the beautiful places I have yet to see and cannot wait to go to!

What an amazing compilation of great places. Cant wait to travel after this pandemic.

The Harmiandir Sahib (Golden Temple) of Amritsar has a unique distinction of offering free food at Langar Seva — The world’s largest community kitchen. People visiting the Golden temple must not miss the Langar food.

Thanks for curating a great list.

Ultimate USA Travel Bucket List: 125+ Best Places to Visit in USA

The United States is a large country so even those of us that live here have many bucket list places in the US that we have yet to visit.  Whether you live in the US and want to explore more of this amazing country or visiting the US for the first time and need help planning your trip, I’ve created this epic guide containing more than 125 incredible things to see and do in the United States which are perfect for any USA Travel Bucket List .

Some of these must see places I have already visited and recommend and the rest are places that look so beautiful or sound so interesting that I have added them to my personal America travel bucket list. So read on if you are looking for inspiration and ideas for your own US travel bucket list.

USA Travel Bucket List

Alaska Bucket List

• Explore Denali National Park .
• See Mendenhall Glacier , a 13-mile long glacier near Juneau.

Arizona Bucket List

• Take photos at Antelope Canyon. This sandstone slot canyon is made up of two sections (Upper and Lower) and is one of the most instagrammable places in the United States. Antelope Canyon is located on Navajo protected land and is only accessible via guided tours. Click here for more information about tours.

• See Horseshoe Bend , the beautiful natural horseshoe-shaped curve in the Colorado River.  This picture perfect view only requires an easy short 3/4 mile hike each way.

• Visit the Grand Canyon National Park . The famous Grand Canyon is at the top of most American bucket lists. There are many ways to visit the Grand Canyon including hiking, bike tours, mule rides, by helicopter or by small plane .
• Hike to the Wave. Getting a hiking permit is very difficult since only 20 people are allowed each day.  Find out more about how to get a permit and other logistics in this guide to Coyote Buttes North (home to the Wave) here .
• See White Pocket. This lesser known remote natural wonder is a great alternative if you cannot get a permit to the Wave. You need a 4 wheel drive high clearance vehicle or else it is best to book a tour.
• Visit the Arizona desert town of Sedona.
• Visit the city of Flagstaff, surrounded by mountains, desert and pine forests. It is a gateway to the San Francisco Peaks which is  home to Arizona’s tallest mountain (Humphreys Peak).
• Visit the Painted Desert , famous for its striking bands of colors.
• Visit the Petrified Forest National Park.

Arkansas Bucket List

• Hunt for diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park . This state park is one of the only places in the world where the public can search for real diamonds – anything you find is yours to keep!

California Bucket List

• Explore San Francisco . Walking across the Golden Gate Bridge and visiting Alcatraz are at the top of my San Francisco bucket list. Read: 2 Days in San Francisco: The Perfect Itinerary (As Written By a Local!)

• Go wine tasting at Napa Valley and Sonoma in Northern California.
• Visit Los Angeles. There are a lot of bucket list things to do in and around LA including hiking to the Hollywood sign, shopping on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills and visiting the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Sunset Boulevard, Griffith Observatory, Santa Monica and Venice Beach. Read: 3 Days in Los Angeles: The Perfect Itinerary
• Have fun at Disneyland.
• Explore Joshua Tree National Park.

• Visit Palm Springs.
• Enjoy sunny San Diego.
• Explore Solvang, a charming historic Danish village.
• Explore Yosemite National Park.
• Visit The Sequoia & Kings Canyon national parks. These adjacent parks are home to the world’s largest trees.
• See giant California redwoods at Redwood National Park .
• Visit Lake Tahoe. Read:   2 Days in Lake Tahoe Summer Itinerary
• Explore Death Valley National Park.
• Take a Pacific Coast Highway road trip along the coast of California which is without a doubt one of the best road trips in the USA . In addition to San Francisco and Los Angeles, some of the best stops along the way include Big Sur, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, San Simeon, Malibu, Santa Monica, Santa Barbara, Newport Beach and Laguna Beach.

Read: California Bucket List: 30 Best Places to Visit in California for more bucket list worthy places to visit in California

Colorado Bucket List

• Visit Denver .
• Explore Rocky Mountain National Park. You can visit on a day trip from Denver .
• Visit the Garden of the Gods , a free park full of red rock formations with great hiking.
• Drive to the top of Pikes Peak .
• See Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park . Several scenic drives in the park offer great views with relatively easy access.
• Visit the Maroon Bells, a reflective lake and two giant snow-striped mountaintops and most photographed place in Colorado.
• See the highest sand dunes in North America at Great Sand Dunes National Park .
• See Pueblo cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park .

Connecticut Bucket List

• Visit the charming town of Mystic .

Florida Bucket List

• Visit Miami. Highlights include Miami Beach, Wynwood Walls and the Little Havana neighborhood. One of the busiest time to visit other than spring break is during Art Basel in December.
• See wildlife at Everglades National Park, the largest designated sub-tropical wilderness reserve on the North American continent.
• Drive from Miami to the Florida Keys on the scenic Overseas Highway (one of the best American road trips ). Read: Weekend in Key West: The Perfect 3 Day Itinerary
• Have fun at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Orlando.
• Swim with manatees in Crystal River. You can visit on a day trip from Orlando .
• Visit St. Augustine, the oldest city in the United States.  Read: Weekend in St. Augustine: Perfect 2 or 3 Day Itinerary

Read: Florida Bucket List

Georgia Bucket List

• Visit Atlanta.  Read: 48 Hours in Atlanta: The Perfect 2 Day Itinerary
• Visit the beautiful historic city of Savannah.

Hawaii Bucket List

• Seeing the beautiful Na Pali Coast in Kauai is a must on any Hawaii bucket list. You cannot visit by car. The entire Kalalau Trail is 11 miles long but you can hike the first couple of miles in a day or half a day. If hiking is not your thing, you can also view the Napali coast from helicopter tour or boat tour.

• See the Waimea Canyon in Kauai, a large canyon known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. There are hiking trails but you can enjoy great views from two lookout points.

• Hike to the top at Diamond Head State Monument in Oahu for great views of Honolulu. The 1.5-2 hours round trip hike is not too challenging but go as early as possible in the morning because it gets hot!
• Visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial in Honolulu which marks the Japanese attack on the U.S. in World War II.
• Drive the Road to Hana in Maui.
• See a beautiful sunrise or sunset from the top of Haleakala Crater , a dormant volcano and the highest point in Maui. Unless you are visiting on a tour, you will need to make reservations in advance to access the park at sunset. Read: The Perfect Maui Itinerary: How to Spend 5 Days in Maui (As Written By a Local)

Idaho Bucket List

• See the beautiful Shoshone Falls (which are taller than Niagara Falls).
• Soak in one of the many Idaho hot springs .

Illinois Bucket List

• Explore Chicago . Maybe I’m biased because it is my hometown, but Chicago is one of the best cities to visit in the US. There are a lot of bucket list worthy things to do in Chicago : watch a baseball game at historic Wrigley Field, take a selfie in front of the Bean at Millennium Park, take in the amazing views from The Skydeck at Willis Tower and/or 360 CHICAGO, take an architecture cruise on the Chicago River and more! Read:  Best Things to Do in Chicago in the Summer and Most Instagrammable Places in Chicago
• Visit Starved Rock State Park (one of the most popular attractions in Illinois) and the nearby Matthiessen State Park . Both parks have great hikes, stunning sandstone cliffs, canyons and beautiful waterfalls. You can even visit on a day trip from Chicago .

Read: Best Things to Do & Places to Visit in Illinois for more bucket list worthy places to visit in Illinois

Indiana Bucket List

• Visit the the capital city of Indianapolis.

Iowa Bucket List

• See the covered bridges of Madison County .
• Visit the Iowa State Fair. The eleven day fair (August 12-22, 2021) has food, games, rides and competitions, livestock exhibitions, shows, concerts and more.
• Recreate the famous American Gothic painting in front of the original house in Eldon depicted in the painting. Visitors to the American Gothic House are provided with costumes to wear while the staff takes photos in front of the house.

Read :  Beautiful Sunflower Fields in Iowa That You Can Visit

Kansas Bucket List

• Eat BBQ at the famous Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que  in Kansas City.

Kentucky Bucket List

• Visit Louisville during the Kentucky Derby.
• Journey on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail .

Louisiana Bucket List

• Explore New Orleans.  Visit NOLA during Mardi Gras is a bucket list worthy experience.

Maine Bucket List

• Explore Acadia National Park, a great spot to see the fall foliage in New England.
• Visit Portland, a charming coastal city.

Maryland Bucket List

• Visit Baltimore. See the historic waterfront neighborhood of Fells Point and make sure to try Maryland’s famous crab cakes.

Massachusetts Bucket List

• Visit Boston. Some Boston must dos include walking the Freedom Trail, watching a game at Fenway Park and celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.
• Relax at Cape Cod.
• Learn about the history of the witch trials at Salem.
• Visit Martha’s Vineyard , a tiny island which is a popular summer vacation destination for wealthy East Coast residents.

Michigan Bucket List

• Explore the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore .
• Visit historic Mackinac Island. The entire Victorian-themed island is listed as a National Historic Landmark and is car-free so visitors can only explore by foot, bicycle or horse drawn carriage.

Read: Best Places to Visit in the Midwest

Minnesota Bucket List

• Visit Minneapolis-St Paul. Don’t miss the Minnehaha Regional Park (and the stunning Minnehaha Falls).
• Explore the beautiful North Shore of Lake Superior .

Mississippi Bucket List

• Explore the Mississippi Blues Trail, nearly 200 trail markers throughout the state including cotton fields, train depots, cemeteries, clubs and churches that tell stories of famous blues artists and significant sites. You can even download an app to help you follow the trail.

Missouri Bucket List

• Enjoy the view from the top of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.
• Eat some of the best BBQ in the country and explore the underrated Kansas City. Read : Weekend in Kansas City: The Perfect Itinerary (According to a Local!)

Montana Bucket List

• Explore the beautiful Glacier National Park. One of highlights of the park is driving the famous Going-To-The-Sun Road .

Nebraska Bucket List

• Witness the Annual Sandhill Crane Migration in the spring.
• See Carhedge . This quirky man made attraction built from 38 vintage American cars covered in gray spray paint is a replica of England’s famous Stonehenge.
• Visit Toadstool Geologic Park (referred to as the “badlands of Nebraska”) to see unusual rock formations and fossils.

Read: 7 Cool Things to do in Nebraska

Nevada Bucket List

• Gamble, party, eat and have fun in Las Vegas. Read : Weekend in Las Vegas: The Perfect Itinerary (According to a Local!)
• Visit Hoover Dam, a concrete arch-gravity dam on the border between Arizona and Nevada.
• Photograph the Seven Magic Mountains , a temporary art exhibition located in the desert outside of Las Vegas, featuring thirty to thirty-five-foot high day glow totems comprised of painted, locally-sourced boulders.
• Explore the Valley of Fire State Park, full of red rock formations just an hour outside of Vegas. It is also home to the Fire Wave, a smaller version of the famous Wave in Utah/Arizona.

• Admire colorful rock formations at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area on several hiking trails or on a 13-mile scenic drive.

New Jersey Bucket List

• Go gambling in Atlantic City, one of the most popular cities in the Jersey Shore.
• Hang out at Liberty State Park and enjoy great views of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.

New Hampshire Bucket List

• Explore the stunning White Mountains, a mountain range with many hiking spots of all levels.
• Drive Kancamagus Highway , a 34.5 mile scenic drive along Route 112 and one of the best New England drives for fall foliage.

New Mexico Bucket List

• Visit Albuquerque during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta , the largest balloon festival in the world.
• Explore Santa Fe.
• Visit Taos.
• Visit White Sands National Monument .

New York Bucket List

• Explore New York City. Read : Weekend In New York City Itinerary
• See Niagara Falls from the US side.

North Carolina Bucket List

• Visit Asheville. One of the highlights is a visit to the historic Biltmore Estate , the largest house in the United States.
• Explore the Outer Banks islands.

North Dakota Bucket List

• Visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park .

Read: 7 Reasons North Dakota Should Be On Your Bucket List

Ohio Bucket List

• Visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame museum in Cleveland.
• Explore Hocking Hills State Park and view the beautiful sandstone formations and waterfalls.

Oregon Bucket List

• Visit Portland, a city that likes to keep it weird.
• Explore the Columbia River Gorge.  Don’t miss the beautiful Multnomah Falls just a 30 minute drive outside of Portland.

• See Crater Lake National Park .  The highlight is the vivid blue Crater Lake (America’s deepest lake).

Read: Bucket List Places to Visit in the West Coast

Pennsylvania Bucket List

• Visit Philadelphia. Visit Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the Eastern State Penitentiary and have a Philly cheesesteak.

Rhode Island Bucket List

• Explore Newport, a beach town known for its lavish mansions from the Gilded Age.

South Carolina Bucket List

• Visit the charming city of Charleston.

South Dakota Bucket List

• Explore Badlands National Park known for its spires and pinnacles.
• See Mount Rushmore National Memorial . This sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore features the heads of four U.S. presidents.

Tennessee Bucket List

• Visit Nashville.
• Visit Memphis. Highlights include Graceland (home of Elvis Presley), Beale Street and the Duck March at the Peabody Hotel .
• Explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park, America’s most visited national park and a UNESCO world heritage site which straddles the border between Tennessee and North Carolina. The Appalachian Trail passes through the Great Smoky Mountains for more than 71 miles.
• Walk across Gatlinburg SkyBridge , the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the US for beautiful views of the Smoky Mountains.

Texas Bucket List

• Visit Austin. It is especially popular during South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference & Festivals . Read : Best Things to Do in Austin in One Day
• Visit San Antonio.  The Alamo and the River Walk are the top attractions.
• See the bluebonnets in bloom every spring in Texas Hill Country .
• Explore Big Bend National Park.
• Visit the small quirky town of Marfa .
• Stop at Cadillac Ranch , a public art installation of half-buried Cadillacs on Route 66.

Utah Bucket List

• Visit Salt Lake City.
• Explore Bryce Canyon National Park , known for crimson-colored hoodoos (spire-shaped rock formations).

• Explore Zion National Park .
• Explore Arches National Park , home to the highest density of natural arches anywhere in the world.

• Explore Canyonlands National Park .
• Visit Monument Valley .
• Explore Goblin Valley State Park.
• Take fun perspective pictures at the Bonneville Salt Flats.

Vermont Bucket List

• Do a fall road trip in Vermont to see the beautiful fall foliage.
• Visit the picturesque town of Stowe .

Virginia Bucket List

• Visit Virginia Beach.
• Drive through Shenandoah National Park. Read :  Complete Guide to Shenandoah National Park

Washington State Bucket List

• Visit Seattle.
• Explore Mount Rainier National Park.
• Explore Olympic National Park.
• Explore North Cascades National Park .

Washington, D.C. Bucket List

• Exploring the capital of the United States of America is a must on any USA bucket list. Points of interest include Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and National Mall. The city is especially beautiful (but crowded) during the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival in the spring.

Read: Best Places to Visit in the East Coast

West Virginia Bucket List

• See the New River Gorge Bridge. If you are feeling adventurous, you can sign up for bridge walk guided tour where you cross the catwalk under the bridge.

Wisconsin Bucket List

• Visit Milwaukee.
• Relax in Lake Geneva , a lakeside resort city popular with wealthy Chicagoans that built large historic mansions.
• Explore beautiful Door County .
• Explore the Apostle Islands and the sea caves on Lake Superior.

Wyoming Bucket List

• Explore Yellowstone National Park . Full of mountains, waterfalls, hot springs, geysers and wildlife, it is America’s first national park and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include Grand Prismatic Spring (a large hot spring is known for its rainbow effect) and Old Faithful.

• Explore the Grand Tetons .

• Visit Devils Tower National Monument , a 870-foot stone monument and the center of many Indian religious ceremonies.

So there you have it – the ultimate USA travel bucket list .  If there is an experience or place I should include let me know in the comments below!

Need more travel inspiration? Check out some of my other travel bucket lists below:

• Europe Bucket List: 100+ Things to Do
• Australian Bucket List: Best Places to Visit in Australia
• Africa Bucket List: 50 Things to Do and Places to Visit
• South America Bucket List: 50+ Things to Do and Places to Visit
• Southeast Asia Bucket List: 100+ Things to Do in SE Asia
• Travel Goals: 100 Things to Do Before You Die
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There are so many places in the USA that I have yet to visit. I love that you put together this list by state, it’s a very easy reference to have. It’s embarrassing that I have been to so many places around the world, but haven’t been to 2 of the 3 places in your Wisconsin list (it is the state I grew up in!).

I love ticking things off bucket lists. US is such a diverse country and going through the places you recommended I have realized I still have so much more to see in this amazing country. So far I checked some in California (L.A., Disneyland and a road trip along the Pacific Coast), Florida (Miami Beach, Florida Keys, Everglades), Louisiana (yes NOLA during Mardi Gras is madness, loved it!!), and New York City! You got me wanting to go again and check out so many other places!

This is a fabulous list! I don’t think we will be venturing too far out of North America and the Caribbean this year, so this post will be very helpful for planning some USA travels. Going to Chicago and Las Vegas later this year so will definitely refer back.

Absolutely shows how much there is in the US of A to explore. I love the national parks there and that all the states have something unique to offer. Love this list – and definitely will come back to it to check a few of those places.

This is such a great list! I don’t think you have missed out on anything at all. I didn’t even know many of these places and now I want to visit them.

Wow, this is an awesome list! So many great options and so fun to see the ones I’ve already seen, like Sedona and the Grand Canyon. There are so many more I want to visit, I’ll have to keep your list handy!

I love traveling and my life partner also loves traveling. Recently we got married and planning to visit all over USA. Your List will be more helpful for us and others also.

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The Ultimate Travel Bucket List

Posted on Last updated: June 1, 2023

Categories Bucket List

Hello and welcome to the Ultimate Travel Bucket List! A list of everything there is to see and do in every country in the world! Yup, this is by far the most complete travel bucket list out there. I consider myself an explorer, a photographer, and an adventurer. From an early age, all I wanted was to see everything there is in the world. Recently, I decided to check out what does everything really means, so I researched  every single country in the world  and created this ultimate  Travel Bucket List . It took me many months to gather all those bucket list ideas, and It’s going to take me years to complete it, but I’m up to the challenge.

Let’s make something straight now. My list may be the most complete out there but it’s certainly not set in stone. Being on the journey to conquest all of the adventures, I’m pretty sure I’ll find many more bucket list-worthy places and experiences. If you have any suggestions, please  let me know .

You are new to bucket lists? No problem. Here is a quick FAQ:

What is a bucket list? – A bucket list is a list of dreams, goals, and aspirations that a person wants to accomplish in their lifetime

Why is it called a bucket list? – It’s a bucket list since you want to complete the items on it before you kick the bucket .

Do I need a bucket list? – Everybody needs a bucket list. Since there are many distractions in our everyday lives, it’s easy to forget our dreams and goals. However, if our aspirations are carefully compiled into a physical (or virtual) list, there is less chance to be overlooked. It’s a universal human trait to try and finish every list we’ve made, and what’s a better list to complete than the list of your dreams?

196 Countries

1786 Adventures

268 Completed

The African Travel Bucket List

Botswana (8)

– Observe the wildlife around the Okavango Delta  (UNESCO WHS) – Check out Makgadikgadi Salt Pan – Camp in Khama Rhino Sanctuary – Take a photo of the Baobabs on Kubu Island – Donate to the CARACAL Biodiversity Center – Take a picture of a Kalahari lion at the Kalahari Desert – Check out the ancient cave art in Tsodilo  (UNESCO WHS) – Meet the Kalahari Bushmen

Burkina Faso (4)

– Check out the bizarre rock formations of Les Pics de Sindou near Banfora – Take a swim in Les Cascades de Banfora – Take some photos of the Royal Palace of Tiebele – See some crocodiles in Mare aux Crocodiles Sacres de Bazoule

Burundi (4)

– See tigers in the Ruvubu national park – Taste French cuisine in Bujumbura – Smell the tea plantations in Teza – Check out the drum sanctuary in Gishora

Cameroon (5)

– Be amazed by the Ekom-Nkam Waterfalls – Walk around the Gorges de Kola canyon – See a Mandrill in The Dja Faunal Reserve  (UNSECO WHS) – Explore the Sangha Trinational forest – Hatch turtles at Santa Maria

Cape Verde (3)

– Hike Pico de Fogo – Dive around the island of Sal, Palmeira. – Hike from Paul valley to the Cova volcano

Central African Republic (3)

– Explore the Dzanga-Sangha Reserve – Check out the Boali waterfalls – Take a drone shot at Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park  (UNSECO WHS)

– Go on a safari in Zakouma National Park – Take some camel photos in Guelta d’Archei canyon – Be amazed by the landscape of the Tibesti Mountains – Make a dip in the Lakes of Ounianga  (UNSECO WHS) – See the cave art in the Ennedi Massif  (UNSECO WHS)

Comoros (3)

– Snorkel with humpback whales on the Moheli island – Spot Comoro flying foxes – Climb Mount Karthala

– Get inside the Basilique St. Anne at Brazzaville – Marvel at the Loufoulakari Falls – Ride “La Gazelle” train

Congo, Democratic Republic of (6)

– Track mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park  (UNESCO WHS) – Watch the inferno inside the crater of Mount Nyiragongo – Enjoy the Zongo Falls – Learn more about Okapis at the Okapi Wildlife Reserve  (UNESCO WHS) – Take a drone photo of the Tchegera Island – Learn more about Gorillas at the Senkwekwe Gorilla Orphanage

Djibouti (4)

– Swim in Lake Assal – Walk through the streets of Tadjoura – the White city – Dive at The Gulf of Tadjoura – Explore the giant oasis of Day Forest National Park

–  See The Sphynx and The Pyramids in Cairo  (UNESCO WHS)  –  Get lost in the Cairo Museum –  Discover Coptic Cairo   (UNESCO WHS) –  Explore Valley of the Kings and get inside the tomb of Tutankhamon –  Circle around the giant scarab of Karnak Temple at Luxor   (UNESCO WHS) –  Dive in the Red Sea – Explore the temple of Abu Simbel  (UNESCO WHS) – Find a fossil in the Whale Valley  (UNESCO WHS) – Dive to the lost city of Heracleion

Equatorial Guinea (2)

– Camp near secluded waterfall around Evinayong – See turtles laying eggs in Ureca

Eritrea (3)

– Roam around “The City Above Clouds” – Asmara  (UNESCO WHS) – Discover the unspoiled Dahlak Islands – Get sweaty in the hottest place on earth – the Danakil depression

Ethiopia (17)

– Meet the locals in the Omo Valley  (UNESCO WHS) – Attend a coffee ceremony – Explore the stone churches of Lalibela  (UNESCO WHS) – Spot a Simien wolf – Taste Ethiopian injera – Feed a hyena at Harar – See the Ark’s guardian in Aksum  (UNESCO WHS) – Check out the 2000 years old monasteries on Lake Tana’s islands – Hike the Simien Mountains  (UNESCO WHS) – Take a photo of The Blue Nile Falls – Take a walk around Gondar – The Camelot of Africa  (UNESCO WHS) – Sail trough Lakes’ Chamo’s  Crocodile Market . – See the lava lakes on top of Erta Ale – Have lunch at Ben Abeba Restaurant at Lalibela – Take a drone photo of Dallol – See Lucy – the 3 million years old skeleton – Visit the stone-walled terraces at the Konso highlands  (UNESCO WHS)

– Wander around the Albert Market in Banjul – See the crocodiles inside the sacred Kachikally Crocodile Park at Bakau – Discover the Tanji Fishing Village

– Explore “Africa’s Last Eden” – Loango National Park – Learn more about leatherback turtles at Pongara National Park – Go camping at Ivindo National Park – Unwind at Point Denis – Visit the research station at Réserve de la Lopé  (UNESCO WHS) – See the wildlife of Minkébé National Park

– Walk the Kakum Canopy Walk – Visit the dungeons of Cape Coast Castle  (UNESCO WHS) – Take a dip in the Wli Waterfalls – See some Asante Traditional Buildings  (UNESCO WHS)

– Spot some of the endangered wildlife around Mount Nimba  (UNESCO WHS) – Take a drone photo of Voile de la Mariee waterfalls – Relax at the Iles de Los

Guinea-Bissau (3)

– Watch the Saltwater Hippos on Orango Island – Watch Atlantic Sea Turtles lay their eggs on the João Vieira Island – Take photos at the coastline of Varela

Ivory Coast (4)

– Relax at one of the sandy beaches in Grand Bassam  (UNESCO WHS) – Check out the bamboo forest and Cascades waterfall in Man – Spot endangered pygmy hippopotamus and swinging olive colobus monkeys in Taï National Park  (UNESCO WHS) – Take a photo of the Basilica in Yamoussoukro

– Have a breakfast with giraffes at the Giraffe Manor – Hike Mount Kenya  (UNESCO WHS) – Have dinner at the 180,000 years old Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant in Diani – Hike Through Hell’s Gate – Enjoy a sunset over Lake Victoria – Go on a safari in Maasai Mara National Reserve – Observe the Great Migration at Maasai Mara National Reserve – Take an elephant photo with Kilimanjaro as a background at Amboseli National Reserve – Discover Lamu Old Town  (UNESCO WHS) – Take a drone shot of Lake Turkana  (UNESCO WHS) – Discover the Kayas in the Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests  (UNESCO WHS)

Lesotho (4)

– Trek the highlands of Tsehlanyane National Park – Wonder at the great Maletsunyane Falls – See the Ha Kome cave houses – Check out some rock paintings at the Maloti-Drakensberg Park  (UNESCO WHS)

Liberia (2)

– Spot some pygmy hippopotami at Sapo National Park – Check out the rock paintings of Maloti-Drakensberg Park

– Explore the Oasis town of Ghadames  (UNESCO WHS) – Be amazed by the moonscape of the Acacus Mountains – Take a photo of the bizarre Atiq Mosque of Awjila – Explore Leptis Magna  (UNESCO WHS) – Wander around Sabratha  (UNESCO WHS) – Check out the Rock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus  (UNESCO WHS)

Madagascar (7)

– Spot wild lemurs at Andasibe National Park – Walk down the Avenue of the Baobabs – Explore the riches of Isalo National Park – Make some drone shots of the Stone Forests in Tsingy de Bemaraha  (UNESCO WHS) – Make more drone shots at the Lokaro Beach at Tolanaro – Dive with whale sharks at Nosy Be – Witness the annual humpback whale migration at the island of Île Sainte-Marie

– Learn more about Malawi at Kumbali Cultural Village – Relax on Likoma Island – Look inside the Leper Tree at Liwonde – Hike Mount Mulanje – Explore Chongoni Rock-Art Area  (UNESCO WHS)

– Visit Timbuktu and read some ancient manuscripts!  (UNESCO WHS) – Check out the Great Mud Mosque of Djenne  (UNESCO WHS) – Have lunch at the Cliff Villages in Bandiagara  (UNESCO WHS) – Rush for fish at the Antogo Fishing Frenzy – Take panoramic photos at Hombori

Mauritania (6)

– Make a drone photo of the Richat Structure near Ouadane – Explore the Libraries of Chinguetti – Check out the Ship Graveyard of Nouadhibou Bay – Chill out at the Terjit Oasis – Enjoy the desert experience of Banc d’Arguin National Park  (UNESCO WHS) – Get inside the ancient Ksours of the Sahara  (UNESCO WHS)

Mauritius (6)

– Take the most colorful photo of the  Seven Coloured Earths  dunes. – Enjoy a 360’ view of Mauritius from The Thumb (Le Pouce) – See the last two Bois Dentelle Trees in the wild – Dive at Grand Baie – Find some giant tortoises in La Vallée de Ferney – Explore Le Morne Cultural Landscape  (UNESCO WHS)

Morocco  (14)

–  Visit the Tanneries in Fes   (UNESCO WHS) –  Look through the blue gate of Fes –  Explore the blue streets of Chefchaouen –  Spend the night at the Sahara Desert near Merzouga. –  Wander around the red city of Aït Benhaddou   (UNESCO WHS) –  Get a breath of fresh air at Jardim Majorelle in Marrakech –  Get lost inside the Marrakech Medina   (UNESCO WHS) –  Explore the Saadian Tombs in Marrakech – Visit Ben Youssef Madrasa in Marrakech –  Observe the evening transformation of the Jemaa el-Fna Square in Marrakech –  Spend the night in a traditional riad – Take some photos of Casablanca’s Hassan II mosque – Check out the Tin Mal Mosque – Find a Goat Tree

Mozambique (3)

– See the turtle nesting at Ponta Mamoli – Dive with whale sharks at Tofu Bay – Check out the Lion House at the Great African Rift Valley

Namibia (23)

– Take an unearthly photo of the dead trees in Deadvlei – Hike Dune 45 – Watch the sunset over Fish River Canyon – Meet the Himba people – Stargaze inside Namib desert on a full moon – Check out the moonscapes outside of Swakopmund – Visit a rescued-cheetah farm – Take a photo inside the deserted houses of Kolmanskop – Sandboard a dune – See some cave paintings in Twyfelfontein  (UNESCO WHS) – Be amazed by the stone arch at Spitzkoppe – Take a photo of the giant salt lake inside Etosha National Park – See the sunset over Okaukuejo waterhole at the Etosha National Park – Spot the Namib desert horses of Aus – Experience the beauty of the Epupa Falls – Discover the shipwrecks of Skeleton Coast – See the seal colony of Cape Cross – Take a selfie with the Tropic of the Capricorn sign – Have a sandwich at Sandwich Harbour – Spend the night at Ngepi Camp – Take a drone photo of the Fairy Circles of Southern Africa – Check out the Hoba Meteorite near Grootfontein – Fly a drone over the Namib Sand Sea  (UNESCO WHS)

– See the last Tree of Ténéré  (UNESCO WHS) – Take a drone shot of the UTA Flight 772 Memorial – Explore the Sultan’s Palace in Zinder – Roam around the Historic Centre of Agadez

Nigeria (3)

– Enjoy African art in the Nike Art Centre at Lekki – Find the fertility goddess at Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove  (UNESCO WHS) – Take a photo of the Abuja Airplane House

– Camp at Lake Burera – Pay my respects to Dian Fossey’s Grave – Hike a volcano at Volcanos National Park

Sao Tome and Principe (3)

– See humpback whales on Bom Bom Island – Dive at Lagoa Azul – Take a dramatic photo of Pico Cao Grande

Senegal (4)

– Explore the village of Joal-Fadiouth – Swim in the pink waters of Lake Retba – Make some drone photos in the Sine-Saloum Delta  (UNESCO WHS) – Try African horned cucumber

Seychelles (3)

– Explore the marine life of the Aldabra Atoll  (UNESCO WHS) – Walk around Vallée de Mai on Praslin  (UNESCO WHS) – Unwind at Spiagge di Anse Marron beach

Sierra Leone (3)

– Check out the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary – Kick back on Turtle Islands – See the Tiwai Island and its tool-using chimpanzees

Somalia (2)

– See the cave art of Laas Geel – Check out Shanghai Old City in Mogadishu

South Africa (17)

– Roam around the colorful streets of Bo Kaap, Cape Town – Befriend some penguins at Boulders Beach in Cape Town – Take a helicopter tour over Cape Town – Make an Instagram photo with the huts of Muizenberg Beach, Cape Town – Enjoy the sunset from Signal Hill in Cape Town – Hike the Table Mountain near Cape Town – Dive with Great White Sharks – Have a drink inside the Sunland Baobab near Modjadjiskloof – Buy a vintage book from the Collectors Treasury in Johannesburg – See the 2-million-years-old meteorite impact structure – the Vredefort Dome  (UNESCO WHS) – Check out the oldest hominid fossils at the Cradle of Humankind near Johannesburg   (UNESCO WHS) – Explore Cango Caves – Explore the iSimangaliso Wetlands  (UNESCO WHS) – Bungee jump off the Bloukrans Bridge – Spot the  big five  on a Kruger Park safari – Take a photo of Bourke’s Luck Potholes at Moremela – Stargaze in Richtersveld Transfrontier Park  (UNESCO WHS)

South Sudan (2)

– Witness the extraordinary peregrinations of the white-eared kob in Boma National Park – Find bushbabies at the Southern National Park

– Explore the Nubian pyramids of Meroe  (UNESCO WHS) – Dive to Jacques-Yves Cousteau’s water village of Précontinent II – Discover the ancient El Kurru Tombs – See some 5000-years-old Nubian relics at Kerma – Dive around Dungonab Bay and Mukkawar Island  (UNESCO WHS)

Swaziland (2)

– Meet the locals at Shewula Mountain Camp – See the Umhlanga Reed Dance

Tanzania (15)

– Check out the endangered flamingos at the red Lake Natron – Explore the Kilwa Kisiwani Ruins  (UNESCO WHS) – Hike Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano and observe its cold lava – Check out the azure waters of Kuza Cave – See the Shifting Sand Dunes near the Olduvai Gorge – Climb Kilimanjaro  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit Cheetah’s Rock in Zanzibar – Sleep in the underwater room at Manta Resort on Pemba Island, Zanzibar – Discover the Stone Town of Zanzibar  (UNESCO WHS) – Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti National Park  (UNESCO WHS) – See the famous chimpanzees of Gombe Stream National Park – Marvel at the Rift Valley – Explore the Ngorongoro Crater  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit a Masai Village – Chill out at the Kikuletwa Hotsprings

– Explore the Nok Caves – See the best of Koutammakou – the land of the Batammariba  (UNESCO WHS)

Tunisia (9)

– Sleep at the Star Wars hotel – Sidi Driss – See the leftover Star Wars sets near Tozeur – Check out The best-preserved Roman small town in North Africa – Dougga  (UNESCO WHS) – Take photos of Ksar Ouled Soltane – See the Amphitheatre of El Jem and compare it to the Colosseum  (UNESCO WHS) – Discover the Archaeological Site of Carthage  (UNESCO WHS) – Roam around the medina of Tunis (UNESCO WHS) – Ride the Red Lizard Train – Go on an overnight Sahara Desert camel trek

– Survive Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and find some mountain gorillas  (UNESCO WHS) – Find the source of Nile at Jinja – Discover the Karamoja region – Stand in the middle of the equator – Find a herd of endangered Rothschild Giraffes at the Murchison Falls National Park – Meet the Batwa Pygmies – the First People of the Forest

– Marvel at Victoria Falls  (UNESCO WHS) – Take a dip into Devil’s Swimming Pool at Vicotria Falls – Do the Gorge Swing at Victoria Falls – Go on a self-drive safari at South Luangwa National Park – Cruise the Zambezi River – Visit the Mukuni Village

Zimbabwe (4)

– See the World’s View of Malindidzimu Hill – Go on a kayak safari at the Mana Pools National Park  (UNESCO WHS) – See the cave-art of the Matobo Hills  (UNESCO WHS) – Go on a walking Black Rhino safari at Matobo National Park

The Asian Travel Bucket List

Burma (Myanmar) (12)

– Enjoy the sunrise over Bagan – Explore the ruins of Inwa – Find the oldest Buddhist pagoda in the world – the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon – Take a photo of the bizarre golden rock – Kyaiktiyo Pagoda near Kin Pun Sakhan – Get lost in the Thanboddhay Pagoda near Monywa – Walk over the U Bein Bridge – The oldest teak bridge in the world – Meet the holy snakes of Yadana Labamuni Hsu-Taung Pye Paya in Paleik – Get inside the world’s largest reclining Buddha – Win Sein Taw Ya at Mawlamyine – Discover the Shwe Indein Pagoda at Indein – Unwind at Ngapali Beach – Read the World’s Largest Book at the Kuthodaw Pagoda in Mandalay – See the fishermen of Inle Lake

Cambodia (11)

–  Catch the sunrise at Angkor Wat   (UNESCO WHS) –  Explore the ancient temples of Siem Reap –  Take a kick-ass photo of the smiling faces of Bayon – Pay my respects inside the Killing Caves of Phnom Sampeau near Battambang  – Watch a bat-sunset over the Battambang Bat Cave – Learn more about pangolins at the Pangolin Rehabilitation Center in Bati near Phnom Penh – Check out the Phnom Penh Palace – Spot the sun bears of Virachey National Park – Be amazed by the bioluminescent plankton around the Koh Rong Island – Dive around Sihanoukville near Koh Rong – Witness the stunning Apsara Dance – Wander around the Temple Zone of Sambor Prei Kuk  (UNESCO WHS)

– Climb to the Hanging Temple of Hengshan – Spot a Giant Panda at one of the Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries  (UNESCO WHS) – Explore the Red Seabeach in Dawa County – Check out Huanglong Travertine Pools  (UNESCO WHS) – Take some drone photos of Lexiaguo – China’s ‘Red Land’. – Explore the Forbidden City in Beijing – Walk over the Tianmen Skywalk – Hike around the Three Natural Bridges near Chongqing – Take a photo of the Tianmen Shan hole – Marvel at the avatar world of Hallelujah Mountain inside Zhangjiajie National Forest Park – Walk around Shilin Stone Forest – Go through the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel in Shanghai – Sip some tea at the Huashan Teahouse – Explore the abandoned fishing village of Houtouwan – Learn more about the Chinese ghost culture at Fengdu Ghost City – Hear the sound of the Booming Dunes of Badain Jaran Desert – Get a book from Yangzhou Zhongshuge – Discover the unspoiled lands of Jiuzhaigou Valley National Park  (UNESCO WHS) – See the biggest Buddha in the world in Leshan – Take some drone photos of Honghe Hani Rice Terraces  (UNESCO WHS) – Explore Mount Sanqingshan National Park  (UNESCO WHS) – Have a coffee at the Central Perk coffee shop in Beijing – Find the iconic rock of Fanjingshan  (UNESCO WHS) – Find the Old Dragon’s Head – the end of The Great Wall of China  (UNESCO WHS) – Be amazed by the Maijishan Grottoes – Be even more amazed by the Longmen Grottoes  (UNESCO WHS) – Enjoy the art of the 798 Art District in Beijing – Marvel at the colors of Danxia Landforms  (UNESCO WHS) – Walk over Haohan Qiao — “Brave Men’s Bridge” – Enjoy the Old Town of Lijiang  (UNESCO WHS) – Have some rest at the desert oasis of Crescent Lake – Dive to the underwater city of Shi Cheng – Read a book inside Tianjin Binhai Library – Hike around Mount Huangshan  (UNESCO WHS) – Have a bite at the Cliff-hanging restaurant of Fangweng – Get lost inside the Beijing Capital Museum – Enjoy the Classical Gardens of Suzhou  (UNESCO WHS) – Learn Kung Fu at the Shaolin Monastery – Sleep inside Tianzi Hotel – Walk the East Taihang Glasswalk – See the Giant Buddha of Guifeng  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit the Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu  (UNESCO WHS) – Walk around the Chinese Paris – Tianducheng – Attend the Da Shuhua festival – Get stunned by the Bozhou’s Medicinal Herb Market – Marvel at the Terra-cotta Warriors in the Museum of Qin  (UNESCO WHS) – Explore the Mogao Caves  (UNESCO WHS) – Get hundreds of photos in the picture-perfect town of Guilin – Discover the ancient city of Ping Yao  (UNESCO WHS) – See the Temple of Heaven in Beijing  (UNESCO WHS) – Hike around Mount Wuyi area  (UNESCO WHS) – Enjoy the biodiversity of Hubei Shennongjia  (UNESCO WHS) * Tibet (4) – See the Potala Palace in Lhasa – Visit the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa – Watch monks debate at the Sera Monastery near Lhasa – See the Potala Palace in Lhasa *Macau (3)  – Play some poker – Bungee jump from the AJ Hackett Macau Tower – Visit the Historic Centre of Macau  (UNESCO WHS) *Hong Kong (4) – See the view from Victoria Peak – Roam around Nathan Road – Take the iconic Instagram photo of the Montane Mansion – Take another iconic Instagram photo, this time at Choi Hung Estate * Taiwan (5) – Grab a bite at the Modern Toilet Restaurant – Glaze at the Rainbow Family Village – Pet some cats at Houtong Cat Village – Hike around Taroko Gorge – Explore the Taichung forest

East Timor (2)

– Visit the sacred totem houses – Uma Lulik – Unwind on Jaco Island

– Take a selfie with the Taj Mahal  (UNESCO WHS) – Take a photo of the ancient water well – Chand Baori – Walk over The Root Bridges of Cherrapunji – Be amazed by the Palace of Winds at Jaipur – Take a photo of the Giant Bird in Jadayu Para – See the monkeys inside Hanuman’s Temple at Jaipur – Check out Ellora Caves  (UNESCO WHS) – Wander around the Shatrunjaya Hill near Palitana – Explore the ruins of Hampi  (UNESCO WHS) – Walk on the Great Wall of India at Rajsamand – Visit Agra Fort  (UNESCO WHS) – Be amazed by Mahabat Maqbara in Junagadh – Compare the Blue City of Jodhpur to the blue city in Morocco – Get lost in the forest of one tree ( Great Banyan Tree ) near Calcutta – Spent some time in the city of the future – Auroville – Take a hundred photos of the Meenakshi Amman Temple at Madurai – Explore Rani Ki Vav in Patan  (UNESCO WHS) – Take a photo of the Mysore Palace after dark – Wander inside the Ajanta Caves  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit the rat temple of Karni Mata in Deshnoke – Spot a Bengal Tiger inside Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve – Discover the Khajuraho Group of Monuments in Madhya Pradesh  (UNESCO WHS) – Smell the air around the highest tea estate in the world – Kolukkumalai – Learn some magic in Mayong – The Land of Black Magic – Walk around the abandoned imperial fortress city of Fatehpur Sikri  (UNESCO WHS) – Get wow-ed by the Golden Temple of Amritsar – Watch bull surfing in Kerala – Compare the Taj Mahal replica – Bibi Ka Maqbara to the real Taj Mahal – Visit the Sulabh Museum of Toilets – Visit the house where Gandhi died in New Delhi – Go to the village of Ziro and meet the Apatanis – Be amazed by the architecture of Adalaj Ni Vav in Ahmedabad – Visit the Historic City of Ahmedabad  (UNESCO WHS) – Discover the meteorite-made Lonar Lake – Get wet at the wettest place on earth – Cherrapunji – Eat at The New Lucky Restaurant in Ahmedabad – proud to be built atop an Indian burial ground. – Explore the disappearing island of Majuli – Visit Kodinhi – The village of twins – See the Molai Forest – the only forest in the world single-handedly planted by one man – Discover the rare wildlife around the Chambal River – Witness the largest gathering of humanity on Earth, Maha Kumbh Mela, at Triveni Sangam – Marvel at the Jagannath Temple Complex in Puri – Wander around the Akshardham Temple Complex at New Delhi – Track a clouded leopard at the Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve in Sikkim – Search for the world’s last surviving Asiatic lions in the Sasan Gir National Park – Experience the Grand Truck Express from New Delhi to Chennai  (UNESCO WHS) – Celebrate the Diwali and the Holi festivals – Dive around the Havelock Islands – Shop from the world-famous Chor Bazaar in Mumbai – Visit The Valley of Flowers at Uttarakhand  (UNESCO WHS) – Relax on a Goa beach – Enjoy some cave-art inside the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka  (UNESCO WHS)

Indonesia  (22)

– See a Komodo Dragon (UNESCO WHS) –  Spot Orangutans at Tanjung Puting National Park, Borneo –  Unwind in Bali –  Take a photo of Tanah Lot, Bali – Spend the night in a typical Bali Villa –  Take a photo of the Heaven’s Gate of Pura Lempuyang, Bali – Visit Ulun Danu Beratan – the iconic lake temple of Bali – Celebrate Nyepi – Bali’s silent new year – Discover the Tumpak Sewu Waterfall near Sidomulyo Village – Reach the Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida –  Stare at the crater of Mount Bromo – See the blue flames of Mount Ijen – Explore Raja Ampat over and underwater – Laugh at Borneo’s exclusive Proboscis Monkeys –  Enjoy the sunrise at Borobudur (UNESCO WHS) – Be amazed by the Korowai Tree Houses in West Papua – Find a Javan rhino at Ujung Kulon National Park  (UNESCO WHS) – Watch a Kecak Dance – Swim with stingless jellyfish in lake Kakaban – Spot a Sumatra Tiger  (UNESCO WHS) – Get away from the world at the Gili Islands – Marvel at the lakes of Kelimutu, Flores

– Be amazed by the Shah Cheragh Mosque in Shiraz – Take some colorful photos of the Nasir al-Mulk Mosque in Shiraz – Explore the Ruins of Persepolis  (UNESCO WHS) – Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Badab-e Surt Orost village – Walk around the ancient underground Iranian city of Kariz-e-Kish – Spend the night at the Troglodyte Village of Kandovan – Visit Sheikh Safi al-din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble in Ardabil  (UNESCO WHS) – Discover the ancient necropolis of Naqsh-e Rustam – Learn some history at the Ebrat Museum – Explore Bisotun  (UNESCO WHS) – Roam around the Bazaar of Kashan – Wander around Meidan Emam, Isfahan  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit Masjed-e Jāmé of Isfahan  (UNESCO WHS) – See Sheikh Lotfallah Mosque in Isfahan – Enjoy the sunset at the Lut Desert  (UNESCO WHS)

– Discover the ruins of Babylon – Visit the Tree of Knowledge at Qurna – Find the Mudhif Houses in southern Iraq  (UNESCO WHS) – See the Rabban Hormizd Monastery in Kurdistan – Explore the ancient city of Hatra  (UNESCO WHS)

– Go inside the Beit Guvrin Caves – Check out the Rosh HaNikra Grottoes – Sea the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Shrine of the Book in Jerusalem – Walk around Meah Shearim neighborhood in Jerusalem – Roam around the Old City of Jerusalem  (UNESCO WHS) – See the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem – Dive to the submerged ruins of Atlit Yam – Read a book while swimming in the dead sea – Walk around Bahá’i Holy Places in Haifa  (UNESCO WHS)

– Visit the cat island – Tashirojima – Walk around Sagano’s Bamboo Forest – Go through the Wisteria Tunnel in Kitakyushu – Have some laughs at the Ghibli Museum at Mitaka – Play a game at the Anata No Warehouse in Kawasaki – Take a photo of the snow monkeys having a spa day at Jigokudani Monkey Park – Take a hundred photos of Mount Fuji  (UNESCO WHS) – Have dinner at the  Alice in a Labyrinth  restaurant in Tokyo – Visit the Digital Art Museum in Odaiba, Tokyo – Visit the graves of the 47 Ronins at Sengaku-Ji, Tokyo – Pet Hachiko ( the Tokyo memorial) – Spend a night at Henn-Na Hotel in Tokyo – The world’s first hotel run by robots – Watch the people at the most famous crossing in the world – the Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo – Spend the night in the oldest hotel in the world – Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan in Hayakawa – Explore the deserted Gunkanjima Island – Take some colorful photos of Kochia Hill in Hitachi Seaside Park – Visit The Great Buddha Hall in Nara – See The Firefly Squid of Toyama Bay – Spend the night in a capsule hotel – Check out the Kiyomizu-Dera Temple in Kyoto – Make an iconic Instagram photo inside the Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shrine in Kyoto – Explore Kyoto’s Samurai & Ninja Museum – Roam around the 700-year-old Nishiki Market in Kyoto – Walk over The Vine Bridges of Iya Valley – Explore Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine in Yakushima – Dip in a pool of wine at the Yunessun Spa Resort in Hakone – Enjoy the art of the Hakone Open-Air Museum – Eat an Owakudani Black Egg in Hakone – Try authentic Japanese ramen at the Ramen Museum in Yokohama – Visit Himeji-jo  (UNESCO WHS) – Kick back at the Nishihama Beach on Hateruma Island – Check out the famous Itsukushima Shrine in Hatsukaichi  (UNESCO WHS) – See the 1001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy at Sanjūsangen-dō – See the self-mummified monks of Dainichi temple in Tsuruoka – Find a Key to Paradise inside Nagano’s Darkroom – Visit the Iga Ryu Ninja Museum – Check out the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara  (UNESCO WHS) – Explore the sacred sites and pilgrimage routes in the Kii Mountain Range  (UNESCO WHS) – Take a photo of the Tatami Rocks – See the cherry blossoms at the Chureito Pagoda in Fujiyoshida – Be amazed by the Blue Pond in Biei-Cho – Hike around the green paradise of Yakushima  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit the Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama  (UNESCO WHS) – Watch a sumo match – Ride the Shinkansen bullet train – Take a photo of a Geisha – Spent a night in the Buddhist retreat on Mount Koya – Make some awesome street photos around the Dotonbori area in Osaka – Dive at Okinawa – Play a game of Pachinko – Attend a Kabuki Show

  Jordan  (8)

–  Explore Petra   (UNESCO WHS) –  Take a photo of the Treasury in Petra – Witness Petra by night –  Make the hike to the Monastery in Petra – Watch a roman re-interaction at the ruins of Jerash – Visit Qasr Amra  (UNESCO WHS) –  Explore Wadi Rum Protected Area  (UNESCO WHS) –  Sleep in a Bedouin Camp

Kazakhstan (6)

– Take some photos of the submerged trees of Kaindy Lake – Walk around the Aral Sea – Eat an apple at the last wild apple forests in Almaty – Roam around the Valley of Balls at Shetpe – Visit the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi in Turkistan  (UNESCO WHS) – Marvel at the Charyn Canyon

Korea, North (1)

– Visit North Koreak and live to tell the story

Korea, South (13)

– Have fun in the Trick Eye Museum in Seul – Explore the Samtan Art Mine in Jeongseon – Eat authentic Korean Barbecue! – Visit the Naganeupseong Folk Village – Spend a night in the Sun Cruise Resort in Jeongdongjin – Spend a night in the Rock It Suda in Jeongseon – Take a photo of the Vantablack Hyundai Pavilion in Pyeong Chang – the darkest building on Earth – Wander around the depositories for the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks at Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit the Blue room in DMZ and stand in both South and North Korea at the same time – Celebrate the Jinju Lantern Festival – Walk around the Damyang Bamboo Forest – Visit Jeju Island – Celebrate the mud festival at Boryeong

– Visit the Grand Mosque in Kuwait City – See the House of Mirrors in Kuwait City – Eat in a traditional souq

Kyrgyzstan (5)

– See Merzbacher Lake – Stay in a traditional yurt – Watch a game of Odarysh – Explore the landscape of Kyzyl-Oi – Track a snow leopard at Issyk-Kul

Laos (9)

–  Take a dip in the Kuang Si Waterfalls near Luang Prabang –  Visit Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre near Luang Prabang –  Explore Luang Prabang’s temples –  Have a meal in Utopia, Luang Prabang – Go Tubing in Vang Vieng –  See the Buddha’s in the Pac Ou Caves –  Drift along the Mekong River – Get a panorama photo from the Nong Khiaw’s viewpoint – Do the Gibbon experience

Lebanon (7)

– Visit the Beiteddine Palace – Go into the Moussa Castle near Beiteddine – Wander around Baalbek  (UNESCO WHS) – Explore the city of Byblos  (UNESCO WHS) – Take a photo of the Baatara Gorge Waterfall – Walk over the colorful steps of Mar Mikhael area in Beirut – Explore the Jeita Grotto

Malaysia (20)

– Explore the Batu Caves – Climb the PETRONAS Towers in Kuala Lumpur – See the pandas in Menara Zoo in KL – Enjoy the sunset from the top of KL Tower – Enjoy Georgetown’s street art – Fly a drone over the Frog Lake in Penang – Taste the streetfood in Penang – Visit Kek Lok Si temple in Georgetown – Explore the Habitat – Penang’s rainforest – Enjoy the fireflies of Kampung Kuantan – Visit the Crystal Mosque at Kuala Terengganu – Smell the air around the BOH tea plantation and factory – Go diving at the Perhentian Islands – Make some awesome photos inside the Niah Caves, Borneo – Spot sea snakes at the Pulau Tiga Park Snake Island in Borneo – Make a reflection photo of Kota Kinabalu’s City Mosque, Borneo – Find a rat-eating Giant Malaysian Pitcher Plant at Kinabalu National Park in Borneo  (UNESCO WHS) – See the Pinnacles of Gunung Mulu, Borneo  (UNESCO WHS) – Go diving in Sipadan National Park, Borneo – Spot orangutans in Sepilok, Borneo

Maldives (4)

– Take a photo from the airplane – Eat in an underwater restaurant – Sleep inside an overwater bungalow – Brag about sleeping inside an overwater bungalow

Mongolia (9)

– See the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex at Tsonjin Boldog – Spend a night in a Ger – See the wild horses inside Khustain Nuruu National Park – Visit the center of the world’s spiritual energy – Khamriin Khiid monastery – Check out the Mother Tree in Shammat – See the rock carvings at the petroglyphic complexes of the Mongolian Altai  (UNESCO WHS) – Learn more about the Mongolian empire at the National History Museum of Ulaanbaatar – Explore the Gobi Desert – Celebrate the Naadam festival

– Climb Mount Everest (or at least reach the last basecamp) – See the monkeys of the Swayambhunath Temple near Kathmandu city – Get something from the highest bazaar in the world – Namche Bazaar – Land on the most dangerous airport in the world – Lukla – Hike around the Kathmandu Valley  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit Lumbini – the birthplace of Buddha  (UNESCO WHS) – Take a panoramic flight over the Himalayas

– Visit the Nakhal Fort – Take a dip in the Bimmah Sinkhole – Go on a natural waterslide inside the Snake Canyon – Explore the Frankincense Trail  (UNESCO WHS) – See nesting turtles at the Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve – See the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat

Pakistan (8)

– See the Chaukhandi Tombs in Karachi – Visit the massive Derawar Fort – Take some photos of the tombs on the Makli Hill – Explore Hingol National Park – Check out the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore – Relax at Shangri-La Lake – Walk over the great wall of Pakistan – the Ranikot Fort near Sann – Trek around Hunza Valley

Philippines  (17)

–   Go back to the Caramoan Islands – Marvel at the Banaue rice terraces (UNESCO WHS) –   See the Chocolate Hills of Bohol –   See a tarsier in Bohol –   Go island hopping in El Nido – Paddleboard on the Loboc River at night, in search of Mother Trees (trees fireflies eat from) in Bohol – Dive in Coron – Cruise the underground river in Puerto Princess  (UNESCO WHS) – Roam around the historic city of Vigan  (UNESCO WHS) – Take a dip in the Hinatuan Enchanted River – Have a bite at the Waterfalls Restaurant in San Pablo – Get wet at the Asik-Asik Falls in Alamada – See the Hanging Coffins of Sagada – Dive with Tresher Sharks near Malapascua  – Take some photos of the Mayon Volcano – Take a drone photo of the stunning Kalanggaman island – Dive around Tubbataha Reef

Qatar  (5)

– Watch the World Cup in 2022 – Read a book at the Qatar National Library –  Explore Souq Waqif in Doha – See the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha –  Walk around Katara cultural village, Doha

Russian Federation (18)

– Be amazed by The Amber Room at the Catherine Palace near St. Petersburg – Walk around the historical center of St. Petersburg  (UNESCO WHS) – Get lost in the Hermitage Museum in St.Petersburgh – Visit Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg – See the Winter Palace in St.Petersburgh – Visit the Temple of All Religions in Kazan – Survive the coldest inhabited place on Earth – Oymyakon – Explore the psychedelic salt mines of Yekaterinburg – Check out the wooden churches of Kizhi Island  (UNESCO WHS) – Spot the Baikal Seals – Take a selfie on the Red Square in Moscow  (UNESCO WHS) – Watch Swan Lake in Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow – Explore the Gulag Museum in Perm – Spot a polar bear at the Taymyr Peninsula – Go on a photo journey around Putorana Plateau  (UNESCO WHS) – Ride the trans-Siberian Railway from Moscow to Beijing – Roam around the City of the Dead (Village of Dargavs) – Have fun in Galileo Park, Samara

Saudi Arabia (6)

– Make a kickass photo of the Lonely Castle ( Qasr al-Farid ) – Explore Al-Hijr  (UNESCO WHS) – Discover the ghost town of Al ‘Ula – See the Al Wahbah crater – Relax at the Al-Ahsa Oasis  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit the Al-Masjid an-Nabawi mosque in Medina

Singapore (8)

– Wander around the Gardens by the Bay – Visit the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum – Explore the ArtScience Museum – Take a photo from the top of Singapore’s iconic hotel – Marina Bay Sands – Enjoy the Spectra Show – See the Merlion statue – Check out the Jewel Waterfall at Changi Airport – Stroll around Kampong Glam

Sri Lanka (17)

– Climb Sigiriya – The Lion Rock  (UNESCO WHS) – Take panorama shots at the Pidurangala Rock near Sigiriya – Spot some elephants at Udawalawe National Park – Climb Adam’s Peak and see the holy footprint claimed to belong to Adam, Buddha, and Shiva – Snorkel at the Shark Point Reef – Visit the Golden Temple of Dambulla – Spend a night at Helga’s Folly in Kandy – Take a photo of the Red Mosque (Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid) in Colombo – Check out the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo – Roam around the ancient city of Polonnaruwa  (UNESCO WHS) – Explore Sinharaja Forest Reserve  (UNESCO WHS) – Ride the Kandy to Ella Train – Sip some tea at the tea plantation in Nuwara Eliya – Take an Instagram photo at the famous rope swing in Dalawella – Spot a leopard in Yala – Help the turtles at the Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre Mahamodara – Spot whales and dolphins in Mirissa

– Explore Crac des Chevaliers in Safita  (UNESCO WHS) – Walk around Palmyra  (UNESCO WHS) – See Musyaf Castle – Roam around the ancient city of Damascus  (UNESCO WHS) – Discover the ancient city of Bosra  (UNESCO WHS)

Tajikistan (3)

– Hike the mountains of the Pamirs  (UNESCO WHS) – See Iskanderkul Lake – See the biggest sleeping Buddha outside of South Asia in Dushanbe

Thailand  (39)

–  Visit the iconic Grand Palace and The Temple of Emerald Buddha at Bangkok –  Take a photo of the Temple of Dawn at dawn in Bangkok –  See the 5-tons golden Buddha in Bangkok – Go inside Wat Pho in Bangkok –  Take of photo of the giant Buddha in Wat Pak Nam –  Take photos of a Bangkok floating market –  Get lost at the Chatuchak weekend market in Bangkok –  Visit the Ancient Siam park near Bangkok – Explore the Jim Thompson House in Bangkok –  Climb to Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai –  Bathe an elephant in Chiang Mai – Celebrate the Loi Krathong Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai – Eat a scorpion on a stick –  Get a Thai Massage – Roam around the ancient Thai capital – Ayutthaya (UNESCO WHS) – Discover another ancient capital – Sukhothai (UNESCO WHS) – Eat Pad Thai on the street – Try the king of fruits – Durian –  Be amazed by the White Temple of Chiang Rai – Check out the Black House of Nang Lae –  Take a photo of the Maelklong Railway Market – Sail over the Lotus Lake in Tambon Chiang –  Sleep in a Space Pod – Get a diving certificate at Koh Tao – Party like an animal at a Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan –  Visit the gorgeous beach from the movie “ The Beach” – Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi –  See all the viewpoints on Phi-Phi –  Visit Phang Nga Bay –  Go island hopping in Krabi –  See the Sanctuary of Truth, Pattaya – Celebrate Songkran Water Festival –  Climb to the top of the Tiger Cave Temple in Krabi – Watch a Muay Thai fight – Witness the Monkey Banquet at Lopburi –  See Phuket’s Big Buddha up close –  Party at Bangla Road in Phuket –  Take a photo of the colorful houses in Phuket Town –  Climb Monkey Hill in Phuket Town –  Take a selfie with an airplane at Mai Khao Beach, Phuket

Turkey (17)

–  Ride on a hot air balloon over Cappadocia   (UNESCO WHS) – Spend a night in a cave hotel in Cappadocia –  Be amazed by the Blue Mosque of Istanbul – Compare the Suleymaniye Mosque to the Blue Mosque, Istanbul   (UNESCO WHS) – Enjoy the view from Galata Tower in Istanbul – Go underground at the Basilica Cistern, Istanbul –  Explore Hagia Sophia, Istanbul –  Visit the Topkapi Sarai in Istanbul –  Haggle at the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul – Take a dip in Pamukkale’s’ water terraces  (UNESCO WHS) – Marvel at Lycian Rock Tombs – Walk around the Myra Necropolis in Demre –  Get to the bottom of Derinkuyu Underground City – Take some photos of the ruins of Nemrut Dağ – Roam the streets of Safranbolu  (UNESCO WHS) – Discover Troy  (UNESCO WHS) – Go back in time at Ephesus  (UNESCO WHS)

Turkmenistan (7)

– Get hot at the Gates of Hell – See Akhaltek racehorses – Check out the ‘fire’ fortresses of Yangikala Canyon – Explore Turkmenistan’s’ “Dinosaur plateau” in Kugitang national park – Taste the famous Turkmen melons – Stay overnight at the Repetek nature reserve – Try a Telpek hat

United Arab Emirates (UAE) (15)

– Skydive over Dubai – Walk around Dubai’s Miracle Garden – See the Famous Dubai Fountains – See the world from the top of Burj Khalifa – Get lost in the Dubai Mall – Check out Atlantis Aquarium – Get a photo with Burj Al Arab – Go dune bashing in Dubai’s desert – Go to the top of Dubai Frame – Get lost in Old Town Dubai – Set foot on the artifical Palm island in Dubai – Check out the Museum of the Future in Dubai – Have fun at the Aquaventure Waterpark in Dubai – Take a photo inside the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi – Step inside the Louvre in Abu Dhabi

Uzbekistan (4)

– Explore the historic center of Bukhara  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit the Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis – Walk around Itchan Kala  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit the city of Samarkand  (UNESCO WHS)

Vietnam (12)

–  Walk over the Golden Bridge near Da Nang – Go spelunking at Hang Son Doong – the world’s largest cave –  Walk down Hanoi’s famous train street –  Roam around the old quarter of Hanoi –  See a water puppet show in Hanoi –  Explore the Tam Coc rural area via feet rowing boat –  Cruise around Halong Bay   (UNESCO WHS) –  Explore Hoi An Ancient Town   (UNESCO WHS) –  Try Anthony Bourdain’s recommended Bahn Mi sandwiches in Hoi An –  Taste the original Vietnamese Pho (  After completing that I think tha t  Bun Cha is way better ) – Check out the dunes of Mui Ne – Explore Con Dao Island

– Explore the alien landscape of Socotra Island  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit the  Manhattan of The Desert  – Shibam  (UNESCO WHS) – Take some photos of the old city of Sana’a and Dar al-Hajar  (UNESCO WHS)

The European Travel Bucket List

Austria (18)

–  Be amazed by the Austrian National Library in Vienna –  Marvel at the St.Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna –  Explore the historic center of Vienna   (UNESCO WHS) –  See Austria’s Imperial Palace in Vienna –  Enjoy art at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna –  Check out the Belvedere Palace Museum in Vienna –  Get lost inside the lost garden of Schloss Schonbrunn, Vienna   (UNESCO WHS) –  Laugh at the Republic of Kugelmugel – the spherical “micro-nation” in the heart of Vienna – Take a dip in the Starkenbergers Beer Pools – Explore the historic center of Graz   (UNESCO WHS) – Explore the historic center of Salzburg  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit the colorful capital of Tirol – Innsbruck – Scuba at the Gree Lake, Tal – Explore Eisriesenwelt – the largest ice cave in the world – Relax at the Aqua Dome Langenfeld – Spend the night at the sewer pipe Dasparkhotel in Ottensheim – Make the perfect mountain village photo at Hallstatt  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit the Admont Monastery

Azerbaijan (4)

– Get warm at Yanar Dağ (the Fire Mountain) – Wander around Baku’s ancient Old City  (UNESCO WHS) – Get dirty around the mud volcanoes at Gobustan National Park  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit the Miniature Books Museum in Baku

Belarus (3)

– Check out the Brest Hero-Fortress – Explore the largest and oldest forest in Europe – the Bialowieza Forest  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit Mir’s Castle Complex  (UNESCO WHS)

Belgium (12)

– Walk around the carpet of bluebells at the Blue Forest – The Hallerbos – Check out the Reading Between The Lines artwork in Borgloon – Enjoy the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken – Roam around the historic center of Brugge  (UNESCO WHS) – Take some street art photos at the doomed city of Doel – Explore the fairytale castle of Gravensteen –  Taste authentic Belgium waffles –  Taste authentic Belgium chocolate – Check out the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Tournai –  Walk the comic strip Route in Brussels – Grab a bite at Den Engel – the café located right on top of the Belgium-Netherlands border –  Visit La Grand Place in Brussels  (UNESCO WHS)

Bosnia and Herzegovina (3)

– Take a photo of Stari Most in Mostar  (UNESCO WHS) – Explore Sarajevo – Swim in the Kravice Waterfall

Bulgaria (14)

–  Wander around Koprivshtitsa town-museum –  Marvel at the Rila Monastery (UNESCO WHS) –  Hike the Seven Rila Lakes – Take the perfect photo inside the Eyes of God cave – Compare the Belogradchik rocks near Vratza to the ones in Cappadocia – Hike to the spaceship that is the Buzludzha Monument – Take a photo of the Devil’s Bridge in Ardino –  Check the fantastic frescoes inside the Bachkovo Monastery –  See the Madara Rider (UNESCO WHS) –  Explore the old town of Plovdiv – Roam around the old town of Nessebar  (UNESCO WHS) – Take a photo in the Rose Valley – Witness a Kukeri festival –  Take a selfie with the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia

Croatia (6)

– Get some “Game of Thrones” vibes in Dubrovnik  (UNESCO WHS) – Take a dip in the Blue Cave of Bisevo – Be amazed by the Plitvice Lakes  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit the palace of Diocletian in Split  (UNESCO WHS) – Go sailing around the hundreds of islands – Discover the historic old town of Zadar

– See the mosaics of Paphos  (UNESCO WHS) – Dive to the Zenobia Shipwreck in Larnaca – Hike around Cape Greco national forest park – Check out the birthplace of Aphrodite – Petra Tou Romiou – Visit the Kykkos Monastery

Czech Republic (14)

– Explore the historic center of Telč  (UNESCO WHS) – Explore the historic center of Český Krumlov  (UNESCO WHS) –  Try the famous Czech beers –  Explore the historical center of Prague   (UNESCO WHS) –  Take a selfie with the St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague –  Take a sunrise photo of Charles Bridge in Prague –  Make fun of the Dancing House in Prague –  Enjoy the art of the National Gallery in Prague –  Discover the Museum of Alchemists and Magicians in Old Prague –  Enjoy the library of the Strahov Monastery, Prague –  Get an awesome photo of the Idiom Installation in Prague – Visit the Sedlec Ossuary “Bone Church” in Kutna Hora – Walk the Skywalk in Dolni Morava – Wander around the Hluboka Castle

Denmark (9)

– Roam the streets of the colorful Nyhavn in Copenhagen – Check out the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen – See the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen – Visit  Legoland in Billund – Watch a Viking saga in the open-air theatre in Frederikssund – Enjoy the art of ARoS Aarhus Art Museum – See some Icefjords around Greenland  (UNESCO WHS) – Explore inland Greenland – Get lost inside the Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød

Estonia (4)

– Wander around the old town of Talin  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit the Alpaca farm in Parnu – Explore Rummu Quarry – Take a panoramic photo from the Toompea Hill, Talin

Finland (7)

– Visit the Fortress of Suomenlinna in Helsinki  (UNESCO WHS) – Explore Seurasaari Open Air Museum in Helsinki – Experience the never-ending day in the summer and the never-ending night in the winter – Sleep under the stars in a glass igloo – Visit Santa Claus in the city of Rovaniemi – Sail on the Historical Sampo icebreaker – Meet the reindeers at Salla Reindeer Park

France (33)

– Take a selfie with the Eiffel Tower, Paris – Walk around the banks of the Seine, Paris   (UNESCO WHS) –  Get lost in the Louvre in Paris –  Take a photo of the Arc de Triomphe, Paris – Visit the Palace of Versailles and its gardens, Paris  (UNESCO WHS) –  See Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Paris –  Explore the catacombs of Paris – Get creeped out at The Museum of Vampires and Legendary Creatures in Paris –  Make some Instagram photos at Rue Crémieux, Paris – Have fun in Disneyland Paris –  Check out the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris – Watch a show at Moulin Rouge in Paris –  Enjoy the impressionist art of Musee d’Orsay, Paris – Visit Mont Saint-Michel  (UNESCO WHS) – Spend the night at Attrap’Rêves Bubble Hotel, Allauch – Explore The Loire Valley  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Amiens  (UNESCO WHS) – Wander around Carcassonne Medieval City  (UNESCO WHS) – Marvel at the Chartres Cathedral  (UNESCO WHS) – Discover the 17,000 years old rock paintings in the Cave of Lascaux at Montignac – Check out the volcanic rock cathedral of Clermont-Ferrand – Have a walk around Claud Monet’s garden in Giverny – Unwind on a Saint-Tropez beach – Enjoy the typical French province village of Bormes Les Mimosas – Taste Tarte Tropezienne – Eat fondue in a fancy French restaurant – Explore the colorful streets of Menton – Enjoy the sea views in Nice – Get a sunrise photo over the lavender fields in Provance – Wander around some Alsace Villages – Visit the village of Rocamadour – Go ski in the French Alps *French Polynesia (10) – Sleep in an overwater bungalow at Bora Bora – Play with the rays in Leopard Rays Trench, Bora Bora – Climb the magic mountain in Moorea – Check out the Etretat Cliff – Get cool shark-selfies at Le Lagon Bleu at Avatoru – Soak some culture at the Tiki Village Cultural Centre at Moorea – Take a drone photo of the Tūpai island – Dice at the atolls of Rangiroa and Fakarava – Get a traditional Tahitian tattoo – Kick back on a tropical beach in Tahiti *Mayotte (1) – Wander around Saziley National Park *Martinique (2) – Explore the Pompeii of the Caribbean – St. Pierre – See the Memorial de l’Anse Caffard *New Caledonia (3) – Go snorkeling at Grande Terre – Dive at New Caledonia barrier reef – the world’s biggest lagoon  (UNESCO WHS) – Swim with turtles around the Isle of Pines *French Guiana (3) – Explore the Devil’s Island – Spot leatherback turtles at Awala-Yalimapo – See the monkeys of Ilet la Mère *Guadeloupe (3) – Explore Guadeloupe National Park – Chill out at the unspoiled island of Marie-Galante – Soak up the sun on Plage La Grande-Anse *Wallis and Futuna (2) – Take a dip in lake Lalolalo – Check out the Mata – Utu Cathedral *Saint Martin (2) – Take a photo of the plane landing just over Maho Beach – Go down the world’s steepest zipline *Réunion Island (2) – Visit Piton de la Fournaise volcano  (UNESCO WHS) – Take a dip in Bassin des Aigrettes *Saint Barthélemy (1) – Relax at Colombier Beach

Georgia (5)

– Visit the Narikala Fortress in Tbilisi – Hike around Mount Kazbek – Take a photo of the Gergeti Trinity Church – Explore the old town of Mtskheta  (UNESCO WHS) – See the Vardzia cave monastery

Germany (24)

– Be amazed by the Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau – Drink a lot of beer while celebrating Oktoberfest – Take a photo of the Cologne Cathedral  (UNESCO WHS) – See the remains of the famous Berlin wall – See the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin – Explore the Nymphenburg palace and its park in Munich – Wander around the museum island in Berlin   (UNESCO WHS) – Get a Pad Thai from the best Thai food spot in Europe – Berlin’s Preußenpark – Visit the Burg Eltz castle in Rhineland-Palatinate – Explore the incredible interior of the Würzburg Residence  (UNESCO WHS) – See the Wies Church in Bavaria  (UNESCO WHS) – Discover the old town of Regensburg – Find the best photo spots in the old town of Quedlinburg  (UNESCO WHS) – Explore the Black Forest – Check out the Dresden Frauenkirche church – Visit Nuremberg’s Christmas Market – Take a road trip down the Romantic Road in Bavaria – Climb up the towers of Munich’s famous Frauenkirche – See the clock on Marienplats in Munich – Be amazed by the surfers in the English Garden in Munich – Have a beer in Hofbräuhaus München – Take a photo of Rakotzbrücke Devil’s Bridge – Enjoy the music from Kunsthofpassage’s singing drain pipes in Dresden – Have a walk around Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe in Kassel  (UNESCO WHS)

Greece (18)

– Marvel the Acropolis of Athens (UNESCO WHS) – Explore the Acropolis Museum, Athens – Admire Hephaestus Temple in Athens – Discover Ancient Corinth – Marvel at the Epidaurus Theater –  Relax on the pink sands of Elafonissi Beach, Crete – Wander around Knossos – the palace on king Minos in Crete – Take a beautiful photo of the Venetian Harbor in Chania, Crete – Relax at one of the hidden jewels of Crete – Skinaria Beach – Visit the monasteries of Meteora  (UNESCO WHS) – Climb Mount Olympus – Enjoy a sunset in Santorini – See the ruins of Delphi  (UNESCO WHS) – Walk around the beautiful Folegandros island – Explore Mykonos Island – Get lost in the old town of Corfu  (UNESCO WHS) – Take the iconic cliff-selfie of Navagio beach in Zakynthos‎ – Make some photos inside Sami cave on Kefalonia island

Hungary (8)

–  Visit Buda Castle in Budapest   (UNESCO WHS) –  Check out Vajdahunyad Castle, Budapest –  Get inside the curious For Sale Pub in Budapest – Celebrate the Busójárás festival –  Cross Budapest’s Chain Bridge –  Take a sunset photo of the Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest – Explore the Caves of Aggtelek Karst  (UNESCO WHS) – Wander around Hollókő Village  (UNESCO WHS)

Iceland (20)

– Explore Snæfellsjökull National Park – See the Dynjandi Waterfall – Swim in the Blue Lagoon – Visit the Viking World Museum in Keflavík – Take a photo of the black sands of  Djúpalón Beach – Spot some Puffins – Travel down the Golden Circle Route – Take a dip in the Lake Myvatn Geothermal Area – Dive into the Seljavallalaug Pool – Explore the Langjokull Glacier – Go whale watching off the coast of Reykjavik – Be amazed by the Black Falls (Svartfoss) – Discover the Dynajandi Waterfalls in the West Fjords – Marvel at the Dyrhólaey beach – Go on a photo trip around Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon – Get wet at the Seljalandsfoss Waterfall – Road trip down the famous Ring Road – Visit Lake Myvatn’s Geothermal Area – Explore an ice cave at the Vatnajökull glacier – Go diving at the Silfra fissure

Ireland (7)

– Visit the Rock of Cashel – Take an insane drone shot of the Moher Cliffs – Explore the Dingle Peninsula – Have a pint of Guinness in the oldest bar in the world – Sean’s Bar at Athlone – Visit the infamous Kilmainham Gaol prison in Dublin – Relax at the best parks in Dublin such as St Stephen’s Green Park, Phoenix Park, and Marlay Park – Check out the fantastic Long Room Library at Trinity College

Italy  (49)

–  Take a sunrise photo of the Colosseum in Rome –  Take a sunset photo of the Tiber river in Rome – Get lost in Rome’s historical center (UNESCO WHS) – Get creeped out at Santa Maria della Concezione’s crypts in Rome – Pet some cats in Torre Argentina (Roman cat sanctuary) – Throw a coin in the Trevi fountain, Rome – Enjoy a sunset on Pincio Hill, Rome – Eat an orange in the Orange Gardens of Rome – Look through the Aventine Keyhole, Rome – See the Maradona mural in Naples – Eat a lot of pizza in Naples – Eat a lot of gelato – Eat a lot of pasta ( yeah, I love Italian food) – Get an awesome gondola photo in Venice   (UNESCO WHS) – Drink Spritz while enjoying the sunset over San Marco in Venice – Get inside Doge’s Palace, Venice – Get inside Basilica di San Marco, Venice – Celebrate the Venetian Carnival – Check out the colorful houses of Burano near Venice – Cross the Grand Canal in Venice – Take an awesome photo from the Accademia Bridge in Venice – Walk across the Bridge of Sighs in Venice – Explore Peggy Guggenheim’s art collection, Venice – Visit the Valley of the Temples, Agrigento  (UNESCO WHS) – Climb Mount Vesuvius, Naples – Explore Pompei   (UNESCO WHS) – Take the iconic Cinque Terre photo  (UNESCO WHS) – Relax at Lake Como – Explore the historic center of Florence   (UNESCO WHS) – Roam around the Uffizi Gallery, Florence – See David inside the Accademia Gallery in Florence – See the grave of Michelangelo inside Santa Groce basilica in Florence – Get inside the Duomo in Florence – Get a giant sandwich from All Antico Vinaio in Florence – Take a panoramic photo of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo –  Wander around the Red City of Bologna – Climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa   (UNESCO WHS) – View Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper in Milan  (UNESCO WHS) – Take a selfie with the Duomo in Milan – See Juliet’s house in Verona – Explore Verona’s old town  (UNESCO WHS) – See the Blue Grotto in Capri – Wander around the magical town of Alberobello  (UNESCO WHS) – Explore the Amalfi Coast  (UNESCO WHS) – Have a photo trip around Sassi di Matera  (UNESCO WHS) – Marvel at Siena’s Cathedral – Explore the incredible interior of Rocchetta Mattei – Dive to The Sunken City of Baia – Go ski/snowboarding in the Alps

– Help the bears of the Bear Sanctuary in Prishtina – Take a selfie with one of the world’s ugliest buildings – The National Library of Kosovo

– Explore Riga’s old town  (UNESCO WHS) – Wander around the Seaside Open Air Museum in Ventspils – Fly around in the wind tunnel of The Aerodium, Sigulda – Spend a night inside the Karosta Prison – Go down the Zerglis zipline in Sigulda – Experience a traditional Latvian sauna – Try Riga’s Black Ballsam drink – Taste the Karmus dessert

Liechtenstein (3)

– Check out Liechtenstein’s State Art Gallery – Kunstmuseum – Visit the Red House in Vaduz – Meet the falcons of Galina Falcon Center in Malbun

Lithuania (4)

– Explore Vilnius’ old town  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit St. Anne’s Church, Vilnius – Marvel at the Siauliai Hill of Crosses – Get a drone photo of the Trakai Island Castle

Luxembourg (3)

– Travel to the town of Vianden – Explore the old quarter in Luxembourg City  (UNESCO WHS) – Pay a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral in Luxemburg City

Macedonia (3)

– Kick back at the Ohrid Lake – Explore the city of Ohrid  (UNESCO WHS) – Wander around Bitola

– Wander around the old capital – Mdina – Wander around the new capital – Valletta  (UNESCO WHS) – Check out the ‘Three Cities’ of Cottonera – Explore the Popeye Village – Chill at the Upper Barrakka Gardens – Swim in the Blue Hole, Gozo

Moldova (3)

– Wander around Chisinau – Enjoy the amazing sites of Orheiul Vechi – Visit Manastirea Curchi

– Wander around Le Rocher – the old town of Monaco – Hit the slots at Monte Carlo Casino – Watch a Formula One Monaco Grand Prix race – Get some photos at Casino Square

Montenegro (6)

– Explore the historical Kotor’s old town  (UNESCO WHS) – Relax at Perast – Wander around Budva – Get a photo of Skadar Lake – Go rafting at the Tara Canyon – Hike around Durmitor National Park  (UNESCO WHS)

Netherlands (14)

–  See the canals of Amsterdam   (UNESCO WHS) –  Get lost at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam – Enjoy prime art at the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam – Get overwhelmed at the Museum of Fluorescent Art in Amsterdam – Visit the Anne Frank’s House in Amsterdam – Go back in time at Zaanse Schans – Admire the tulips at Keukenhof – the Garden of Europe – Explore the fishing village of Volendam – Take some photos of the Marken village  – Get a classic Dutch photo of the Windmills in Kinderdijk  (UNESCO WHS) – Wander around the old city of Valkenburg –  See the Cube Houses in Rotherham – Spend a night at Hotel Inntel in Zaandam –  Try a spacecake *Aruba (4) – Kick-back at the Eagle’s beach – Catch the sunset over Manchebo Beach – Take a dip at Conchi’s Natural Pool – Visit the Aruba Donkey Sanctuary *Bonaire (3) – Go diving at Bonaire National Marine Park – Explore Washington Slagbaai National Park – Wander around Klein Bonaire *Curaçao (4) – Explore Christoffel National Park – Wander around the Otrobanda and Punda areas at Willemstad – Have fun at the Curaçao Carnival – Make the trip to Klein Curacao *Saba (2) – Go diving at Saba National Marine Park – Climb Mt.Scenery *Sint Eustatius (2) – Go diving at St.Eustatius Marine Park – Climb The Quill

Norway (11)

– Wander around the old town of Bergen – Take a photo from the top of Mount Floyen, Bergen – Visit Fantoft Stave Church, Bergen – Ride the Flam railway – Go on a Cruise in the Tromso fjords – Explore the Geirangerfjord region  (UNESCO WHS) – Travel along the Atlantic Ocean Road – Take a photo at Trolltunga – Sit on the scenic chair in Flydalsjuvet, Geiranger – Hike around Romsdalseggen, Venjesdalen – Run with the wolves of the Polar Park near Bjerkvik

– Explore the old town of Warsaw  (UNESCO WHS) – Explore the old town of Krakow  (UNESCO WHS) – Explore the old town of Gdansk – Pay respects at Auschwitz  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit the sand dunes of Słowiński National Park – Go inside Wieliczka Salt Mine  (UNESCO WHS) – Check out the Krakow Barbican – Eat pierogies

Portugal  (17)

–  Explore Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra   (UNESCO WHS) –   Roam around Pena National Palace in Sintra   (UNESCO WHS) –  Get some Harry Potter vibes at Livraria Lello, Porto –   Visit Igreja de São Francisco, Porto – Roam around the boulder village of Monsanto –   Ride a wooden tram in Lisbon –  Take a selfie with the Belém Tower, Lisbon   (UNESCO WHS) – Walk around the Carmo Convent ruins in Lisbon –  See the Monastery of the Hieronymites in Lisbon   (UNESCO WHS) –   Taste Pastel de Nata – Get crept out by Portugal’s Chapel of Bones in Evora – Take a photo of Capela do Senhor da Pedra, Arcozelo – Explore the Azores – Unwind in Madeira – Visit the Convent of Christ in Tomar  (UNESCO WHS) – Be amazed by the Douro Valley  (UNESCO WHS) –  Explore Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary in Braga

Romania (11)

– Visit Dracula’s Castle in Bran – Explore the Corvin Castle near Hunedoara – Be amazed by Pele’s castle in Sinaia – See the Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum in Bucharest – Take a photo of the world’s largest administrative building – the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest – Wander around the small town of Sighisoara  (UNESCO WHS) – Get dirty at the Mud Volcanoes in Buzău – Explore the medieval town of Brasov – Explore the Painted Monasteries of Bucovina – Make some awesome photos of the Bigar Waterfall in Caras-Severin

San Marino (3)

– Visit Rocca Guaita and Torre Cesta – Get a souvenir from the street markets of Borgo Maggiore – Wander around San Marino’s historic center  (UNESCO WHS)

– Visit Belgrade’s Fortress – Kalemegdan – Eat Pleskavica sandwich – Get some photos around Drvengrad – Visit the Oplenac Church in Topola – Get a drone photo of the Uvac Canyon

Slovakia (9)

– Get lost in the old town of Bratislava – Enjoy the art of Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum in Bratislava – Spend a night at Hotel Galéria Spirit in Bratislava – Explore Demanovska Cave of Liberty – Wander around the old town of Košice – Watch an ice hockey match – Hike around High Tatras Mountain – Check out the Bojnice Castle – Visit the ruins of Spis Castle  (UNESCO WHS)

Slovenia (6)

– Explore Ljubljana’s old town – Try Štruklji , Slovena’s traditional sweet – Walk over the Dragon Bridge and the Triple Bridge in Ljubljana – Visit the Postojna Caves – Hike around Triglav National Park – Get a panoramic photo of Lake Bled

Spain  (27)

–  Get a selfie with Sagrada Familia, Barcelona  (UNESCO WHS) –  Explore the wonderland of Casa Batllo, Barcelona  (UNESCO WHS) –  See the rooftops of Casa Milla and Palau Guel, Barcelona  (UNESCO WHS) – Enjoy the Montserrat monastery near Barcelona – Eat tapas – See a Flamenco Show in Seville – Take a photo at Plaza de Espana, Seville – Be amused by the interior of Roal Alcazar, Seville (UNESCO WHS) – Marvel at the world’s second largest cathedral in Seville (UNESCO WHS) –  Check out the BioPark in Valencia – Wander around Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences – Celebrate Las Fallas de Valencia  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit Alhambra in Granada   (UNESCO WHS) –  Enjoy the art in Madrid’s golden triangle of art – Prado, Reina Sophia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza – Explore Toledo  (UNESCO WHS) – Walk Camino de Santiago – Wander around the Mushroom Street in Alicante – Chill out on the Canary Islands – Take some pictures inside the incredible Mezquita de Cordoba  (UNESCO WHS) – Watch El Clasico at Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid – Visit the club museum and get a Real Madrid jersey from the official store at Santiago Bernabeu – Wander around Ciudad de Ronda – Discover the old city of Santiago de Compostela  (UNESCO WHS) – Go back in time at the old town of Salamanca  (UNESCO WHS) – Have fun in the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao – Enjoy the pink waters of the Torrevieja Lake – Take part in a tomato fight during La Tomatina in Buñol

Sweden (10)

– Explore Stockholm’s old town – Visit the Vasa Museum in Stockholm – Get lost at the Drottningholm Palace, Stockholm  (UNESCO WHS) – Enjoy the world’s oldest open-air museum – Skansen – See the midnight sun in Kiruna – Ride a dog sled in Kiruna – Get hot at the Solar Egg sauna in Kiruna – See the Aurora Borealis at Abisko national park – Spend a night in the ice hotel at Jukkasjärvi – Visit Sigtuna – the oldest town in Sweden

Switzerland (16)

– Explore the old town of Zurich – Explore the old town of Berne  (UNESCO WHS) – Have a bite at the scenic restaurant of Berggasthaus Aescher near Wasserauen – Visit the Art Basel fair – Wander around the Giger Museum in Gruyères – Hike around Graubünden National Park – Make some awesome photos at St.Ursanne – Read a book at the Stiftsbibliothek library in the Abbey of St.Gallen  (UNESCO WHS) – Take a selfie with the Matterhorn mountain – Walk across the Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge in Randa – Hike the Blumental Panorama Trail in Murren – Ride the Brienz Rothorn Bahn scenic railway – Kick back at Lauterbrunnen Village – Check out Aletsch glacier – Eat some authentic Swiss Cheese – Eat (a lot) authentic Swiss chocolate

Ukraine (8)

– Explore the old town of Lviv  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit the abandoned city of Pripyat – Get a top Instagram photo at the Tunnel of Love near Klevan – Enjoy the Hot Air Balloon Festival at Kamianets-Podilskyi – See the House with Chimaeras in Kiev – Check out the open-air museum of Pyrohiv in Kiev – Visit the Swallow’s Nest castle at Gaspra – Dive down to the Underwater Museum at Cape Tarkhankut

United Kingdom

*England (30) – Get a selfie with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament in London – Walk across Tower Bridge in London – Visit the Tower of London  (UNESCO WHS) – Ride inside a double-decker bus – See the change of guards in front of the Buckingham Palace, London – Check out Windsor Castle in Berkshire – Feed the ducks in Hyde Park, London – Take a selfie with the queen at Madam Tussaud’s Wax Museum in London – Get lost in the Natural History Museum in London – Explore the British Museum in London – Check out the view from the London Eye – Check out the Harry Potter studios near London – Enjoy the Victoria and Albert Museum in London – Take an awesome photo of the St. Paul’s Cathedral, London – Get a panoramic photo of London from the top of The Shard – Mind the gap in the oldest subway in the world – Wander around Soho, London – Visit Westminster Abbey, London   (UNESCO WHS) – Spot some of Banksy’s Graffitis – See Stonehenge  (UNESCO WHS) – Check out Dover Castle – Visit the University of Cambridge – Walk along Hadrian’s Wall  (UNESCO WHS) – See the Canterbury Cathedral  (UNESCO WHS) – Marvel at Europe’s Biggest Gothic Cathedral – York Minster – Take a photo of The Seven Sisters cliffs – Wander around Liverpool’s historical areas  (UNESCO WHS) – Explore the Jurassic Coast  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit William Shakespeare’s Home at Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire – Watch a Premier League football game *Scotland (9) – Wander around Edinburgh’s old town  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit the Edinburgh Castle – Have some fun at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions in Edinburgh – Search for Nessie at the Loch Ness Lake – Explore the Isle of Skye – Visit the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum – Take a selfie with a fuzzy highland cow – Discover Fingal’s Cave at the Isle of Staffa – Take a train photo of the Glenfinnan Viaduct, aka the Harry Potter bridge *Northern Ireland (5) – Enjoy the Giant’s Causeway at sunset  (UNESCO WHS) – Cross the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge – Get a kickass photo of The Dark Hedges in Stranocum – Do a pub crawl in Belfast – Explore the Dunluce Castle *Wales (5) – Hike around Snowdonia National Park – Visit the Caernarfon Castle  (UNESCO WHS) – Get some Italian vibes in the unique village of Portmeirion – Meet the owls of The Secret Owl Garden in Haverfordwest – Witness World’s Bog Snorkelling Championship at Llanwrtyd *Anguilla (2) – Take a drone photo of Sandy Island – Relax at Shoal Bay *Bermuda (3) – Explore the Crystal & Fantasy Caves – Enjoy sunset at Horseshoe Bay Beach – Wander around the Historic Town of St.George  (UNESCO WHS) * The British Virgin Islands (5) – Take a bath in The Baths – Explore Anegada Island – Go Snorkeling at Smuggler’s Cove – Kick back at the sands of White Bay – Go diving at the Rhone National Maritime Park *The Cayman Islands (4) – Wonder at the rocks of Hell – Dive down to the Kittiwake Shipwreck – Go diving at Bloody Bay Marine Reserve – Learn more about turtles at the Cayman Turtle Centre * The Falkland Islands (3) – Spot some penguins at Bluff Cove Lagoon and Volunteer Point – Explore Sea Lion Island – Wander the Capital of Stanley *Gibraltar (1) – Climb the Rock of Gibraltar and meet the monkeys who live there *Montserrat (3) – Go diving between Redonda and the reefs – Visit the Montserrat Volcano Observatory – Explore Plymouth – The Pompeii of the Caribbean * The Pitcairn Islands (3) – Dive to the wrecks of the HMS Bounty and the SS Corn Wallis – Swim in St. Paul’s Pool – Take a drone shot of the Ducie Island *Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (2) – Go down the Jacob’s Ladder – See Napoleon’s Tomb *Tristan da Cunha (1) – Explore the island of Tristan da Cunha *South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (1) – Eat a sandwich while watching penguins at the South Sandwich Islands * The Turks and Caicos Islands (4) – Kick-back on Grace Bay and Half Moon Bay – Admire the natural beauty of Chalk Sound – Go diving at Columbus Landfall National Park – Explore Middle Caicos *Guernsey (2) – See The Little Chapel in Lex Vauxbelets – Relax at Shell Beach * The Isle of Man (2) – Visit Peel Castle – Ride a steam train to Port Erin *Jersey (2) – Visit the Elizabeth Castle – Watch the sunset at La Corbiere

Vatican City (4)

– See the pope – Get blown away by the Sistine Chapel – Get to the top of St.Peters Basilica – Get lost at the Vatican Museums

The North American Travel Bucket List

– Tour the most sacred cave in the world – Actun Tunichil Muknal – Explore the Xunantunich Ruins – Go diving at the Great Blue Hole – Go diving at the Hol Chan Marine Reserve – Spot some jaguars at Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary and Jaguar Preserve – Take a drone photo of the Laughingbird Caye National Park – See how ethical the Shark Ray Alley is

Canada (12)

– Marvel at the Niagara Falls – Spot a polar bear in Churchill – Manitoba – Go Beluga-watching in Nunavut – Watch a NHL game – See a moose – Wander around Banff National Park in Alberta – See the dinosaurs in the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Alberta – Explore Old Quebec  (UNESCO WHS) – See the Notre Dame Basilica Cathedral in Quebec – Visit Dawson City in Yukon -the home of the Klondike gold rush – Spend the night at the Free Spirit Spheres in Qualicum, British Columbia – Read a book at the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library in Toronto

Costa Rica (10)

– Explore Arenal Volcano National Park – Discover the unique wildlife of Corcovado – Kick back at the Manuel Antonio National Park – Hike through the rainforests of Bajos del Toro – Take a dip into La Fortuna Waterfall in the Alajuela Province – Go turtle spotting at the shores of Tortuguero – Enjoy the jungle of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve – Take some photos of the largest waterfall in Costa Rica at Catarata Del Toro – Go on a chocolate farm tour – Visit the Sloth Sanctuary at the Limon Province

– Explore Old Havana  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit the Che Guevara Mausoleum in Santa Clara – Check out Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca near Santiago de Cuba  (UNESCO WHS) – Relax at the beaches of Varadero – Wander around the town of Trinidad  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit the city of 29 rivers – Baracoa – Smoke a Cuban cigar – Drink an original Cuban Mojito – Enjoy the natural diversity of Peninsula de Zapata – Learn Salsa dancing – Go diving at Cayo Coco – Try the local Cuban rum

Dominica (4)

– Go whale watching at the west coast – Explore the capital of Roseau – Visit Kalinago Territory and meet Dominica’s indigenous people – the Caribs – Hike around Morne Trois Pitons National Park and check out the boiling lake  (UNESCO WHS)

Dominican Republic (6)

– Explore the historic heart of Santo Domingo  (UNESCO WHS) – Unwind at Punta Cana – Snap a postcard-worthy photo at Costa del Coco – Wander around Los Haitises National Park – Get off-the-beaten-track to Lake Enriquillo – Take a dip in Hoyo Azul

El Salvador (3)

– Hike the Santa Ana Volcano – Explore Joya de Ceren  (UNESCO WHS) – Catch a sunset over El Tunco Beach

Grenada (7)

– Check out the longest continuously running rum distillery in the Caribbean region – River Antoine Rum Distillery – Kick back at Grand Anse Beach – Explore the Sandy Island – Wander around historical St.George’s – Dive to the underwater sculptures at St.George’s – Get stranded on the tiny Mopion island

Guatemala (6)

– Explore Tikal National Park  (UNESCO WHS) – Wander around Colonial Antigua  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit the Lake Atitlan area – Hike Pacaya Volcano – Survive the country’s most active volcano – Santiaguito Volcano – Take a dip in the natural pools of Semuc Champey

– Check out La Citadelle la Ferriere – Take a dip at the Bassin Bleu in Jacmel – Visit the Atis Rezistans Museum at Port-Au Prince

Honduras (6)

– Dive to the Bay Island’s Underwater Museum – Explore the Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve  (UNESCO WHS) – Kick back at the Cayos Cochinos archipelago – Explore the Copan Ruins  (UNESCO WHS) – Wander around Pico Bonito National Park – Check out the world’s cheapest diving at Roatan

Jamaica (5)

– Get a beer at the Pelican Bar – the bar in the middle of the ocean – Try Jamaican Bobsledding at the Mystic Mountain – See the crocodiles of Black River – Take a dip in the Blue Hole at Ocho Rios – Swim in the glowing waters of the Luminous Lagoon In Falmouth

Mexico (17)

– Visit the Teotihuacan Pyramids  (UNESCO WHS) – Explore the Mayan ruins in Tulum – Go diving at Cozumel – Explore the Chichen Itza Archeological site in Yucatán  (UNESCO WHS) – Check out Mérida, the white city of Yucatán – Witness the Monarch Butterfly migration – Ride the ‘El Chepe’ train into Copper Canyon – Wander around Mexico City’s historical center  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit the home of Frida Kahlo – The Blue House, Mexico City – See Palacio Nacional in Mexico City – Enjoy the art of Museo De Arte Moderno in Mexico City – Watch a Lucha Libre Match in Mexico City – Have a walk around the creepy  Island of The Dolls   in Mexico City – Kick back in Cancun – Celebrate the Day of the Dead in Oaxaca – Relax at the Hidden Beach of Islas Marietas – Drink authentic Mexican tequila – Eat authentic Mexican burrito

Nicaragua (7)

– Wander around Granada – Explore the Ometepe Island – Go volcano boarding on the Cerro Negro volcano – Kick back at the Corn Islands – Go surfing at San Juan del Sur – Spot an Olive Ridley turtle at the La Flor wildlife refuge reserve – Look into the crater of the Masaya volcano

– See the Panama Canal – Check the panoramic views on top of Ancon Hill – Explore the town of Boquete – Chill out at Bocas Del Toro – Wander around Panama City’s historical district – Casco Viejo  (UNESCO WHS) – Enjoy the local art at Karavan Gallery in Panama City – Go diving at Coiba Island National Park – Visit the Pearl Islands

Saint Kitts and Nevis (5)

– Ride the scenic sugar train – Check out the fortress on Brimstone Hill  (UNESCO WHS) – Explore the Old Road town – Kick back at Pinney’s Beach – Climb the Mount Liamuiga volcano

Saint Lucia (5)

– Get a scenic photo of the two Piton mounts  (UNESCO WHS) – Go diving at in Anse Chastanet Marine National Park – Escape the crowds at Vigie Beach – Explore the village of Soufrière – Hike the Tet Paul Nature Trail

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (3)

– Go diving in the Tobago Cays – Explore Kingstown – Feel like in paradise at Petit St.Vincent

Trinidad and Tobago (6)

– Kick back at Pigeon Point Beach – Take a dip at the Nylon Pool – Hike the Paria Bay and Waterfall – Go turtle watching at the Grande Rivière – Visit Yerette’s Hummingbird Sanctuary – Check out Corbin Local Wildlife Park

United States (51)

– Marvel at The Grand Canyon, Arizona  (UNESCO WHS) – Get some outwardly photos at Antelope Canyon, Arizona – Wander around the Monument Valley, Arizona – Explore Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming  (UNESCO WHS) – See the beauty of the Rocky Mountains in the Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado – Spot a grizzly bear in Alaska – Ride the scenic White Pass & Yukon Route Railway, Alaska – Go on a flightseeing tour over Alaska – Take a selfie with the Statue of Liberty in New York  (UNESCO WHS) – Eat a hot dog in Central Park, New York – Climb to the top of the Empire State Building, New York – Visit the Museum of Modern Art in New York – Check out The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York – See the T-Rex in the American Museum of Natural History in New York – Catch a Broadway Show in New York City  – Check out Mount Rushmore, South Dakota – Watch a NBA game – Watch a NFL game – Watch a Boston Red Sox baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts – Walk the Freedom Trail in Boston, Massachusetts – See the world’s biggest outdoor rodeo in Cheyenne, Wyoming – Take a road trip down Route 66 – Walk over Hollywood’s Walk of Fame in LA, California – Go hiking at Yosemite National Park, California  (UNESCO WHS) – Take a tram photo in San Francisco, California – Walk across Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California – Catch the sunset on Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach, LA, California – Read a book at The Last Bookstore in LA, California – Spend a night on the Queen Mary ship, Long Beach, California – Get a photo of the strange Sailing Stones of Racetrack Playa in Inyo, California  – Hug a giant sequoia tree in Redwood National Park  (UNESCO WHS) – Kick back at Maui, Hawaii – Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park  (UNESCO WHS) – Celebrate the Floating Lantern Festival in Hawaii – Explore the Smithsonian in Washington – Tour the White House in Washington DC – Test my fear of heights on Willis Tower Glass Platform in Chicago, Illinois – Check out the Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois – Meet the dinosaurs of The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, Illinois – Enjoy the Southern charm of Charleston – Catch some tan at the iconic Miami Beach, Florida – Have fun in Disney World, Florida – Take a boat ride in the Everglades, Florida – Eat Buffalo wings in Buffalo – Play Poker in Las Vegas, Nevada – Go to Nevada’s Burning Man – Hike around Zion National Park in Utah – Be charmed by New England’s autumn foliage – Enjoy the art in The Rothko Chapel in Houston, Texas – Celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana‎ – Visit all 50 states *American Samoa (3) – Explore the National Park of American Samoa in Pago Pago – Hike to the top of Mount Alava, Pago Pago – Kick back at Ofu Beach *Guam (3) – Catch the sunset at Two Lovers Point – Relax at Coco Palm Garden Beach – Check out the green sand on Tolofofo Beach *Northern Mariana Islands (3) – Go diving at Grotto, Saipan – Enjoy the beaches of Managaha Island, Saipan – Trek around the Forbidden Island *Puerto Rico(4) – Explore the old San Juan  (UNESCO WHS) – Go diving in Culebra – Enjoy the Bioluminescent Bay on Vieques Island – Find out which beach is better – the Red Beach or the Blue Beach, Vieques Island *U.S. Virgin Islands (4) – Explore Blackbeard’s Castle – Go camping at Cinnamon Bay – Go diving at the Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge – Kick back at Trunk Bay

The South American Travel Bucket List

Brazil (19)

– Catch some tan at Copacabana, Rio – Celebrate the carnival of Rio – Get a selfie with Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio – Visit the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio – Enjoy urban art at the Escadaria Selaron mosaic steps in Rio – Read a book in the Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading in Rio – Sail over the Amazon River – Visit a tribe in the Amazon Rainforest – Spend the night in the Ariau Towers Hotel in the Amazon – Explore the colorful Ouro Preto  (UNESCO WHS) – Be amazed by the azure waters of Gruta do Lago Azul near Bonito – Check out the Cathedral of Brasília – Go diving at the Fernando de Noronha islands – Explore Serra da Capivara National Park – See the Glowing Termite Mounds of Emas National Park  (UNESCO WHS) – Spot a jaguar in the Pantanal – Wander around the Upper town of Salvador – Check out Lençóis Maranhenses National Park – Visit the largest open-air contemporary art center in South America – Inhotim

– Stargaze in San Pedro de Atacama – Spot alpacas in the Atacama Desert – Take a drone photo of the giant hand in the Atacama Desert – Mano del Desierto – Wander around the Valle de la Luna in the Atacama Desert – Take a selfie with the giant Moai heads on the Easter Island  (UNESCO WHS) – Wander around the old town of Santiago – Hike the W in Torres del Paine in Patagonia – Take a road trip down Ruta 5 – Spend a night in the Montana Magica Lodge at Panguipulli

Colombia (14)

– Explore the old city of Cartagena  (UNESCO WHS) – Have a mud bath at the Totumo Volcano near Cartagena – Wander around Medellín – Find the Lost City (Ciudad de Perdida) – Kick back at the islands of the Rosario Archipelago – Go paragliding at the Chicamocha Canyon – See the salt cathedral of Zipaquira – Get to the top of Piedra Peñol and enjoy the panoramic views – Go diving in San Andrés and Providencia – Visit Las Lajas Sanctuary near Narino – Explore the colorful little town of Guatapé – Hike around Tayrona National Park – Take a photo of the river that runs away from paradise – Caño Cristales – Stay at Casa Elemento in Minca

Ecuador (10)

– Be amazed by the incredible the Galapagos Islands  (UNESCO WHS) – Explore Yasuni National Park  (UNESCO WHS) – Wander around Mindo Cloud Forest – Walk over the Equator Line at the Intinan museum in Quito – Explore the historical center of Cuenca  (UNESCO WHS) – Have a beach rest in Montañita – Spot an anaconda in the Ecuadorian Amazon – Walk Around Quilotoa Lagoon – Rice the scenic Devil’s Nose Train – Go swing at the End of the World in Banos

– Explore the capital of Georgetown – Marvel at the Kaieteur Falls – Walk the Iwokrama walkway over the Iwokrama Rainforest canopy – Spot some of Guyana’s savannah wildlife near the village of Annai – Visit Rewa Eco-Lodge – Spot a black caiman at the Karanambu Lodge

Paraguay (5)

– See the Jesus and Trinidad Jesuit Ruins near Obligado  (UNESCO WHS) – Explore the Yerba Mate tea plantations in the Bella Vista area – Visit Cerro Cora National Park – Explore the Paraguayan wildlife in Gran Chaco – Wander around Ybycuí National Park

– Trek the Inca Trail and take a selfie with Machu Picchu  (UNESCO WHS) – Explore the wildlife of Manú National Reserve  (UNESCO WHS) – Check out the Cusco Cathedral  (UNESCO WHS) – Wander around the Secret Valley near Cusco – Spot the wildlife at the Iquitos – Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve – Stroll around Lima’s Historical Center  (UNESCO WHS) – See the Monastery of San Francisco and its catacombs in Lima – Get lost at the Museo de la Nacion in Lima – Visit the Torre Tagle Palace in Lima – Get a drone photo of the archeological site of Moray – Take a flight to see the mysterious Nazca Lines  (UNESCO WHS) – Relax at the Huacachina Oasis – Be amazed by the Colca Canyon – See the Boiling River at the Peruvian Amazon – Hike the Rainbow Mountains in Ausangate – Check out the Maras Salt Mines – Pay a visit to the knitting men of the Taquile Island on Lake Titicaca  (UNESCO WHS) – Get a Lama sweater – Try coca tea

Suriname (6)

– Explore the historic center of Paramaribo – See the Suriname Mosque in Paramaribo – Check out the Arya Dewaker Hindu temple in Paramaribo – Wander around Galibi Coppename Nature Reserve – Visit Brownsberg Nature Park – See the wildlife of the Central Suriname Nature Reserve  (UNESCO WHS)

Uruguay (3)

– Explore Colonia’s old town  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit the wildest place in the country – Cabo Polonio – Check out Museo – Taller de Casapueblo in Punta Ballena

Venezuela (7)

– Hike Mount Roraima – See the never-ending Catatumbo thunderstorm over Lake Maracaibo. – Marvel at the Angel Falls – Take a dip into the turquoise waters of Los Roques Archipelago – Go diving at the Morrocoy National Park – Explore the sands of Medanos de Coro National Park – Try one of the 860 different flavors of ice cream at the Heladeria Coromoto in Merida

Bucket List Ideas in Oceania

Marshall Islands (4)

– Go Diving at Kalalin Pass – Go Diving at Bikini Atoll  (UNESCO WHS) – Visit the Bravo Crater – Explore the Arno Atoll

Micronesia (3)

– Dive to the Ghost Fleet of Truk Lagoon – Visit the Kepirohi Waterfall – Unwind at the Pakin Atoll

– Chill out at the Anibore Bay – See the Japanese WW2 guns scattered around the island – Brag about visiting the world’s least visited country

New Zealand (13)

– Eat a second breakfast at the Hobbiton movie set – Explore the glowing caves of Waitomo – Learn more about the history of New Zealand in Waitangi – Do the Sky Tower’s sky jump at Auckland – Unwind at the hot springs of Rotorua – Go bungee jumping in Queenstown – Chill out at the Onsen Hot Pools near Queenstown – Explore the Tamaki Maori village – Discover the wilderness of Fiordland – Visit Mount Doom in Tongariro National Park  (UNESCO WHS) – Go kiwi-spotting on Stewart Island – Take a photo of “That Wanaka Tree.” – Check out the Moeraki Boulders

– Swim with the stingless jellyfish of the Jellyfish Lake – Dive with mantas at the German Channel – Have a flight over the islands – Swim in the Milky Way Lagoon – Marvel at the Rock Islands Southern Lagoon  (UNESCO WHS) – Get wet at the Ngardmau Falls

Papua New Guinea (9)

– Explore the island of Rabaul – Meet the many different tribes of Papua – Explore the Tufi area – Go diving at the Louisiade Archipelago – Visit Port Moresby Nature Park – See Mount Tavurvur in Rabaul – Unwind at the Kitava Island – Dive to some WWII aircraft wrecks – Attend the Sing Sing festival

– Take a dip into To Sua Ocean Trench – Go for a swim at the Togitogiga Waterfall – Go diving at the Apolima Island – Visit the Satoalepai Turtle Sanctuary on Savai’i – Explore the lava fields of Savai’i – Sleep in a Fale on the Beach – Get a Samoan tattoo

Solomon Islands (3)

– Go diving at Bonegi I and II – Visit the Rennell Island and explore the largest raised coral reef in the world at Lake Tegano  (UNESCO WHS) – Unwind on the Kennedy Island

– Swim with whales at Vava’u – Kick back on the Ha’atafu Beach at Tongapatu – See the famous Mapu’a ‘a Vaea Blowholes at Tongatapu – Swim with Humpback Whales

– Explore Tuvalu’s small and uninhabited islands – Go diving at Funafuti Conservation Area

Vanuatu (7)

– Swim at the Matevulu Blue Hole in Espiritu Santo – Unwind at Lonnoc Beach, Espiritu Santo – See the Land Divers of Pentecost – Go wreck-diving at the SS President Coolidge – Visit the Yakel tribe village at Tanna Island – Climb the active volcano – Mount Yasur, Tanna – Sent a postcard from Vanuatu’s underwater post office at Efate

The Arctic Travel Bucket List

I hope you found what you were looking for, and my travel bucket list ideas made you feel at least a teeny tiny little bit more inspired. If you need a little bit more, check out the 102 inspirational travel quotes or the  102 daring adventure quotes .

Don’t forget, this list is never complete and is always a work in progress. Every suggestion is appreciated!

How many have you completed?

Monday 23rd of January 2023

Nice list! Germany: as far as I know, Schloss Nymphenburg is not in Berlin, but in Munich. Either name of the palace is wrong or the city :)

Tuesday 24th of January 2023

Thank you about that, Allex! I even visited the place and still got it wrong here :D

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The Ultimate Europe Travel Bucket List – 100 Incredible Places to Visit in Europe

Planning a trip to Europe? Get ready to adventure with the ultimate Europe bucket list. Your go-to guide to the top 100 things to do, see and eat across the continent. How many have you been to?

Europe is filled with wonderful travel spots – age-old cities filled with beautiful galleries, stunning landscapes, gorgeous beaches – you name it, it has it.

How many of these 100 awesome bucket list destinations in Europe have you seen?

Must-Visit Landmarks for Your Europe Bucket List

Europe boasts a lengthy list of historical landmarks that is unrivalled by any other continent.

Whether you’re simply stopping off for a weekend away in sparkly Paris, or are planning a trip darting from country to country across the continent, these are the places you shouldn’t miss.

1. Big Ben, London, United Kingdom

The Elizabeth Tower, more commonly referred to as Big Ben, is one of the most iconic landmarks in London and a must for your London itinerary – it’s one of the best things to see in the United Kingdom .

Contrary to popular belief, “Big Ben” actually refers to the clock’s main bell, rather than to the clock itself, but (and I say this as a Londoner) it’s now become so synonymous with the Elizabeth Tower as a whole that it’s fine to call it Big Ben.

Built in 1858, the copper embellished clock is joined to the Houses of Parliament and is a tourist hotspot.

Big Ben is also looking absolutely gorgeous since its recent renovation – go now before the London grime dulls its golden glow.

2. Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom

Home of the King of England (and many other UK sovereigns since 1837), Buckingham Palace is one of the best spots for your ultimate Europe bucket list.

With around seven hundred and seventy-five rooms (nineteen open to the public), this luxurious residence is one of the best things to do in London.    

3. Stonehenge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Stonehenge , as the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe, is one of our top 100 things to do in Europe. The curious collection of crumbled stones is approximately four thousand and five hundred years old, dating back to the time of our Neolithic ancestors.   

4. Eiffel Tower, Paris, France

The Eiffel Tower in Paris is a famous French landmark everyone knows and is another addition to our Europe bucket list. Climbing to around three hundred and twenty four metres, the iron lattice tower was originally built in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.

Brilliant Things to do in Paris

5. Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France

Standing to the right of the River Seine, the Arc de Triomphe is part of most France itineraries being one of the most famous tourist attractions in France.

At a height of approximately fifty metres, the Arc de Triomphe was once the tallest triumphal arch in the world and is now one of the top landmarks in Europe honouring those who lost their lives during the Napoleonic Wars.   

6. St Peter’s Basilica, Rome, Italy

If you’re looking for the best places to visit in Europe, St Peter’s Basilica in Rome , Italy should be at the top of your list.

This beautiful, Italian church is designed entirely in the Renaissance style, making St Peter’s Basilica one piece of 17th century architecture you simply cannot miss on your trip to Rome.

7. The Colosseum, Rome, Italy

Sat in the centre of Rome, the Colosseum dates back to 80 AD and (quite understandably) is top of most people’s Italy itineraries.

Built from brick and concrete, the amphitheatre once held around eighty thousand spectators who would watch executions, gladiatorial contests and classic plays.

8. Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy

The Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy is one of the most famous fountains in the world. The Trevi Fountain has made its way onto everyone’s Europe bucket lists for its breathtaking Palazzo Poli backdrop and intricately carved sculptures.

You’re no longer allowed to toss in a coin at the Trevi Fountain (and risk large fines if you do) but it’s still custom to make a wish when you visit.

9. The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

Italy’s Leaning Tower of Pisa is guaranteed to be on any pick of the 100 things to do in Europe. The slanted bell tower climbs to around sixty metres and took over two hundred years to complete (tilt and all!).

Take the obligatory selfie, then spend some time exploring the beautiful Pisa Cathedral next door.  

Why Pisa should be on your travel wish list

10. Florence Cathedral, Florence, Italy

Completed in 1434, Florence Cathedral is a stunning piece of Gothic architecture found in Florence, Italy. The Cathedral has earned its place on our Europe bucket list for its history that spans across centuries, and for its large, white embellished brick dome.

11. Ancient City Walls of Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Visiting the ancient city walls of Dubrovnik in Croatia is a must when travelling around the many landmarks in Europe.

The series of stone walls, interrupted by forts and towers were built during the Middle Ages as a way to defend the city of Dubrovnik. Exploring the large structure is one of the top 100 things to do across the continent.

12. Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain

The Sagrada Familia is one of the best places to see in Europe. Located in Barcelona, Spain , the unique, Gothic church was originally designed by Antoni Gaudí and is still undergoing work that is predicted to be completed in the next few years.   

13. Alhambra, Granada, Spain

Granada’s gorgeous Alhambra is a red clay palace and fortress complex that dates back to the 9th century. The grand fortress features courtyards, fountains, and towers, stretching to cover around seven hundred and forty metres of land. Book your ticket to this Spanish landmark in advance.

Plan the perfect Spain itinerary with this guide

14. Monasterio de San Jerónimo, Lisbon, Portugal

Another must-visit landmark on our list of 100 things to add to your Europe bucket list is the Monasterio de San Jerónimo in Lisbon .

Built in the Manueline style popular during the age of discoveries, the monastery is a site of both architectural and religious interest and a must-see on your visit to the Portuguese capital.

15. La Grand Place, Brussels, Belgium

La Grand Place is the central square in Brussels, Belgium . If you’re wondering what to do in Europe, we’d suggest wandering the iconic landmark that is La Grand Place. The square is framed with guildhalls and edifices and is a popular spot with tourists travelling to Belgium, a must-see for a day in Brussels .   

16. The Cube Houses, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

If you’re a lover of quirky architecture, the Cube Houses in the Netherlands are a must-visit attraction in Rotterdam . The thirty eight cubes, designed by Piet Blom, are positioned tilted on their sides on top of tall hexagons to represent trees or collectively, a forest.

17. Berlin Wall, Berlin, Germany

The Berlin Wall , located in the centre of Berlin, Germany, should be firmly on your Europe bucket list.

While the Berlin Wall was destroyed in 1989, approximately one mile of the original wall still remains as a memorial of the border that once existed between the historic West Germany and the GDR.

18. Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany

One of the most well-known landmarks in Germany is the Brandenburg Gate. Completed during the 18th century, the gate was originally built in celebration of the temporary restoration of order during the Batavian Revolution but is now a symbol of European unity.

19. Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany

Looking for that perfect Instagram-worthy destination for your European Bucket list? Head to Bavaria in Germany to explore the piece of gothic fabulousness that is Neuschwanstein Castle .

The castle, built in the 19th century, was commissioned and paid for by Ludwig II of Bavaria but ended up never being used. The extravagant palace is open to the public and is undoubtedly one of the best places to visit in Europe.

20. Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic

Another must-visit landmark is Charles Bridge in Prague , Czech Republic.  There’s so much to see in Prague but the Charles Bride stands apart.

The bridge stretches over six hundred metres in length and is covered with stone statues. Wandering this extraordinary piece of Gothic architecture is one of the top 100 things to do in Europe.

21. Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna, Austria

The Schöbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria is one of the most iconic monuments in the country. With over one thousand and four hundred rooms, Schönbrunn Palace was once the summer home of Austrian royals and is now considered one of the best castles in Austria , a place of great architectural and historical interest.

22. Bran Castle, Bran, Romania

Nicknamed Dracula’s Castle, Bran Castle in Romania is one of the more famous places to visit in Europe.

The fortress is tied to the bloodsucking Dracula legend and is a national monument. It’s the reason that so many people go to Bran in the first place.

What should you expect when you get there? While the castle itself is incredibly beautiful, inside you’ll find a museum displaying art and furniture collected by Queen Maria.

23. The Acropolis, Athens, Greece

There are so many things to do in Athens . The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient city containing several structures of both architectural and historical importance (such as the Parthenon.)

We’d suggest a trip to Athens to explore the Acropolis while travelling around Europe to explore the crumbling ruins.

These are the places in Athens you shouldn’t miss.

24. Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey

Hagia Sophia, originally built as a church during the 6th century, is one of the best-known attractions in Istanbul, Turkey.

Since its construction, Hagia Sophia has been used as a Greek Orthodox Cathedral, a Roman Orthodox Cathedral, an Imperial Mosque and is currently a museum.

25. Red Square, Moscow, Russia

The final attraction on our landmark section of brilliant places to visit in Europe is the Red Square in Moscow.

The Red Square is considered to be the centre of the city and is home to some of the city’s most famous monuments such as Saint Basil’s Cathedral and the Kremlin.

Looking for more travel inspiration? Check out our Ultimate Travel Bucket List . 100 places from around the world to fuel your wanderlust.

Must-See Natural Wonders

If you’re wondering where to find the best places to visit in Europe, we’ve got you covered.

The following twenty-five additions to your Europe bucket list are all must-see natural wonders that are guaranteed to inspire your wanderlust.

26. The Lake District, Cumbria, United Kingdom

The Lake District, located in north-west England, is a natural wonder worth adding to your Europe bucket list.

Covering approximately two thousand three hundred and sixty two square kilometres, the Lake District boasts glistening lakes, thick forests, and rugged mountains (including the highest mountain in England, Scafell Pike.) all of which are perfect for a hiking adventure.

27. Fingal’s Cave, Staffa, United Kingdom

Known for its incredible acoustics, Fingal’s Cave on the island of Staffa in Scotland is one of the top 100 things to do in Europe. Exploring the natural arches, caves, and columns is another addition to your Europe bucket list.  

28. Loch Ness, Loch, United Kingdom

If you’re wondering where to visit in Europe, we’d recommend taking a trip to Loch Ness in Scotland. Tied with tales of the mysterious Loch Ness Monster, this deep blue lake covers approximately twenty three miles and is one of the must-see natural wonders in Europe.

29. Giant’s Causeway, Antrim, United Kingdom

Another natural beauty on our Europe bucket list is Giant’s Causeway in Antrim, Northern Ireland . Here you can wander the thousands of grey, circular, basalt columns and take in the beauty of the jagged stones and frothing sea.

30. Verdon Gorge, Alpes-de-Haute, France

Verdon Gorge in south-eastern France is often rated as the most beautiful gorge in Europe. Unsure of what to do in Europe? Take a trip to this green speckled river canyon and take in the beauty that is the turquoise Verdon River.

31. Dune of Pilat, Aquitaine, France

As the tallest sand dune in Europe, we simply could not neglect to mention the Dune of Pilat in the region of Aquitaine in France. The dune stretches to around two point seven kilometres and is five hundred metres wide.

32. Écrins National Park, The Alps, France

Écrins National Park , located along the French Alps, is another of our must-see natural wonders. With snow-capped peaks, sloping valleys, thick areas of woodland, and glassy lakes, a hike through Écrins National Park along the Alps is high up on our Europe bucket list.

33. Lake Como, Italy

Lake Como is tucked away in the Lombardy region of Italy and is certainly one of the best places to visit in Europe.

The lake covers one hundred and forty-six kilometres and is one of the deepest lakes in Europe. Surrounding the lake there are several villas and palaces along with the homes of famous celebrities.

34. Blue Grotto, Capri, Italy

Along the coast of the Italian island of Capri you’ll find the Blue Grotto. The Blue Grotto is one of our must-see natural wonders on our list of 100 things to do in Europe for the beautiful sixty metre stretch of cave covering luminous blue seawater.

35. Amalfi Coast, Italy

Amalfi Coast, found in southern Italy, is one of the most beautiful places to see in Europe. The coast is composed of several beachfront towns and villages, along with stretches of sandy beaches, green cliffs, and woodlands overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea.

36. Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy

Climbing to around three thousand three hundred and twenty-nine metres, Mount Etna in Sicily is one of the tallest active volcanoes in Europe.

Mount Etna is one of our must-see natural wonders for its rugged peaks, criss-cross vineyards, and orchards. The incredible views from the top of Mount Etna are worth the challenging hike.

37. Matterhorn, Switzerland

Slicing across the border between Italy and Switzerland, Matterhorn is the pyramid like peak worth noting on your Europe bucket list.

Climbing to approximately four thousand and five hundred metres, Matterhorn is one of the tallest peaks along the Alps and in Europe.

38. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Lika-Senj, Croatia

With just under three hundred square kilometres of forests, lakes, mountains, valleys, and waterfalls, near Zagreb , the Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia is one of the top 100 things to do in Europe.

As one of the oldest national parks in south-east Europe, the park is hiked and trekked by thousands of tourists eager to explore the wildlife.

The insider’s guide to visiting Plitvice Lakes

39. Cabo de Gata-Níjar National Park, Almería, Spain

Cabo de Gata-Níjar National Park in the Almería province of Andalucia, Spain is another spot worth adding to your Europe bucket list.

The coastal area has a climate similar to hot, dry deserts and features mountain ranges, rock islands, and coral reefs.

There are also several towns spotted across the area, along with many species of animals, such as flamingos, that call the Cabo de Gata-Níjar National Park home.

40. Las Médulas, El Bierzo, Spain

Located in the small village of Borrenes, Spain you’ll find Las Médulas gold mines. The mining site is known as one of the most important during the time of the Roman Empire. If you’re wondering where to visit in Spain, we’d suggest you take a trip here to La Médulas.

41. Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Another German addition to our Europe bucket list is the Black Forest located in southwestern Germany. The Black Forest is covered in thick woodlands (so thick that this is how the forest got its name) and dotted with snow capped peaks such as the Feldberg mountain.

42. Eisriesenwelt, Werfen, Austria

A must-see natural wonder that simply cannot be missed while travelling around Europe is the Eisriesenwelt caves located in Werfen, Austria. This natural cave is formed from limestone and ice and, extending over forty two kilometres, is the largest ice cave in the world.

43. Durmitor National Park, Montenegro

Durmitor National Park , with its glacial lakes, huge peaks, and sloping river canyons, is another of our top 100 things to do in Europe. The national park has over forty eight peaks that climb over two thousand metres and is a spot popular with tourists for hiking, skiing, and snowboarding.

44. Melissani Cave, Kefalonia, Greece

If you’re wondering where to visit in Greece, look no further than Melissani Cave. This beautiful natural wonder features turquoise waters and is surrounded by forests and mountains.

45. Göreme National Park, Cappadocia, Turkey

Göreme National Park, found in the Cappadocia region in Turkey, is a worthy addition to our Europe bucket list. With mountains, valleys, and volcanoes, the national park is often referred to as the ‘rock city’ for its stunning, natural rock formations.

46. Białowieża National Park, Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland

Covering just over one hundred and fifty square kilometres, Bia∤owieża National Park in eastern Poland is another of our must-see natural wonders. The park is mainly thick, green forest and is known for having the largest population of European bison.

47. The Fjords, Western Norway

One of the best places to see in Europe is the Fjords in western Norway . Surrounding the many Fjords (lake drains) of Norway you’ll find green speckled mountains and valleys growing fruit such as apples, pears, and strawberries. You could even go dog sledding in Tromso whilst you are in Norway.

48. Sarek National Park, Lapland, Sweden

Another one of the oldest parks in Europe is Sarek National Park in northern Sweden. Within the park there are several peaks that climb to over two thousand metres along with Sweden’s second highest mountain, Sarektjåkkå.

49. Landmannalaugar, Highlands of Iceland

Landmannalaugar is one of the top 100 things to do in Europe. The area is covered with natural hot springs and mountain ranges. We’d recommend adding this natural wonder to your Europe bucket list for some truly spectacular sights of snow speckled Iceland .

50. Northern Lights, Northern Europe

Of course, our list of the must-see natural wonders of Europe wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the Northern Lights .

The luminous streaks of blue, green, and purple can be seen from several spots in Europe but we’d recommend Finland, Iceland, or Norway for the best viewings of the lights.

Here’s how to maximise your chances of ticking off seeing the Northern lights off your bucket list

Must-Try Experiences for Your Europe Bucket List

From wandering vivid lavender fields in France , to wine tasting in the patchwork Douro Valley in Portugal , there’s no end of must-try experiences to add to your Europe bucket list.

The next section of our top 100 things to do in Europe features some of the best ways to pass your time travelling around the continent.

51. British Museum, London, United Kingdom

While in Europe we’d suggest strolling through the British Museum in London. The museum has over eight million pieces dedicated to human history and is one of the highlights of the capital.

52. Sail Along the River Thames, United Kingdom

Meandering its way through the British capital, a journey along the Thames is one of the perfect ways to explore London. Hop on a Thames Clipper or take a special tour. 

53. Take a Trip in the London Eye, United Kingdom

A trip in the London Eye is high up on our Europe bucket list. You can ride on Europe’s biggest Ferris wheel, that climbs to one hundred and thirty five metres, and look out over the city of London.

54. Go Whisky Tasting in Scotland, United Kingdom

Scotland offers a selection of Whisky Tours and Tasting experiences all over the country (time it right and you might even catch a whisky festival like this one in Islay ). If you’re after a little history, socialising and Scottish whisky, this experience should be at the top of your Europe bucket list.  

55. Go on the Fastest Zip Wire in Europe, Wales, United Kingdom

Another of our top 100 things to do in Europe is go on the world’s fastest zip wire, found in Wales. The zip lines stretch over a mile and riders can zip across a slice of Welsh landscape at around one hundred miles per hour.

56. The Louvre, Paris, France

If you’re wondering where to visit in Europe, we’d suggest you take a trip to the Louvre in Paris, France. This museum has the largest collection of artwork in the world (hence why it’s visited by over seven million visitors yearly), and is considered to be a historical landmark in France.

57. Wander the Lavender Fields, France

While in France one of our top must-try experiences is to wander the lavender fields that surround the Luberon mountains in the region of Sault. These fragrant flowers bloom from June to August and are a spot at the top of everyone’s Europe bucket list.

58. Float Along the Canals in Venice, Italy

Sailing the winding canals in Venice is one of the top 100 things to do in Europe. Whether you’d prefer to perch in a pointed gondola , or would rather explore the canals by vaparetto this experience is a must when in Europe.

59. Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid, Spain

The Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid , Spain is considered to have one of the world’s finest European art collections. The museum also contains the best collection of Spanish art. A trip to the Museo Nacional del Prado is high up on our Europe bucket list.

How to spend the perfect day in Madrid

60. The Guggenheim, Bilbao, Spain

Another Spanish museum to add to your European bucket list is the Guggenheim in Bilbao . While the gallery is known for its ever changing exhibitions of large-scale, modern art, the Guggenheim building is also considered to be a place of architectural interest.

61. La Tomatina, Buñol, Spain

Interested in participating in some European festivals? La Tomatina festival in Buñol, Spain is ideal if you don’t mind a little mess, mayhem, and mass of people throwing squashed tomatoes.

62. Try Flamenco Dancing in Barcelona, Spain

Dotted around Barcelona, Spain are several spots ideal for visitors who want to watch some traditional Flamenco dancing. Tablaos (dance floors designed for Flamenco dancers) such as the Tablao Flamenco Cordobes, and the Tablao de Carmen are well worth a visit while in the country.

63. Go Wine Tasting in Douro Valley, Portugal

The Douro Valley in  Portugal  is renowned for its port wines and table wines that can be tasted and toured with several different companies. In addition to wandering the criss-crossed vineyards of the valley in search of wine, we’d also suggest taking in the green speckled hillside and River Douro.

64. Atomium, Brussels, Belgium

Constructed of nine spheres each containing exhibit halls and restaurants, the Atomium landmark in Brussels is another addition to our Europe bucket list. Alongside being a museum, Atomium is also a piece of bizarre architecture offering views over Brussels, Belgium.  

65. Photograph the Flower Carpet in Brussels, Belgium

One of the best places to see in Europe is the flower carpet that occurs in August every two years in Brussels. The colourful carpet of over six hundred thousand flowers spreads across the central square in Brussels.

66. Visit a Chocolate Factory in Belgium

Unsure of what to do in Europe? Chocolate tasting in Belgium is always the answer. With Belgium being so well-known for its chocolatey creations, several factories offer tours alongside taste tests that we simply can’t resist.

67. Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany

Another festival to add to your Europe bucket list is the Munich beer festival in Germany. Oktoberfest, as the world’s largest beer festival, lasts around sixteen to eighteen days offering drinks, fairground rides, and music.

68. Shop in Kraków Cloth Hall, Poland

Kraków Cloth Hall in Poland, centrally located  in the main square of Kraków, is one of the top 100 things to do in Europe. While the top floor of the hall offers a display of Polish art and sculptures, the other floors boast stalls selling handicrafts, textiles, and jewellery.

69. Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

If you’re wondering where to visit in Europe, we’d suggest taking a trip to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

The gallery offers the largest collection of Van Gogh’s work in the world, displaying hundreds of the artist’s drawings, paintings, and personal letters.

70. Visit the Tulip Farms, The Netherlands

The colourful tulip fields are one of Holland’s highlights. We’d recommend adding wandering the fields of yellow, orange, and red tulips in Keukenhof, Kop van Noord, and other spots around Holland onto your Europe bucket list.

71. Cruise along the River Danube, Germany

The River Danube is the second largest river in Europe, originating in Germany and flowing through ten countries including Austria, Hungary, and Croatia before spilling into the Black Sea.

One of our must-try experiences in Europe is to cruise along the river, drinking champagne and snacking on nibbles.

72. Take a trip to Legoland in Billund, Denmark

Taking a trip to Legoland in Denmark, as the creators of the plastic bricks, is a must when in Europe. The original Legoland park in Billund opened in 1968 and features the original Lego factory.

73. Go Skiing in Norway

Another experience to add to your Europe bucket list is to go skiing in Norway. The village of Hemsedal is one of the best spots in the country to weave down a section of the Scandinavian mountains.

74. Spend Christmas in Lapland, Finland

Thinking about what to do for Christmas in Europe? Visit the winter wonderland that is Lapland in Rovaniemi , Finland for a truly magical experience to Santa’s hometown.

75. Take a trip on the Orient Express

Haven’t we all dreamt of a trip on the Orient Express train. There are several different routes you can take on the train such as the usual route from London to Paris to Venice, along with occasional trips to Krakow, Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Rome, Stockholm, and Istanbul.

Incredible Food and Drink for Your Europe Bucket List

Of course your Europe bucket list wouldn’t be complete without a section on the top traditional food and drink you must-taste while travelling around the continent.

From the bubbling Schwarzsauer stew in Germany, to the cheese filled dumplings in Slovakia, this list will leave your stomachs grumbling and mouths drooling for a little European cuisine.

76. Cream Tea in England

First on our foody section of our Europe bucket list is stopping for a cream tea in England . Sipping a traditional English cuppa while nibbling on scones spread with jam and cream is a must when in Europe.  

77. Fish and Chips in England

If you’ve already checked tasting a traditional English breakfast off of your bucket list, snacking on a portion of fish and chips while travelling around the beach towns and villages along the coast of England is another of our top 100 things to do in Europe.

Fried, battered fish with chunky chips is all the rage in England.

78. Haggis in Scotland

Another of our must-taste food and drink while travelling around Europe is to try a little haggis in Scotland (if you’ve got the stomach for it!) Haggis is typically a mixture of minced sheep heart, liver, and lungs with oatmeal, spices, and salt. The traditional Scottish recipe dates back to the early fifteenth century.

79. Deep Fried Pizza in Scotland

The Scotts will deep fat fry pretty much anything. From crunchy, battered pizza to deep fried mars bars, you simply have to try the fried food sold in almost every chip shop in Scotland. It may not be haute cuisine, but it’s certainly memorable. Just don’t turn it into a daily habit.

80. Oyster and Guinness in Ireland

GIreland hosts an annual oyster festival in Galway that offers seafood style snacks well worth adding to your Europe bucket list. One of the most popular dishes served at the festival is a mixture of oysters and Guinness beer.

81. Crêpes in France

One of our top 100 things to do in Europe is to taste a traditional French crêpe. With the choice between a savoury crêpe or sweet crêpe, often served with either cream, chopped fruit, or syrup, tucking into this French treat is a must.

82. Lard Balls in Belgium

Commonly sold at christmas markets or funfairs, ‘lard balls’ are another typical Belgian snack. These smoutebollen are made from deep fat fried pastry and are served with a sprinkling of powdered sugar.

83. Tapas in Spain

Tapas is an appetizer style dish formed from a mixture or hot and cold snacks that is traditionally found in Spain.

Almost every Spanish bar will serve tapas (usually during the late afternoon before dinner), with handfuls of cheese, olives, meat, and seafood on offer.

84. Churros in Spain

Another one of our top 100 things to do in Europe is to taste a traditional, Spanish churro. The fried-dough pastry is often rolled in cinnamon and is served with pots of melted chocolate.

Churros can be found in the cafes and chocolate shops speckled around every Spanish city centre.

85. Mayonnaise and Chips in Belgium

Mayonnaise and chips is a popular pairing in Belgium. If you’re looking for something to eat in Belgium, we’d recommend snacking on a portion of fries served with a selection of sauces found in every chip shop in the country.

86. Gelato in Italy

Originating in Italy, gelato is a sweet snack you simply have to try while wandering the busy streets of Italian cities. Devouring a couple of scoops of gelato, flavoured with fruit or nut purees, is one of our must-taste foods to add to your Europe bucket list.

87. Currywurst Sausage in Germany

Of course, our list of the top 100 things to do in Europe wouldn’t be complete without mentioning tucking into a traditional currywurst sausage in Germany. This fast food snack consists of fried, sliced pork sausages that are seasoned with curry ketchup.

88. Beer Soup in Germany

Another of our must-taste foods to add to your Europe bucket list is beer soup in Germany. This dish is made from a combination of stale beer, milk, sugar, egg yolks, and cinnamon.

89. Black Risotto in Croatia

While in Croatia we’d suggest trying the traditional black risotto. Served in many restaurants, this dish is named after its black colouring achieved by adding a little squid ink into the recipe.

90. Banitsa in Bulgaria

Another foody addition to our European bucket list is Banitsa (a savoury snack typically found in Bulgaria.) Banitsa consists of cheese and whisked eggs between layers of filo pastry.

91. Pilsner Lager in the Czech Republic

If you’re in the Czech Republic, you simply have to try a pint of Pilsner lager. The pale lager was originally produced in Czech Republic and is a beverage popular with locals and tourists alike.

92. Beef Goulash in Hungary

Hungary is well-known for its tasty beef goulash. While travelling all over the country we’d suggest asking for a portion of Hungarian goulash at any restaurant for a taste of traditional European cuisine.

93. Strudel in Hungary

Another food that Hungary is well-known for is its strudel. This sweet, layered, pastry dessert is filled with fruit such as apples, apricots, and cherries. Tasting a Hungarian strudel is another addition to our Europe bucket list.

94. Turkish Delight in Turkey

Turkey has been producing fruity cubes of Turkish delight since the seventeenth century. Every sweet shop in Turkey sells boxes of the sugar dusted confectionery (that are traditionally flavoured with rosewater or citrus and filled with chopped dates and nuts) so missing out on tasting a little Turkish delight is not an option while travelling around Europe.

95. Vodka in Russia

You can’t go to Russia and not drink the vodka right?!

While Russia offers a huge selection of unique alcoholic beverages (hence having the highest levels of alcohol consumption in the world), Russian vodka is not only a popular drink for locals and tourists visiting the country, but also it’s Russia’s national drink.

96. Stroopwafel in the Netherlands

First made in Gouda in the Netherlands, stroopwafel is a tasty, sweet treat you simply have to try while travelling around Europe. Stroopwafel is made from two thin waffles sandwiched together with caramel syrup.

97. Halloumi in Cyprus

Cyprus is home to so many tasty foods that it’s hard to pick one, but if you haven’t tried handmade halloumi made on the island, you haven’t lived. Tangy and creamy, it’s a real revelation to the tastebuds. Read more in our foodie’s guide to Cyprus.  

98. Korvapuusti in Finland

Korvapuusti is Finland’s take on traditional cinnamon rolls. Although the recipe remains fairly similar, the Korvapuusti pastries are shaped completely differently to the typical swirled bun. Every cafe in Finland offers Korvapuusti to dip into a warm cup of coffee.

99. Fried Bread in Lithuania

Fried bread is a popular, savoury snack in Lithuania. Whereas the American version of fried bread consists of mainly sugar, in Lithuania the fried bread is dipped in butter and garlic and is sometimes served with cheese.

100. Cheese Fondue in Switzerland

Switzerland is best-known for its warm, cheese fondue served in many bars, cafes, and restaurants. Cheese fondue has made its way onto the must-taste food and drink section of our Europe bucket list for its serving of traditional Swiss cuisine that’s well worth the calories.

So, we’ve reached the end of our guide to 100 things to add to your Europe bucket list. With must-visit landmarks, must-see natural wonders, must-try experiences, and must-taste food and drink, we hope you’re feeling inspired to take off and explore.

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The Complete Travel Bucket List for History Buffs

I’ll start with a confession: I am a complete history buff. In particular, I’m fascinated by Russian aristocracy. And while the failings and fables of Russian royalty completely enthral me, I find all cultures to be fascinating. In fact it is perhaps the weirder, the better. The stranger and more unbelievable the tales are, the more I believe them. So with that confession out there for the world to see, lets take a look at the complete history travel bucket list. This is a checklist for travellers who love diving into the weird and wonderful, but most importantly, the real. These are real historic places with stories to tell. How wonderful this world is!

St Petersburg, Russia

We will begin with one of my favourite cities in the world: St Petersburg . And certainly it would be my top choice for history lovers. There’s just so much to discover in St Petersburg and it becomes more and more fascinating the further you dive into the history of Russia.

This being the historic capital of Russia, there is a lot to unpack. It all starts in the heart of the city at the Hermitage Museum . But this isn’t any ordinary museum. This is the historic Winter Palace which once housed royalty. So as much as the museum is about the art collection in which it possesses, it is also just a fascinating building in itself.

And of course, if you visit the winter palace you must make your way to the summer palace, too. Located outside of the city perimeters, Peterhof was commissioned by Peter the Great. What is great about this palace is that it has largely been kept intact. Not just inside but outside, too. The summer gardens are a story in themselves – with trickery fountains and quirky trimming of hedges. You really can’t dream this stuff up!

The World of Wanderlust Guide to Moscow

Your complete guide to the Hermitage Museum

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Machu Picchu, Peru

Chances are you have seen photographs of Machu Picchu before. It is no secret this location has quickly become one of the most sought after destinations in the world. This Incan citadel sits high in the Andes Mountains in Peru, above the Urubamba River valley. It is undeniably picturesque, especially given no two visits ever feel the same. The clouds play a big part in changing the feeling of the place, though it always feels magical due to the mystery that surrounds it. The use of Machu Picchu remains a mystery, which adds to the ethereal nature of the site. You can visit as a day guest or make your way by the Inca Trail, a four-day, three-night hike to the site.

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Jaipur, India

There are so many historical sites to visit in India that it would be unjust to pick just one. So instead we’ve picked a city instead. Jaipur is but one of many cities to visit in India, however for history buffs it is essential. There are endless historical sites to visit, including the City Palace, Hawa Mahal and the Amber Palace. Jal Mahal is another fascinating site, a palace built in the middle of a lake. And when you tire of Jaipur, you’ll find plenty of other historical sites to visit throughout India (like the iconic Taj Mahal).

Petra, Jordan

Dating to around 300 B.C., Petra was once the capital of the Nabatean Kingdom. Containing tombs and temples carved into pink sandstone cliffs, the site has earned the nickname “Rose City”. The site pictured (and that which has made its way around Instagram and Pinterest many times) is known as The Treasury. The famous structure stands at 45 metres high, a temple with an ornate Greek-style facade. Traversing rugged desert canyons to get there makes this location even more ethereal. So if you’re looking for an epic destination with enough history to last many lifetimes, this is one for you.

Sistine Chapel, Vatican City

The Vatican City is the smallest country in the world by land mass, but it certainly packs a punch for things to see and do. As the centre of Catholic faith, The Vatican has a lot to unpack. And it all starts with the Sistine Chapel, certainly an essential bucket list for history buffs.

The Sistine Chapel is one of the chapels of the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican City Stat. It is also where the pope’s official residence is located. The name Sistine Chapel comes from Pope Sixtus IV who ordered its restoration between 1473 and 1481. Since that time this chapel has served to celebrate papal acts and ceremonies of the Catholic Church and continues to be of the utmost significance to the church to this day.

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Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto is the ancient capital city of Japan and as such, it is without a doubt a bucket list destination for history buffs. Located in the Kansai region, Kyoto continues to have a high importance to Japanese people to this day and thanks to its incredible history it is one of the most visited cities in Japan for international tourists.

Kyoto is famous for its numerous classical Buddhist temples. There are so many that you’ll need at least a few days just to see the highlights! Kyoto is also home to many gardens, imperial palaces, Shinto shrines and traditional wooden houses. Then there is of course the famed Bamboo Gardens, which I have had the pleasure of visiting twice. On my second visit years later they were much more crowded, so you can expect to share the serene walkway with other visitors. My top tip is to arrive as early as possible to beat the crowds.

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Visit the mysterious Easter Island

Easter Island is quite a magical place as well as it is mysterious. Its native name is Rapa Nui, which it is still sometimes referred to today, especially by the locals who inhabit the island. Before I visited, I remember reading about the mythical moai statues, which to this day remain quite a mystery.

The moai statues are carved figure heads and there are variations throughout the island. Be sure to visit all of them as you will soon start to hear stories that unpack their significance and purpose. It is quite intriguing indeed!

Egypt is the country that links Africa to the Middle East, which in itself is reason enough to visit. This unique blend of cultures has evolved over the years, but one thing that has stayed the same is just how much depth there is to the history and culture of this land. The country is concentrated along the lower reaches of the Nile River and was the home of one of the principal civilizations of the ancient Middle East and was the site of one of the world’s earliest urban and literate societies. Pharaonic Egypt was thriving for some 3,000 years through a series of native dynasties that were interspersed with brief periods of foreign rule. After Alexander the Great conquered the region in 323 BCE, urban Egypt became an integral part of the  Hellenistic world . There is much more history to discuss about Egypt, as it has played an integral role throughout history. But the best way to experience Egypt’s fascinating history is to of course visit for yourself and really feel the earth beneath your feet.

Athens, Greece

Athens is the capital city of Greece and has an incredible history to unpack. Ancient Greece was once a powerful civilisation and empire and was of course at the heart of Greek methodology. To this day the city is still dominated by prominent landmarks, leaving much to discover for history buffs. For example be sure not to miss the Acropolis, a citadel on top of a hill overlooking the city. Inside the museum you can view preserved items from the time including vases, sculptures and even jewellery. This is a must visit travel destination for history lovers and conveniently serves as the gateway to the beautiful Greek Islands.

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Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Last but certainly not least, Angkor Wat in Cambodia is not one but a series of temples that make up this ancient site. You might recognise some of the temples from the famous film Tomb Raider, which is said to be when Angelina Jolie herself fell in love with the country on set. Many do not know until they visit that Angkor Wat is also the largest religious structure in the world by land area. It measures a whopping 162.6 hectares, so be sure to allow a full day to visit!

Brooke Saward founded World of Wanderlust as a place to share inspiration from her travels and to inspire others to see our world. She now divides her time between adventures abroad and adventures in the kitchen, with a particular weakness for French pastries.

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100 Travel Bucket List Ideas

Are you looking for travel bucket list ideas for your next trip? Running out of ideas or looking for fresh ones? From epic classics to exciting newcomers, we have selected the 100 best places to visit all over the world.

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1. Get stunned by the Great Pyramid of Giza

The Great Pyramid of Giza defines bucket list goals. Built over 5000 years ago, it’s the oldest and the biggest of the pyramids, the last structure of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World that survived.

It is a marvel of human engineering and construction, and a defining symbol of the Egyptian world.

Read more: Things to do in Cairo

2. Walk along the Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is a good reason for the existence of the Bucket List! It’s an astonishing relic of China’s history, and it’s a must for many travelers and tourists around the world, in fact, it is considered as one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Identified as one of the most important symbols of China, it consists of numerous walls and fortification, many running parallels to each other for a measure of 8,850 km. The Great Wall can be visited from Beijing .

3. Explore Petra

Jordan’s rose-colored sandstone city is an extraordinary experience. On the border of the Arabian desert, hidden in the mountains of the Dead Sea, Petra is one of the most notorious archeological sites in the world.

The city’s architectural beauty comes from the fact that it was directly chiseled from the sandstone mountains. Temples, tombs, and monastery that you cannot miss!

4. Visit the Colosseum

Recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Rome’s great gladiatorial arena is the most exciting of the city’s ancient sights. Also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, the Colosseum is the perfect example of Roman engineering and architecture.

It’s the largest amphitheater in the world and the site of some of the bloodiest and most brutal contests in history.

Read more how to book Colosseum tickets and the best things to do in Rome

5. Walk to Chichen Itza

Located in the Yutacan state of Mexico, Chichen Itza is the best place to visit in the world if you are interested in an ancient Mayan city featuring ruins and architectural wonders that captures the culture and history of the people from the past.

For a cultural experience and a chance to discern a significant part of Mayan heritage, this is the right trip.

Read more: Things to do in Cancun

6. Trek to Machu Picchu

A trip to Incas’ lost city in Perù is a dream trip for many travelers. Machu Picchu is an Inca citadel situated on a mountain of 2,430 meters above sea level, that can be reached by a hike on mountain trails or a train trip through the valley of the Urubamba River.

As one of the best places to visit in the world and most visited tourist destinations in South America, Machu Picchu is sure to fill travelers with high expectations.

Read more about how to visit Machu Picchu

7. Discover the Taj Mahal

An enormous mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between the 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Janan in memory of his beloved wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art and one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Nowadays, the Taj Mahal is one of the best places to visit in Agra , attracts over 3 million visitors each year and has become an unmissable attraction for anyone traveling in India.

Read more about Taj Mahal tickets price and timings .

8. Hike to Christ the Redeemer

Situated at the top of Mount Corcovado overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro, the statue of the Christ the Redeemer not only captures tourists’ attention with its breathtaking views but also with the imponent statue of the Christ, considered as one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Standing with his arms open, the Christ is one of the most recognized and photographed monuments in Brazil.

Read more about the best Rio De Janeiro tours and the best things to do in Rio de Janeiro .

9. Be intrigued by Stonehenge

One of the wonders of the world and best-known prehistoric monument located near the city of Salisbury, England.

The structure that we call Stonehenge was built between roughly 5,000 and 4,000 years ago and was one part of a most extensive sacred landscaped.

10. Discover the Amazon Rainforest and River

Also named “lungs of the world”, the Amazon rainforest produces an important share of the oxygen for the entire planet and is made up of a mosaic of eco-system and vegetation types.

Live an experience in the Amazon rainforest and its River is to experience a lifetime of moments in one single trip.

It is difficult to find another place in the world as rich in adventures and unique experiences as the Amazon. You can visit the Amazon from Manaus (Brazil) or Iquitos (Peru) .

11. Sail on Ha Long Bay

The ethereal beauty, Ha Long Bay is located in the area of the Gulf of Tangkia, in the north of Vietnam.

Frequently included in lists of natural wonders of the world, Halong Bay is famous for its scenic ocean karst topography and its crystal waters.

Read more: Best Halong Bay luxury cruises

12. Discover the Milan Cathedral

Standing proudly in the main square of the city center, Milan’s Duomo is decidedly the most impressive structure and the emblem of the city of Milan.

Stay speechless in front of the majestic and Gothic style of the church and admire the breathtaking views of Milan (and on clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the Alps) from the rooftop of the Church.

Read more: Things to do in Milan

13. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral

One of the major attractions in Paris , the Notre Dame Cathedral is known as one of the most notorious of the Gothic cathedrals of the middle age and is distinguished for its size, antiquity and architectural details.

Its stained glass windows and sculptures show the influence of naturalism that serves to contrast the Romanesque architecture. It’s also said that the cathedral’s tower has one of the best views of the city.

Read more: Things to do in Paris

14. Drink wine under the Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower was the principal exhibition of the Paris Exposition of 1889. It was constructed for the commemoration of the centennial of French Revolution and to demonstrate France’s industrial power to the world.

Nowadays is the emblem of the city of Paris and it’s considered an architectural wonder of the world, in fact, each year attracts more visitors.

Read more how to book Eiffel Tower tickets

15. Enjoy the view from Marina Bay Sands rooftop

Visit Singapore’s best luxury attraction and soak in the world’s largest rooftop infinity pool with the glittering expanse of the city.

For the ultimate experience, head to Ce La Vi and dance all night long with your friends.

Read more: Fun things to do in Singapore , Best things to do in Sentosa

16. Visit the Acropolis of Athens

The Acropolis of Athens and its monuments are the universal symbol of the classical spirit and civilization and form the most significant architectural and artistic complex of the Greek antiquity.

The Acropolis in Athens was a military fortress during the Neolithic period, due to its position which offers a great view of the land and sea. Now it’s one of the most important ancient monuments in Europe.

Read more about Acropolis tickets price or the best things to do in Athens !

17. Visit Easter Island

Who wouldn’t want the opportunity to visit one of the most isolated and mysterious islands on Earth?

You can not miss the enormous volcanic craters, preserved stone villages, beaches and, in particular, 900 Moai giant stone figures. You should definitely add The Easter Island to your bucket list.

18. Enjoy yourself at Sydney Opera House

Opened in 1973, the Sydney Opera House is a multi-performing art center in Sydney and great architectural work of the 20th century that is synonymous with creativity and innovation.

Set in a remarkable waterscape, these shell-structures are nowadays a world-famous icon of architecture.

Read more: Things to do in Sydney , Top tourist attractions in Sydney

19. Discover the magnificent Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat is the ultimate expression of the genius of Khmer, an impressive temple that is stunning for its grand scale and its incredible details.

One of the most important archeological sites in Cambodia, the Angkor Wat is considered the largest religious monument in the world.

Read more: Things to do in Siem Reap

20. Visit the Summer Palace in China

The Summer Palace is a vast conjunction of lakes, gardens, and palaces in Beijing and is said to be the largest and most well-preserved royal park in China.

Known for being the playground for emperors during the summer of the old imperial city, the Summer Palace is a marvel of design and offers an exciting escape into the traditional Chinese landscape.

21. Visit Hagia Sophia

The most important Byzantine structure and one of the world’s great monuments. This church was built at Constantinople (nowadays Istambul) in the 6th century under the direction of the Byzantine emperor Justine I.

Hagia Sophia , that means “Church of Holy Wisdom”, each year attracts over 3 million visitors. The monument, which is now a museum, once was a church and then a mosque.

Read more: Things to do in Istanbul

22. Dive on the Great Barrier Reef

Located on the coast of Queensland in Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is famous for being the world’s largest coral reef system.

Viewing it from a greater distance, you can understand why it is considered as one of Australia’s most remarkable natural gift and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Due to its natural beauty, the Great Barrier Reef has become one of the most touristic destinations to enjoy many experiences, including scuba diving; it is definitely one of the best things to do in Cairns !

23. Participate in a hiking tour in the Grand Canyon

As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon , located in the high desert of northern Arizona (USA) will take your breath away with its ever-changing scenery of enormous proportions.

Thanks to its forest, painted deserts, sandstone canyons, to the Colorado River and the waterfalls, Grand Canyon is one of the most beautiful sceneries in the world. Grand Canyon helicopter tours are an amazing way to visit the impressive scenery of the national park.

Around 5.5 million of people visit the Grand Canyon each year and its 277 miles of superlative beauty, making it the most visited National park in the United States, and also one of the top tourist attractions in the US .

Due to the vicinity to Las Vegas, it can be easily visited through day tours from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon .

Read more: Things to do at the Grand Canyon

24. Sail to the Statue of Liberty

Inaugurated in 1886, the sculpture stands at the entrance to New York Harbour and from the beginning has welcomed millions of immigrants to the United States.

For this reason, the Statue of Liberty  more than a monument is a symbol of freedom to millions of people around the world and a point on your bucket list that you cannot miss!

Read more: Things to do in New York City

25. Visit the city of Lhasa and the Potala Palace

In the center of Lhasa (Tibet), literally “Land of the Gods”, you can find the Potala Palace, that once was the principal residence of the Dalai Lama.

If you want to live a spiritual experience, this is the right place because you can chat with monks, learn more about Tibetan culture and experience the mystical atmosphere of Lhasa. Setting eyes on Potala Palace for the first time is a moment you’ll never forget!

26. Climb the Kilimanjaro

The Kilimanjaro is famous for being the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest freestanding mountain on earth. It is a possible bucket list option for most people and 20.000 people every year climb it.

The Kilimanjaro is an extraordinary experience if you want to stand on the roof of Africa.

27. Discover the Wailing Wall

Erected initially as part of the expansions of the second Jewish temple begun by Herod the Great, it’s one of the holiest sites in the world.

The Western Wall is a surviving trace of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, which was destroyed by the Romans.

The Temple was the center of the spiritual world, the primary conduit for the Godliness. For this reason, the Wall is the holiest place where Jews are permitted to pray.

Read more: Things to do in Jerusalem

28. Admire Mount Rushmore

Attracting approximately 3 million of tourists from all over the world each year, Mount Rushmore is one of America’s most important attractions. Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a large-scale mountain sculpture created by the artist Gutzon Borglum.

On it, you can admire America’s most prominent U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt.

29. Swim in Palawan, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

It’s not complicated to understand why Palawan , in Puerto Princesa National Park, was chosen as one of the New Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

This park features a spectacular limestone karst landscape with an underground river, it’s considerate one of the world’s most impressive natural place. Famous because its lower portion is subject to tidal influences, emerges directly into the sea.

Read more: Fun things to do in Puerto Princesa

30. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica

Located in the Vatican city, the center of Christianity, St. Peter’s Basilica is Italy’s largest, most luxurious and most spectacular basilica. One of the largest churches in the world, St. Peter’s Basilica, was built during the Italian Renaissance and it’s located in the Vatican.

The imposing structure was built over a span of more than one hundred years by the most excellent Italian architects of the period. Learn hot to skip the line to enter the St. Peter’s Basilica .

31. Admire an aurora borealis in Norway

Every traveler’s bucket list should include viewing the Northern Lights , one of the most naturally spectacular phenomena that have the power of taking your breath away.

The Northern Lights are a natural light display in the sky, and Norway with its open spaces and little light pollution is one of the best places to try to see the most impressive lights show. So try to discern the Northern Lights!

32. Search for Nessie in the Loch Ness

Located in the Great Glen which stretches from Inverness, Loch Ness is the longest and deepest of all the loch in the area.

One of the best ways to enjoy the beauty of Loch Ness is by taking a boat cruise or a kayaking trip on the water of the lake where you’ll be able to appreciate the surrounding landscapes and villages and, who knows, maybe even catch a glimpse of Nessie.

In fact, this is the place, if rumors are to be believed, where Nessie the Loch Ness monster resides.

33. Explore the Incredible Temples of Bagan

Built between 1057 and 1287 by a series of kings, this massive expanse of thousands of temples (estimates over 2.000) is one of the most precious archeological sites in Asia. Bagan’s Temples are the key to experiencing authentic Myanmar’s life and understanding the religious devotion of its people.

The most exciting way to see the temples is doing a hot air balloon trip. With over 2000 pagodas and temples spanning across 40 miles of land, it is truly magical to stand in a hot air balloon and to look out over the countryside and the entire complex of Bagan.

34. Discover the Iguazu Falls

Recognized worldwide as natural beauties and one the best places to visit in the world, the Iguazu Falls are located on the border between Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

If you are searching for an immersive experience in nature, this is the right place thanks to the possibilities to walk into the woods and to the proximity of the immensity of the Iguazu waterfalls in the Iguazu River. Iguazu Falls is one of the 100 best national parks in the world .

35. Tour in Patagonia

Wherever you visit, Patagonia maintains an exclusive, secretive charm. Well known for its picturesque mountains, grassland and windswept coastlines, Patagonia is famous for its precious wildlife that never fails to astonish.

It is the perfect bucket list material, including watching the Perito Moreno ice dam break, the whale watching or biking the Torres del Paine Circuit.

36. Watch whales at Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park

Do you dream of seeing whales? The Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park in Québec (Canada) is one of the best whale-watching sites in the world.

Not only you can admire these magnificent animals, but you can also see Québec’s famous coastal landscapes.

37. Trek through the Himalayas

The Himalaya is the world’s mightiest mountain system, containing nine of world’s ten highest peaks and stretching more than 2,500 km across India, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, and Tibet.

Associated with high adventures and mountaineers, this place is like no other, with its remote and majestic scenery.

38. Get splashed at the Victoria Falls

Commonly referred to as “the smoke that thunders” due to the columns of spray that can be seen from miles away, the Victoria Falls are one of the greatest attractions in Africa and the most spectacular natural beauty on the Zambezi River.

Considered as the largest fall in the world, is a point on your bucket list that you cannot put into consideration!

39. Skydive the Great Blue Hole

A giant underwater sinkhole off the coast of Belize, the Great Blue Hole is one of the most famous destinations for scuba divers that are attracted by the chance of diving in crystal-clear waters and see millions of species of marine life including spectacular coral formations and tropical fish.

40. Participate in a wild safari at Serengeti National Park

Experiencing a safari in Africa has to be one of the points of your bucket list. Here, you have a lot of places where you can see an abundance of wild animals. Serengeti is one of the most famous national parks and is synonymous with wildlife and outstanding African scenery.

It’s Tanzania’s oldest park and a Unesco World Heritage Site. Furthermore, it’s home to the spectacular wildebeest migration and offers wildlife viewing throughout the year. Serengeti National Park is one the best places to visit in the world if you are interested in African wildlife safaris.

41. Be amazed by the Great Geysir in Iceland

Iceland is a magnificent country and one of the most spectacular and breathtaking geysers in Iceland is the Great Geysir.

It’s fairly active and erupts on a daily basis. See the mighty geyser erupt and send a spectacular water and stream column into the air have to be on your bucket list.

Iceland is the best place to visit in the world if you are interested in geological formations, geysers, volcanos, glaciers, etc.

Read more: Best things to do in Iceland

42. Admire Big Ben’s mighty clock

The Elizabeth Tower, known as the Big Ben, is one of the best tourist attractions in London ! Big Ben is the name of the impressive bell inside the clock tower, which weighs more than 13 tons.

The clock tower looks spectacular, in particular during the night when the four clock faces are illuminated. When you see Big Ben, it feels like you are in London.

Read more: Fun things to do in London

43. Visit the Louvre Museum

Unquestionably one of the most excellent art galleries in the world, the Louvre Museum contains thousands of classic and modern masterpieces.

As a symbol of the French culture and a testament to European art history, it’s not surprising that it’s also the most visited art gallery in the world. Every trip to France’s capital deserves a visit to the Louvre to discover the wealth of treasure it contains.

Read more how to book Louvre Museum tickets and discover the best museums in Paris .

44. Relax at Blue Lagoon

Surrounded by fantastic nature, the Blue Lagoon is an oasis of relaxation set in the pure heart of the Icelandic landscape. It is one of Iceland’s most popular attractions, and it’s not hard to understand why.

The beautiful milky-blue opaque water contrasts with the surrounding black lava field covered with green moss. Combined with its excellent location and its relaxing pools with their rich skin nourishment, the Blue Lagoon quickly became one of Iceland’s most visited attractions.

Read more: Fun things to do in Reykjavik

45. Walk around on Cinque Terre

A century ago the Cinque Terre (Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore) were merely five fishing villages on an unforgiving stretch of the Ligurian coast.

The vibrant color of the Mediterranean, the wild coastline with the tiny towns placed like puzzle pieces on the cliffs make the Cinque Terre a Unesco World Heritage Site.

Read more: Fun things to do in Cinque Terre

46. Visit Pompeii

Famous for being the Roman city that was destroyed by the Vesuvius eruption in 79 a.C. Two thousand people died, and the town was abandoned for many years. When a group of explorers rediscovered the site in 1748, they were surprised to find that Pompeii was practically intact under a layer of dust and debris.

Thanks to the buildings, artifacts and skeletons found in the buried city we were able to discover a lot about everyday life in the ancient world.

Read more: Pompeii skip the line tickets , Best Pompeii tours , Things to do in Naples, Italy

47. Visit the Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the official residence of the Pope and one of the greatest treasure of the Vatican city. Not only it is known for its decoration, but also for being the temple in which popes are chosen and crowned.

What captures the attention of the Sistine Chapel is not only its architecture but in particular the frescoes that completely cover the ceiling and the walls. All the frescoes of the roof of the Sistine Chapel are the work of Michelangelo. Read our guide about the Vatican Museums .

Read more: Best museums in Rome

48. Discover Venice on a Vaporetto

Italy is full of charm, but nowhere can be compared to Venice, the floating city. Not only it is known for its canals, its art and its rich cultural heritage, but it’s one of the world most romantic destinations.

Take a gondola ride through the canals of Venice is a point on your bucket list that you cannot miss.

Read more: Best things to do in Venice

49. Visit the mighty Sagrada Familia

The basilica Sagrada Familia is one of Barcelona’s most famous tourist attractions . One of the world’s most prized architectural marvels, despite the fact that the Gaudi’s construction has not yet been completed.

This Church will leave you breathless, not only because of its giant size but primarily because of its pioneering architecture, which perfectly shows off the genius of Antoni Gaudì.

Although the outside is a work of art, the interior of Sagrada Familia is inspired by nature. The columns seem tree trunks, giving the idea of being in a forest instead of inside a Church.

Read more how to book Sagrada Familia tickets and the best things to do in Barcelona .

50. See your reflection at Salar de Uyuni

It’s the world’s most significant and most unusual surface area. One of the things we insist you get on your bucket list is the stunning Salar de Uyuni salt flats in Bolivia.

A salt flat is an expanse of ground that is covered with salt and other minerals that make incredible patterns and visual wonders. The Bolivian salt flats are just fabulous, and they need to be discovered to be believed.

51. Walk in the Sequoia National Park

Known as “Giant Forest” the Sequoia National Park preserves the landscape that still resembles the Southern Sierra Nevada.

You’ll find yourself gazing by the towering, majestic and picturesque stretch of trees of the beautiful Sequoia National Park, located just next to the Yosemite National Park .

52. Ride through the Sahara

There are only a few beautiful places in the world that can be compared to the incredible landscape of the Sahara Desert, the most extensive hot desert in the world. Its landscape is so vast that it’s impossible to judge the distance.

The color palette makes it difficult to distinguish specific forms, and the intense sunlight that reflects on the sand will show you things that don’t exist. In Morocco, you can visit the Sahara Desert from Marrakesh .

53. Hike through the Antelope Canyon

The unbelievable beauty of Antelope canyon waits for the adventurous traveler who wants to discover one of the most spectacular attractions.

These impressive caves, the spiral rock arches, and stunning colors make the caves look seriously of another planet. It’s a canyon of thousands of years just outside of Page, in Arizona.

Read more: Best Antelope Canyon tours

54. Explore Bali island

Famed for its island vibes, stunning beaches and of course, its epic surf breaks, Bali is a must-visit destinations.

Go scuba diving, visit amazing temples, climb a volcano, enjoy the crazy nightlife, there is so much fun things to do in Bali .

Don’t miss to explore the Monkey Forest. Make sure to check out our list of activities in Ubud .

55. Climb the Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji is one of Japan’s pride that you should never let go when you visit this country. A beautiful snow-capped rising from the earth, it’s the highest Japan’s mountain.

The mountain may seem more beautiful seen from a distance, but the views on clear days and the experience of climbing it during the early morning hours it’s an experience that you won’t forget.

Read more about the best Mount Fuji tours and fun things to do in Tokyo .

56. Visit the British Museum

The British Museum is the house of a vast collection of world art and artifacts. Its collection includes fabulous Egyptian sarcophagi and mummies, hard of treasure from British archaeological digs, and Roman antiquities.

Furthermore, the museum is a Greek revival building designed by Sir Smirke.

Read more: Best museums and art galleries in London .

57. Explore the Moma Museum

The Museum Of Modern Art of New York is one of the largest and most influential museums of modern art in the world, in fact, it’s presenting one of the best in contemporary art.

It has been influential in developing and collecting modernist art, including artists such as Van Gogh, Cézanne, Dalì, Monet or Andy Warhol.

Read more: Best museums in New York City

58. Walk along the Canals of Amsterdam

A visit to Amsterdam isn’t complete without enjoying its canals. In fact, Amsterdam is famous for having more than one hundred kilometers of canals and wandering through the city along the canals is one of the favorite activities of the tourist.

The main canals, laid-out in a pattern of concentric half-circle, chronicle the growth of the city of Amsterdam. For this reason, they are considered as a symbol of the town!

Read more: Best Amsterdam canal cruises , Best things to do in Amsterdam

59. Discover the remains of the Berlin Wall

One of the most potent and strongest symbols of the Cold War, for 28 years the Berlin Wall sliced the city.

The construction of the wall began in the summer of 1961 by the authorities of the Communist East German that were trying to stop people from escaping to the Westside.

Read more: Best things to do in Berlin , Best tourist attractions in Berlin

60. Visit Versailles

Versailles is best known for being the site of the vast royal palace and gardens built by King Louis XIV on what had been the grounds of a royal lodge.

The Palace of Versailles has been the scene for several historical events, and it’s today inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List. Versailles is definitely amond the best palaces in Europe .

Read more how to book Versailles tickets

61. Explore the Glowworm Cave

The Glowworm Caves include a labyrinth of limestone caves and formations which began developing about 30 million years ago. Thousand of tiny, glittering glowworms inhabit these subterranean caverns, making a light show that’s memorable.

62. Walk on Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge that connects the city of San Francisco to Marin County (in California) is an architectural emblem nad one of the most famous SF tourist attractions .

It is stretching on over two miles across the Golden Gate river, and it’s a must-see iconic architectural marvel of the city of San Francisco.

Read more: Fun things to do in SF

63. Visit the Great Mosque of Cordoba

The Mosque of Cordoba is the most important monument of all the Western Islamic world, and one of the most amazing in the world.

A great symbol and reminder of the golden civilization that Muslims did in Europe over one thousand years ago, it’s now the symbol of Cordoba.

Read more: Fun things to do in Cordoba

64. Walk around on Mont Saint-Michel

On a rocky island in the middle of vast sandbanks between Normandy and Brittany stands Mont Saint-Michel, a gothic style abbey dedicated to the archangel St Michael and the village that grew up next to its great walls. In 1979 was classed by Unesco as a world heritage.

Read more: Best places to visit in Normandy , Best Normandy tours from Paris

65. Enjoy yourself at Las Vegas Strip

Las Vegas Strip offers so many gambling, restaurants and entertainment options, that you can take a trip there and never get bored.

A Las Vegas ‘ trip is one of the principal American experiences. From the Strip’s bright lights to the world-class museums, this little Nevada city is everything you’d expect it to be and much more.

Read more: Fun things to do in Las Vegas

66. Admire the Forbidden City

Located in the center of Beijing, the Forbidden city it’s the world’s largest and best-preserved palace complex. This palace served as the home of two Chinese dynasties and can give you an idea of the Chinese history.

The name is referred to the fact that no one could enter into the palace without the emperor’s permission.

67. Get splashed at Niagara Falls

Six million cubic feet of water flows over Niagara Falls every minute, offering what is considered one of North-America’s most spectacular views. In fact each year around 28 million people visit the Canadia-US border.

It consists of three distinct waterfalls: Horseshoe Falls, American Falls and Veil Falls, that functions as one of the primary power providers to the state itself.

Read more: Best things to do in Niagara Falls

68. Climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is the campanile of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its unintended tilt. Humans make mistakes, and one error was made in the XI century with the tower of Pisa.

This calculation error would later become a symbol of civic pride. This tower represents an advanced understanding of weight and load characteristics, showing the Italian knowledge in architecture.

Read more: Things to do in Pisa

69. Walk on Giant’s Causeway

The Giant’s Causeway is a beautiful, mysterious geological formation on the Ireland’s North East. This formation it’s steeped in myths and legend.

The setting is a spectacular, dynamic coastal landscape of Atlantic waves, cliffs, fascinating geographical antiquity, bays, and magnificent views.

70. Visit the White House

Often seen as a symbol of American power and splendor, the official residence of the President of the United States of America, also known as the  White House  is a point of reference for all the American citizens.

So join the over 70.000 people who visit the White House each month, one of the best Washington DC tourist attractions .

Read more: Best things to do in Washington DC

71. Snorkel on Komodo Island

One of the islands that compose the Republic of Indonesia, Komodo Island is a place with unique fauna and flora, beautiful from the bottom of the sea to the top of the mountains.

This island is also known as the “dragon’s Island” since the world’s biggest lizard lives here.

72. Times Square

Square in Midtown Manhattan, formed by the intersection of Seventh Avenue, 42nd Street and Broadway, Times Square is one of the most tourist places in New York City .

Let yourself be conquered by the flashing neon lights and giant digital billboards, the brilliant Broadway marquees, the costumed characters and musicians. Times Square is big, bright and unforgettable.

Read more: Fun things to do in Times Square

73. Drive through the Black Forest

A different holiday destination , the Black Forest gets its name from its dark, slightly sinister canopy of evergreens.

With its mountains located in the southwest corner of Germany, the Black Forest has never been a distressing place, only enchanting and is an opportunity to tick this very picturesque place off your bucket list.

74. Climb the stairs at Tianmen Mountain

Has been defined one of the most beautiful mountains in the world by many travelers who have been in China.

The Tianmen Mountain is famous for its stunning views that include the “heaven’s door”, 99 bends, vertical cliffs, the thrilling cliff-hanging walk away, the glass skywalk and the world’s longest cable car ride.

75. Visit London’s Warner Bros Studio

At Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter fans could experience the magic of the films and discover the real magic that brings the movies life.

The Harry Potter Studio Tour offers to its visitors the unique opportunity to explore the original sets, to see the animatronic creatures and the breathtaking special effects. Step into the world of everybody’s favorite boy wizard.

Read more about Harry Potter Studio Tour London Last Minute Tickets

76. Admire the view from Burj Khalifa

Dubai takes pride in having the tallest building in the world. Standing at 829,9 meters tall, the Burj Khalifa with its 360 degrees view on the 124th floor is one of the best tourist attracitons in Dubai . Get ready to enjoy the highest observatory in the world.

Read more how to book Burj Khalifa tickets and other 100 things to do in Dubai !

77. Explore the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park

It’s a vast area of undulating sand dunes between which are formed rainwater lakes at certain times of the year. The result is blue lakes surrounded by brilliant white dunes.

Stretching on for miles upon miles, the dunes in Brazil are so vast and so blindingly white that it’s easy to understand where the park got its name, Lençóis Maranhenses in Portuguese, that means “bedsheets of Maranhão”.

78. Admire The Great Sphinx

The first truly colossal royal sculpture in Egypt, and one of the oldest, largest and most mysterious monuments ever created by man.

The Great Sphinx with the lion’s body and the human’s head offers us an invaluable glimpse into the past.

79. Hike on the Rainbow Mountain

The Rainbow Mountain , otherwise known as Vinicunca Mountain, is about three hours away from Cusco. Towering at 6.000 meters, it’s coat of many colors is attributed to its sedimentary layers exposed for years to environmental conditions and mineralogy.

Hiking the colored mountain is no joke, due to the combination of the weather and the high altitude.

80. Sandboard at Huacachina

The natural oasis of Huacachina inside the expansive sand dunes, is a desert paradise with a dreamy lagoon surrounded by palm trees.

The perfect place for doing sandboarding and dune buggies, the most famous activities there.

81. Visit Quito

Quito , the Ecuadorian capital, is not only the largest and best preserved colonial center in Latina America but also the first Unesco World Heritage City. If you want to stand with one foot in each hemisphere, there you can find a monument and a museum marking the general location of the Equator.

Know as “The Middle of the World” because is located about 25 kilometers south of the equator and the city extends about 1 kilometer of zero latitudes.

Read more: Best things to do in Quito

82. See the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace

London’s magnificent Buckingham Palace is more than just the home of the British monarchy, it’s one of the most visited attractions in London. It’s possible to visit this grand mansion and it’s over 700 rooms including 19 staterooms and 78 bathrooms.

You can also enjoy the Changing of the Guard ceremony, a unique celebration of British pageantry and the major event happening all year in front of the Palace that attracts the biggest crowds.

Learn how to book Buckingham Palace last minute tickets .

83. Take a boat to Jeju Island

With breathtaking natural wonders and hundreds of unique attractions, Jeju Island is one of Korea’s best travel destinations.

Korea’s largest island offers many attractions, including a volcanic Hallasan commanding the Island from the center, a 224 km semi-tropical forested national park, a wild coastline dotted with waterfalls and the most extended lava tube in the world.

84. Admire the Zocalo

The Zocalo is the center of Mexico City and one of the Mexican capital’s most well-known landmarks and squares. Formally known as Plaza de la Costituciòn, this grand square once constituted the ceremonial hub of the Aztec city.

Measuring 220 m from north to south, and 240m from east to west, it’s one of the world’s largest city squares. It’s undoubtedly one of the city’s most historically and culturally exciting destinations.

Read more: Best things to do in Mexico City

85. Enjoy a bath in Pamukkale

You can now relax and bath at Pamukkale so it should definitely figure on your bucket list.

86. Hike to the Vesuvius

Located on the Gulf of Naples, Mount Vesuvius is the only active volcano in Europe. It’s best known because of the eruption in 79 a.C. that destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Seen as one of the most dangerous Volcanoes in the world, is the emblem of the city of Naples!

87. Admire the Ganges River in Varanasi

Varanasi is a city on the banks of Ganges, the largest river in India who basin is the most populated river basin in the world, with over 400 million people.

Varanasi is the holiest of the seven sacred cities in Hinduism and Jainism, for this reason, many Hindus believe that death at Varanasi brings salvation.

Furthermore, there is a spectacular Hindu ritual called “Ganga Aarti” (consisting in a ceremony that dispels darkness) which takes place in the banks of the Ganges River.

88. Discover Al-Masjid an-Nabawi

Also known as Prophet’s Mosque, it’s a grand mosque in Medina and the second holiest mosque in the world. Built by the Prophet Muhammad, the construction stands on the site of a mosque and contains the tomb of the same Prophet.

One of the holiest sites in Islam and one of the principal destinations for religious pilgrimage.

89. Bath in the Dead Sea

Salty lake located on the lowest place on the face of the heart, the Dead Sea (431 m below sea level) is a breathtaking natural beauty surrounded by the stunning landscape of the Negev Desert.

Takes its name from the saline water of the lake because no fish can survive in the salty waters. The other result of the salty water is their renowned health and healing properties and the unique feature that one can float naturally in them.

90. Admire the blue flames at Ijen Volcano

Indonesia’s Kawah Ijen Volcano , on Java’s Island, has two of the most unusual occurrences on the hearth. The first is electric blue flames, difficult to see during the day but illuminate during the night.

This is possible because the sulfur combusts on contact with the air creating stunning blue lava. The second occurrence is the Kawah Ijen Crater acid Lake, at the top of the volcano, filled with blue water. In fact, it’s due to the acid that the water assumes this strange color.

91. Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine

It’s a large Shinto shrine in Tokyo, built in 1920 in memory of Emperor Meiji and his wife Empress Shoken, under whose reign Japan became a modern state. T

his shrine, surround by a vast forest, it’s the most visited religious site in Japan.

92. Ride a horse in Mongolia

It’s typical say that “a Mongol without a horse is like a bird without the wings”. Immerse yourself in the Mongolian nomad’s timeless way of life. You’ll ride through the vast, treeless steppes of Mongolia with the largest herds of horses the world has ever seen.

Enjoying a Mongolian ride means choosing to experience nomad’s life and experiment a way of life so different from ours.

93. Explore Sensoji Temple

Sensoji Temple, founded in 628, is the oldest and most visited temple in Tokyo. Many people believed that the temple brings good luck, happiness and make all wishes come true.

In front of the principal hall of the temple, you will see many people covering themselves with smoke. This because the smoke they are covering themselves with, is believed to make the part they covered better.

94. Visit the Grand Palace

Located in the heart of Bangkok, the Grand Palace is one of the most famous landmarks of the country. And offers spectacular sacred sites and buildings. This Grand Palace served as the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782.

Nowadays the Palace is used for many Royal rituals and other official functions. The Grand Palace is one of the best places to visit in the world and must-do in Thailand.

Read more: Best things to do in Bangkok

95. Walk on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

One of Los Angeles’s most famous tourist attractions, attracting 10 million visitors each year. The Hollywood Walk of Fame is the stars embedded in the sidewalks of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine St. in Hollywood.

The name on each star is the people in the field of television, music, drama, radio, and film that influenced the entertainment industry. Visiting the Walk of Fame is one of the most emblematic things to do in Los Angeles .

Read more: Fun things to do in Hollywood, California

96. Hike on Trolltunga

After an arduous hike, that takes 10-12 hours, there is a breathtaking view over lakes and snow-capped mountains, ending at the Troll’s tongue, a thin sliver of rock.

97. Visit Bourbon Street

If you’re looking for a street with lots of people, bars, and live bands, you are in the right place. Welcome to Bourbon Street in the famous French quarters of New Orleans.

Read more: Fun things to do in New Orleans

98. Visit the Paricutin Volcano

Located in the state of Michoacan (Mexico) near the city of Uruapan, the Paricutin Volcano is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Famous for being the youngest volcano formed in the Northern Hemisphere, developing in a farmer’s cornfield.

The eruption of the Paricutin scoria cone from 1943 to 1952 marks the first time that scientists have been able to observe the complete life cycle of a volcano, from birth to extinction.

99. Shop at Tsim Sha Tsui

Situated in the south of Kowloon Peninsula, Tsim Sha Tsui is known as the shoppers’ paradise thanks to its malls and colorful shopping streets. It’s a giant world bazaar, where Hong Kong ’s Harbour meet stands, shops, markets and malls.

Take a walk for Canton Road where you’ll see the best the world has to offer in luxury designer goods.

Read more: Fun things to do in Hong Kong

100. Admire the Golden Temple

The Golden Temple in India is not only a central religious place of the Sikhs but also a symbol of equality and human brotherhood and one of the oldest worship places in the Indian Sikh.

The Temple takes its name from the fact that the entire top of the temple is made of pure gold. Sikhs all over the world would like to make a visit and to pay obeisance at the temple. In fact, the tank is said to have healing powers, and pilgrims come from across the world to bathe in its sacred waters.

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Close your eyes and complete this sentence: “Before I die, I want to….”

This is your first step in creating your bucket list.

The idea of the bucket list — the experiences we want to have before we "kick the bucket" — has captured our collective imagination for years.  

It might seem a bit sad to think about, but we all dream of things we want to do before our time is up. It isn't always about "before we die," but it creates a sense of urgency.

Creating and updating a list of what you hope to see or do keeps us in touch with what we find moving and inspiring. The list keeps us dreaming, motivated , and w orking hard. It helps us stay excited about life and connected with what might fulfill our sense of purpose .

Bucket list ideas can be as grand or as simple as you like. But they should align with who you are and what you care about. They’re rooted in your interests, purpose, and passions — the things that get you up in the morning. 

The idea is simple: dream it up, write it down, and do it. In practice, though, you might find it difficult. After all, self-reflection takes time — an asset that comes at a premium these days.

Thankfully, we’re here to help you get started. Here are some of our best bucket list ideas to inspire you.

A bucket list is a list of experiences someone wants to have at some point in their life. They’re a fun method of life-planning that can include professional and personal goals or anything else you can imagine. 

Your list will undoubtedly differ from your mom’s, friend’s, or coworker’s — and that’s okay. A bucket list should reflect what you value and desire. 

Having a bucket list isn’t for everyone — it depends on you and how you find fulfillment. But it helps motivate you in your everyday life . It can’t hurt to dream big, so here are some things to consider if you’re going to write one.

Pros of having a bucket list

1. it’s a measurable form of progress.

Your bucket list acts as a roadmap that you can follow. It’ll help you stay on track, prioritize, and budget for your dreams. Having a life plan is smart, but does your 5-year-plan only include professional milestones? You deserve to have a dream plan, too.

2. It gives you things to look forward to

Hope is powerful, and making a bucket list gives people a reason to nurture that spark and anticipate what’s to come when the days feel long. These goals are also great extrinsic motivators — something you should include in your personal reward system .

3. It makes life more meaningful

Bucket lists help us look past the monotonous or daily grind to bigger and better things. Life exists beyond our self-improvement books and office cubicles. A bucket list encourages you to seek out these new experiences. You have the opportunity to engage with the world, and yourself, outside of your everyday life. 

4. It helps you avoid languishing

If you’re feeling unmotivated, inspired, and kind of “blah” overall, you might be languishing . If you’re in this middle state , stress can affect you more, and your mental health might suffer. Having a bucket list — and something to look forward to — will keep you excited about life and ready to take on tomorrow.

Cons of having a bucket list

1. the fulfillment is only temporary.

Unfortunately, most of the experiences people have on their lists are temporary. The experience might be fantastic at the moment, but the moment will pass. It quickly becomes a memory. 

2. It only works for those who find meaning in reaching benchmarks

Spending more time with family and having a stable job is enough for many people. But many other people are daydreamers with additional goals. This kind of imagination is especially important for young adults. They have a whole life ahead of them, and setting goals will help them find their own type of fulfillment.

3. You may feel like you’re failing

If you haven’t crossed off something on your list or didn’t experience something by a particular age, it might lead to self-doubt or feelings of failure . Leaving dreams unfulfilled damages our self-esteem.

4. It can be superficial and performative

Some people like to share and talk about their bucket lists. That can create a sense of competition and one-up-manship. It can make us focus on big Instagrammable experiences rather than deeper, quieter everyday experiences that create life satisfaction and meaning .

Include anything you like on your bucket list. List career goals , travel destinations, health, finance, or relationship goals. It can be as long or as short as you want. Really, if you can dream it, you can do it. 

Creating your list can feel overwhelming. It takes Inner Work® and self-reflection to create a list that aligns with your values. There are many ways you can approach this. But, if you need a hand, BetterUp is here . Our coaches can help you figure out what matters to you and thrive. 

Your list might be very long if you try to put everything down at once. If you’re overwhelmed by all you want to do, try breaking it down into categories. Here are some examples of divided bucket lists: 

• Travel destinations
• Career goals
• Foods you want to try
• Skills or hobbies you’d like to learn
• Bands you’d like to see
• Fears to overcome

Each list can contain experiences related to your interests. Think about your current career, passions, and hobbies, and turn those into cool bucket list ideas. 

We asked some of our friends and colleagues for ideas from their bucket lists. Here are 220 possible bucket list examples to get you thinking: 

• Visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World, like Grand Canyon National Park — the type of "awe" inspired by the vastness of nature has a powerful effect on our well-being
• Try the street food in Mexico (or any other country where the street scene seems exotic relative to your day-to-day) 
• Go bungee jumping
• Road trip across Canada on the Alaskan Highway
• Take a multi-day railroad trip in a sleeper car
• Drink beer at Oktoberfest
• See the Northern Lights 
• Visit New York City for an iconic event (Thanksgiving Day Parade or New Year's Eve)
• Try skinny dipping
• Eat shark in Iceland
• Visit New Orleans during Mardi Gras
• Hike to Machu Picchu in Peru
• Visit the sand beaches of Hawaii, Galapagos, Indonesia, or the Dead Sea
• Go horseback riding
• Try kayaking down rapids
• Ride a gondola in Venice, Italy
• Find a job you love
• Retire early
• Visit Tokyo, Japan
• Have children
• Go snorkeling or scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia 
• See elephants in Thailand 
• Go vegetarian for a month
• Walk on the Great Wall of China
• Learn how to play guitar (or any other instrument)
• Make a meal with food entirely grown in your garden
• Set up a college fund for your children 
• Become debt-free
• Earn a second college degree
• Touch six out of the seven continents
• Learn a new language
• Become a manager
• Adopt a pet
• Go skydiving
• Write a book
• Be a background cast member in a movie
• Fill a room with completed puzzles 
• Become a homeowner
• Volunteer for your local school board
• Live in a foreign country
• Swim in all four oceans
• Perform at a local open-mic night
• Ride in a hot air balloon
• Learn to snowboard
• Attend the Olympics
• Explore the Amazon in Brazil
• Eat pho in Halong Bay, Vietnam
• Try a zipline
• Take a picture in front of the White House
• Mentor a young professional in your industry
• Go camping in the desert
• Drive along the entire coast of California
• Complete your master’s degree or Ph.D
• See a concert at the Hollywood Bowl
• Hike up a mountain in Chile
• Run a marathon
• Record a music album
• Read all the books by your favorite author
• Go white water rafting
• Own a sports car or motorcycle
• Start a scholarship fund in your name
• Volunteer on a board of directors
• Write a screenplay
• Learn a complicated recipe and cook it for your friends
• Sleep at an ice hotel
• See a show on broadway
• Try a crazy hairstyle
• Treat yourself to a spa day
• Take your family to Disney World
• Coach a kids soccer team
• Visit major cultural landmarks like the Eiffel Tower in France, the Taj Mahal in India, the pyramids of Egypt, Petra in Jordan, the Colosseum in Greece, Stonehenge in England, or Christ the Redeemer in Brazil
• Explore the stunning temples of Bagan in Myanmar
• Take a helicopter ride over the Great Barrier Reef
• Visit the beautiful lakes and castles of the Canadian Rockies
• Go on a food tour in Bangkok, Thailand
• See a show on Broadway
• Coach a kid's soccer team
• Visit the beautiful temples of Bangkok, Thailand
• Go on a camel trek in the Sahara Desert
• Attend a traditional fiesta in Spain
• Explore the historic city of Kyoto, Japan
• Take a cruise to the stunning glaciers of Alaska
• Visit the ancient ruins of Pompeii in Italy
• Experience a traditional Japanese onsen (hot spring)
• Explore the ancient city of Petra in Jordan
• Go on a wine-tasting tour in Tuscany, Italy
• Visit the breathtaking Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia
• Attend a traditional Maasai tribe ceremony in Kenya
• Explore the historic streets of Prague, Czech Republic
• Attend a flamenco show in Seville, Spain
• Take a cooking class in the south of France
• Go on a wildlife safari in South Africa
• Visit the stunning beaches of Seychelles
• Attend a traditional tea ceremony in China
• Explore the ancient ruins of Tikal in Guatemala
• Take a cruise to Antarctica
• Take a hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia, Turkey
• Explore the historic city of Cartagena, Colombia
• Go on a cultural tour of the temples in Cambodia
• Attend a traditional tango show in Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Take a helicopter ride over Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
• Visit the stunning fjords of New Zealand
• Go on a wildlife safari in Tanzania
• Attend a traditional Hawaiian luau
• Explore the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza in Mexico
• Take a cruise along the Norwegian fjords
• Visit the breathtaking Great Wall of China
• Go on a wildlife safari in India's national parks
• Attend a traditional Aboriginal ceremony in Australia
• Take up a new hobby, such as gardening, knitting, or woodworking
• Learn to code and build a website or an app
• Learn to meditate and practice mindfulness regularly
• Start your own business or pursue entrepreneurship
• Start a local shelter or charity organization
• Start a blog or vlog about a topic you're passionate about
• Learn to dance a specific style, such as salsa, hip-hop, or ballet
• Take a gourmet cooking class and master a signature dish
• Learn how to rock climb
• Learn to surf
• Organize a charity event for a cause you care about
• Learn to practice yoga and achieve advanced poses
• Become a mentor for someone in need of guidance and support
• Write an e-book on a topic you're knowledgeable about
• Take up gardening and grow your own fruits, vegetables, or flowers
• Learn to play chess and participate in local tournaments
• Start a podcast and share your knowledge or experiences with the world
• Learn to swim or improve your swimming skills
• Take up woodworking and create your own furniture
• Volunteer at a local hospital or healthcare facility
• Take a self-defense class and learn to protect yourself
• Learn to juggle or perform other circus skills
• Start a journal or blog to document your personal growth journey
• Take up calligraphy or hand-lettering and create beautiful art
• Learn to bake and master a variety of delicious desserts
• Take up astronomy and learn about the stars
• Learn to play a strategic board game, like chess or Go
• Learn to do magic tricks
• Take up archery
• Learn to sew or tailor your own clothes
• Start a YouTube channel and share your passions and talents
• Take up birdwatching
• Learn to do basic car maintenance and repairs
• Volunteer at a local school and help children with their studies
• Learn to do pottery or ceramics
• Start a gratitude journal and practice gratitude daily
• Attend a SuperBowl
• Go on a hot air balloon ride at sunrise or sunset
• Have a bonfire and stargaze on a clear night
• Go on a camping trip and disconnect from technology
• Have a movie marathon of your favorite films
• Go on a scenic hike that challenges you
• Have a themed dinner party with friends or loved ones
• Go on a road trip
• Take a scenic bike ride along the coast
• Start your own business or become an entrepreneur
• Speak at a major industry conference or event
• Become a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs or professionals in your field
• Collaborate with a renowned industry leader or influencer
• Become a thought leader and contribute to industry publications or blogs
• Win a prestigious industry award or recognition for your business
• Launch a successful crowdfunding campaign for a business or project
• Acquire or merge with another company to expand your business
• Attend a high-profile business summit or networking event
• Develop and launch a philanthropic initiative tied to your business
• Start a community garden or participate in a local gardening project.
• Donate blood regularly and help save lives
• Join a disaster relief organization and assist in providing aid during emergencies
• Offer free workshops to empower others in your community
• Create care packages for the homeless and distribute them in your city
• Explore all of the national parks in your region
• Take a nature photography expedition and capture stunning landscapes
• Go kayaking or canoeing in a calm river or lake
• Go horseback riding through beautiful trails
• Have a bonfire and roast marshmallows for s'mores
• Take a dip in a natural swimming hole or waterfall
• Go on a wildlife safari and observe animals in their natural habitats
• Have a nature-inspired art session and create artwork using natural materials
• Participate in a tree planting or environmental conservation project
• Take a sunrise or sunset hike
• Go to a nature-inspired photography or painting workshop
• Learn to identify constellations and stargaze at night.
• Try geocaching and embark on a treasure hunt in nature
• Try outdoor rock climbing or rappelling.
• Go on a nature-inspired picnic and prepare food with fresh, local ingredients
• Have a family-friendly nature scavenger hunt with riddles and clues
• Explore a nature reserve or wildlife sanctuary
• Take a guided horseback riding tour through scenic landscapes
• Go on a nature-themed geology or fossil-hunting expedition
• Have a family camping trip and share stories around the campfire
• Try your hand at outdoor photography, capturing flora, fauna, and landscapes
• Explore a local botanical garden or arboretum
• Try outdoor cooking and prepare meals over a campfire or grill
• Learn about wildlife tracking and identify animal footprints and signs
• Start an annual community clean-up event in a local park
• Travel to at least 10 different countries and experience diverse cultures
• Start a family
• Build and live in your dream home
• Achieve financial stability and independence
• Learn a new language fluently
• Volunteer regularly for a cause you deeply care about
• Climb a major mountain
• Achieve a specific career milestone or reach a desired professional position
• Complete a degree or pursue higher education
• Make a significant contribution to scientific research or innovation
• Travel to space or experience zero gravity
• Learn to surf, ski, or participate in an extreme sport that excites you
• Learn to paint, draw, or express your creativity through art

These are just a few of our best bucket list items. Yours will look different, and that’s the point. The possibilities are endless.

Ready to make your bucket list a reality? The first step is to write it down. Listing your goals in a journal can make them feel more real. There are no rules for how to journal, so you can organize your notebook however you want. But if you’re looking for a place to start, consider these journaling techniques:

• Manifestation journal : Whether you want to hike in New Zealand or be an ocean scientist in Maine, you must open yourself up to the possibilities. Use future-minded thinking to make your bucket list a reality. 
• Gratitude journal : Keep a place to reflect on the special things you’ve done so far. This will be a great motivator to keep working on your list!
• Ideas journal: A dumping ground for all of your wildest dreams and ideas. Try not to filter yourself — the sky’s the limit! You can come back to them to see if they work as true bucket list items or if they were just fleeting ideas.
• Daily journal: Use your notebook to set daily goals , reflect on your experiences, and document your adventures. This will help you discover what activities are most meaningful to you.
• Vision journal: Instead of writing down your bucket list, why not visualize it? Create a vision board or scrapbook of everything you want to do.

If pen-and-paper isn’t your sty le, you can create your list in a computer document or spreadsheet. Better yet, create a profile on bucketlist.org or bucklist.net . Signing up will grant you access to customizable lists and goal-tracking tools. Plus, you can connect with other bucket listers online and be inspired by their achievements. 

"One day, you will wake up and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted. Do it now.” 

Best-selling author Paulo Coelho had it right. 

According to a 2018 study, the average employee will spend 25% of their lives working . But what we do with the other 75% of our lives is up to us. It’s important to carve out time to enjoy what the world offers, make new friends, create new family traditions , and build memories.

Having and following through on your bucket list ideas is a form of self-care . Whether you want to create a travel bucket list to go to Spain or prioritize your family and career, it’s never too late to start chasing your dreams and prioritize your emotional well-being . The world can be an overwhelming, even scary place, but you’re capable of anything you set your mind to. 

Now that you’ve made your list of things, it’s time to go out and start making those ambitions a reality — even if it's outside your comfort zone . That’s where you’ll grow. 

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The 25 Best Notion Travel Templates to Plan Your Ideal Itinerary

There’s no better feeling than breaking out of your daily routine and landing in a new city with new adventures, restaurants, and places to explore. Planning trips and itineraries are both fun, but can be a time consuming as well — unless you’re using a Notion travel template!

We’ve curated the best Notion travel templates to map out your travel plans, create detailed itineraries, lay out your travel bucket list, and so much more.

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The Ultimate Notion Travel Dashboard

The Ultimate Travel Dashboard for Notion is a feature-rich, all-in-one template to track everything related to your travels! This is one of our most robust templates to date, built by seasoned travelers who don’t skip the details.

Featuring a central dashboard for all things travel related, robust trip pages with interconnected databases to build your itinerary (local neighborhoods, attractions, restaurants, shops databases), a trip budgeter, trip journal, interconnected trip calendar, built-in packing lists, travel documents hub, bucket list with 200+ countries to pick from, vacation days tracker, built-in tooltips for easy onboarding, and so much more – this template has it all to centralize your travels. Make sure to check out the screenshots on the template page for more!

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Explorer Travel Planner

Itching to discover a new country, but dreading the research process? Save dozens of hours with the Explorer Travel Planner! This template is incredibly robust, and has essential info for 196 countries, including currency, language(s), outlets, time zones, best times to visit, and more. Add new destinations to your travel bucket lists, create itineraries for upcoming trips, and reminisce about past adventures — all in one place!

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Passepartout – Travel Manager & Documentation System

Passepartout is a comprehensive travel Notion template complete with interactive maps, flight timelines, journal entries, and more. Prepare for any eventuality with a resource database and packing checklist. Make the most of your vacation by planning all aspects of your trip, from meals to accommodation to event schedules.

Notion Travel Template Package

Gone are the days of spreadsheets and email threads. Use the Notion Travel Template to plan, research, and organize your trip so you can manage your full itinerary in one place! Featuring robust itinerary options, reminders, expenses, travel document storage, and lots more – this travel template has it all.

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Passport – Aesthetic Notion Travel Planner

Jetset in style with this aesthetic Notion travel planner. Passport features 14 slick Notion templates for building your ideal travel itinerary. Create a travel budget, travel to-do list, packing checklist, itinerary, and more. Passport also includes a digital scrapbook for all your best pics from your favorite destinations.

Minimalist Travel Dashboard

The Minimalist Travel Dashboard lets you satisfy your wanderlust without any fuss. This no-frills Notion travel template features an intuitive dashboard where you can plan unlimited trips, track your expenses, collect important info, and much more!

Travelo: Notion Travel Planner Template

Take your travel planning to the next level with Travelo! This template is organized into 5 main sections: trip planning, travel expenses, a travel journal, documents, and a trip database. Think of Travelo as your travel assistant, to turn your bucket list into an actionable travel plan.

Notion Trip Planner

With all of your trips managed in a single workspace, you can use this Notion travel template to add, organize, and map out your dream itinerary. Once you’ve got your trips in, easily share with friends and fellow travelers, create checklists, forecast expenses, and more!

Travel Bucket List & Notion Trip Planner Template

Create a bucket list of your dream destinations and track all of the places that you’ve traveled to with this aesthetic travel template from The Notion Bar. You also have access to a detailed Notion trip planner template, which will help you plan, organize, and budget your future trips!

Awesome Trip Planner

The Awesome Trip Planner template gives you the ability to plan your travel days, schedule your flights, organize places to visit, store your plane/train tickets and visa documentation, and so much more. One of the most unique features of this Notion travel template is the dynamic luggage checklist, which changes based on the duration of your stay!

Culture Embrace Travel Journal

Love to get wrapped up in the local culture whenever you travel? Culture Embrace Travel Journal helps you hit the ground running with preparation spaces covering local history, customs, cultural sensitivities, and food exploration. You’ll fit right in!

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This Notion travel template is optimized for use on the go — you can check your travel plans mid-flight, poolside, or while exploring the city. You’ll find mobile-friendly travel Notion templates for estimating your trip’s cost, planning your itinerary, and saving for your next big adventure.

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TRAVEL BUCKET LIST Template + Guide (Free Fillable PDF)

Do you have SO many epic travel ideas swirling through your mind? Follow this guide to finally build your travel bucket list!  You’ll also find a free travel bucket list template that’s interactive, inspiring and USEFUL, too.

Finally build a travel bucket list you’ll love, filled with incredible trip ideas you’ll actually take!

ABOUT the Free Travel Bucket List Template

Step 1. brainstorm your travel bucket list ideas.

• WHAT To See and Do
• WHO To Go With
• Step 3. PRIORITIZE Your Favorite Travel Ideas … so They Happen
• NEXT STEPS: Planning Trips on Your Travel Bucket List

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I love fillable PDF templates to easily save and update my brilliant thoughts. So, I thought you might, too! And they work as traditional printables too, of course.

Here’s how to use my free travel bucket list template to capture your epic travel ideas:

• Start at the back. My travel bucket list template actually works in reverse, with the brainstorming pages at the back. This puts your pretty, cleaned-up lists at the front. If you follow the steps in this post, it’ll guide you from the back of the template to the front.
• Brainstorm by map and list. You have options! If you like brainstorming with a simple list, use the large boxes to capture travel ideas and notes. Like visuals? As a travel bucket list printable, you can use your favorite markers to color-code the maps on the brainstorming pages.  
• Transfer priority trips to the front. Once you have your list of top travel ideas, move through pages 3 to 1 (yup, in reverse). List your “top 3 to see” by season, destination type, and travel companion. You can also add your own categories and plenty of notes. Then, decide on your top 6 to see first, and list those on page 1 to keep them front and center.

When you’re done, post your travel bucket list ideas somewhere you’ll see it often.

Priorities change over the years. Since this is a fillable PDF, it’s super easy to update your travel bucket list template as you actually GO to your bucket list destinations! 

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Introducing: The ULTIMATE Travel Bucket List Template EBOOK

The Ultimate Travel Bucket List Template ebook will help you understand WHY you travel, and why past trips worked or didn’t. You’ll consider WHERE in the world you all want to go, with suggestions to get you started. Then, explore travel ideas based on types of activities, your potential travel companions, and your timing options.

Each chapter starts with space to brainstorm all of your amazing ideas and ends with a summary form to capture your highlights, making it easier to prioritize your “best of the best.”

Finally build a travel bucket list you’ll love, filled with incredible trip ideas you’ll actually take.

How To Create a Travel Bucket List You’ll LOVE, With Trips You’ll TAKE

To create a travel bucket list you’ll actually use, you need to go a bit deeper than places on a napkin or pins on a map. Here are the three basic steps to building a useful travel bucket list:

• Brainstorm : Capture every trip idea you have, all in one place. Include any specific reasons for why you want to take each trip, like specific activities, sights or events that inspired the idea.
• Organize : Group your trip ideas in a way that makes sense to you. Geography is a typical way to organize trip ideas. But it’s also helpful to group them by who you’d want to go with, when you’d want to go, or types of things you’d want to do.
• Prioritize : Choose the top trips you want to take first. Include a variety of trip ideas you can take throughout the year, with different companions and trip lengths.

Let’s build that list!

Brainstorming for your travel bucket list template is about getting down in one place ALL the trips you might ever want to take. It’s the start of your travel bucket list. After brainstorming bucket list travel ideas, we’ll make that list digestible and actionable. So, don’t worry about that here. This is the time to just let your dreams wander!

Pinterest is a fun and easy way to discover and collect amazing images of inspiring places. Like the Walkways of Mount Tianmen in China, or “wow” waterfalls hidden throughout the United States. It’s also a helpful platform to save details about those destinations. If you’re looking for some inspiration, take a look at my Pinterest boards !

Here are posts specifically to inspire your travel bucket list:

• Virtual tours : These interactive 360-degree videos and images are absolutely incredible at making you feel like you’re right there . Explore epic cities, waterfalls, national parks, historic sites, crazy adventures and animal encounters around the world.
• Romantic getaways : These posts are packed with stunning hotels, resorts, spas and cabins perfect for romantic getaways. But most are also fantastic for solo getaways or getaways with friends, too.
• Trips with Mom and trips with Dad : As adults, we sometimes forget to prioritize travel with our aging parents. Find incredible experiences to enjoy both near and far, while you can both enjoy them. 

Now, I love my lists … hand-written (I know; I’m so old-school). So, I’ll print out my handy travel bucket list template, grab my favorite colored pens (I LOVE erasable pens !), and make my list while relaxing on the couch and sipping coffee. Then I’ll come back to my fillable PDF travel bucket list template to save a prettier version of my thoughts.

If you create beautiful bullet or junk journals, this is perfect content for that.

3 FUN Ways To Brainstorm for Your Travel Bucket List Template: 

• Make a list of every destination you can think of that you’d like to visit one day. Then group them by location (like by continent) so it becomes a little more digestible. Either move them around (like in my travel bucket list template PDF) or color-code them in your journal.
• Use the mind-mapping technique to create a web of travel ideas. This is more visual than a list, and pretty fun, too. First, write out the names of each continent you’d like to visit and circle them with different color pens. Then draw lines to connect those circles with names of places on that continent you want to visit. Add colorful doodles to pretty up your web.
• Get a map you can mark up. A marked-up map is the ultimate visual for brainstorming your travel bucket list. The best way is to get a beautiful map you can put up on a wall (check out this one on Etsy by HappyPlaceArt ). But, a small map that tucks into your journal works great, too. Mark up your destinations with a simple marker, a brilliant legend, or tacks (for the wall one, obviously!).

And remember to jot down a few notes on WHY that destination is important to you.

Also, include a variety of travel ideas. Don’t forget those smaller trips and nearby destinations you’ve been meaning to visit. Weekend getaways can be epic, too!

Once you have a decent amount of travel bucket list ideas, it’s time to organize and prioritize them. If you don’t organize them, your list will be overwhelming … and likely depressing by how many you’re not planning.

Step 2. ORGANIZE To Make Your Travel Bucket List Digestible

Once your travel bucket list template is PACKED with epic travel ideas, it’s time to make it DIGESTIBLE. I love organizing and grouping ideas; but if you don’t, don’t worry! This step is actually really fun – because it’s figuring out the BEST way to experience those awesome travel destinations.

As we go through this section, make notes in the brainstorming section of your travel bucket list template.  These are your contenders for your priority trip ideas.

WHAT To See and Do: “Top 3 To See” by Category

This is a fun way to start organizing that travel bucket list: Consider your “top 3 to see” by destination type. You’ll find this section on page 3 of the free travel bucket list template.

I actually prefer going through these categories without looking at my brainstorm. It’s a great way to see if you missed something. But, you can also pick from your list of travel ideas to see which ones rise to the top, or get you most excited.

Of the categories below, which places make your “top 3 to see”:

• Nature’s epic sights: Maybe Arizona’s mighty Grand Canyon, Ireland’s mystical coastlines, or an African safari. Or the Great Barrier Reef, Galapagos Islands or the Amazon Rainforest. Swimming in the Blue Lagoon?
• Brilliant feats of man: Like Jordan’s Petra, Peru’s Manchu Picchu, or Cambodia’s Angkor Wat. Or maybe Paris’ Louvre, the Taj Mahal or Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world?
• Specific cities, sites or cultures: Is there a specific city or historic site you’ve always wanted to see? Maybe a cultural experience you want to discover for yourself? A Broadway play, or Washington D.C. A wine tour through Italy or a retreat in a Japanese monastery high up in the mountains. The ultimate walking tour of your favorite movie.
• Concerts, championship games, or adventurous sports: The Rolling Stones. Dallas Cowboys on a Super Bowl run, or BlizzCon in Anaheim. Sky-diving over Victoria Falls, heli-skiing in the Rocky Mountains, or caving in Italy. What excites you? 
• Road trips: One of the best ways to experience many travel destinations is by road trip. Along jaw-dropping coastlines. Through the Scottish Highlands or Swiss Alps. Stopping at many historic sites that only war history buffs like you know about. Some train rides fit here, too, like the one from Beijing to Moscow. Is there a cross-country trek you’ve been itching to take?

NEW!  The ULTIMATE Travel Bucket List EBOOK will help you create a bucket list you’ll love, filled with trips you’ll actually take!

WHO To Go With: Companions Worthy of Your Travel Bucket List

Some travel companions make (or break) a travel destination. 

While you might LOVE visiting an ultra-romantic destination with your partner, you might HATE touring historic sites with him or her. And while one travel destination might be awesome with your best friend, it might be kinda awful with your mom.

Think about who you’d love to travel with (or who you’d realistically travel with), and what would be EPIC to experience with that person. Your partner. Mom or dad. Sister or brother. Best friend or group of best friends. 

What about solo travel? Have you dreamed of going somewhere but haven’t found that perfect travel companion? Or maybe you’d just really love exploring on your own? If the thought of traveling solo terrifies you, consider an organized small-group tour. My sister and I toured SE Asia with Intrepid Travel and loved it.

Here are some examples of what I mean:

• Glamin’ it up in Los Angeles: I never really wanted to visit Los Angeles. Sure, Pretty Woman had me intrigued. But since I’m not really into Hollywood or fashion, it just never hit my mental travel bucket list. And then my sisters-in-law were going … who are definitely into Hollywood and fashion. THEY made this trip A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Plus, staying right on Rodeo Drive helped too, of course. 
• Hiking phenomenal canyons: Now that I’ve seen epic canyons in the United States , the person I’d most want to go back with is my brother. Staying right inside Zion Canyon or on the edge of Grand Canyon’s North Rim. Hiking among fantastical hoodoos of Bryce Canyon and in the narrows of Antelope Slot Canyon. Of everyone I know, he’d appreciate these destinations the most. 
• Gracing European palaces: Although I’m enthralled with European history and architecture, visiting Austria’s regal palaces and gardens with my mom is a forever-treasure. This was my sister’s dream mother-daughter trip and I got to tag along. Find some inspiration AND practical tips to finally take your dream mother-daughter trip . 

Check out page 2 of the travel bucket list template to record travel ideas specific to your favorite travel companions.

WHEN To Go: Ideal Timing for Those Bucket List Travel Ideas

Many people don’t think much about how seasons affect their travel bucket list. Other than when to avoid traveling, like in summer or at Christmas when prices quadruple. For many travel destinations, it’s enough to know that late spring and early fall will have decent weather, cheaper prices, and most touristy things open.

But certain travel experiences are BEST had at specific times of the year. Like Japan’s cherry blossoms and Holland’s tulips in mid April. Germany’s Oktoberfest that’s actually in late September to early October. 

And then, of course, are schedules for the specific concert, game or exhibit you want to see. Or the one and only Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade or Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop.

When you think about the places you want to see, what makes that place EPIC in your mind? Which season (or specific month, week, day) is best to experience it? Spring? Summer? Fall? Winter? 

Now take your favorite experiences that depend on season, and record them at the top of page 3 in the travel bucket list template.

Step 3. PRIORITIZE Your Travel Bucket List Template … So They Happen

Now the magic happens! We’ll take all of your amazing trip ideas and create a “best of the best” list of those you want to take first. Then we’ll post your list where you can see it. So you plan those trips, take those trips, and cross those trips off your list!

WHERE To Go FIRST: Your Top 6 in the Travel Bucket List Template

Of all the trip ideas you wrote down, which are you most excited to take?  Which ones make your top 6 to see first ?

Getting to the top 6 destinations on your travel bucket list should feel a bit like budgeting. You know … like how financial advisers tell you to save: a third for short-term; a third for medium-term; and a third for long-term. But too many people only plan for those retirement-type trips, and end up not taking any trips.

If you prioritize your top 6 trips based on small/medium/gigantic, you have a shot of actually getting to all of them sooner rather than later. (So you can redo your travel bucket list next year!) Just think about it. If you include that weekend house-boating trip you’ve been meaning to take with your best buds, it suddenly becomes a priority. And then you put in the effort to make it as epic as possible.

So when you’re filling in the first page of the free travel bucket list template, consider including your top 2 local, top 2 national, and top 2 international trips.

Now, I think it goes without saying, but … also let yourself go with the flow. When one of my best friends was going to Seattle for a wedding, she asked if I’d go, too. Seattle wasn’t on my travel bucket list, but we had an INCREDIBLE time. You might find a “wow” moment in a surprising destination.

So, just make sure your travel bucket list doesn’t prevent you from taking other epic trips. Even planners can be spontaneous!

NEXT STEPS: Plan Trips in Your Travel Bucket List

Now that you’ve worked through the travel bucket list template, check out my 3-step trip planning process.

What makes my trip planning process special is that it helps you define what’s most important to YOU … and then keeps it as the inspiration throughout the trip planning process.  And there’s another great fillable PDF template all ready for you.

The key first step of my trip planning process is defining the experience you’re looking for. That special something that’ll make you say, “Now THAT was a fantastic trip!” This experience becomes your compass in every decision you make.

Once you find your compass, so many trip planning decisions become clear. 

How To Plan a Trip You’ll LOVE: 

• Step 1: Define YOUR perfect experience
• Step 2: Build your itinerary and book
• Step 3: Count down with your ULTIMATE checklist

You might also like  How To Pick BETTER Accommodations and How To Plan a ROAD TRIP You’ll Love .

With all your momentum of working through the travel bucket list template, why not start planning one or two trips?! Then when you get the time or urge to go, you have one of your top travel bucket list ideas all ready and waiting for you.

Check out the ULTIMATE Travel Bucket List EBOOK! Create a bucket list you’ll love, filled with trips you’ll actually take!

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What should I prepare for a family trip? The Bucket List Family knows better than most.

Jessica Gee only wanted to do “a little bit of traveling.”

“Those were her words,” her husband, Garrett Gee, chimed in. “She should have known better because I always take whatever she thinks up and take it to the extreme.” 

In their first vlog as The Bucket List Family in 2015, he announced, “We’re going to sell everything we own in our little apartment and then we’re going to go westward.” 

They set out from Provo, Utah, with their then two kids and a plan to share their adventures on social media with family, friends and “whoever wants to tune in back home.” Millions of people have followed along.

“We wanted to see what else was out there, explore a little bit, learn from different cultures and people,” Jessica told USA TODAY. 

Now she’s sharing her tips and tricks in her new National Geographic book, “ Bucket List Family Travel .”

“As soon as you start to see what's out there, you realize, oh, there's so much more," she said. "You're so excited to just be a part of it.”

Here’s some of what they’ve learned.

Trying something new

“Growing up, my family was like a Disney World family . We made that trip every year,” Jessica said, adding that she still loves it and visits with her kids, but they try to switch up other destinations. 

“As we've traveled more of the world, we've kind of made an unspoken family rule that we try our best not to go back to places because it's been so rewarding to experience new places,” Garrett said. 

The Gees have visited more than 90 countries and gone on adventures like surfing in Fiji and safaris in Tanzania with her kids Dorothy, Manilla and Calihan, whose ages range from 6 to 11.

“Trying something new, I feel like it's never been a bad thing for us,” Jessica said.

After three years of full-time travel, that new thing was settling down in Hawaii.

“The thing that we missed the most was community,” Jessica said. “Garrett and I both grew up in very traditional American homes with good friends and being a part of sports groups and stuff. We always planned on that for our kids.”

The family still travels about 12 weeks of the year , juggling what they call a double life of wanting to travel but not miss Field Days and birthday parties.

“We travel almost every school break. Last year we went to 12 countries," she said.

They spent last summer in Africa and are presently on a 25-day trip to Antarctica .

“Our oldest, she definitely grasps like, ‘I will most likely never go back to Antarctica. And the fact that I get to do that with my family on this beautiful boat, I get it.’ She gets it,” Jessica said. 

Family vacations: Why some families keep going back to the same place

How to afford more travel

The Bucket List Family’s level of travel may not be possible for most families, but traveling abroad can cost less than some domestic theme park trips.

“Some of those trips are very expensive, and you could do a really incredible international trip where you see a new culture and try new foods in a whole new place that you might just fall in love with for probably the same price, if not less,” Jessica said. 

A lot depends on the destination, Garrett pointed out.

“If you’re traveling to Southeast Asia … depending on where you’re coming from, it could be expensive. But once you're there, it can be incredibly cheap, where you have this beautiful private villa all to yourself, a private chef, overlooking the rice fields for just a fraction of the price that you would spend most anywhere else.”

Jessica adds airlines occasionally offer deals , and credit card rewards points add up.

“If you're signing up for the right credit cards and using points, and just spending your money appropriately, it's set up now in the world where you can get airlines and hotels covered,” she said. “So if you're just a little bit savvy with how you're spending your money, that's a brilliant way to start.”

Another option she recommends is booking through travel agents , many of whom don’t charge clients for their services.

“I loved nickel and diming and making the spreadsheets,” she said. “But now, I’ve realized that going through an agent, who it’s their absolute profession to do things A to Z, they can actually get a better rate.”

How do you plan a trip with kids?

“Start now or start early,” Garrett said. “If you start earlier than later, then they just grow used to it and accustomed to it. And oh my gosh, traveling with kids adds just such a joy to it. When you can experience something through the eyes of a child, they just have a whole new level of joy and curiosity.”

Jessica noted, kids can also help break the ice when traveling.

“People are so much more willing to talk to you and open up to you,” she said. “They see our little kids running down the street or at a restaurant and they're way more friendly and willing to talk (than) had it been just Garrett and I.”

They try to stay flexible traveling as a family.

“A lot of parents really depend almost too much on a very strict routine. It can work, but the tough thing is, as soon as you break that routine, then you’re dealing with a very difficult child,” Garrett said. “Our travels almost forced us to just kind of do away with routine. And when a child is hungry, they eat and when a child is tired, they take a nap.”

Their kids never got to the beige phase of only wanting things like chicken nuggets or french fries. 

“They either eat something new or they don't eat at all,” Garrett said, noting that they always try to eat locally. “You don’t have to eat it all, but you at least have to try it once.”

He credits travel with their kids’ adaptability, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy.

“Parenting is parenting no matter where you are,” Jessica said. “My kid’s going to throw a tantrum at the grocery store or he's going to throw it in Italy.”

Practical tips for traveling with kids

Jessica always starts trips with the best-laid plans.

“A lot of that is props to Jess and why she was able to do such a good job writing this book, because she experienced everything that could go wrong in family travel.” Garrett said. “The fact that she packs a second outfit for each of the kids can basically tell you, oh, you've traveled with a child with diapers and something has gone horribly wrong on that long flight.” 

Jessica also carries what she likens to a small pharmacy , with things like allergy medicine and bandages.

“When I check bags, I take a picture of the luggage receipt. I take a picture of my bag. I always now have an AirTag inside,” she said. Garrett recommends tying a colorful ribbon on luggage, so it stands out. 

When things go awry, Jessica encourages choosing a good attitude.

“The kids are going to feed off your energy,” she said. ”So if you're like, ‘Oh no, we're stuck on the tarmac for another two hours,’ you're not the one complaining, but you're like, ‘OK. That’s OK.’ Just trying to be as upbeat as possible.”

When that’s not possible, she recommends taking turns losing it, like when an airline made them check their carry-on luggage only to misplace it.

“Garrett will give me my space,” she said. “He could tell I was really frustrated and just needed a minute, so he takes the kids, he gets them out of the way, he lets me handle it. … And then we come back together and I was able to change my attitude in like an hour, but that was not fun. That was five days wearing the same clothes in Botswana.”

Is traveling good for child development?

In one of their early videos from Bali , Garrett said: “We take our kids on this adventure and these travels, and you hope that it’s good for them. You hope that they’re benefitting from it, but you never know.”

But a particular memory sticks with Jessica from Bali, when they were volunteering at an orphanage.

“It was kind of Dorothy's first school experience and to have her with kids the same ages, (who) didn't look the same, didn't talk the same, but at the same time they were dancing together, they were singing together, they were doing art together, it was just the most magical thing for Dorothy at such a young age – I mean she was 3 – to see that race and language and beliefs, they all vary, but at the end of the day, we're all the same people.”

Their family has found so much in common with people they’ve met all around the world, but Garrett said travel has also taught their kids to embrace what makes them unique.

“Because if you were to ask our kids, they consider themselves very weird and very different than the kids at school, but they love it and they're proud of it and that's what makes them special,” he said. 

Travel has changed how he and Jessica see things as well.

“When you're only hearing the negative about these other places, you just kind of think that they're dark, scary places with a lot of violence,” Garrett said. “Oh my goodness, as we've just traveled from country to country and just seen nothing but so much goodness and been welcomed with such friendly, amazing people and made really good friends, it's just definitely changed our perspective on the world.”

Epic trips for 2024 you should start planning now

Dec 28, 2023 • 9 min read

Start 2024 off right with a trip to Brazil for Carnival © JAG IMAGES / Getty Images

There is nothing more exciting than the prospect of planning an unforgettable trip for the year ahead. If travel is on your bucket list for 2024, you're not alone. Get some inspiration with these 21 unique events happening across the globe that are worth traveling for. 

Carnival, Brazil 

Key dates: February 9–17

If you're feeling the urge to start the year off on a high note, the Rio de Janeiro Carnival  in Brazil is a celebration not to be missed. In the week leading up to Lent, Brazilians don colorful, shimmering costumes and dance every night away in Rio ’s packed streets. Expect samba dancing, music until the wee hours of the morning, and experiences unlike any other. 

Afrika Burn

Key dates: April 29–May 5

Craving a desert escape with nonstop inspiration? AfrikaBurn  is a six-day event that brings people from across the world to the arid landscapes of Quaggafontein in South Africa . Aiming to “create a world anew,” AfrikaBurn is an extension of Burning Man in the US, and is known for its radical inclusivity and endless opportunities for creative expression. 

Lavender Festival

Key dates: Mid-July (2024 dates yet to be announced) 

If  Croatia  had a national scent it could well be lavender, with the country's fields creating a mesmerizing purple spectacle worth catching a glimpse of. Each year, the island of Hvar honors its lavender plants with a festival where you can sample perfumes and lavender-flavoured pastries, attend concerts and visit exhibitions on the history of the flowering plant. 

Fiesta de la Vendimia

Key dates: First week of March

Calling all wine lovers: every grape-harvest season, the normally quiet city of Mendoza  in Argentina transforms into a lively hub of celebration for the Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia. From harvesting the grapes to sampling the finished product, you will get an insider look at the Argentinian wine industry. Beyond sipping on the local delicacy, you can enjoy Mendoza's cuisine, watch the massive parade and see folk songs and dances. 

The festival can start as early as January, but the main parade and performances begin in the first week of March. 

Mongolian Naadam Festival

Key dates: July 11–15

Mongolia is known for its expansive landscapes and stargazing potential, but each year you can also experience ancient Mongolian traditions and celebrate its long history at the Naadam Festival. The main celebration takes place in Ulaanbaatar and features opening and closing ceremonies, plus competitions in Mongolia's "three manly sports" of wrestling, horse racing and archery.

The event in Ulaanbaatar will require tickets, but entrance is typically free to community Naadam Festival events across the rest of the country.

National Braai Day

Key date: September 24

In South Africa , National Braai Day is an extension of Heritage Day. The country is known for its 11 national languages, but one word that translates across all is "braai". 

Braai is the traditional art of South African barbeque. While events are happening all over the country, most locals take to the streets and their yards to enjoy grilled boerewors (spicy sausages) and cuts of meat. Befriend some locals or dine at a nearby braai restaurant to join the celebration.

Music and theatre events

Primavera sound.

Key dates: May 29–June 2

If traveling for music is one of your favorite pastimes, the iconic Primavera Sound  music festival in Barcelona , Spain , should be on your list. One of the city's biggest events, it's an experience you won't forget and offers a stacked lineup over three days. Artists on the bill for 2024 include SZA, Lana Del Rey, Vampire Weekend and many more.

Festival of Voices

Key dates: June 28–July 7

In the deep midwinter in  Tasmania , Australia , thousands flock to the Festival of Voices for a week of magical music.  The festival features cabaret, contemporary and choral music and the chance to hear groups from across the world sing. If you want to go beyond the performances, you can also participate in lessons and workshops during the festival. 

Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Key dates: August 2–26

Throughout August, the whole city of Edinburgh  in  Scotland becomes a stage where creativity can be found around every corner. With a mixture of free and ticketed events, the Fringe Festival is whatever you make of it. Enjoy comedy shows in a darkly lit saloon, spend the afternoon at a concert in the park or catch a spoken-word performance while waiting for the bus. 

You can keep track of the events happening at the Fringe Festival by grabbing one of its paper brochures or by downloading the Fringe Festival app . Accommodation books up fast, so plan early. 

Sporting events

Superbowl lviii.

Key date: February 11

In 2024, the first-ever Las Vegas -based Superbowl –  Superbowl LVIII – will take place, with a highly anticipated halftime show by Usher. Tickets are like gold dust, and buying from resellers is the most common (but usually priciest) way to get one. If you want to experience the atmosphere without attending the game, head to the pre- and post-game celebrations at the Mandalay Bay South Convention Center, where there will be activities, star player appearances, food and NFL memorabilia.

Summer Olympic Games 2024, Paris

Key dates: July 26–August 11

It's officially an  Olympic Games  year in 2024; this time, the best athletes in the world are heading to  Paris , France  for the Summer Games. Before we watch them battle it out for gold, the City of Lights will unveil an opening ceremony unlike any other. Rather than host it in the Olympic Stadium, the athletes will float down the River Seine on boats for each nation. This new approach will make watching the opening ceremony in person a free event for everyone – though your view might be a bit restricted.

Africa Cup of Nations soccer tournament 

Key Dates: January 13–February 11

Since its inception, the Africa Cup of Nations has been an adrenaline-pumping, month-long event. But what was once a tournament between only few countries has expanded to become a 24-team showdown. This year, it will take place across five cities in Côte d'Ivoire. Come and see if Senegal will hold on to its title. 

Although it's being held in 2024, the tournament will still be referred to as the African Cup of Nations 2023, following the postponement caused by tropical rainstorms in Côte d'Ivoire. 

Exhibitions and museum openings

Biennale Arte 2024 – 60th International Art Exhibition 

Key dates: April 20–November 24 

The Biennale Arte  in Venice , Italy , is a masterclass of art from around the world. The expansive exhibition takes place every two years and is worth multiple days of exploring. The main exhibition in 2024, Foreigners Everywhere , is curated by Adriano Pedrosa , who will be the first Latin American artist to curate the International Art Exhibition. You'll be able to see the artworks from April 20 through November 24, 2024. 

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County New Commons

Key date: Opening date in 2024 yet to be announced

On a mission to connect more with visitors, the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles is opening a new wing in 2024. The  Natural History Museum Commons will become a gathering place for those interested in seeing where science, culture, history and community intersect. The new wing will have an outdoor amphitheater, indoor theater, and event space. With an array of activities curated to teach the history and science of Los Angeles, this is a perfect place to mix learning opportunities with fun. Keep an eye on the museum's website for a confirmed opening date. 

Pan African Heritage Museum 

Key date: December 2024

The  Pan African Heritage Museum in Accra , Ghana , is set to open in December 2024 and will be the first museum devoted to exploring the origin and civilizations of Africa. The museum's goal is to be an educational destination for Africans and those of African descent to take an in-depth look into the history and cultures of their ancestors. In the meantime, you can explore the exhibits in its virtual museum . 

Stonewall National Monument Visitors Center, NYC

Key date: June 2024

During Pride Month in 2024, the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center will officially open in New York City , providing visitors with a more profound look at the history of the Stonewall Rebellion. Through displays of artwork from LGBTIQ+ artists, guided tours, exhibitions and lectures, the center will act as a place to celebrate and honor the history of the LGBTIQ+ community. 

Seoul Robot and AI Museum

Key date: Mid-2024

With the wave of AI becoming a part of our daily lives, the Robot and AI Museum (RAIM) in Seoul , South Korea , is working to teach visitors about AI technology through its imaginative and interactive exhibits: expect to walk away with a more informed outlook. The museum was not only built with the help of robots and drones, but robots will also help maintain and assist with the museum's operations. RAIM is slated to open mid-2024 – keep up to date on its website.

Nature trips

Witness a total solar eclipse

Key date: April 8 

If witnessing a total solar eclipse is your dreams, 2024 is the year to see it. Marking a path through Canada , the US , and Mexico , millions of people will be in line for a total eclipse. But for those looking for an optimal view (and a little beach vacation), Mazatlán  in Mexico is the top spot. Here, the eclipse is set to last 4 minutes and 15 seconds and will have nearly 100% totality, making it one of the best places in the world to witness the phenomenon. 

The solar eclipse will take place on April 8, but the time of totality will vary depending on your location.  NASA makes sure to note: “Safety is the number one priority when viewing a total solar eclipse. Be sure you're familiar with when you need to wear specialized eye protection designed for solar viewing.”

Drive the Karakoram Highway

Key dates: April–October 

Pakistan is one of the destinations featured in Best in Travel 2024 , and with its varied, mountainous landscapes, it offers some of the best road trips in the world, including the Karakoram Highway . The best time to hit the highway is from April to October. From Gilgit-Sost, it is typically 112 miles and takes four days. Along the way, stop to hike, sail the vibrant blue waters of Attabad Lake and experience views of the staggering Karakoram Mountain Range.

Hit the slopes in Hokkaidō

Key dates: Best snow conditions January and February

Considered to be Japan 's premiere destination for skiing, Hokkaidō  is where winter sports come alive, with its ever-so-powdery snow. For the best winter sports conditions, January and February are typically the most popular months to visit, although most ski lodges stay open until spring. You can also attend the Sapporo Snow Festival in February for snow sculptures, local cuisine, snow slides and so much more to celebrate the joys of the winter season.

Hike the Baltic Trails

Key dates: Summer (northern hemisphere) 

If hiking is your favorite pastime but elevation gain isn't what you’re after, another of the highlights in this year's  Best in Travel  may be the answer.  The Baltic Trails  are two long-distance hikes covering a combined distance of around 2000 miles (3219km), which pass through the countries of Estonia , Latvia and Lithuania , taking in national parks, villages and cultural-heritage sites. Relatively flat but lined with captivating forests, stunning coastline and ancient bogs, it's a mesmerizing journey. Depending on your chosen route, the hike can take anywhere from 70–110 days. Hiking during the summer is essential to avoid freezing temperatures. 

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So, are you ready to hit the road and uncover some hidden gems? Buckle up, because here’s the scoop on some of the most underrated national parks in the United States.

Great Basin National Park, Nevada

The top pick from Redditors’ upvotes is Great Basin National Park . It’s spread across most of Nevada and parts of Utah, California, Idaho, Oregon, Wyoming, and Baja California. This park has it all — from towering peaks to ancient pine forests and incredible stargazing spots.

Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

Mesa Verde National Park is celebrated on Reddit for its unparalleled beauty. With cliff dwellings crafted by ancestral Puebloan people and breathtaking canyon vistas, it stands as a testament to the rich history of the region.

Canyonlands National Park, Utah

At its center, Canyonlands National Park boasts the impressive Island in the Sky — a vast, flat mesa adorned with breathtaking panoramic overlooks.

“I think Island in the Sky rivals the Grand Canyon for mind boggling views,” a Reddit user commented.

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Despite its proximity to Seattle, North Cascades receives relatively few visitors, a fact many acknowledge makes it highly underrated. With its conifer-covered mountains, glaciers and lakes, the park offers camping, hiking, boating and various other outdoor activities.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota

This national park boasts three unique sections, offering visitors an “otherworldly” feel. A landscape photographer revealed one of their photographs taken at River Bend Overlook is frequently misconstrued as scenery from Ireland or Scotland, astonishing viewers that such awe-inspiring beauty exists in North Dakota.

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Travel | travel: alaska is ready for another record-breaking cruise season.

Alaska is home to more than 30,000 grizzlies, but the state’s cruise industry is experiencing anything but a bear market as momentum of last year’s record-breaking season is expected to continue in 2024.

Looking at the most-visited Alaskan port as a proxy for the ship-shape southeastern side of the state, Juneau set a new mark a year ago with 1.65 million passengers descending on the capital city during cruise season, which generally runs from early April to late October. That figure from the Juneau Chamber of Commerce is a Danali-sized jump of 30% compared to the previous mark set in pre-pandemic 2019.

Coinciding with Alaska’s 65th anniversary of statehood, the upcoming cruise season appears to be just as robust with 19 cruise lines sending 43 ships to the Last Frontier. Kicking things off for the second straight year is the 4,008-passenger Norwegian Bliss, which is scheduled to dock in rustic Skagway on April 8. With four mainstream-category ships homeported in either Seattle or Vancouver, Norwegian Cruise Line ( ncl.com ) has nearly 100 more after that. Impressive, but two competing companies have staked out larger claims in this modern-day, maritime Alaskan gold rush; Holland America Line ( hollandamerica.com ) is sending seven premium-class ships for 141 total cruises, and at the top of the totem pole is Princess Cruises ( princess.com ), which is celebrating its 55th year in these waters with seven premium ships sharing 158 departures.

Not counting grand voyages with itineraries so rich that they make a visit to Alaska seem more like a pitstop, this cruise season will see more than 800 trips of mostly seven to 10 days starting or ending on this side of the Pacific. Where they’re all going is a destination rich in unparallel wilderness, wildlife and native culture. In other words, bucket list stuff.

“Alaska is one of those places that draws you in and sets the hook right away,” said Kristi Switzer, destination marketing manager for Travel Juneau ( traveljuneau.com ). “Visitors come for the otherworldly experience of being in the presence of glaciers and fjords, seeing whales and bears, and finding the balance of Alaska Native cultural heritage with the rustic sophistication found in the capital city and other places within this magnificent state.”

Although Switzer recommends visits lasting several days instead of several hours, the city’s destination evangelist hopes that a partial day in Juneau and each major Alaskan cruise port has over 1.5 million passengers wanting more.

“This magical corner of the world has so much to offer beyond being a checkmark on people’s bucket lists,” she said. “Make time to enjoy the fascinating culture, spectacular outdoor recreation, unique shopping, amazing restaurants and artist galleries that Juneau and all of Southeast Alaska have to offer.”

Alaska is a checkmark for about three-quarters of all passengers headed there, according to the Alaska Tourism Industry Association, and the same can be said for two ships this season.

Starting with a six-day sail out of Vancouver on May 11, the namesake of Celebrity Cruises’ ( celebritycruises.com ) popular Edge class will make her Alaskan debut with weeklong roundtrips from Seattle through Sept. 13. The 2,918-passenger vessel features a unique “outside-in” architecture that provides more floor-to-ceiling glass on the exterior and expanded outdoor spaces to soak up the Alaskan coastlines.

Edge will be joined by a pair of fleet mates for the season, albeit Summit’s seven-day roundtrips are turnarounds out of Anchorage or Vancouver and Solstice’s weeklong jaunts are solely based in the British Columbian seaport. Celebrity, a premier-category cruise line, meaning it’s between the economical mainstream class and pricy luxury level, has 57 departures to Alaska scheduled this year.

The other new recruit is Silver Nova, the youngest Silversea Cruises ( silversea.com ) ship in the luxury fleet to ever service Alaska. Capped at 728 guests, Silver Nova was launched last year and has the goods to do justice to a dreamlike place that captures the imagination of wilderness lovers and history buffs.

“Silver Nova is the ideal ship for Alaska cruising,” said company spokesman Brad Ball. “Her innovative design, which prizes openness over symmetry and incorporates an unprecedented use of approximately 4,000 square meters of glass, immerses guests into the incredible scenery of Alaska from virtually all venues and suites, with far-reaching views at every turn.”

The ship’s reimagined pool deck, which overlooks the water on her starboard side, and all-new outdoor venues — the Dusk Bar and the Marquee — allows unique openness to view spectacular Alaskan glaciers and wildlife. Those who want to experience an older and smaller Evolution-class Silversea vessel can book the Silver Muse, which also will sail mostly seven- to 14-day trips between Anchorage and Vancouver.

Because nearly every Alaskan cruise includes the staples — Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, Inside Passage, and Denali with a land add-on — some cruise lines like to shake things up with unique itineraries.

Holland America has a roundtrip that makes it easy to visit the 49th and 50th states without a long flight. A new “Glaciers & Volcanos: Alaska to Hawaii” cruise, part of the premium line’s Legendary Voyages collection of journeys from 25 to 59 days, departs on Aug. 31 from Seattle or Sept. 1 from Vancouver aboard the 1,916-passenger Westerdam. The near-four-week-long itinerary includes seldomly visited Kodiak and Dutch Harbor before heading down to the tropics to make four calls to three Hawaiian islands.

Seabourn ( seabourn.com ) strives to offer a more tasteful Alaskan cruise and not only because it’s an ultra-luxury cruise line. “Caviar on the Ice” is a savory and swanky soiree on every Alaskan voyage, and when the 450-passenger Odyssey is in Sitka, a town originally built by Russian traders in the early 1800s, Seabourn guests can enjoy a culinary adventure that includes a scenic drive to a taproom for a sampling of local brews and a few eateries to try Siberian-rooted pelmeni dumplings and a hot dog made with caribou that the locals call “reindeer dawgs.” Sorry, vegetarians and friends of Santa, but Blitzen on a bun is da bomb.

Carnival Cruise Line ( carnival.com ) is staying with a three-ship deployment in Alaska this season. Sharing the workload of 55 roundtrips generally lasting seven to 11 days are Carnival Spirit (2,610 passengers) and Carnival Luminosa (2,260) out of Seattle, and Carnival Miracle (2,667) from San Francisco. Another mainstream cruise line, Royal Caribbean ( royalcaribbean.com ), has four ships making 85 runs to Alaska from Seattle, Vancouver and Anchorage: Ovation of the Seas, (4,905) and older sister Quantum of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas (2,543) and Radiance of the Seas (2,466).

Disney Cruise Line ( disneycruise.com ) is sending its 2,700-passenger Disney Wonder out of Vancouver for 15 week-long roundtrips, one five-day spin leaving on July 24 and an extended nine-day voyage on July 15.

Other cruise lines showing passengers a whale of a time in Alaska include Crystal, Cunard, Hurtigruten, Lindblad/National Geographic, Oceania, Ponant, Regent Seven Seas and Viking.

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