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14 places to travel with your best friend

Updated On 27th May, 2021

Friends that travel together, stay together! Your bestie is the one person you can always rely on. The one that’s there to help you forget about all the hard days at work, the  difficult breakups  and to just generally embrace the good vibes with! They are also the perfect person to build a best friend bucket list with and tick off as many places to travel with your best friend as possible .

Jobs, colleagues, flings, hard times… they all come and go. But your best friend(s) will stick with you through it all. When you’ve got yourself a BFF, cherish them, appreciate them, and make the most of every second with them!  Life is short .

Get your pen and paper out and start your best friend bucket list for 2021.

Your best friend is the  perfect  adventure buddy. They know you inside out, perhaps even better than you know yourself. Creating a best friend travel bucket list together is such a fun task to do and  then there’s going out and ticking the adventures off!  Check out my guide to planning your next adventure here.

The memories you make as you work your way through your best friend bucket list are priceless. There are so many places to travel with your best friend that the adventures will last a lifetime. They are the memories you’ll be laughing about for years and years to come, especially if you  turn them into a scrapbook . Travelling and sharing memories is one of the best ways to  show your BFF that you love them .

If you’re looking for places to travel with your best friend, places to visit with your best friend or ideas for your best friend travel bucket list, this is the blog post for you. Go on, share this with your best friend, get your notepads out and get planning!

Check out my best friend bucket list here.

14 places to travel with your best friend...

1. australia.

Travelling or backpacking through Australia is high up on many people’s best friends bucket lists !  It’s not hard to see why Australia is one of the best places to travel with your best friend.

Maybe it’s the tropical climates, the wildlife, the laid-back beachy lifestyle, the epic road trips or the backpacker goals lifestyle that has you dreaming of a trip down under, or maybe it’s a combination of them all?

Whether you want to try a city break in Sydney , backpacking down the East Coast , a trip to the outback , or a laid back weekend in Byron Bay, there are so many best things to do in Australia that it can be hard to choose what to do first! Not to mention the bucket list trips to the Whitsundays , Fraser Island or the Great Barrier Reef! Wherever in Australia you decide to visit with your best friend, you’re sure to have an awesome time. 

Check out the best things to do in Australia here. 

2. Portugal

Portugal is somewhere I recently spent a fair amount of time in, exploring with my van and my girlfriends, and we absolutely loved it!  Portugal is 100% a stop off you should make on your European road trip or adventure. 

Portugal is a great place to travel with your best friend because there  are  many   awesome things to do in Portugal. W hether it’s for surfing in Nazare or Lagos , exploring the stunning city of Lisbon or relaxing on the Algarve, Portugal is definitely somewhere to add to your best friend bucket list. 

Whether you’re an avid surfer, walker, camper or beach bummer – Portugal is going to cater for you and your best friend… and some.

Check out the best things to do in Portugal here.

Travellers tend to give England a hard time for its rainfall but where there’s rain, there are lush greens. If you are your BFF love hiking, then a staycation in England is a great place for your best friend bucket list. The beautiful English countryside, such as that in Yorkshire ,  the Lake District ,  Devon  and the  South Downs  will be, without a doubt, one of the highlights of your English adventure and trust me, you’ll be missing the cosy English pub scene within days of departure. The most beautiful places in England are going to blow your mind.

From the bustling cities such as  London  and  Leeds , beachside towns in  Cornwall  and  Dorset , to the many Areas of Outstanding Beauty and  national parks , England really holds its own when it comes to choosing places to travel with your best friend. 

• 15 UK National Parks: which one should I visit?
• The best places to visit in England
• My favourite things to do in England
• Unique things to do in England

From taking on one of the incredible  French via ferratas , wine tasting in one of the French wine regions and hiking in the  French Alps  all the way to  Skiing in Val D’Isere , a  city break in Paris  and a  Christmas Market road trip , you aren’t short of things to do in France that you can add to your best friend bucket list.

I’ve done many road trips with my best friend through France over the years and your trip to France can include so many incredible types of adventure. You can also try surfing down in Hossegor / Biarritz, climbing in Chamonix and visiting the champagne region ! Gosh, France is amazing!

If you’re based in the UK, getting the ferry over to France is such an easy option, make France one of many great places to travel with your best friend. The crossing takes around an hour and it means you don’t have to worry about going to the airport / hiring a car when you get there. See my experience and tips for the ferry crossing here.

See all the best things to do in France here. 

5. Indonesia

A country that I’ve fallen in love with time and time again, Indonesia really is a great place to travel with your best friend. I’d say it’s one of the cheapest places to travel in Asia, or even in the world, making it perfect for anyone who is travelling on a budget. From exploring the famous island of Bali (for example the surf break in Uluwatu , or the monkey forest in Ubud ) to swimming with manta rays on Nusa Lembongan , and discovering the smaller, less travel islands that are equally as beautiful, Indonesia provides plenty of opportunity for adventures for your best friend bucket list.

Check out all the best things to do in Bali here. 

Beautiful Italy is one of the best places to travel with your best friend. Seeing the colosseum in Rome should be on everyone’s best friend bucket list, as well as taking a gondola in Venice, seeing the Duomo in Milan, eating all the pasta in Puglia, visitng Pompeii, going on a Calabrian road trip and exploring some of the best things to do in Sicily , such as exploring the multicultural capital of Palermo . Hop on a plane with your BFF for a well-deserved dose of sunshine, gelato and good wine!

See all the best things to do in Sicily here. 

There are million reasons to visit Greece, and it’s one of the best places to travel with your best friend. From swimming in the turquoise waters to exploring underground lakes, exploring the history in Athens or Crete, sailing around the Ionian Islands or going on a road trip across the Greek mainland, it’s one of the best places to put on your best friend bucket list. 

Check out the best things to do in Greece here. 

8. Thailand

Thailand is such a popular destination for first time backpackers due to its low cost of living, and high delivery of adventure and freedom (partying) – the best of both worlds and ideal for an adventure with your best friend. From buy one get one free buckets and partying with international backpackers in some of the most gorgeous locations in the world such as Bangkok, to volunteering in elephant sanctuaries in Chiang Mai, PADI diving certificates and island hopping – it’s not hard to see why it’s popular. Why not add Thailand to your best friend bucket list and share all the fun with your BFF?

• Check out my top tips for travelling in Thailand in this post. 
• See all my tips for travelling in Southeast Asia in this post. 

With 50 provinces, 17 regions, and at least 5 languages, Spain is a super diverse country, so it’s one of the best places to travel with your best friend if you’re looking for some variety in your adventure! From hiking and skiing in the Pyreenes to surfing on the coast, spending a party weekend in Marbella to going on a road trip in Mallorca and catching some of the most beautiful sunsets in Formentor , or enjoing the winter sun in Gran Canaria or a city break in Barcelona , Spain has something to offer every set of BFFs! Don’t forget the amazing cuisine, stunning architecture and the fact that Spain hosts some of the best music festivals in the world – add Spain to your best friend bucket list now! 

10. Costa Rica

Get yourselves ready to be immersed  in the abundant, rich quality of nature that is on offer in   Costa Rica . From what I’ve seen, Costa Rica is truly a playground of nature, consisting of 27 National Parks dotted across the country. Can you imagine? It’s an awesome place to travel with your best friend!

If you’re not kicking back and relaxing on the Caribbean Coast in Santa Teresa , you could be trying your hand at riding the waves along the Pacific Coast. And then after that, you’ll most likely be spending a few nights in the treetops at one of the eco-resorts before diving into the jungle or climbing  Costa Rica’ s highest mountain. You get the picture… it’s adventure central, great for your best friend bucket list!

Check out all the best things to do in Costa Rica in this blog post. 

11. New Zealand

New Zealand is one of the most popular places to visit in the world, especially for backpackers, and who wouldn’t want to go backpacking with their best friend?!

There are so many awesome things to do in New Zealand, that even though I’ve been twice now, I can’t wait to get on a plane and explore some more. Maybe it’s the breathtaking scenery, the friendly local people, the entralling history and culture, the epic road trips, the amazing food and wine, or the backpacker lifestyle that has you dreaming of a trip to New Zealand, or maybe it’s a combination of them all?

There are so many cool things to do in New Zealand, making it a great destination for your best friend bucket list. There’s skydiving in Taupo , bungy jumping in Queenstown , taking on the Tongariro crossing , seeing the dolphins , exploring Auckland , and more! 

See all the best things to do in New Zealand here. 

12. Croatia

From  sunset kayaking around Dubrovnik castle  to hiring a boat and  travelling around some of the islands , all the way to dancing the night away during the  Yacht Week  or Underground Market in the cellar of  Diocletian Palace in Split , you aren’t short of things to do in Croatia – it’s definitely one for your best friend bucket list.

I’ve been to Croatia a few times over the years, including with the  Yacht Week  and with the  Global Travellers family , and Croatia really is full of adventure. Whether you want a city break in  Split  or  Dubrovnik , to go  Croatia island hopping  along the Dalmatian Coast, to go hiking in the Plitvice Lakes National Park or go swimming under the  Krka waterfall,  Croatia really has adventure to offer everyone, making in the perfect place to travel with your best friend.

Check out all the best things to do in Croatia here. 

A luxury safari in Kenya . Talk about once in a lifetime opportunities… definitely one for your best friend bucket list! 

How does an adventure to uncover the big five sound? In the wild? In Africa? In your own private jeep? What dreams are truly made of, right? What’s more, after you’ve seen all the animals on safari you can head to Watamu for some beach time and fully chill out on the coast… pure bliss!

• See my guide to planning your Kenya safari here
• See my guide to Watamu on the Kenyan coastline here

14. The Philippines

The Philippines is a destination that  changed my approach to travel , and I can’t wait to return there one day. From the stunning beaches to the deep blue lagoons, you can really have a ‘luxury’ holiday on a backpacker budget in the Philippines! The Philippines is also one of the best places to do adrenaline-rushing activities such as canyoneering, skydiving, paragliding, and swimming with whale sharks – adventures that are perfect for your best friend travel bucket list! Check out my experience of canyoneering here.

Have you travelled with your best friend?

Where are your favourite places to travel with your best friend? Anything you’d add to this best friend bucket list?

Love as always and happy adventuring,

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40 Best Time Travel Books To Read Right Now (2024)

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Travel back in time with the best time travel books, including engrossing thrillers, romance, contemporary lit, and mind-bending sci-fi.

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Best Time Travel Books

Books about time travel promise to not only transport you across time periods and space – Doctor Who-style – but also tesser you into new dimensions and around the world. Most readers already know about classics like The Time Traveler’s Wife , A Christmas Carol , and The Time Machine .

For romance time travel, grab In A Holidaze or One Last Stop . For contemporary and new time travel books, Haig’s The Midnight Library and Serle’s In Five Years captivated our hearts and minds.

Recursion re-kindled our love for science fiction, and Ruby Red transported us to 18th-century London. Books like Displacement promise intuitive and raw commentary about generational trauma and racism in graphic novel form.

Below, find the best time travel novels across genres for adults and teens, including history, romance, classics, sci-fi, YA, and thrilling fiction. Get ready to travel in the blink of an eye, and be sure to let us know your favorites in the comments. Let’s get started!

Contemporary & Literary Fiction

If you enjoy contemporary and literary fiction filled with strong main characters, these are some of the best books in the time travel genre. Uncover new releases as well as books on the bestseller lists. Of course, we’ll share a few lesser-known gems too.

In Five Years by Rebecca Serle

Would your life change if you had one seemingly real dream or premonition? What if some key facts were missing but you had no idea? Can we change the future?

One of the best books about time travel and friendship, don’t skip In Five Years . In fact, we read this New York City-based novel in half a day. Have the tissue box ready.

Dannie nails an important job interview and is hoping to get engaged. Of course, this is all a part of her perfect 5-year plan. Dannie has arranged every minute of her life ever since her brother died in a drunk driving accident.

On the night of Dannie’s “scheduled” engagement, she falls asleep only to have a vision of herself 5 years into the future in the arms of another man. Did she just time travel or could this be a dream? When Dannie arrives back in 2020, her life goes back to normal. …That is until she meets the man from her dream.

We were expecting In Five Years to be a time travel romance story; however, this is a different type of love and one of the best books about strong friendships .

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Before the coffee gets cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Translated by Geoffrey Trousselot | We just love Japanese literature . One of the most debated time travel books among our readers – you’ll either love it or hate it – Before the coffee gets cold takes place at a cafe in Tokyo, Japan.

Along with coffee, this 140-year-old, back-alley cafe lets visitors travel back in time. Four visitors at the cafe are hoping to time travel to see someone for the last (or first) time. The way each patron views the cafe says a lot about them. The details and repetition are everything.

True to the title, visits may only last as long as it takes for the coffee to grow cold. If they don’t finish their coffee in time, there are ghostly consequences.

Before the coffee gets cold asks, who would you want to see one last time, and what issues you would confront?

Along with the many rules of time travel, these visitors are warned that the present will not change. Would you still travel back knowing this? Can something, anything, still change – even within you?

The story has a drop of humor with a beautiful message. We shed a tear or two. Discover even more terrific and thought-provoking Japanese fantasy novels here .

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If you are looking for the most inspiring take on time travel in books, Haig’s The Midnight Library is it. This is one of those profound stories that make you think more deeply . TWs for pet death (early on) and suicide ideation.

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Imagine if you could see your other possible lives and fix your regrets. Would that path be better? Would these changes make you happier?

Set in Bedford, England, and at a library , Nora answers these questions as she intentionally overdoses on pills. Caught in the Midnight Library – a purgatory of sorts – Nora explores books filled with the ways her life could have turned out. She tries on these alternative lives, pursuing different dreams, marrying different people, and realizing that some parts of her root life were not as they seemed on the surface.

Find hope and simplicity in one of the most authentic and heaviest time travel novels on this list. Haig addresses mental health through a new lens that is both beautiful and moving.

With a team full of avid readers and librarians, discover our top selections featuring more books about books .

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The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver

Some of the best time travel books are those with alternate realities, including The Two Lives of Lydia Bird . There are content warnings for prescription pill addiction and more.

Set in England, Lydia and Freddie are planning their marriage when the unthinkable happens. Freddie dies in a car accident on the way to Lydia’s birthday dinner. In a matter of seconds, Lydia’s world falls apart. She isn’t sure how she will survive. When Lydia starts taking magical pink sleeping pills, she enters an alternate universe where Freddie is alive and well.

Caught between her dream world and real life, Lydia must decide if she will give in to her addiction – living in a temporary fantasy world – or give it up completely.

While the repetitive and predictable plot drags a bit – slightly hurting the pacing – the overall story shows emotional growth and the nature of healing after loss. And, as Lydia soon learns via her dreams, no love is perfect. Maybe her future was destined to be different anyway, which is reminiscent of Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library .

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The First Fifteen Lives Of Harry August by Claire North

If you are looking for more suspenseful books about time travel and like Groundhog Day , check out The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August. However, this is not just one day on repeat; instead, this is a lifetime.

Harry August is repeatedly reborn into the same life, retaining his memories each time. No matter what Harry does or says, when he lands on his deathbed, he always returns back to his childhood, again and again. On the verge of his eleventh death, though, a girl changes the course of his life. He must use his accumulated wisdom to prevent catastrophe.

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An Ocean of Minutes by Thea Lim

When it comes to time travel books, An Ocean of Minutes is one of the most original takes about time travel’s effects on alternate history.

Polly and Frank are deeply in love in 1981 when a pandemic devastates the planet. By the end of 1981, time travel (invented in this alternate reality in 1993) has been made available.

Because of this invention, individuals can sign on to work for the TimeRaiser corporation in order to escape or save their loved ones in the present. Due to a flaw in the technology, though, they can only transport people for 12 years. This prevents them from stopping the pandemic by just 6 months.

When Frank gets ill, Polly signs up, both agreeing they will meet back up in 1993. Now alone in the future, Polly has to learn to navigate a world she has less than zero preparation for. In this world, she is a time refugee, bonded to TimeRaiser without a physical cent to her name.

Lim uses the time travel mechanic to cleverly explore the subject of immigration, forcing the reader to follow Polly blindly into a world they should know, but don’t. This is what makes An Ocean of Minutes one of the most unique time travel novels on this reading list.

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Time Travel In Science Fiction

For fantasy and sci-fi lovers, take a quantum leap into fictional worlds, quantum physics, possible futures, black holes, and endless possibilities. See if you can tell the difference between the real world and new dimensions.

Recursion by Blake Crouch

Recursion is one of our all-time favorite time travel books to gift to dads who love sci-fi. Can you tell what we gave our dad for Christmas one year?

In Recursion, no one actually physically time travels – well, sort of. Instead, memories become the time-traveling reality.

Detective Barry Sutton is investigating False Memory Syndrome. Neuroscientist Helena Smith might have the answers he needs. The disease drives people crazy – and to their deaths – by causing them to remember entire lives that aren’t theirs. Or are they!?

All goes to heck when the government gets its hands on this mind-blowing technology. Can Barry and Helena stop this endless loop?

Recursion is also a (2019) Goodreads Best Book for Science Fiction.

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This Is How You Lose The War by Max Gladstone and Amal El-Mohtar 

A Goodreads runner-up for one of the best science fiction novels (of 2019) – and one of the shortest time travel novels on this list – This Is How You Lose The Time War follows two warring time-traveling agents falling in love through a letter exchange.

Red and Blue have nothing in common except that they travel across time and space and are alone. Their growing and forbidden love is punishable by death and their agencies might be onto them.

In a somewhat beautiful yet bizarre story, we watch as Red and Blue slowly fall for each other and confess their love. They engage in playful banter and nicknames. Every shade of red and blue reminds them of each other.

The first half of the novel is a bit abstract. You might wonder what the heck you’ve gotten yourself into. However, once you get your feet planted firmly on the ground of the plot, the story picks up and starts making more sense.

We can’t promise you’ll love or even understand This Is How You Lose The Time War – we aren’t sure we do. However, this is truly one of the most unique sci-fi and LGBTQ+ time travel romance books on this reading list – written by two authors. Also, maybe crack out the dictionary…

Explore even more of the best LGBTQ+ fantasy books to read next.

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All Our Wrong Todays by Elan Mastai

A debut novel, All Our Wrong Todays is both a humorous and entertaining time travel book that speaks to how we become who we are.

In 2016, technology perfected the world for Tom Barren. However, we all know that perfection doesn’t equate to happiness. Barren has lost his girlfriend, and he just happens to own a time machine… Now, Barren has to decide if he wants to keep his new, manipulated future or if he just wants to go back home to his depressing but normal life.

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Here And Now And Then by Mike Chen

Imagine getting trapped in time and starting over. That’s exactly what happens to IT worker, Kin Stewart, in one of the bestselling science fiction time travel books, Here And Now And Then .

Stewart has two lives since he is a displaced time-traveling agent stuck in San Francisco in the 1990s. He has a family that knows nothing about his past; or, should we say future. When a rescue team arrives to take him back, Stewart has to decide what he is willing to risk for his new family.

Here And Now And Then is a time travel book filled with emotional depth surrounding themes of bonds, identity, and sacrifice. Find even more books set in San Francisco, California (and more!).

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How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe by Charles Yu

How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe is one of the most unusual books about time travel out there.

Our protagonist Charles Yu lives in a world where time travel exists and is readily available to the average person. And yes, he is named after the author, and yes, it is as meta as it sounds; and yes, this is just the beginning of this speculative fiction time travel book.

Charles Yu’s day job is spent repairing time machines for Time Warner Time. But in his free time, he tries to help the people who use time travel to do so safely and to counsel them if things have gone wrong.

It’s no surprise that Charles’ entire life revolves around time travel since his father invented the technology many years ago. And then he disappeared. In fact, Charles is also trying to find out just what happened to his dad, and where – or when – he’s gone.

How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe won’t be for everyone, but it’s one of the best time travel books if you want delightfully meta, fantastically non-linear, and very very weird.

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The Vanished Birds by Simon Jimenez

For beautiful, lyrical time travel novels about found family and love, The Vanished Birds is a must-read.

Nia Imani exists outside of time and space. She travels in and out of the world through a pocket of time with her space crew. They emerge to trade or sell goods every eight months. But eight months for them is 15 years for everyone else.

She has lived this way for hundreds of years. Though she has her crew, and there are people she shares connections with sporadically throughout their lives, she is lonely. And although she barely ages, she watches friends and lovers grow old and die.

One such person is Kaeda, who meets Nia for the first time when he is 7. The next time he sees her, he has aged 15 years, while she is only months older. She continues to come every 15 years of his life, always looking the same.

Then one day a mysterious, mute boy falls from the sky into Nia’s life. His name is Ahro, and there’s something extra special about him. Something that could revolutionize space travel forever. And now there might be people after Ahro who won’t love him the way Nia does.

If you love a character-driven book with exquisite prose – and a few time warps – this is one of the best time travel books for you.

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Night Watch by Terry Pratchett

Night Watch is one of the most fun and thrilling books about time travel. It’s also a bit ridiculous and very very British.

Why can’t policing just be simple? All Sam Vimes wanted to do was capture and arrest a dangerous murderer. But thanks to those damned wizards and their experiments, he and the killer have both been accidentally thrown back in time thirty years.

And to top it off, the man who would have become a mentor to young Sam Vimes in the past has been killed in the process! How’s Vimes going to get this all sorted out?

The City Watch he’s spent years improving is just a bunch of semi-competent volunteers at this point. He’s got no money, no clothes, and no friends. But at least he’s making enemies fast. Can he catch the killer, stop history from not repeating itself, and get home to his family? Oh, and the city’s about to dissolve into civil war. Typical.

Night Watch is perfect if you prefer your time travel books to be fantasy-based.

P.S. There may be mild spoilers for previous books in the Discworld series, but this can be read as a standalone. And if you only ever read one Discworld novel, this is one of the best there is – and so far the only one of the Discworld books with time travel!

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The Future of Another Timeline by Annalee Newitz

The Future of Another Timeline is one of the few time travel books to explore history through a feminist lens.

In 1992, Beth – a high school senior – and her friends Heather, Lizzy, and Soojin attend a riot grrl concert with Heather’s boyfriend Scott. But afterward, one of Scott’s not-so-funny sexist jokes gets out of hand and Lizzy accidentally kills him. Now they’re on the run, and the bodies just keep piling up.

Meanwhile, in 2022, Tess is part of a group of women and non-binary people working together to change history. They have the use of five time devices which only allow them to travel backward and back to the present day – but never forwards.

Beth and Tess come from two wildly different times (1992, and 2022, respectively). But, while Beth is busy making history, Tess is quite literally trying to change it. However, both of them want the same thing: a better world. When their worlds collide, will they be able to save each other – and the world?

The Future of Another Timeline is a time travel fiction celebration of feminism and queerness with lots of sci-fi and punk rock thrown in. This is one of the best time travel novels for those who enjoy stellar women making history .

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The Kingdoms by Natasha Pulley

The Kingdoms is wildly imaginative and sure to enchant fans of time travel books, alternative history stories, and tales about parallel universes.

In 1898 Joe Tournier steps off a train and suddenly can’t remember anything that comes before that moment. The world he now finds himself in is as foreign to him as it is to us: an alternate history/reality where the UK lost the Battle of Trafalgar and is now a French colony.

In this world, the British are kept as slaves. Napoleon is a popular name for pets, and tartan is outlawed. Since Joe arrives on a train from Glasgow speaking English and wearing tartan, there is some speculation he might be from The Saints, a terrorist group based in Edinburgh fighting for freedom.

But all Joe remembers is the fading image of a woman and the name Madeline. Although he is identified by his owner and brought “home,” Joe is determined to find this Madeline. And his resolve is only strengthened when he receives a postcard signed ‘– M’ and dated 90 years in the past.

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The Light Brigade by Kameron Hurley

The Light Brigade is one of the best time travel stories for anyone who loves character-driven tales or books about war and conflict.

As war wages on Mars, the military has devised the perfect soldier to fight on the frontlines: being made of light. The Light Brigade, as they’re called back home, is made up of soldiers who have undergone a procedure that breaks them down into atoms capable of traveling at the speed of light. They are the perfect soldiers, but broken people.

The book follows one such soldier, Dietz, an eager new recruit who is experiencing battle out of sync with everyone else. Because of this, she – and we – see a different reality of the war than the one presented by the Corporate Corps. As Dietz becomes more and more unstuck in time, she becomes more and more unsure of her own sanity and the role she is playing in this war.

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The Umbrella Academy by Gerard Way

You Look Like Death Volume 1 | Now a popular (and excellent) Netflix TV show, The Umbrella Academy is one of the best time travel books of all time.

One day, forty-seven children are suddenly and inexplicably born to women who were not previously pregnant. Eccentric millionaire Reginald Hargreeves goes around the world buying as many of the surviving children as he possibly can. He is able to get seven.

These children, it turns out, all have superpowers (except, it seems, for the unremarkable Number Seven aka Vanya). They become the crime-fighting group: The Umbrella Academy.

Fast forward several years, and Number Five, whose special power is that he can travel in time a few seconds or minutes per go, has mysteriously appeared after Hargreeves dies. And now he brings warning of an apocalypse – one which he insists none of his siblings will survive.

The Umbrella Academy series currently has three volumes, all packed with tales of time travel, parallel worlds, family drama, and lots of epic battles. We’ve absolutely loved this time travel book series so far; we can’t wait to see what Gerard Way does with future installments.

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Historical Fiction

Travel back in time to witness wars and history. See what happens if you try to rewrite the future. Many of these historical fiction books with time travel promise to teach you more.

The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

We have a plethora of Agatha Christie fans amongst our Uncorked Readers , and Turton’s The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evenlyn Hardcastle is inspired by Christie.

Similar to Levithan’s Every Day , each day, Aiden wakes up in a different body from the guests of the Blackheath Manor. Trapped in a time loop, Aiden must solve Evelyn Hardcastle’s murder to escape. In the process, he navigates the tangled web of secrets, lies, and interconnected lives of the guests. Can he identify the killer and break the cycle?

The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle is an award-winning historical thriller and one of the best time travel novels if you enjoy Downton Abbey and Groundhog’s Day . Discover even more great books set at hotels, mansions, and more.

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Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

Travel back in time to Scotland in one of the most well-known time travel book series (and now TV series) of all time. Outlander is a part of pop culture. A New York Times bestseller and one of the top 10 most loved books according to The Great America Read, get ready to enter Scotland in 1743.

Claire Randall, a former British combat nurse, walks through an ancient circle of stones and is transported into a world of love, death, and war. This is a place of political intrigue, clan conflicts, and romantic entanglements. Claire must navigate the unfamiliar landscape while grappling with her feelings for the dashing Jamie Fraser.

Encounter even more cult-classic books from the ’90s like A Game Of Thrones , which is perfect for fantasy map lovers .

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11/22/63: A Novel by Stephen King

Written by bestselling author, Stephen King, 11/22/63 is one of the best award-winning time travel books for historical fiction lovers. Set in 1963 when President Kennedy is shot, 11/22/63 begs the question: what if you could go back in time and change history?

Enter Jake Epping in Lisbon Falls, Maine.  Epping asks his students to write about a time that altered the course of their lives. Inspired by one of those haunting essays, Epping enlists to prevent Kennedy’s assassination.  How is this time travel possible? With the discovery of a time portal in a local diner’s storeroom…

11/22/63 is one of the most thrilling and realistic books about time travel, according to both critics and readers.

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Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

If you are looking for historical fiction novels about time travel that address slavery and racism, be sure to check out Butler’s Kindred. This is also one of the best books published in the 1970s .

One minute Dana is celebrating her birthday in modern-day California. The next, she finds herself in the Antebellum South on a Pre-Civil War Maryland plantation. Dana is expected to save the plantation owner’s son from drowning. Each time Dana finds herself back in this time period as well as the slave quarters, her stays grow longer and longer as well as more dangerous.

Examine the haunting legacy and trauma of slavery across time. For younger readers, there is also a graphic novel adaptation . Discover more books that will transport you to the South .

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What The Wind Knows by Amy Harmon

A bestseller and Goodreads top choice book, if you devour historical Irish fiction, What The Wind Knows will transport you to Ireland in the 1920s.

Anne Gallagher heads to Ireland to spread her grandfather’s ashes. Devastated, her grief pulls her into another time. Ireland is on the verge of entering a war, and Anne embraces a case of mistaken identity. She finds herself pulled into Ireland’s fight for Independence at the risk of losing her future life. She also falls for another main character and doctor, Thomas Smith.

What The Wind Knows is one of the best time travel novels that both romance and fantasy readers can appreciate. Witness connections that transcend time.

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The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes

Known for being one of the best time travel books for thriller lovers, The Shining Girls also has the reputation as the spookiest novel on this reading list.

Kirby Mazrachi is the last shining girl – a girl with a future and so much potential. Harper Curtis is a murderer from the past meant to kill Mazrachi. However, Kirby is not about to easily go out without a fight, leading her on one violent quantum leap through multiple decades.

As Kirby races against time to track down a serial killer and unravel the mysteries of the House, encounter themes of resilience, fate, and the shining spirit that can transcend even the darkest forces.

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Time Travel Romance Books

We love a good time-travel romance novel, but we also understand how hard it can be to hold onto love when time is so unstable. From queer love stories set on trains to holiday celebrations, fall in love across time with these books.

One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

From bestselling author, Casey McQuiston of Red, White, & Royal Blue – one of our favorite LGBTQ+ books for new adults – don’t miss the most-talked-about book (from 2021), One Last Stop.

Twenty-three-year-old August is quite the cynic and living in New York City. Up until now, August has jumped schools and towns as often as you change a pair of socks. August has also never been in a serious relationship and wants to find “her person.” August’s life suddenly changes, though, when she meets a beautiful and mysterious woman on the train.

Jane looks a little…out of date… and for good reason; she’s from the 1970s and trapped in the train’s energy. August wants nothing more than to help Jane leave the train, but does that mean leaving her too?

A feel-good, older coming-of-age story, laugh out loud and be utterly dazzled as you follow love across time and space. You’ll cozy (and drink) up in the parties and community surrounding August. One Last Stop is one of the all-time best LGBTQ+ time travel books – and perfect if you enjoy books that take place on trains .

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The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

The Time Traveler’s Wife is one the top time travel romance novels – and not just because the story features a librarian . We are so biased.

Henry and Clare have loved each other pretty much forever. Unfortunately, Henry has Chrono-Displacement Disorder, sporadically misplacing him in time. Of course, this time-traveling dilemma makes Clare’s and Henry’s marriage and future together pretty darn interesting.

Grab some Kleenex as they attempt to live normal lives and survive impending devastation. The Time Traveler’s Wife has also been made into a romantic movie classic . Watch even more fantasy movies with romance .

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In A Holidaze by Christina Lauren

If you are looking for a sweet and sexy holiday rom-com set in Utah, grab In A Holidaze by Christina Lauren.

Mae leaves her family and friend’s Christmas vacation home after drunkenly making out with an old childhood friend. Blame the spiked eggnog. Unfortunately, Mae’s secretly in love with her best friend’s brother, Andrew. On the ride to the airport, Mae wishes for happiness just as a truck hits her parent’s car. 

Mae lands in a time-travel loop where her dreams start coming true.  Is it too good to last?   What happens when she isn’t happy once again? Is she trapped?

For holiday books about time travel, this one is sure to put you in the Christmas spirit if you enjoy movies like Holidates  or  Groundhog’s Day . It’s light with a happy ending – typical of this author duo. We also recommend In A Holidaze if you are looking for Christmas family gathering books – a big request we see here at TUL.

P.S. Did you know that Christina Lauren is a pen name for a writing duo, Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings? Christina Lauren also wrote The Unhoneymooners , which was also hilariously enjoyable and set on an island .

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A Knight In Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux

For cozy time travel romance books and a feminist tale set abroad, try A Knight In Shining Armor .

Dougless Montgomery is weeping on top of a tombstone when Nicholas Stafford, Earl of Thornwyck, appears. Although this armor-clad hunk allegedly died in 1564, he stands before her about to embark on a journey to clear his name. Convicted of treason, Montgomery vows to help her soon-to-be lover find his accuser and set the record straight.

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The Night Mark by Tiffany Reisz

Set in South Carolina, if you love lighthouses and beach vibes, you’ll find something enjoyable in the time travel romance, The Night Mark .

After Faye’s husband dies, she cannot move on and recover. Accepting a photographer job in SC, Faye becomes obsessed with the local lighthouse’s myth, The Lady of the Light.

Back in 1921, the lighthouse keeper’s daughter mysteriously drowned. Faye is drawn into a love story that isn’t hers and becomes entangled in a passionate and forbidden love affair.

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The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

Anyone who likes their time travel books to have a magical love story should pick up The Seven Year Slip for their next read. It’s one of our favorite magical realism novels .

When Clementine’s aunt dies, she inherits her fancy New York apartment on the Upper East Side. Although Clementine would really rather have her aunt back and can’t imagine living in her home, she eventually forces herself to move in and inhabit her aunt’s space.

And not long after, she wakes up to discover a strange man in her living room… except it’s not her living room, it’s her aunt’s… from seven years ago. Clementine’s aunt always said her apartment held a touch of magic; sometimes it created time slips that brought two people together when they were at a crossroads.

But what happens when you start to fall for someone stuck seven years in the past? Clementine knows there’s no future together, but she also can’t let go of this link to her aunt.

Like her previous speculative fiction romance, The Dead Romantics , Ashely Poston’s unique time travel tale is full of heartache and grief. However, it will also make you swoon. Basically, this one is a must if you are a fan of time travel romance books.

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Classic Books

No time travel reading list would be complete without the classics. Below, uncover just a few great time travel novels that started it all.

The End of Eternity by Issac Asimov

The End of Eternity is said to be one of Asimov’s science fiction masterpieces. This is also one of the most spellbinding books about time travel – although some criticize the story for its loopholes.

Harlan is a member of the elite future known as an Eternal. He lives and works in Eternity, which like any good time travel novel, is located separately from time and space.

Harlan makes small changes in the timeline in order to better history. Of course, altering the course of the world is dangerous and comes with repercussions, especially when Harlan falls in love.

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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

It goes without saying that Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol is one of the most famous and best time travel books for classic lovers – and a literary canon-worthy Christmas novel.

Ebenezer Scrooge is a greedy, lonely, and cruel man who truly has no Christmas spirit. Haunted by the ghosts of the past, present, and future, Scrooge must find the ultimate redemption before it’s too late. Does he have a heart?

Find even more classic and contemporary ghost books , including a few unique takes on ghosts.

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Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut

Slaughterhouse-Five is a somewhat bizarre time travel book about finding meaning in our sometimes fractured and broken lives. It’s also one of the most popular books published in the ’60s .

Similar to The Time Traveler’s Wife, Billy Pilgrim is “unstuck” in time in Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five. Drafted into World War II, Pilgrim serves as a Chaplain’s assistant until he is captured by the Germans. He survives the bombing at Dresden and ultimately becomes a married optometrist. Things get a little wild…

Suffering from PTSD, Billy claims that he is kidnapped by aliens in a different dimension. Like most time travel novels, the story is out of order and Billy travels to different parts of his life.

Aliens come in all shapes and sizes; have more alien encounters with this reading list .

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A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain

First published in 1889, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court is one of the most popular classic and satirical time travel novels that’s set close to our childhood home. Having grown up in CT close to the old Colt factory, this story makes us smile.

Hank Morgan supervises the gun factory and is knocked unconscious. Upon waking, he finds himself in Britain about to be executed by the Knights of King Arthur’s Round Table in Camelot.

Morgan uses his future knowledge to his advantage, making him a powerful and revered wizard, which unfortunately doesn’t quite save him as he hopes. Not to mention that Morgan tries to introduce modern-day conveniences and luxuries to a time period that isn’t quite ready for them.

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The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

The Time Machine is one of the best frontrunner time travel books of all time. Published in 1895, the Time Traveler recalls his exhausting time travel adventures to incredulous believers. He even disappears in front of them.

Blended with fantasy and science fiction over the course of 800,000 years, the Time Traveler battles “bad guys.” He also loses his time machine, debatably falls in love, and meets the underground dwelling Morlocks.

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Young Adults Books

For young adults and teens – plus adults who appreciate YA – read the best middle-grade and high school time travel books. We’ve included more time travel graphic novels and manga here too.

Displacement by Kiku Hughes

For historical YA graphic novels , Displacement is one of the must-read books about time travel that will teach young readers about generational trauma, racism, politics, and war.

Follow Kiku, who is displaced in time, back to the period of U.S. Japanese incarceration [internment] camps – essentially glorified prisons – during WW2. Kiku begins learning more about her deceased grandmother’s history, which mirrors the horrid actions under former President Donald Trump. How can Kiku help stop the past from repeating itself, and more so, how can we?

In a simplistic but powerful style of storytelling, Hughes’s emotional YA WW2 book is accessible to young readers. Displacement is also one of the shorter and quicker books with time travel on this list. Find even more LGBT+ graphic novels to read – one of our favorite genres.

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The Girl From Everywhere by Heidi Heilig

Changing the past can be pretty tempting. We’ve even seen that The Flash cannot resist. However, altering the course of history can be dangerous…

The first of two YA time travel books, Nix is the daughter of a time traveler. Her dad can sail anywhere on his ship, The Temptation. Her dad has his own temptation, though: to travel back to Honolulu in 1868, the year before her mom dies in childbirth. Nix’s father threatens to possibly erase her life and destroy a relationship with her only friend.

Discover even more great books about maps. Or, travel via armchair with these ship books.

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Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier

Translated by Anthea Bell | If you are looking for time travel in books and enjoy YA historical fiction, try Ruby Red , which is the first in the Ruby Red Trilogy.

Gwyneth Shepherd quickly learns that she can easily time travel, unlike her cousin who has been preparing her entire life for the feat. Gwyneth wants to know why such a secret was kept from her. There are so many lies. Gwyneth time travels with the handsome Gideon back and forth between modern-day and 18th-century London to uncover secrets from the past.

Back in our MLIS and library days, Ruby Red was one of our favorite YA time travel books to recommend since so few knew about the series. Just a small warning that this enemies-to-lovers trope is a tad sexist, though. Find books like Ruby Red on our books with red (and more colors) in the title reading list .

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Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

A little creepier for young adult time travel novels, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children is all about time loops. We’ve only read the first in this eerie series that mixes manipulated vintage photography with a suspenseful and chilling story.

Jacob discovers a decaying orphanage on a mysterious island off the coast of Wales. Known as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, the building isn’t exactly abandoned… Jacob runs into peculiar children who might be more than just ghosts.

If you are looking for Kurt Vonnegut-esque time travel books for teenagers, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children is for you. Find even more great adult and YA haunted house books to add to your reading list .

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A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L’Engle

One of the most well-known books about time travel for families – made even more popular by Oprah and Mindy Kaling, A Wrinkle In Time , is the first book in The Time Quintet .

Although a time travel book series for elementary and middle-grade students – and also a 1963 Newbery Medal winner – adults will love the lessons and whimsical sci-fi quality of A Wrinkle In Time.

Meg Murray and her brother, Charles Wallace, go on an adventure in time to find and rescue their father. Their dad disappeared while working for the government on a mysterious tesseract project.

Watch this thrilling time travel adventure mixed with a coming-of-age story and a little girl power, too.

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Orange by Ichigo Takano

Translated by Lasse Christian Christiansen and Amber Tamosaitis | This YA sci-fi romance manga is one of the most endearing time travel books you’ll ever read.

On the first day of 11th grade, Naho oversleeps for the first time ever. She also receives a letter that claims to be sent from herself 10 years in the future. The letter tells her both of the two big things that will happen to her that day as proof of sender: she will be late, and there will be a new kid in class named Naruse Kakeru from Tokyo who will sit next to her.

Naho is unsure if she trusts the letter, or whether or not she should heed its warnings – especially since it talks about past regrets and trying to undo them.

Orange is an adorable, but heartbreaking time travel manga that teaches us the meaning of friendship, love, regret, and so much more. If you’re looking for the best books about time travel for teens, Orange is the perfect option (and adults will love it too).

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If you devour the time travel genre, don’t miss these great movies…

If you enjoy books that take you back in time, you might also appreciate these top movies with time loops . Would you be able to fix past mistakes, fall in love, and you know, maybe not die this time? Find out if these protagonists succeed.

Travel Back In Time With These Reading Lists:

• Best ’90s Books
• Iconic ’80s Books
• Best WWII Historical Fiction

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Hi, nice list but just FYI you have one of the novels named incorrectly: it should be All Our Wrong Todays, not All Our Wrongs Today.

Thanks for letting us know! Every year, this list grows, and sometimes we miss a few mistakes.

The Things Are Bad Series by Paul L Giles is the funniest, most insightful time travel books I’ve ever read. It has everything!

Thanks so much for the review and rec!

Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain is an engrossing time travel book that I enjoyed immensely.

Our readers and contributors are big Diane Chamberlain fans. Thanks!

A huge time travel fan. A great list. Another time travel book recommendation: Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montemore. Wonderful story.

Thank you so much for the kind words and recommendation! We’ll have to check it out.

Great list, thanks. I also love seeing all the recommendations in the comments. I would add the Chronos Files series to your list. And, of course, the film ABOUT TIME, which is fantastic!

Thanks so much for the recommendations. We appreciate it!

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The Ultimate Best Friend Travel Bucket List

Published: November 20, 2023

Modified: December 28, 2023

by Naoma Benefield

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Introduction

Traveling with your best friend is a unique and unforgettable experience. Whether you’ve known each other since childhood or became inseparable in recent years, embarking on adventures together creates lasting memories and strengthens your bond like nothing else. If you and your best friend want to take your travels to the next level, it’s time to create a bucket list of epic adventures that will make your hearts race and your spirits soar.

In this ultimate best friend travel bucket list, we’ll explore a wide array of thrilling and awe-inspiring experiences that will leave you with stories to tell for a lifetime. From exotic island paradises to adrenaline-fueled activities, cultural immersions, and natural wonders, there’s something for every pair of travel enthusiasts.

As you read through these ideas, keep in mind that while some destinations may be far-flung, there are always budget-friendly options available if needed. The most important thing is to create unforgettable memories with your best friend, no matter where you go or what you do.

Now, grab a pen and paper, or simply bookmark this page, as we dive into the ultimate best friend travel bucket list. Get ready to plan the adventure of a lifetime!

Explore an Exotic Island Paradise

Imagine stepping onto a powdery white sand beach, surrounded by crystal clear turquoise waters that stretch as far as the eye can see. Exploring an exotic island paradise is an experience that will take your breath away and provide the perfect backdrop for unforgettable adventures with your best friend.

There are numerous enchanting islands around the world that offer a slice of paradise. From the Maldives and Seychelles in the Indian Ocean to Bali in Indonesia and Phi Phi Islands in Thailand, each destination boasts its own unique charm and natural beauty.

While lounging on the beach and soaking up the sun is a must, don’t underestimate the thrill of island exploration. Embark on snorkeling or scuba diving adventures to discover vibrant coral reefs teeming with colorful marine life. Take a boat tour to explore hidden coves and secret beaches, or try your hand at water sports like paddleboarding and kayaking.

For those seeking adrenaline-pumping experiences, consider cliff jumping or parasailing for a rush of excitement. Go hiking through lush rainforests, stopping at breathtaking viewpoints along the way. And don’t forget to indulge in the local cuisine, savoring fresh seafood and tropical fruits that will tantalize your taste buds.

Whether you choose a well-known island destination or opt for a lesser-known gem, exploring an exotic island paradise with your best friend will create cherished memories. It’s an opportunity to connect with nature, relax, and appreciate the beauty of the world around you. So pack your swimsuits, grab your sunglasses, and get ready for an island adventure like no other.

Embark on an Epic Road Trip

There’s something undeniably liberating and exciting about embarking on a road trip with your best friend. The open road, the freedom to stop wherever and whenever you please, and the endless possibilities of discovery make it an experience that will create lasting memories.

Choose a scenic route that takes you through diverse landscapes, charming towns, and iconic landmarks. Consider the iconic Pacific Coast Highway in California, the breathtaking Ring Road in Iceland, or the stunning Great Ocean Road in Australia. These routes provide stunning views of nature, opportunities for outdoor activities, and cultural experiences along the way.

Before setting off, make sure to plan your itinerary, taking into account the sights and attractions you’d like to visit. However, be open to spontaneity as well, as some of the best memories are made when you stumble upon hidden gems and unexpected adventures.

During the journey, switch off and enjoy the company of your best friend. Sing along to your favorite road trip playlist, play road trip games, and share stories and laughter. Take turns driving, capturing photos of the breathtaking scenery, and stopping to stretch your legs at scenic viewpoints.

As you explore different regions and towns, immerse yourselves in the local culture. Try regional dishes at roadside diners, visit local farmers’ markets, and interact with friendly locals who can provide you with insider tips and recommendations.

Remember that a road trip is not just about the destination; it’s about the journey itself. Embrace the freedom, the sense of adventure, and the endless possibilities that lie ahead. It’s an opportunity to create unforgettable memories with your best friend, forging an even deeper bond along the way.

So, pack your bags, fill up the gas tank, and embark on an epic road trip with your best friend. The open road awaits, offering an adventure that will stay with you long after the journey comes to an end.

Conquer a Challenging Hiking Trail

If you and your best friend are up for a physical and mental challenge, conquering a challenging hiking trail is an experience that will test your limits and reward you with breathtaking scenery and a sense of accomplishment.

Choose a trail that matches your fitness level and hiking experience, but don’t be afraid to push yourselves beyond your comfort zones. Iconic trails like the Inca Trail in Peru, the Appalachian Trail in the United States, or the Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal offer a combination of stunning natural beauty and a rewarding sense of achievement.

The journey will not only take you through awe-inspiring landscapes but also provide opportunities for personal growth and self-reflection. As you navigate steep ascents, rocky terrains, and varying weather conditions, you’ll develop resilience, determination, and a deeper appreciation for the power of nature.

Before embarking on your hiking adventure, ensure you’re well-prepared. Research the trail thoroughly, acquire the necessary permits if needed, and invest in quality hiking gear and equipment. It’s essential to have a basic understanding of wilderness safety, including navigation, first aid, and leave-no-trace principles.

During the hike, support and encourage each other through challenging moments. Share the weight of the backpacks, take breaks to rest and refuel, and motivate each other to keep going. Celebrate reaching milestones, whether it’s a mountain peak, a stunning viewpoint, or a campsite with breathtaking vistas.

As you make your way along the trail, take the time to immerse yourselves in the beauty of nature. Marvel at towering mountains, pristine lakes, and cascading waterfalls. Observe wildlife in their natural habitats and take in the peace and serenity of the wilderness.

The experience of conquering a challenging hiking trail with your best friend will deepen your bond and create memories that will live on forever. It’s an adventure that will inspire you both, leaving you with a sense of accomplishment and a renewed appreciation for the beauty and power of nature.

Take a Breathtaking Hot Air Balloon Ride

Experience the world from a whole new perspective as you and your best friend soar through the sky in a breathtaking hot air balloon ride. This unique and exhilarating adventure offers a bird’s-eye view of stunning landscapes, giving you a sense of awe and wonder.

Choose a picturesque location for your hot air balloon ride, such as Cappadocia in Turkey, the Napa Valley in California, or the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Each destination provides its own unique backdrop, whether it’s mesmerizing rock formations, lush vineyards, or the sweeping savannah dotted with wildlife.

As the hot air balloon gracefully lifts off the ground, be prepared to be captivated by the beauty below. Floating silently through the sky, you’ll witness the world awakening as the sun rises or the magic of golden hour enveloping the landscape.

Take this opportunity to relax and absorb the beauty around you. Share this tranquil moment with your best friend, celebrating the sense of freedom and tranquility that comes from being suspended in the air. Capture the breathtaking views with your camera or simply etch them into your memories.

Depending on the location and duration of the hot air balloon ride, you may also have the chance to witness wildlife from above. Spot herds of animals roaming the plains or catch a glimpse of rare bird species in flight. It’s a truly unique and unforgettable way to connect with nature.

After the hot air balloon ride, celebrate the experience with a champagne toast or a delicious breakfast at a local café. Reflect on the beauty you’ve witnessed and the bond you’ve shared during this extraordinary adventure.

A hot air balloon ride brings a sense of adventure, serenity, and awe. It’s an experience that will leave you and your best friend with a lasting sense of wonder and a deeper appreciation for the beauty of our world.

Dive into the Crystal Clear Waters of a Tropical Destination

Escape to a tropical paradise with your best friend and immerse yourselves in the mesmerizing world beneath the waves. Explore the vibrant coral reefs and swim alongside colorful fish in the crystal clear waters of a tropical destination, creating unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.

Choose a destination renowned for its pristine beaches and thriving underwater ecosystems, such as the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, the Maldives in the Indian Ocean, or the Riviera Maya in Mexico. These locations offer warm waters, excellent visibility, and a diversity of marine life.

Before you start your underwater adventure, it’s important to become a certified scuba diver if you’re not already. Enroll in a scuba diving course together and learn the necessary skills to safely explore the ocean depths. Once certified, you’ll have the freedom to dive in some of the most stunning dive sites around the world.

Descend into the depths and discover the wonders of the underwater world. Marvel at vibrant coral formations, swim alongside graceful sea turtles, and encounter schools of tropical fish in a kaleidoscope of colors. If you’re lucky, you might even spot majestic manta rays, dolphins, or even harmless reef sharks.

Snorkeling is another fantastic option for exploring the reefs if you prefer to stay closer to the surface. Simply don a mask, snorkel, and fins and enter a world of wonder just a few meters below the surface. Float above the coral gardens, observing the marine life from a different perspective.

Remember to respect the underwater environment by following responsible diving and snorkeling practices. Avoid touching or damaging the delicate coral, and do not feed or disturb the marine creatures. Let the beauty of nature unfold before you and leave only your bubbles.

After a day of diving, relax on the beach, bask in the warm sun, and share stories of the incredible encounters you’ve had underwater. Savor the flavors of the tropical cuisine, indulge in refreshing tropical beverages, and simply enjoy the bliss of being in paradise with your best friend.

Diving into the crystal clear waters of a tropical destination allows you both to witness the wonders of an underwater world. It’s an experience that will deepen your appreciation for the beauty of nature and create cherished memories that will forever be etched in your hearts.

Attend a Vibrant Festival in a Foreign Country

Immerse yourselves in the colorful and lively atmosphere of a vibrant festival in a foreign country with your best friend, and get ready for an experience filled with music, dance, and cultural immersion. Attending a festival allows you to witness and celebrate the traditions and customs of a different culture, creating memories that will stay with you long after the festivities end.

Choose a destination known for its lively festivals, such as Rio de Janeiro in Brazil for Carnival, La Tomatina in Spain for a tomato-throwing extravaganza, or Holi in India for a colorful celebration of love and joy. These festivals attract thousands of visitors from all over the world who come together to immerse themselves in the vibrant energy.

As you join the festivities, be prepared to be dazzled by the elaborate costumes, lively music, and energetic dances. Let loose and dance alongside locals, letting the infectious rhythm sweep you away. Embrace the spirit of the festival by wearing traditional attire or adorning yourselves with colorful accessories.

Take the opportunity to sample the local cuisine, indulging in traditional dishes and street food specialties. From savory treats to sweet delights, the diverse flavors will tantalize your taste buds and give you a true taste of the country’s culinary heritage.

Learn about the cultural significance of the festival by participating in workshops and demonstrations. Engage with locals, listen to their stories, and gain a deeper understanding of their traditions and customs. By immersing yourselves in the local culture, you’ll enrich your travel experience and create a connection with the community.

While attending a festival in a foreign country can be an exhilarating and unforgettable experience, it’s important to respect the local customs and traditions. Dress appropriately, follow any guidelines or rules, and always show appreciation for the culture you are immersing yourselves in.

Attending a vibrant festival in a foreign country with your best friend will leave you with a sense of joy, connection, and awe. It’s an opportunity to celebrate diversity, embrace new experiences, and create lasting memories that will always bring a smile to your faces.

Go on a Safari Adventure in the African Wilderness

Embark on an unforgettable safari adventure with your best friend, immersing yourselves in the vast and untamed wilderness of Africa. From witnessing the iconic Big Five to discovering the rich biodiversity and captivating landscapes, a safari offers a thrilling and awe-inspiring experience that will leave you in awe.

Choose from a range of incredible African destinations, such as the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, Kruger National Park in South Africa, or Maasai Mara Reserve in Kenya. These renowned safari destinations are home to an abundance of wildlife and offer exceptional opportunities for wildlife sightings.

As you venture out into the wilderness, keep your eyes peeled for majestic elephants, graceful giraffes, stealthy lions, and elusive leopards. Witness the thundering herds of wildebeest and zebras as they migrate across the sweeping savannah, or admire the vibrant plumage of exotic bird species that call Africa home.

Depending on your preference, you can choose to embark on game drives in an open 4×4 vehicle, guided walking safaris, or even hot air balloon safaris for a different perspective. Each method provides unique opportunities to observe the wildlife and immerse yourselves in the captivating African landscapes.

Engage with expert guides who have an intimate knowledge of the area and its wildlife. Their expertise will enhance your safari experience as they share fascinating insights, track animals, and ensure your safety while exploring the wilderness.

In the evenings, relax in luxurious safari lodges or tented camps, sharing stories around the campfire under the sparkling African sky. Delight in delicious meals featuring local flavors and unwind, reflecting on the incredible wildlife encounters and breathtaking scenery you’ve witnessed throughout the day.

It’s important to remember that safaris promote conservation efforts and sustainable tourism. Respect the animals and their natural habitats by following the guidelines provided by your safari guides. Support local communities and initiatives that work toward preserving the delicate ecosystem and wildlife.

A safari adventure in the African wilderness offers a chance to connect with nature, witness incredible wildlife, and create lifelong memories with your best friend. It’s an experience that will leave you humbled, inspired, and with a deeper appreciation for the majestic beauty of Africa.

Experience the Thrills of Bungee Jumping

If you and your best friend are adrenaline junkies seeking an exhilarating experience, bungee jumping is the perfect adventure for you. Feel your heart race and embrace the adrenaline rush as you leap from towering heights, defying gravity and experiencing a moment of pure thrill.

Choose a renowned bungee jumping destination that offers breathtaking landscapes and a safe, professional setup. Some popular locations include the Nevis Bungy in New Zealand, Victoria Falls Bridge in Zambia and Zimbabwe, or the Verzasca Dam in Switzerland.

Before taking the plunge, make sure you are both physically fit and meet any required weight or health restrictions. Listen carefully to the safety instructions provided by experienced jump masters, who will guide you through the process and ensure your safety throughout the entire experience.

As you make your way to the jumping platform, you’ll likely feel a mix of excitement, nervousness, and anticipation. Take a deep breath, trust in the equipment and the professionals, and when the moment arrives, leap into the unknown with your best friend by your side.

Feel the rush of wind as you freefall towards the ground, your heart pounding in your chest. The exhilaration is indescribable. And just when you think it’s over, you’ll be propelled upwards, bouncing and swinging, adding an extra layer of excitement to the whole experience.

When the adrenaline subsides and you’re safely back on solid ground, take a moment to savor the experience with your best friend. Reflect on the courage it took to take that leap and embrace the sense of achievement and empowerment that comes with conquering your fears.

Capture the memories by purchasing photos or videos of your bungee jump, allowing you to relive the thrill and share the adventure with others. It’s an experience that will undoubtedly become a legendary tale to tell for years to come.

Remember, bungee jumping is an extreme activity, so it’s essential to follow safety protocols and jump with reputable operators. While it may seem intimidating at first, the rush of adrenaline and the feeling of conquering your fears is an experience that will bond you and your best friend even further as you face the unknown together.

Discover Hidden Gems in an Ancient City

Step back in time and explore the mysteries of an ancient city with your best friend, as you uncover hidden gems and immerse yourselves in history and culture. From archaeological sites to ancient ruins, these cities offer a captivating journey into the past and an opportunity for unforgettable discoveries.

Choose a destination known for its rich historical significance, such as Rome in Italy, Cairo in Egypt, or Athens in Greece. These cities are a treasure trove of ancient wonders, allowing you to walk in the footsteps of empires and civilizations that shaped the world.

As you wander through the ancient streets, visit iconic landmarks like the Colosseum in Rome, the Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, or the Acropolis in Athens. These grand structures will leave you in awe of the architectural marvels that were constructed centuries ago.

But don’t limit your exploration to just the well-known sites. Venture off the beaten path to discover lesser-known ruins, hidden archaeological sites, and ancient neighborhoods. These hidden gems often reveal fascinating stories and provide a more intimate glimpse into the daily lives of past civilizations.

Engage with local experts, historians, or tour guides who can provide insightful commentary and share lesser-known tales of the city’s history. Their knowledge will enrich your experience and help you fully appreciate the significance of what you’re witnessing.

Immerse yourselves in the local culture by savoring traditional cuisine, wandering through local markets, and engaging with the friendly locals. Take the time to learn about their traditions, customs, and the ways in which ancient history continues to influence their daily lives.

Be prepared to be amazed by the intricate details, stunning artwork, and the sheer magnitude of the ancient structures you encounter. Capture the beauty through photographs, but also take moments to simply absorb the atmosphere and soak in the ancient vibes that emanate from these historic sites.

Exploring an ancient city with your best friend offers a unique connection to the past and a deeper appreciation for the wonders of human ingenuity. It’s an opportunity to learn, be inspired, and create shared memories as you unravel the mysteries of a bygone era.

Indulge in a Relaxing Spa Retreat

Take a moment to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and treat yourselves to a luxurious spa retreat with your best friend. Immerse yourselves in a world of ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation, as you unwind and pamper yourselves with indulgent treatments and tranquil surroundings.

Choose a destination renowned for its spa and wellness offerings, such as Bali in Indonesia, Tuscany in Italy, or the Maldives in the Indian Ocean. These destinations are known for their serene settings, luxurious accommodations, and world-class spa facilities.

Upon arrival, let the stresses of daily life melt away as you step into a realm of serenity and calm. Indulge in a variety of spa treatments, ranging from soothing massages and facials to rejuvenating body wraps and aromatherapy sessions.

Allow expert therapists to work their magic, easing tension from your muscles, revitalizing your skin, and guiding you on a journey of relaxation and sensory bliss. Close your eyes, let go of any worries, and give in to the healing touch of the skilled professionals.

Take advantage of the other wellness amenities available, such as yoga and meditation sessions, fitness classes, or hydrotherapy facilities. These activities not only enhance your physical well-being but also promote a sense of inner balance and harmony.

Between treatments, enjoy the serene surroundings and make the most of the tranquil ambiance. Lounge by the pool, soak in a Jacuzzi, or simply unwind in a beautifully landscaped garden. Let the peacefulness of the surroundings envelop you and allow space for deep conversations and moments of pure relaxation with your best friend.

Take breaks for healthy, nourishing meals and beverages, embracing the concept of wellness from the inside out. Whether it’s freshly squeezed juices, organic salads, or nourishing spa cuisine, savor the flavors that complement your wellness journey.

Throughout your spa retreat, take the time to reconnect with your best friend on a deeper level. Share stories, dreams, and laughter as you bask in the serenity and luxury of the spa surroundings. Strengthen your bond and rejuvenate your spirits together.

A spa retreat offers the perfect opportunity to indulge in self-care, rejuvenation, and quality time with your best friend. It’s a chance to prioritize your well-being, both physically and mentally, and return home feeling renewed, refreshed, and ready to take on the world.

Learn to Surf the Waves in a Surfing Paradise

Get ready to catch the waves and embrace the thrill of surfing with your best friend in a surfing paradise. Whether you’re beginners or seasoned surfers, learning to ride the waves together creates a sense of excitement, camaraderie, and a deeper connection with the natural elements.

Choose a destination renowned for its world-class surfing conditions, such as Hawaii’s North Shore, Bali’s Uluwatu, or Costa Rica’s Playa Jaco. These surfing meccas offer a variety of breaks suitable for all skill levels, as well as a vibrant surf culture and a laid-back beach atmosphere.

Enroll in surf lessons conducted by experienced instructors who will guide you through the fundamentals of surfing. They’ll teach you proper paddling techniques, how to catch a wave, and how to maintain balance and control on the board. Safety is paramount, and they’ll provide essential advice on reading the waves and understanding ocean conditions.

As you hit the waves together, support and cheer each other on, celebrating every successful ride and learning from every wipeout. Surfing is as much about building resilience and determination as it is about mastering the technique, making it an ideal activity for you and your best friend to tackle together.

Embrace the surfing lifestyle as you immerse yourselves in the beach culture. Enjoy laid-back beach days, soak up the sunshine, and relish in the saltwater and sandy toes. Surrounded by like-minded individuals, you’ll find a sense of community and shared passion for the ocean.

Take breaks from the waves to explore the local surroundings. Each destination offers unique attractions, from stunning coastal landscapes to vibrant beach towns. Engage in other water activities like snorkeling, paddleboarding, or even go on coastal hikes to discover hidden gems along the coastline.

Take the time to appreciate the beauty of the ocean and the power of nature. Indulge in breathtaking sunsets, marvel at the ocean’s vastness, and perhaps even spot marine wildlife like dolphins or turtles. Surfing is not just a sport; it’s an opportunity for a profound connection with the ocean and the natural world.

Above all, cherish the moments shared with your best friend as you embark on this surfing adventure. Create memories of laughter, encouragement, and the bond forged through conquering the waves together. No matter your skill level, surfing in a paradise destination will leave you with a sense of achievement, a love for the ocean, and a longing to return to the waves time and time again.

Camp under the Starry Skies in a National Park

Escape the confines of city life and immerse yourselves in the beauty of nature by camping under the starry skies in a national park with your best friend. Set up a cozy campsite, share stories around a crackling campfire, and embrace the serenity and wonder of the great outdoors.

Choose a national park known for its breathtaking landscapes, such as Yosemite National Park in California, Banff National Park in Canada, or Kruger National Park in South Africa. These parks offer unparalleled beauty, diverse ecosystems, and ample opportunities for outdoor adventures.

As you pitch your tent and settle into your campsite, disconnect from technology and embrace the simplicity of life in nature. Immerse yourselves in the sights, sounds, and scents of the surrounding wilderness. Listen to the crackle of the campfire, marvel at the grandeur of towering trees, and breathe in the fresh, crisp air.

During the day, embark on hiking trails that wind through lush forests, along majestic mountains, or alongside cascading waterfalls. Take your time to appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds you, pausing for breathtaking viewpoints and chances to spot wildlife in their natural habitats.

As the sun starts to set, prepare a delicious campfire meal and gather around to share a hearty dinner. Swap stories and reminisce, and let the flames of the fire and the starry sky above create a backdrop for moments of laughter, reflection, and heartfelt conversations.

As night falls, lie back on a blanket and gaze up at the vast canopy of stars. Away from the city lights, the night sky reveals a breathtaking tapestry of twinkling stars, constellations, and even the faint glow of the Milky Way. It’s a humbling and awe-inspiring sight that reminds us of the vastness of the universe.

Allow the tranquility of nature to lull you to sleep, cocooned in your sleeping bag, serenaded by the sounds of the wild. Wake up to the gentle rays of the sun, feeling refreshed and rejuvenated by the simplicity and peace of a night spent under the stars.

Camping in a national park with your best friend is a chance to disconnect from the chaos of daily life and reconnect with the natural world. It’s an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of nature, create lasting memories, and deepen your bond as you navigate the wilderness together.

Volunteer Together in a Meaningful Project

Make a difference in the lives of others and strengthen your friendship by volunteering together in a meaningful project. Engaging in community service allows you to contribute to a cause you’re passionate about while creating lasting memories and a sense of fulfillment with your best friend.

Choose a volunteer project that aligns with your interests and values. Whether it’s environmental conservation, animal welfare, education, or community development, there are numerous organizations around the world that welcome volunteers. Research and select a project that resonates with both of you.

As you embark on your volunteer journey, be prepared to step out of your comfort zones and embrace new experiences. It might involve working with local communities, assisting in building projects, supporting orphanages, teaching, or participating in wildlife conservation efforts.

Engage with local communities, listen to their stories, and learn about their daily lives. Immerse yourselves in the local culture and traditions, respecting and appreciating the unique perspectives and diversity you encounter. The connections you make with the people you help and the fellow volunteers can be incredibly rewarding.

Working side by side, you and your best friend will face challenges together, develop resilience, and experience the joy of making a positive impact. The shared experience of volunteering in a meaningful project will strengthen your bond and provide a deeper sense of purpose.

While it’s important to contribute your time and skills, remember that volunteering is a learning experience too. Embrace the opportunity to learn from the local community, gain new perspectives, and reevaluate your own values and priorities.

Capture moments of joy, gratitude, and laughter as you engage in your volunteer work. Take photos together, but also be present in the moment, immersing yourselves fully in the experience. Reflect on the impact you’ve made, both big and small, and carry the lessons learned with you throughout your lives.

Volunteering together in a meaningful project offers a chance to give back, create positive change, and experience personal growth. It’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on individuals and communities, all while strengthening your friendship and creating lifelong memories.

Explore Historic Landmarks and Cultural Sites

Embark on a journey through history and immerse yourselves in different cultures as you explore historic landmarks and cultural sites with your best friend. From ancient wonders to UNESCO World Heritage sites, these locations offer a fascinating glimpse into the past and the richness of human heritage.

Choose destinations known for their historical significance, such as Rome in Italy, Machu Picchu in Peru, or Angkor Wat in Cambodia. These places are steeped in history and boast architectural marvels that have stood the test of time.

As you visit these landmarks, prepare to be in awe of the intricate details, grandeur, and sheer scale of these ancient structures. Take guided tours to gain in-depth knowledge about their historical context, architectural significance, and cultural importance.

Immerse yourselves in the local culture surrounding these landmarks. Engage with locals, learn about their traditions and customs, and sample traditional cuisine. Visit nearby museums or cultural centers that further deepen your understanding of the region’s history and cultural heritage.

Enjoy the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of those who came before. Marvel at the columns of ancient temples, wander through ancient ruins, or explore the corridors of majestic palaces. Capture the moments through photographs, but also take time to appreciate these landmarks with your own eyes and create lasting memories.

Take a moment to reflect on the significance and the impact these historic sites have had on shaping the world we live in today. Contemplate the stories of ancient civilizations, the triumphs and challenges they faced, and the enduring legacy they’ve left behind.

By exploring historic landmarks and cultural sites with your best friend, you deepen your appreciation for different cultures, expand your knowledge of history, and gain a deeper understanding of our shared human heritage. It’s an opportunity to connect with the past, broaden your horizons, and create shared memories that will forever bind you together.

Enjoy a Wine Tasting Tour in a Vineyard

Indulge your senses and embark on a delightful wine tasting tour with your best friend in a picturesque vineyard. Explore the world of viticulture, sample delectable wines, and immerse yourselves in the beauty of sprawling vineyards and rolling hills.

Choose a renowned wine region, such as Napa Valley in California, Tuscany in Italy, or Bordeaux in France. These destinations are known for producing exquisite wines and offer a plethora of vineyards where you can experience the art and science of winemaking.

On a wine tasting tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit vineyards, learn about the grape varieties, and witness the process of winemaking from vine to bottle. Knowledgeable guides will take you through the vineyards, sharing insights about the terroir, harvesting the grapes, and the various methods of winemaking.

Savor the diverse aromas and flavors as you sample a selection of wines. Learn how to distinguish the different characteristics of each varietal, from the fruity notes of a Chardonnay to the complex layers of a Cabernet Sauvignon. Engage your senses as you swirl, sniff, and savor the wines.

Pair your wine tastings with delicious food that complements the flavors of the wines. Many vineyards offer wine and food pairing experiences, allowing you to appreciate the interplay of flavors and textures. Indulge in local cheeses, artisanal chocolates, or gourmet dishes that elevate the tasting experience.

As you wander through the vineyards, take in the beauty of the countryside. Stroll along the rows of vines, bask in the warm sun, and capture the stunning vineyard landscapes in photographs. Enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings and the joy of being immersed in nature with your best friend.

Engage in conversations with winemakers and vineyard owners, listening to their stories and passion for winemaking. Ask questions, learn about their craft, and gain a deeper appreciation for the dedication and knowledge required to produce exceptional wines.

Throughout the wine tasting tour, cherish the moments shared with your best friend. Laugh, toast, and create lasting memories as you savor the flavors and create your own wine stories. It’s an opportunity to deepen your friendship, broaden your wine knowledge, and indulge in the pleasures of the grape.

A wine tasting tour in a vineyard offers a sensory journey that combines culture, history, and camaraderie. It’s a celebration of the artistry of winemaking and an opportunity to enjoy the fruits of the vine with your best friend in a charming and idyllic setting.

Go on a Wildlife Spotting Expedition

Embark on an unforgettable wildlife spotting expedition with your best friend, immersing yourselves in the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Connect with nature on a profound level as you witness majestic creatures in their natural habitats, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Choose a destination renowned for its diverse wildlife, such as the Maasai Mara in Kenya, the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador, or the Pantanal Wetlands in Brazil. These locations offer incredible opportunities to encounter a wide variety of animals, from iconic big cats to exotic marine life and rare bird species.

Join knowledgeable guides or expert naturalists who will lead you through the wilderness, sharing their insights and expertise. They’ll help you spot elusive animals, teach you about their behavior and habitats, and ensure your safety throughout the expedition.

Venture out on game drives, boat cruises, or guided walks as you search for wildlife. Observe lions patrolling their territories, elephants gracefully moving across the plains, or vibrant schools of tropical fish darting through coral reefs. Each encounter will leave you in awe of the intricate beauty and diversity of the animal kingdom.

Take advantage of early morning and evening game drives when animals are most active. Be patient and observant, as spotting wildlife often requires keen eyes and a bit of luck. Listen to the sounds of nature, from the roar of lions to the melodic calls of birds, as you traverse these remarkable environments.

Capture the magic of these encounters through photography, but remember to also take moments to simply be present and absorb the beauty firsthand. Observe the animals’ behaviors, admire their natural grace, and appreciate the delicate balance of ecosystems.

During your wildlife spotting expedition, respect the animals and their habitats by following ethical guidelines. Maintain a safe distance, never disturb or feed the animals, and always adhere to the instructions of your guides or rangers to ensure the well-being of both wildlife and humans.

As you marvel at the incredible wildlife you encounter, reflect on the importance of conservation and preserving these precious habitats. Appreciate the fragility of the ecosystems and consider ways to contribute to wildlife conservation efforts, whether through supporting local initiatives or raising awareness of the issues they face.

A wildlife spotting expedition offers a profound connection with nature and an opportunity to witness the wonders of the animal kingdom. It’s a chance to bond with your best friend as you share in the awe-inspiring encounters and gain a deeper appreciation for the diversity and beauty of life on our planet.

Try Local Street Food in a Vibrant Market

Embark on a culinary adventure with your best friend as you immerse yourselves in the vibrant flavors and authentic atmosphere of a local street food market. From sizzling skewers to mouthwatering noodles, exploring the local street food scene allows you to taste the essence of a culture, creating a sensory journey that will tantalize your taste buds and create lasting memories.

Choose a destination known for its bustling street food markets, such as Bangkok in Thailand, Marrakech in Morocco, or Mexico City in Mexico. These cities are renowned for their diverse and delectable street food offerings, with stalls and vendors lining the streets, tempting passersby with their irresistible aromas.

As you explore the market, let your senses guide you. Be adventurous and try a variety of dishes, from iconic street food staples to lesser-known local delicacies. Sample skewered meats grilled to perfection, slurp on steaming bowls of noodles, or indulge in flavorful wraps filled with savory ingredients.

Engage with the vendors and observe their culinary expertise. Watch as they skillfully prepare their dishes, using regional ingredients and age-old techniques. Take the opportunity to learn about the cultural significance of their food and the stories behind their recipes.

Don’t forget to pair your street food adventures with refreshing beverages. Sip on freshly squeezed fruit juices, delight in tropical smoothies, or savor the complexity of traditional teas or coffees. Unwind in the vibrant atmosphere of the market, enjoying the energy and camaraderie of locals and fellow food enthusiasts.

As you and your best friend indulge in the local street food, let go of any inhibitions and embrace new flavors and textures. Be open to trying unfamiliar ingredients, and don’t be afraid to experiment with different combinations. Share dishes, take turns ordering, and celebrate the joy of discovery as you savor every bite.

Remember that the true essence of street food lies in the communal experience. Engage with fellow food lovers, strike up conversations, and exchange recommendations. Street food markets often provide a melting pot of cultures and backgrounds, and sharing a meal together can create connections that transcend language and borders.

Trying local street food in a vibrant market is not just about satiating your hunger—it’s about immersing yourselves in the local culture and gaining a deeper understanding of the people and traditions that shape it. It’s a culinary adventure that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the diversity of flavors and a treasure trove of unforgettable taste memories.

Marvel at the Northern Lights in a Remote Destination

Prepare to be awestruck as you witness the ethereal beauty of the Northern Lights with your best friend in a remote destination. This celestial phenomenon, also known as the Aurora Borealis, creates a mesmerizing display of dancing lights, painting the night sky with vibrant hues and leaving you breathless with wonder.

Choose a destination located within or near the Arctic Circle, such as Iceland, Norway, or Lapland in Finland. These remote locations offer prime viewing opportunities due to their clear skies and proximity to the Earth’s magnetic poles—the source of this natural spectacle.

Timing is crucial when it comes to witnessing the Northern Lights. Plan your trip during the winter months when darkness prevails and the night sky is at its darkest. Make sure to check the forecast for aurora activity and be prepared to stay up late, as the lights are most commonly spotted in the late hours of the evening.

Find a secluded spot away from artificial light pollution, such as a lake, open field, or a mountainside. Bundle up in warm clothing and bring blankets to keep comfortable while waiting for the show to begin. Patience is key, as these dancing lights can be unpredictable, but the anticipation makes the experience all the more rewarding.

As darkness falls, watch in awe as the sky comes alive with curtains, ribbons, and swirls of luminous colors. Shades of green and purple stretch across the heavens, sometimes accompanied by hints of pink, blue, or even red. The display dances in a mesmerizing symphony, captivating the senses and creating a truly magical experience.

Take the time to absorb the beauty and allow yourself to be fully immersed in the moment. It’s a shared experience with your best friend that brings a sense of tranquility, as you realize the magnitude of the natural world and your place within it.

Capture the Northern Lights on camera to preserve the memory of this extraordinary phenomenon. Experiment with different camera settings and long exposure techniques to capture the vibrant colors and the movement of the lights. However, do take moments to simply soak in the experience directly, allowing your senses to fully appreciate the wonder unfolding above.

Remember, witnessing the Northern Lights requires optimal weather conditions and a touch of luck. Even if you’re not fortunate enough to witness a vibrant display, remember that the journey itself is an adventure worth undertaking. The remote destinations that offer views of the Northern Lights are often pristine and untouched, providing incredible landscapes and other unique experiences to enjoy.

Marveling at the Northern Lights in a remote destination is a privilege and a profound experience that will forever hold a special place in your hearts. It’s a reminder of the beauty of our planet and the wonders that exist beyond our daily routines—a moment shared with your best friend that will create memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Take a Thrilling Helicopter Ride over a Stunning Landscape

Experience an adrenaline-filled adventure with your best friend as you soar through the skies on a thrilling helicopter ride over a breathtaking landscape. From towering mountains to cascading waterfalls, this exhilarating experience offers a unique perspective on the world below and creates unforgettable memories.

Choose a destination known for its stunning aerial views, such as the Grand Canyon in the United States, the Swiss Alps, or the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Each location showcases a different natural wonder, and a helicopter ride provides the perfect vantage point to soak in the beauty.

As you board the helicopter, feel the excitement build as the rotors spin and the aircraft lifts off the ground. Once airborne, be captivated by the panoramic views that unfold before your eyes. From the window, witness the majesty of the landscape stretching out in all directions.

Gaze down upon rugged peaks, picturesque valleys, and vibrant coasts. Take in the unique geological features, such as canyons, fjords, or coral reefs, that have been shaped over millions of years. The vastness of the landscape and the perspective from above will leave you in awe of the intricate beauty of our planet.

Listen to the expert narration from your pilot, who will provide insights into the geographic wonders, historical significance, and environmental importance of the area. Learn about the natural processes that have shaped the landscape and the ecosystems that thrive within.

Capture the jaw-dropping views through the windows of the helicopter, ensuring you have your camera ready to preserve the memories. However, also take moments to simply revel in the exhilaration of the flight and appreciate the incredible sights before you.

As the helicopter gracefully maneuvers through the air, embrace the feeling of freedom and the sheer thrill of the ride. Share in the joy and excitement with your best friend, knowing that you are creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Upon landing, reflect on the incredible adventure you’ve just experienced. Discuss your favorite moments, the awe-inspiring views, and the rush of adrenaline that coursed through your veins. Cherish the bond between you and your best friend that has deepened through this shared adventure.

A helicopter ride over a stunning landscape offers a unique and thrilling perspective on the world below. It’s an opportunity to witness the grandeur of nature, challenge your sense of perspective, and create extraordinary memories with your best friend that will leave you breathless with wonder.

Capture Stunning Photos in a Scenic Location

Unleash your creativity and unleash your inner photographer with your best friend as you explore a scenic location and capture stunning photos. From majestic landscapes to charming cityscapes, this adventure allows you to document the beauty around you while creating lasting memories through the lens.

Choose a destination known for its photogenic qualities, such as Santorini in Greece, the lavender fields of Provence in France, or the serene landscapes of New Zealand. These locations offer a plethora of breathtaking backdrops and unique perspectives to unleash your artistic vision.

Begin your photo excursion by scouting out the best vantage points and viewpoints. Venture off the beaten path to discover hidden gems and lesser-known spots that offer a fresh take on iconic landmarks. Research which times of day (such as sunrise or sunset) offer the most dramatic lighting.

Experiment with different camera techniques, angles, and compositions to capture your vision. Play with depth of field, long exposures, and framing to add an artistic touch to your photographs. Encourage your best friend to join in on the fun, capturing each other in candid moments or striking poses against breathtaking backgrounds.

Take the time to immerse yourselves in the environment and capture not only the landscapes but also the culture, people, and small details that make the location unique. Emphasize the colors, textures, and patterns that create a visual tapestry, and focus on the emotions and stories that your images evoke.

Engage with locals and learn about their way of life. Ask for their stories and permission if taking portraits of individuals or capturing cultural practices. Use photography as a means to connect and bridge cultures, fostering understanding and appreciation.

Don’t be afraid to embrace post-processing techniques to enhance the visual impact of your photos. Experiment with different editing styles and filters to create a consistent aesthetic or bring out specific elements in your images. Remember to stay true to your vision while respecting the integrity of the scenes you capture.

Take breaks from behind the camera to simply soak in the beauty of the location with your best friend. Enjoy the moment without the need for capturing every detail, and allow yourselves to fully appreciate the beauty that surrounds you.

At the end of your journey, reflect on your collection of stunning photos. Share your favorite shots, exchange stories, and reminisce about the moments shared together. These photographs are not just images, but visual records of your friendship, adventures, and the beauty of the world you’ve experienced together.

Embarking on a photography adventure in a scenic location allows you to express your creativity, capture lasting memories, and see the world through a unique lens. It’s an opportunity for artistic exploration, connecting with the environment, and creating a visual story of your friendship that will be cherished for years to come.

Embarking on adventures with your best friend is an opportunity to create lifelong memories, strengthen your bond, and experience the wonders of the world together. From exploring exotic island paradises to indulging in spa retreats, from conquering challenging hiking trails to capturing stunning photographs, the possibilities for adventure are endless.

Through these shared experiences, you’ll not only create memories but also deepen your friendship, fostering a connection built on trust, support, and shared adventures. Traveling with your best friend allows for growth and self-discovery, as you navigate new environments, adapt to different cultures, and overcome challenges together.

Embrace the thrill of stepping out of your comfort zones, whether it’s trying new activities, experiencing different cuisines, or immersing yourselves in unfamiliar cultures. These adventures will broaden your horizons, ignite your sense of wonder, and leave a lasting impact on your lives.

As you plan your next adventure, consider the experiences outlined in this comprehensive guide. Whether you choose to explore ancient cities, embark on wildlife spotting expeditions, or indulge in the simple joy of camping under the stars, each adventure will bring you closer together and provide opportunities for discovery, connection, and personal growth.

Remember to be present in each moment, savoring the experiences and cherishing the time spent with your best friend. Allow yourselves to be open to new possibilities, cultivating a sense of curiosity and a willingness to embrace the unexpected.

As you traverse the globe, remember to prioritize sustainability, respect for local cultures, and responsible tourism practices. By making conscious choices, you can contribute to the preservation of the natural world and the communities you encounter along the way.

So, grab your backpacks, embark on new adventures, and create lifelong memories with your best friend. Your journeys will be filled with laughter, discovery, and the joy of experiencing the world side by side. Embrace the spirit of adventure and let the world become your playground.

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How to Travel with your Best Friend (and have a great time)

As someone who is now so used to travelling on my own (six years and counting), travelling with friends does not come easy to me. A few days or a week? Not a problem. But three weeks straight with one of my besties (Jessie) in Barcelona , Iceland and New York ? Suffice it so say I was a little nervous in the lead up to our trip! Learning how to travel with your best friend is a lesson worth considering before travelling.

If you are also having second thoughts or are feeling a little anxious about spending 24 hours a day with your best friend travelling, then I’ve got some great tips to help make it a really enjoyable time – all tried and tested!

Choose a destination with plenty to see and do

So you’ve got your bestie, you’ve got your passport, but its now time to decide where and what will the two of you get up to on your adventures. When travelling with other people it is always important to make sure that the destination is of interest to the two of you.

Take for example a handful of friends I have travelled with in the past who don’t enjoy museums, art or culture. In my case, I love to immerse myself into history and art, so I wouldn’t choose to visit a destination like Paris if I don’t have a plus one who wants to come and explore the Louvre.

It is also a great head start if you pick a destination with lots to offer both of your interests. Say if you do decide Paris is your destination, then you’ll be spoiled for choice with endless options to keep you busy in such a big, vibrant city. It is hard to have disagreements and butt heads when you’re in a city that offers you so much.

Don’t Be Afraid to take a few hours to yourself

Even though you’re travelling together, it is still okay (and in fact really healthy) to spend some time alone. On our trip through Barcelona, it was important for me to take the occasional run by myself. Or I would even spend some time at a cafe catching up on work.

As much fun as it is to have your plus one with you, keeping up the intense energy can sometimes be quite draining! Don’t forget to listen to how you feel (tired, hungry, etc.) and know when to take some time to do you.

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Choose a destination with plenty of vitamin d to keep your spirits high.

As much as I love winter destinations and layering up with a hot cocoa in hand, sometimes you just need a little Vitamin D to boost your spirits! Travelling through Spring and Summer I always notice my mood is elevated, even more so when travelling with friends. Picking a tropical destination or a taking a trip over the European summer makes it impossible not to have a great time.

Keep in Mind Why you Chose them in the First Place!

Don’t forget they’re your bestie for a reason! Spending a lot of time with one other person in often high-stress situations can be a little testing at times, but you’ve just gotta remember why the two of you are there in the first place. While I love solo travel and have had some great adventures on my own the past six years, there’s nothing that can compare with exploring a city or town with a friend in tow, experiencing a new culture together. My favourite part about our trip was the end of day debriefs, discussing all we had achieved that day… just remember you don’t get that when you’re alone!

Over to you – have you ever travelled with a friend and said “never again” at the end of a trip or “Hell yeah!” the whole way through? Sound off in the comments! See more on Instagram.

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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In the premiere episode, Shelby enlists Barry and Naldo to help create the perfect ambiance at school to ask her crush Cameron to the big dance. When the unexpected spoils her plans, Shelby and Cyd try to use their newfound power to travel back in time to fix everything.

The episode begins with Shelby and Cyd waking up in the morning. Shelby is glad Cyd is staying with her until her parents return from their archaeological dig in Peru.

Cyd and Shelby go to Barry and Naldo's trailer, where a strange ray is duct-taped onto a cannon in the trailer. Naldo tries to activate it because he wants chest hair to shave.

Barry explains the plan Shelby asked Barry to do so Shelby could ask Cameron, her crush, to the dance. Meanwhile, Naldo activates the ray against Barry's agreement and smells barbecuing. Barry sighs and follows Naldo.

As Barry and Naldo exit the trailer, Cyd accidentally opens the time chest. The ray activates and shoots the time beam at the object in the time chest, and deflects onto Cyd and Shelby. Cyd and Shelby check their chests for hair, because of Barry's past statement. They relax because they find they have no chest hair. What they do not realize is that they have gained the ability to time travel when touching.

At school, Shelby drags Cyd from the vending machine and Cyd is angry at Shelby. Shelby and Cyd then hear the fist-pumping music which is Cameron 's favorite and Shelby wants to go ahead but Marci approaches the girls. Cyd distracts Marci and wants vending machine money. Shelby then goes for it but her foot lands on janitor equipment and trips over. Cameron then doesn't see who wrote it and thinks it's still cool. Shelby is mad and Cyd knows that in the future things will be all right.

The girls then think of today which is this morning. Shelby and Cyd are confused and know they time traveled and are freaking out. Shelby and Cyd wonder what is happening and then go to school again and Shelby wants to ask Cameron again. The two agree and once again Marci needs to be distracted. Barry then interrupts and tells Cyd about the hair raising machine. Cyd then lies and tells Barry nothing happened.

Cyd then hits Shelby and Shelby once again gets knocked of at the janitor or supplies. Cyd is then in front of Cameron and Cameron goes to the dance with Cyd instead. Cyd thinks of the future again and Shelby and Cyd travel to the future and now know that they didn't talk to each other after Cameron went with Cyd. Marci tells everything of what happened and Cyd returns the dollar. The girls discover time travel.

Then, Cyd goes to Barry's Lab because she has nowhere else to go. Cyd tells Barry about her emotions and Barry can't help because he can't tell feelings. Naldo then tells Barry that feelings are different and Cyd understands. The boys go to the blast box to test out an invention and Shelby comes in. Shelby tells Cyd some Channing Tatum words and Cyd apologizes to Shelby. The girls go back in time and get back home.

In the past, Cyd wants Shelby to go and ask Cameron but Shelby disagrees and wants to help her best friend decorate their room. The girls then time travel to a future lab. When they travelled out of the lab, Shelby tells Cyd that they have to find a way to avoid it. Bret and Chet then entered the room, telling Chd that they prepared a dance for her. Cyd and Shelby jump forward to the end of the dance, there the twins introduce each other and say "Goodnight!" Shelby says that she and Cyd need to jump back and see what the dance was. With one hug, the girls jump back in order to see how the dance began.

• Lauren Taylor as Shelby Marcus
• Landry Bender as Cyd Ripley
• Gus Kamp as Barry Eisenberg
• Ricky Garcia as Naldo Montoya
• Benjamin Royer as Bret Marcus
• Matthew Royer as Chet Marcus
• Madison Hu as Marci
• Emery Kelly as Cameron

International Premieres

• September 18, 2015 (Poland)
• September 19, 2015 (Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania)
• October 16, 2015 (Australia & New Zealand)
• November 11, 2015 (France)
• December 5, 2015 (Latin America, Brazil)
• January 8, 2016 (UK and Ireland)
• January 11, 2016 (Spain, Portugal)
• February 17, 2016 (Israel)
• February 26, 2016 (The Netherlands)
• April 10, 2016 (Japan)
• April 15, 2016 (Italy)
• April 25, 2016 (Russia)
• July 11, 2016 (Germany)
• This episode is the first episode of the series and season overall.
• This was shown as a preview for the series, due to the fact that it aired at an unusual time and the second episode wouldn't premiere until July 12.
• This is the first episode filmed.
• There is a Shakespearian reference. The words on Bret and Chet's chests combined spell Yorick as in "Alas poor Yorick I knew him well" from Hamlet.
• This is the most viewed episode of the whole entire series with 3.54 million viewers.
• This episode could be related to Fight The Future: Part 1 since Janet Smythe seemed to take over the school shortly after. However, since Norm doesn't get a promotion until Cyd & Shelby get him one in Jump to The Future Lab , this timeline is valid at this point in the series.

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Best Friends Whenever Promo

Best Friends Whenever Time Travel

Best Friends Whenever Bro Time Disney Channel Official

Best Friends Whenever Rules of Time Travel

Best Friends Whenever Time-Traveling Besties

Best Friends Whenever Preview Shelby & Cyd Freak Over Time Travel

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Best Friend Travel: Why This is Such a Life-Affirming Way to Explore

By: Author Rob Taylor

Posted on November 10, 2023

It might actually be true that I travel more with my best friend than I do with my husband or kids… I can neither confirm or deny this, but I can tell you that traveling with my best friend of 20 years really is an experience I’m thankful for. Kelly B is back on the podcast chatting with me (Rob Taylor) about our friendship, our relationship as non-spousal adults, and the benefits we both gain from taking these trips together.

Yes, people think it’s weird that we travel so much together, but I’ll tell you this: there’s something very life-affirming about having an adventure with somebody you know deeply that ISN’T your spouse and who doesn’t look at you as the other parent or as someone who holds a great deal of daily responsibility in their life.

Give a listen and consider what sort of travel you can plan with somebody you’re not married to. The benefits are many, and the adventures awesome.

Check out just a few of the trips my best friend and I have conquered together and you’ll understand some of our stories and interactions a bit better:

• Big Island of Hawaii
• Carson City and Lake Tahoe
• Door County, Wisconsin
• Maine Road Trip
• Florida Keys Wildlife Adventures and more

Best Friends Travel Podcast Episode

I enjoy getting to spend time with my best friend, traveling or recording podcast episodes. Kelly and I share our insights on why we travel so well together and why our time apart from our families actually is beneficial to ALL of us.

Below you’ll find links to our show notes, options for downloading podcast episodes from your favorite hub, and even information for being a part of the 2TravelDads podcast.

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Stronger Relationships Through Travel

So what is it about traveling together that keeps us doing it again and again? I think the answer is multi-layered, but ultimately, when we’re talking about best friends travel, we’re talking about two people who know each other and individuals before anything else. Traveling with your immediate family or spouse is amazing and very special, but with that comes everything from your life at home. Traveling with a close friend means that you are experiencing the world together as people vs parents or mortgage payers.

Over our many trips together, Kelly and I have learned a lot about how each of us functions when we are only our adult selves and NOT living the role of parent or spouse. We have learned how we communicate, what our hot-button items are, and how to ensure that we each have a special experience wherever we may be. And we each know how to let the other person just BE.

I think one of the best experiences Kelly and I have had together was getting to be in Key West for Pride. Celebrating LGBTQ Pride is so important for many reasons, and being in a place like Key West reminded me why. While there, we enjoyed all the fun and rainbows together, but then we also gave each other the space to celebrate as we each needed. For me that was just being present with my community and soaking it up, and for Kelly it meant getting to hug others and dance and exude joy. We’re very different and we’re great traveling together because of times like this.

Favorite Best Friend Travel Trips

Oh gosh, where to begin. We’ve always made time for traveling together because we know how valuable it is for one another. It’s difficult to pick a favorite best friends trip, so we’ll just highlight what was so special about each.

Carson City and Lake Tahoe – when COVID hit and the world shut down, working with Carson City was the first travel job I’d gotten since February 2020. Kelly was ready to support the project, seeking out outdoors activities and the new concept of social distancing. We got to reconnect while the world was so apart.

Palm Beach County and Miami – OMG. I had a work trip get cancelled at the last minute and Kelly already had arrived in Florida. We made the most of it, exploring Palm Beach County and then enjoying Miami’s South Beach together. No plans, just haphazardly wandering around South Florida .

Cross Country Road Trip – I haven’t written about this yet (2023), but when Kelly and her family moved from Lyle, Washington to Rockland, Maine , I got to be a part of it. We drove from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine in five days. We made stops in Yellowstone National Park , Niagara Falls and more.

Walt Disney World – One of the busiest work trips I’ve ever had, Kelly was the perfect best friend for this travel experience. We visited 17 resort hotels in five days, did all four theme parks, and still had the energy to laugh the whole time. Experiencing Disney World with somebody for the first time was a great reminder to me of how magical it can be.

Door County, Wisconsin – Neither one of us knew what to expect when we landed in Green Bay, WI but we had an amazing time. We spent four days on this beautiful peninsula seeking out lighthouses and art galleries, drinking cider and eating cheese. It was the best fall trip! Ooh, my favorite moment was when we did a traditional Wisconsin fish boil and we were not at all ready for what happened ( read the article ).

There are so many more adventures together, but these are some of the best. Best friend travel is a unique experience that is very much worth the time and effort to put together. I hope you enjoyed the podcast episode and will keep on listening.

Screen Rant

Disney's best friends whenever: what the cast is doing now.

Best Friends Whenever was Disney’s attempt at a fun time travel show for kids. What has the cast been up to since the show’s cancelation?

The Disney Channel is soon to release a new superhero-themed comedy series,  Villains Of Valley View , which will premiere on June 3, 2022. The network has released several science fiction/fantasy shows in the past couple of years and they tend to be hit or miss.  Best Friends Whenever , a show about two time-traveling friends, was canceled after 31 episodes.

Former Disney Channel child stars have been known to rough up their image once their contract with the Mouse is up. Others stick with Disney for several years afterward. Since its cancellation in 2016, the cast of Best Friends Whenever has gone off to do their own things, with most of them furthering their acting careers, a few expanding their talent to a singing career, and one who is flying under the radar, so far.

Landry Bender: Cyd Ripley

Landry Bender plays Cyd Ripley in Best Friends Whenever . Cyd was raised in a family that barely spent time together. She is often pessimistic and the way she presents herself screams punk rock, from her dark clothes to the picture of a scary clown she wants to put up in her room.

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Landry Bender has continued to act since Best Friends Whenever ended. Most notably, she played Rocki in Fuller House , Sara Herbert in  Looking For Alaska , and Bella Whitmore in  The Republic of Sarah . She has also offered her voice to animated projects such as Milo Murphey’s Law and The Lion Guard . Landry has proudly partnered with Girls Inc. of Los Angeles and she shares a lot of throwback pictures, images of her food, and herself on her social channels.

Lauren Taylor: Shelby Marcus

Lauren Taylor plays Shelby Marcus, Cyd’s best friend who convinces her parents to let Cyd stay with them. Contrary to her friend, Shelby tends to be optimistic. She loves to follow the rules and when she steps out of line, her guilty conscience eats her up.

Lauren Taylor has only been in one thing since the Disney science-fiction show ended. She was Lemon Lamden in Shortcomings , a show that didn’t make it past two episodes. Lauren hasn’t posted on her social channels since June 2020. Even when she was very much in the spotlight, she kept her personal life under wraps so not much is known about what she is doing now. Twelve weeks ago, however, she replied to a comment from a concerned fan on her latest Instagram post stating that she’d be back soon. Hopefully, she’s doing alright and will grace Hollywood with her presence again. Everyone loves a great Hollywood comeback story .

August Kamp: Barry Eisenberg

August Kamp plays Barry Eisenberg, Cyd’s and Shelby’s friend whose invention led to the girls gaining their time travel abilities. Barry has trouble reading social cues and sometimes flies off the handle, but his friends are always there when things get tough.

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Since the show, August Kamp has embraced her true self and shared it with the world. Like Barry, August is passionate about tech and AI. She uses her passion to create and post amazing and otherworldly images. August also loves making music and on May 20, she released her latest album titled “she/her mind/body ,” the first of two albums that tell her coming-out story. In addition to music, August continued acting after Best Friends Whenever , her latest projects being All Night in 2018 and No Good Nick in 2019.

Ricky Garcia: Naldo Montoya

Ricky Garcia plays Naldo Montoya, the best friend of, and a stark contrast to, Barry’s kid genius character on the TV show. Naldo is not very smart, but he can keep a cool head. He comes across as an optimistic character who values kindness and loves to have fun.

Ricky Garcia continued to act in several projects after Best Friends Whenever . He’s gone on to play lead roles in Bigger Fatter Liar and Angel . He has also been in Alexa & Katie , Game Shakers , and most recently, Finding Ohana  — a Netflix film. Ricky has been doing some exciting stuff as of late. He announced his engagement to girlfriend, Ally Nadine, in December 2021 and he recently released his latest single “All I Wanna Do.” He’s active on Instagram, sharing pictures of himself and his friends and promoting his upcoming projects.

Benjamin & Matthew Royer: Brett & Chet Marcus

Benjamin Royer plays Brett and Matthew Royer plays Chet in Best Friends Whenever . The real-life twins play TV brothers  and they’re Shelby’s over-the-top younger siblings who are obsessed with Cyd and get into wacky situations.

Benjamin and Matthew appear to be as close as ever. They were both accepted into UCLA and they both recently posted pictures of themselves at Prom with their dates on Instagram. Regarding their acting careers, they continued to work alongside each other after Best Friends Whenever . They both guest-starred in single episodes of The Guest Book , White Famous , and Pickle and Peanut . Benjamin branched out from working with his brother for two projects, landing small roles in Adventure Force 5 and Young Sheldon .

Mary Passeri: Astrid Marcus

Shelby’s mom is played by Mary Passeri. Astrid is kind and understanding and she encourages her children to have confidence and ambition. She allows Cyd to stay with them while her parents are away for work. She also has a secret passion for roller derby that comes to light in season 2.

Since playing Astrid on the Disney show, Mary Passeri has continued to act, guest-starring in several TV shows such as Stumptown , The Kids Are Alright , and Coop And Cami Ask The World . She’s also landed supporting roles in Office Uprising and Malibu Rescue . Passeri doesn’t post much on her social media accounts, but she continues to interact with the Best Friends Whenever cast on Twitter. Most recently, she congratulated the Royer twins on their college acceptances.

Kevin Symons: Norm Marcus

Kevin Symons plays Norm Marcus, Shelby’s father. He works in corporate accounting for a tech company obsessed with the science behind time travel. He often complains about his job and while he is smart with numbers, he tends to miss or misinterpret the chaos going on around him.

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Kevin Symons seems to enjoy social media, having accounts on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. His YouTube is dedicated to sharing Cameo videos and fancy cocktail recipes. His most recent project was The Sound of Music at the La Miranda Theatre. He has also continued to act on the screen with roles in Henry Danger , Vice , Black-ish , and This Is Us . Kevin promotes every project he’s in, regardless of the size of his role. He also likes to post video messages as his characters, especially Councilman Dexhart, who he plays on Parks and Recreation .

Bryana Salaz: Princess Daisy

Bryana Salaz plays Daisy, a princess from the 16th century who comes through a time rift in season 2. While she’s a late addition to the show, she was a favorite for young kids. In Daisy’s time, she was held prisoner in a tower and she opts to not go back. Daisy is smart though she doesn’t quite understand metaphors.

Salaz considers herself a “children’s TV graduate.” She shares her various adventures with the world on Instagram and often posts photo dumps with the strangest collection of pictures grouped together. Like most others on this list, Bryana continues to act. She plays Anita in Urban Cowboy , Felice in Age Of Summer, and the titular character in Team Kaylie . She also guest-starred on On My Block , which sparked her next adventure. She is currently filming a spin-off show to On My Block called Freeridge .

Nora Dunn: Janet Smythe

Nora Dunn plays Janet Smythe, an evil scientist obsessed with becoming a time traveler and ruling the world. She’s arrogant and will do whatever it takes to make her evil dream a reality, even if it means taking out two teenage girls.

Out of all the cast in Best Friends Whenever , Nora Dunn has the most acting credits and her itinerary doesn’t seem to have an end. Since her time on the Disney Channel, she has starred and guest-starred in 23 projects, including  Dude , Tag , The Oath , and The Hater . She’s also guest-starred on shows such as The Librarians , 2 Broke Girls , Chicago P.D. , and How To Get Away With Murder .

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Best Friend Travel Bucket List: 12 Trips to Take With Your BFF

After years of exploring the world with my best friend, I thought what a great idea it’d be to pull together the best friend bucket list. I wanted to recommend any places that me and my best friend have been on, but also let you know what destinations are on our best friend travel bucket list.

In this post, I have included the places we’ve been and those we’d like to go to. Travelling with Katie is one of my favourite things to do, and despite being in a relationship, I love spending quality time with my best friend, in far-flung corners of the world.

Me and Katie are not new to exploring the world together, having been on countless trips together over the years since we became besties on the first day of University over seven years ago.

Our Best Friend Travel Bucket List has included Dublin for a weekend, spent four months travelling down the coast in New Zealand and Australia, we’ve been to Iceland to visit the waterfalls, took a trip to Malmo for the weekend, spent five days in Switzerland, headed off on a cruise and this year we are hoping to head to Eastern Europe together!

It’s the greatest escape, being out of your element, with your number one by your side.

Travelling with your best friend will bond you in a way nothing else can, while still inspiring and motivating you to gain confidence in your own skin. And don’t worry about taking all of these trips – even just one is sure to cement memories for a lifetime…

Here is the ultimate best friend bucket list…

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Me and Katie ventured to Iceland back in March 2018 and we fell in love with love incredible country. I couldn’t think of anyone else when the trip came up – the idea of a road trip around this wonderful island with my best friend was just up my street. 

We spent four wonderful days in Iceland, exploring the south of the island, as well as all the tourist hot spots along the way. In order to help you guys with planning your own trip (after I spent hours and hours researching the best places to go and where to stop) I decided to throw together another of my ’48 Hours’ guides, but this time it was for Iceland. Read the full post here .

If Denmark wasn’t on your travel radar before, then now’s the perfect time to keep an eye out for deals and plan a last-minute “YOLO” trip with your BFF. Copenhagen is the perfect city for a break with your BFF, as they have lots of things to do, as well as some very hygge cafes, Christmas markets and of course the famous Tivoli Gardens. Read the full post here .

SWITZERLAND

At the end of last year me and my best friend Katie jumped on a plane from London and off on a five day Switzerland adventure exploring some of the countries best cities. I had never been to Switzerland so I was super excited to explore the country, visiting three cities over five days, including Basel, Lucerne and Zurich.

All three cities were amazing and had so much to offer, check out my blog posts on 12 places to visit in Zurich , and  48 Hour Guide to Basel . But for now, here’s my guide to 5 days in Switzerland… 

While Switzerland is geographically quite small and people might think they can do a lot in five days in Switzerland. And to be honest, I wouldn’t recommend any less than five days in this magical country, as we felt like we hardly scratched the surface, and next time I visit Switzerland I plan on going to the east of the country to Interlaken and the mountains.

UNITED KINGDOM

We may live in the United Kingdom but that doesn’t stop us exploring our very own country. We love taking a staycation, although often we end up in a bar in a city, we also love the weekends spent relaxing in a country manor.

Who would you rather tour Downton Abbey Highclere Castle or Pride and Prejudice  Chatsworth House  with besides the one who probably watched them all with you? Best spent here at Christmas when the Christmas markets are in full swing up and down the country.

Some go to Dublin for the stunning Georgian architectural and long history, others, like me and my girls visit Dublin for it’s robust pub culture, wonderful museums and good-looking Irish men (joking obviously).  Last year me and the girls went to Dublin for a weekend exploring this wonderful city.

We spent the weekend drinking, walking, eating and drinking some more.  We flew with British Airways, but you can also fly with Aer Lingus, Ryanair and FlyBe to Dublin Airport from the UK. Read the full post from our trip here .

NEW ZEALAND

Before arriving in New Zealand, we had no idea where to start. All we knew was that we had two weeks in New Zealand to explore both the South Island and the north island. We had no idea what we would do, but we knew that two weeks in New Zealand would not be enough time to see this magical country.

But like many others, we only had two weeks annual leave to spare so we booked two weeks in New Zealand made the most of our time to experience this magical country.

New Zealand top the lists of my favourite countries in the world, alongside Sweden and The Netherlands.

And it’s a favourite among tourists too… it’s a country to opposites, calm relaxed bays, alongside bungy jumping into a canyon, weather that varies from hour to hour, and food so indulgent alongside juice bars and health retreats. Make sure you add a holiday to New Zealand to your bucket list now…

I visited Malmo last month with Katie and we loved this quaint city. Located only half an hour from Copenhagen, Malmo functions at a much slower pace, with cafes dotted around the city, boats for hire along the river and wild swimming from the harbour.

We loved everything about this city and especially the emerging food scene – we stopped off for lunch one day at the Instagram famous Avokado, and their food was bloody brilliant. I’d happily spend my weekends in Malmo, eating tasty food, and people watching!

Whether you’re of the  Sex and the City  class or a  Girls  recent graduate, no doubt the Big Apple has shown you some depiction of friendship over the years, either good or bad. It’s time to make it your own – after all, life is best lived first-hand. So grab your real-life best friend and take the city by storm. 

With four distinct seasons and many parades and festivals throughout the year, New York City offers a holiday as diverse as its residents. In ‘the city that never sleeps’, tourists can have the best in food and entertainment at their fingertips. The largest city in the U.S. is also one of the world’s most energetic.

From a night in a museum to a street-food festival, this metropolis has it all. I’ve never been to New York but I’ve heard it’s immense – GO GO GO!

When you think about Australia, you think campervan. Well that’s what I did when I was planning my trip down the east coast. It made sense to hire a campervan for some of the way at least, so that you could really get a feel of Australia and see things that being on a bus just doesn’t give you.

Being on the Greyhound bus is great! Free wifi, no-hassle, they drive you and sometimes you can even get a sleeper bus and arrive at your destination however you don’t have freedom.

You can’t however nip to the shop 5km away without a car or go to the zoo 29 km away without jumping on public transport, however with a campervan you can!

So we decided to hire a campervan from Brisbane to Sydney for 10 days with campervan company Travellers’ Autobarn. I had previously clocked the company when trailing through travel websites and in STA Travel, however it wasn’t until I contacted head office and asked for a quote that I was delighted with my choice and decided to go with them.

I was in regular contact with a lady at head office who was amazing and answered all my questions about the hiring of the campervan and the admin side of it as well. Read the full post here .

What’s on your best friend bucket list? Let me know in the comments

What’s the best trip you and your best friend have taken together use my  best friend travel bucket list for inspiration.

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That’s given me some great ideas for my nect trips. Thank you.

JANET storey

Must try Malmo.

Lovely city!!

Helen Moulden

Oh my god I’d love to go to Iceland with my BFF!

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11 ways travelling with your best friend strengthens your bond

Recently updated on July 5th, 2023 at 11:51 am

Can travelling with your best friend improve your relationship and make you grow closer together? You bet it can.

Recently, we’ve all had to learn the hard way just how precious time with our friends really is, and while Zoom calls and socially distant meet ups are great for now, nothing can beat spending quality time with your bestie. So, how about for next year’s big trip you ask your BFF along? From making new memories to learning more about each other, here are 11 ways travelling with your best friend makes your relationship stronger.

1. You’ll enjoy quality time together

Travelling with your best friend means you are able to spend quality time together . As we all know, life can get in the way of seeing our friends. Whether it’s having kids, working overtime or moving house, we just can’t seem to get a break. That’s why it’s so important to take any opportunity you can to go travelling with a friend, because you never know when you’ll next be able to enjoy that much time together.

2. You’ll have shared memories you can treasure forever

Private jokes, knowing looks and shared secrets – that’s what best friends are for. Travelling together means you’ll be able to make precious memories that no one else will have experienced . Whether it’s laughing till you cry after a few too many Sangrias, or feeling nineteen again when an Italian waiter gives you both a cheeky wink, those are the moments that you’ll share forever.

3. You’ll learn more about each other

When you travel with your best friend you’ll learn their likes and dislikes, what makes them tick and what they are scared of. You’ll see them from a different perspective and discover things you may never have known about them, like the fact they’re fluent in German, or have always wanted to try horseback riding.

4. The trip will be more enjoyable

Ultimately, travelling with your best friend means the trip will be more enjoyable. You’ll have someone to chat to on coach rides , you’ll feel safer together, you’ll never feel lonely and accommodation can be more affordable when shared.

5. You’ll conquer fears together

Often when travelling, we’re confronted with new and challenging situations. But when you’re with your friend, you’ll have the confidence to overcome whatever’s thrown at you . As well as making you feel invincible they’ll always see things differently, helping you solve difficult situations in ways you wouldn’t have thought of.

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6. You’ll put your friendship to the test

During those more challenging times your friendship will be put to the test. This is healthy for any relationship. By putting your friendship to the test you’ll quickly learn how much you mean to that person . Best friends don’t flake. So, if that person can’t stick by you when the going gets tough, you’re better off without them.

7. You’ll be more open and honest with each other

Honesty is always the best policy . By being open and honest with your best friend – even when it’s uncomfortable – you’ll be less likely to argue, have a better understanding of how they are feeling and learn what each other wants from the trip. They also won’t be afraid to tell you when you’re acting unreasonably or being difficult, helping you grow as a person.

8. Packing will be a whole lot more fun!

Not sure whether to pack that extra pair of sandals or if you need 12 bottles of sunscreen? No worries, just ask your best friend. Travelling with your best friend means you have someone to reach out to for packing advice . What’s more, you can travel a lot lighter. You can share travel adapters, hair dryers, sun cream and more, freeing up extra space for those all important souvenirs.

9. You’ll both feel more relaxed

Both of you will be able to escape the stresses of day to day life, which will help you feel more relaxed. Studies have shown that taking a trip helps manage stress and negative emotions as we are removed from the source of stress. In fact, when we escape to somewhere near water we become healthier, more creative and even more compassionate towards one another.

10. You’ll both feel a whole lot healthier

A study conducted by the University of Massachusetts found that women who did not travel for at least six years were eight times more likely to have a heart attack than those that did. Holidays help us feel less stressed but also provide opportunities for physical activity. You and your friend are more likely to go walking (easily 10,0000 steps a day), swimming, even hiking, compared to when you’re at home. You’ll both come back feeling energised and rejuvenated.

11. You’ll realise just how much you care about each other

After all the highs and lows of travelling with your best friend – from lost passports to sunset dinners – you’ll know for a fact just how much you care about each other . And as we’ve learnt (the hard way) this year, time with our friends is precious. So, why not make next year’s trip even more special and invite your best friend along?

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Best friends whenever, common sense media reviewers.

BFF time-travel comedy is sweet but uninspiring.

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Affirming messages about friendship and overcoming

Cyd is snarky and at times dismissive of others' f

Some falls and crashes that are meant to be funny.

Teen boy-girl dynamics with some flirting and the

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Educational Value

The show sets out to entertain more than it aims to educate.

Positive Messages

Affirming messages about friendship and overcoming differences. Cyd and Shelby don't always agree, but they value their relationship more than their individual egos, which motivates them to work out the problems that come up. Replaying past events gives them a chance to fix their mistakes, which helps them and sometimes those around them. Even so, consequences rarely reflect reality.

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Cyd is snarky and at times dismissive of others' feelings, and Shelby can be controlling, but their friendship always prevails. Siblings Bret and Chet compete for Cyd's attention, which usually results in bickering.

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Some falls and crashes that are meant to be funny. Brothers' spats often involve hitting and pushing each other.

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Teen boy-girl dynamics with some flirting and the concept of dating. No physical interaction.

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Parents need to know that Best Friends Whenever is an innocuous Disney comedy about teen friends who travel through recent time revisiting favorite memories and attempting to fix experiences that didn't go as planned. In many cases, the girls disagree, but arguments never last long and their relationship usually winds up stronger for the experience. Twin brothers argue a lot, and sometimes their spats involve hitting and pushing. The story is more entertaining than it is likely to teach your kids much, but the girls' friendship always has something positive to say about overcoming differences.

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What's the story.

In BEST FRIENDS WHENEVER, an invention mishap gives BFFs Cyd (Landry Bender) and Shelby (Lauren Taylor) the power to travel through time, allowing them to glimpse the future and repeat events with a mere thought of the past. This comes in handy whenever a do-over is in order, but it's not an exact science, so the results are unpredictable at best. As they time-hop at will (and sometimes against their will), their inventor friend Barry (Gus Kamp) attempts to replicate the accidental circumstances that gave the girls their power in the first place.

Is It Any Good?

Best Friends Whenever doesn't break any new ground with its fantasy-based story line, but it does offer pleasant sentiments about the unifying nature of friendship. Shelby and Cyd are polar opposites on paper, but somehow they make their relationship work. As the story develops, we see that there's no force strong enough to unravel it for long, and that's saying something given the complications time travel raises.

Disney's Crash and Bernstein alum Bender will bring some existing fans to this show. Others will enjoy the comical implications of the girls' attempts at fixing past mistakes, which usually wind up complicating the situations even more. Ultimately there's not a lot to be gained by watching, but since it's standard squeaky-clean Disney fare, there's little concern for kids.

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Families can talk about whether Cyd and Shelby's ability to travel through time solves all their problems or raises new ones. Do their attempts to fix past mistakes always make things better? What do they learn from their experiences?

Why are adults mostly absent from this series? Are any of the teenage characters good role models ? If so, why?

Kids: Are you more likely to watch a new show or buy a certain product if a familiar star is involved with it? Do you think that your preferences are influenced by what you see in the media? Is this a good or a bad thing, or is it just a fact of life?

• Premiere date : June 26, 2015
• Cast : Landry Bender , Lauren Taylor , Gus Kamp
• Network : Disney Channel
• Genre : Comedy
• Topics : Magic and Fantasy , Friendship , High School
• TV rating : TV-G
• Last updated : July 3, 2023

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The 32 Best TV Shows About Time Travel

Time traveling is a popular topic when it comes to all types of entertainment from books to films. But in recent years time travel has also become a popular theme in TV.

So let’s take a look at this list of the best time traveling TV shows and find out how each of them handles time travel and all the history that comes with it.

Doctor Who, BBC One (1963 – 1989, 2005 – present)

When it comes to time traveling and TV, probably the most notable name in this niche is Doctor Who  because this time travel series has been around for 39 seasons and is still going strong.

Hailing from British television channel BBC One, Doctor Who tells the tale of the Time Lord aka The Doctor, and his companions as they travel to different times and try to prevent evil forces from changing history and hurting innocent lives.

Once the Time Lord gets hurt beyond healing, he can transform into a new body and continue saving the world. Hence why at this point 13 (soon to be 14) different actors have played The Doctor.

Doctor Who is not only a huge part of the fabric of British popular culture but by now this time travel show has found its way into the hearts of many people all over the world.

It has inspired many spin-offs in the form of TV shows, comic books, movies, novels, you name it. But more than that, by now it has become an industry standard both when it comes to science-fiction television series and shows about time travel.

No wonder that Doctor Who continues to be successful after countless actor changes and plot twists.

Where to watch Doctor Who:

Timeless, nbc (2016 – 2018).

Another time travel TV series that has already become a cult classic and is adored by fans all over the world is NBC’s Timeless . And despite the turmoil that this show has gone through, it still is time traveling at its best.

Starring Malcolm Barrett, Matt Lanter, and Abigail Spencer as Rufus, Wyatt, and Lucy, Timeless  details the trio traveling to different times in an effort to stop their adversaries from rewriting history.

But as it later turns out, the conspiracy goes deeper than them just changing history. Since the people who our trio is chasing are traveling through time to take down a dangerous and all-powerful organization. The same one that helped build the time machine that Rufus, Wyatt, and Lucy are using.

And although Timeless went on for just two seasons (and a two-hour wrap-up movie), you should still check out the show because it’s not only entertaining but will make you think and want to know more about the events that each episode is exploring.

Where to watch Timeless:

Dc’s legends of tomorrow, the cw (2016 – present).

If you are a fan of superhero TV shows, then you will probably have heard about DC’s Legends of Tomorrow . It is a show that is a huge part of The CW’s Arrowverse. And has crossed over with shows like Arrow , The Flash , and Supergirl multiple times now.

And even if you don’t like the rest of the superhero series but do enjoy a good old time travel TV show, then I suggest you still give Legends of Tomorrow a watch.

The plot of this show is based around a team of superheroes that are traveling through time in their time machine christened the Waverider to prevent different catastrophes from happening. Both ones made by others and those created by the team’s previous adventures.

At the forefront, there are well-known DC heroes like Rip Hunter, Firestorm, The Atom, Kid Flash, Steel, and Vixen. Joined by some original characters like Caity Lotz’s White Canary among others.

One of the defining characteristics of Legends of Tomorrow is how fun it is. Because adjectives like unapologetic, witty, and entertaining are frequently used to describe this time travel series.

However, more than that, it adds an interesting layer to the whole Arrowverse universe. And above all, it is just a hoot to watch.

Where to watch Legends of Tomorrow:

12 monkeys, syfy (2015 – 2018).

Then there also is SyFy’s 12 Monkeys , which is a little darker take on time traveling. One that comes with mystery, drama, and apocalyptic stakes. But that doesn’t lessen how good this time travel TV series is.

Split between two timelines, 12 Monkeys centers on Aaron Stanford’s James Cole, who is tasked to travel back in time and stop the distribution of a virus that has the ability to end the human race as we know it.

In Cole’s real timeline, the year is 2043 and people are struggling to survive because of the terrible mutations caused by the virus. So Cole travels back to 2015 to find virologist Cassie Railly, played by Amanda Schull, that can help him stop the release of the virus and the organization that is behind it called The Army of the 12 Monkeys.

If you think about it, the post-apocalyptic setting and time travel really do go hand in hand. Because if you can go back in time to stop history from being changed, why not go back to change it if it prevents something terrible from happening?

And that is what this show explores. Beautifully combining elements of mystery, drama, and science fiction, to form a great TV show.

Where to watch 12 Monkeys:

Outlander, starz (2014 – present).

Want another show that mixes time travel with historical events and does it flawlessly? Then you should put Outlander on your must-watch TV show list!

The show starts in the 1940s when a combat nurse Claire Randall visits Inverness, Scotland as part of her second honeymoon with her husband Frank. Claire accidentally happens upon the standing stones at Craigh na Dun which transport her back in time to 1743.

To return to her own time she first has to survive 18th-century Scotland. And she does so by joining a group of rebel Highlanders from Clan MacKenzie and marrying one of the Highlanders, Jamie Fraser. But eventually, she falls in love with her new husband and aids the clan in evading British redcoats that are pursuing them.

Over the five seasons of Outlander that are currently out (with the sixth coming soon), we see Claire jump back and forth between the 20th and 18th centuries and her two families as she faces two pregnancies, wars, and much more. But eventually, Claire finds her way back to Jamie.

Where to watch Outlander:

Travelers, showcase (2016 – 2018).

Then we have Travelers , a joint venture between Netflix and Canada’s Showcase that will tick all of your time travel TV show boxes.

Set in a post-apocalyptic world , this show depicts the adventures of travelers – operatives who go back in time to prevent the collapse of society.

These travelers are transferred into the bodies of our current-day humans, who otherwise would die, to blend in with twenty-first-century people. And with the help of their artificial intelligence boss from the future, travelers carry out missions in order to stop many catastrophic events from happening.

Travelers is a great mix of sci-fi and drama, featuring a great cast and spine-tingling storylines. So if you love all that and love a good time-travel series, then look no further than Travelers .

Where to watch Travelers:

Dark, netflix (2017 – 2020).

Netflix’s first German original series was the science fiction series Dark , which mixes in some mystery drama with sci-fi: time travel, the apocalypse, wormholes, and parallel worlds.

Dark takes place in Winden, a fictional German town, and begins in 2019 after children begin to disappear from the town. As the show progresses, however, timelines jump drastically between as early as 1921 to as late as 2053.

As four families in Winden investigate the disappearances to reunite with their lost loved ones, they discover a wormhole beneath the local powerplant that allows them to travel between timelines, thus uncovering a generations-long conspiracy involving the town and their families.

Where to watch Dark:

The umbrella academy, netflix (2019 – present).

Netflix brings another to the list with The Umbrella Academy .

On October 1, 1989, 43 infants were suddenly born from unsuspecting women despite them not even being pregnant the day before.

7 of them were raised together as the Hargreeve siblings and trained in their respective abilities until their relationship became strained as teenagers and they drifted apart.

Now, as adults, they’re brought back together by the death of their adoptive father – and the threat of the end of the world, of course.

They’re forced to travel back in time but end up in different times and places, and must find each other again to stop the nuclear apocalypse.

Where to watch The Umbrella Academy:

Seven days, upn (1998 – 2001).

We know that the National Security Agency has its share of secrets, but what if one of those secrets was a time-traveling machine?

In UPN’s Seven Days , the plot centers on one such device made from alien technology found at Roswell.

The Chronosphere, as it’s called, can only be used in times when national security is at risk – the limited capacity of the device allows for just one human to go back in time by seven days in order to avert disasters.

Thus, when the White House is attacked, the NSA employs former Navy SEAL and CIA operative Frank Parker to go back and prevent it from happening.

Where to watch Seven Days:

Loki, disney+ (2021 – present).

Yes, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the greatest gifts to the cinema of our time. Now, the MCU has expanded even further into the television medium and we’ve got a few series to accompany it!

One of those is Loki , which of course, centers on the God of Thunder’s mischievous adopted brother.

After the events in Avengers: Endgame , particularly his stealing of the Tesseract, Loki inadvertently creates another timeline that began in 2012, making him a “time variant” version of himself.

When confronted by the authorities, Loki is given two choices: face punishment and cease to exist, or travel through time to fix his own mess and the threat that has emerged.

Where to watch Loki:

Making history, fox (2017).

The thing about traveling back in time is, you have to be very careful that your actions in the past won’t affect the future (which is essentially your actual present).

Most of the time, that’s something you wouldn’t know until you go back to your time. In Making History , however, Dan Chambers travels back in time to right before the American Revolution and sets off a series of events that seriously mess up the future.

Being able to constantly travel between time periods, Dan recruits the help of history professor Chis Parrish to travel with him and ensure that the American Revolution still takes place.

Where to watch Making History:

Quantum leap, nbc (1989 – 1993).

The title of NBC’s sci-fi comedy-drama Quantum Leap is also the name of the time travel machine that accidentally sends its creator, physicist Dr. Sam Beckett, back into the past.

Now, he’s stuck – and not as himself, either!

Sam discovers that he jumped into the body of a stranger and because he’s still himself, doesn’t know all the details of his current identity.

With the help of his friend Al, who appears as a hologram only he can see, he must fix something that went wrong so he can jump in time again and eventually get back to his own body.

Where to watch Quantum Leap:

Quantum leap, nbc (2022 – present).

Speaking of Quantum Leap , in 2022 NBC revived the 1989 series into a more modern take on the cult classic.

In this new Quantum Leap , thirty years have passed since Dr. Sam Beckett vanished into the Quantum Leap accelerator, and the Quantum Leap project was put to rest.

Now the project is restarted with a new team, who tries to puzzle together the mysteries behind Beckett and his time-traveling machine.

So, we follow Ben Song, the lead physicist of the Quantum Leap time travel project, who gets lost in the past after leaping back in time.

As he tries to return to the present he is helped by his fiancée Addison Augustine, who appears to him as a hologram during each leap, and the team back in the present time.

Where to watch Quantum Leap reboot:

The way home, hallmark channel (2023 – present).

Among the newest time travel shows on this list is Hallmark’s The Way Home which has already been renewed for a second season.

The Way Home follows three generations of Landry women who learn that they can time travel after discovering a magic pond on their family’s farm in Port Haven.

When Kat and her daughter Alice return to Port Haven and are forced to move in with Alice’s estranged mother Del, the three women use time travel to uncover their family history, including what really happened to Kat’s little brother Jacob and whether they can prevent his disappearance.

Where to watch The Way Home:

Russian doll, netflix (2019 – 2022).

Netflix’s Russian Doll deviates from the traditional time travel theme of a willing traveler in one specific timeline because Russian Doll’s protagonist Nadia Vulvokov not only has absolutely no choice or control over her so-called time traveling, but hers is also a time loop.

She wakes up every day having to relive the day of her 36th birthday party in New York City; every time, she dies and comes back to the exact same moment.

Every time, Nadia scrambles to figure out what happens to her and tries to prevent her death, leading her to find Alan, a man who is experiencing the same time loop.

Where to watch Russian Doll:

Undone, prime video (2019 – present).

Undone may be an animated series, but it certainly isn’t geared toward younger audiences; though there is a touch of comedy, the series leans more towards the psychological drama genre and “explores the elastic nature of reality”.

The series follows Alma Winograd-Diaz right after she gets into a near-fatal car accident.

Right before the crash, she has a strange vision of her dead father, and right after it, she finds that she now has the ability to manipulate and move through time.

Using this newfound power, she travels between time periods to get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding her father’s death.

Where to watch Undone:

Voyagers, nbc (1982 – 1983).

Premiering back in the early 1980s, NBC’s Voyagers! Is set in a world where time travel already exists.

In fact, there’s already a secret society in place that trains its members, called Voyagers, to go back in time and make sure that historical events happen exactly the way they’re supposed to – otherwise it could affect the present in unexpected ways.

One such Voyager is Phineas Bogg, although he isn’t exactly the best at the job.

During an accidental trip to 1982, he meets the young Jeffrey Jones and ends up bringing him along on one of his missions.

Having lost his Guidebook, Phineas now needs to rely on the extremely smart Jeffrey to get history right.

Where to watch Voyagers!:

Fringe, fox (2008 – 2013).

Fox’s Fringe is a series that was well into the science fiction genre, with parallel universes, supernatural abilities, biotechnology, doomsday predictions, and of course, time travel.

The title is taken from fringe science, which is a branch that deals with scientific theories riddled with skepticism or even having been disproven already.

In Fringe , Special Agent Olivia Dunham is assigned to oversee the FBI ’s Fringe Division, which is run by Peter Bishop and his father Walter.

Together, the team uses both fringe science and Olivia’s knowledge in investigative techniques to explore the unexplained.

In the process, they discover a larger mystery involving parallel universes and alternate timelines .

Where to watch Fringe:

Time after time, abc (2017).

ABC’s Time After Time is based on the novel of the same name written by Kevin Williamson in 1979.

In addition to that, each episode takes its title from a line in Cyndi Lauper’s song, which was inspired by the film (and subsequently, the same book!).

In Time After Time , we are taken to H.G. Wells’ home in 1893.

During a dinner party, he reveals his time machine – right before his guest John Stevenson is arrested for actually being Jack the Ripper .

John escapes through the time machine and Wells follows him straight into the present: 2017. Thus begins a cat-and-mouse game as John attempts to gain control of the machine.

Where to watch Time After Time:

11.22.63, hulu (2016).

When you have anything with Stephen King involved, you know it’s going to be great.

Hulu’s eight-episode miniseries 11.22.63 is based on King’s novel 11/22/63 and is a science fiction thriller like no other.

Starring James Franco in the lead role, 11.22.63 follows Jake Epping, an English teacher from Maine .

His best friend Al reveals a time travel machine and asks him to take over the mission he’s been working on: to travel to the 60s and prevent the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Will Jake be successful in changing a past that simply refuses to be changed?

Where to watch 11.22.63:

The 4400, usa network/sky one (2004 – 2007).

The 4400 is yet another slightly different take on the idea of time travel, in that there has been just one (fairly significant) shift forward in time, to the present.

Beginning in 1946, individuals who were easily overlooked or marginalized by society slowly began disappearing through beams of green light.

Now, all 4400 of them (hence the title) have been returned to the present day – without having aged a day and in some cases, even manifesting supernatural abilities like telekinesis, healing, and telepathy.

Tom Baldwin and Diana Skouris are assigned to investigate the phenomenon and find out why the 4400 have returned.

NOTE: For a fresher take on the show, you can also check out the reboot of the original series which is currently airing on The CW.

Where to watch The 4400:

Somewhere between, abc (2017).

When tragedy strikes our lives, we always wish there was something we could’ve done to prevent it.

In ABC’s Somewhere Between we meet Laura Price, a successful news producer with a great career, a loving husband who’s a district attorney, and a beautiful daughter named Serena.

However, her life changes when the serial killer she is helping the cops to catch kills Serena.

Distraught with grief , Laura attempts to complete suicide but is unsuccessful, instead waking up having time-traveled to a week before Serena’s death.

She teams up with Nico, a former SFPD detective who experienced the same reset and wants to find the real killer to change his brother’s fate as well.

Where to watch Somewhere Between:

Terra nova, fox (2011).

Terra Nova takes its viewers to both extremes of the time-traveling timeline.

The present-day is 2149, where overpopulation has threatened to deplete the Earth’s resources.

In an attempt to save Earth and mankind, scientists have found a way to travel back in time, sending groups of humans back to the Cretaceous Period to set up colonies.

Terra Nova focuses primarily on Elisabeth and Jim Shannon, and their three children, who have joined the 10th pilgrimage to Terra Nova.

They offer their expertise as a trauma surgeon and former narcotics detective and help those in charge with stopping those whose intentions go against the greater good.

Where to watch Terra Nova:

Frequency, the cw (2016 – 2017).

One concept in time travel is known as “the butterfly effect”, wherein one small change in time may have great effects elsewhere.

Frequency demonstrates this concept perfectly.

Raimy Sullivan is an NYPD detective who, after a strange weather phenomenon, discovers that she can communicate with her dead father through his old ham radio.

Believing he was a corrupt cop, she learns the truth and warns him of his murder, thus saving his life.

However, this has profound effects on the future – Raimy’s present.

Now, they must work together across time to save her father and preserve the present.

Where to watch Frequency:

Life on mars, bbc one (2006).

In many of the shows on the list so far, the protagonists experience a time loop that’s triggered at the point of their death.

It’s no different for Sam Tyler, the main character in the British series Life on Mars .

Sam is a Detective Chief Inspector with the Greater Manchester Police, but one day he accidentally gets hit by a car.

When he awakens, he’s in 1973 and working at one rank lower than he was: Detective Inspector.

The selling point of Life on Mars , however, is that we’re left unsure if Sam’s predicament is due to his actual death, a comatose, or time travel.

Where to watch Life on Mars:

Always a witch, netflix (2019 – 2020).

Always A Witch (or Siempre Bruja in its original Spanish title) is a Colombian series that is set in both present-day Colombia and the 17th century .

The series follows Carmen Eguiliuz, a young 19-year-old witch who, after committing the crime of falling in love with a white man in 1646 colonial Colombia, is scheduled to be burned at the stake.

She gets a chance to escape to a new life when the mysterious wizard Aldemar makes a deal with her: he will save the man she loves if she travels into the future to find the woman who can break his curse.

Where to watch Always a Witch:

Beforeigners, hbo (2019 – present).

HBO’s Beforeigners is a Norwegian sci-fi crime drama series and the first Norwegian original from HBO Europe.

The title is a clever play on words centered on the general plot: a group of “foreigners” has suddenly shown up at a neighborhood in Oslo, and they are all from “before” times, or several different time periods in history.

Whether from the Viking period , the Stone Age, or the more recent 19th century , each of these ‘Beforeigners’ tries to integrate in modern-day Norwegian society.

One of them even partners with a detective to investigate first a murdered Stone Age woman, then a series of murderers tied to Jack the Ripper.

Where to watch Beforeigners:

Alice, sbs tv (2020).

Alice was a South Korean sci-fi series that aired in late 2020.

In the lead-up to the main plot, the show’s background is explained to its viewers.

Set in 2050, time travel is monitored by an agency called Alice, which sends its clients to the past to help find closure with deceased loved ones.

Alice one day sends two agents to 1992 in order to find the Book of Prophecy, but one of them disappears with the book and her unborn child.

In 2020, the child becomes a detective and in his investigation into his mother’s death in 2010, discovers the existence of Alice and time travel.

Where to watch Alice:

Live up to your name, tvn (2017).

Yet another South Korean time travel series , Live Up to Your Name initially takes its viewers some 400 years into the past, right in the middle of the Joseon dynasty.

There we meet Heo Im, a doctor of traditional Korean medicine who also specializes in acupuncture.

On one of his treatments of the king’s migraines, he made a mistake and was charged with treason.

Chased by the king’s soldiers, he’s shot with an arrow and presumed dead when he falls into the river – except he ends up waking up in present-day Seoul instead, where he meets cardiothoracic surgeon Choi Yeon-kyung.

Where to watch Live Up to Your Name:

My only love song, netflix (2017).

Our third South Korean series is Netflix’s My Only Love Song , which aired in 2017.

We start off in modern-day Korea where we meet Soo-jung, a talented and top-level actress.

However, it seems that the fame may have gotten to her head as she’s arrogant, and believes fame and money make the world go round.

When things don’t go her way on her new show, she winds up in a time-traveling van that takes her to the 6th century.

There, she meets a man much like herself in terms of arrogance, but his hidden soft spot and generosity towards the poor changes her perspective on her own life and self.

Where to watch My Only Love Song:

Signal, tvn (2016).

Signal is based on the 2000 American film Frequency , but another thing that sets this South Korean series apart from others is that the cases investigated in the series are also based on real-life crimes in the country.

Signal follows a cold case profiler from 2015 and a detective from 1989 simultaneously; they discover they’re able to communicate with each other through an old walkie-talkie.

Using this unique ability to provide much-needed foresight in investigations, they team up to both solve and in some cases, even prevent these horrific crimes.

Where to watch Signal:

Rooftop prince, sbs (2012).

Last but not least, South Korea brings its last time-traveling series to the table with Rooftop Prince , a comedy-drama filled with intrigue, mixed identities, and possible reincarnations.

Crown Prince Lee Gak from the Joseon dynasty accidentally time travels to 2012 with three others from his entourage, and their lives are thrown into a whirlwind.

He crosses paths with Se-na, who looks exactly like his recently deceased wife.

In the hopes of getting answers about his wife’s mysterious drowning, he assumes the identity of another man who he also looks exactly like and attempts to marry Se-na in this timeline as well.

Where to watch Rooftop Prince:

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Tomorrow people cw

You forgot The Time Tunnel, an Irwin Allen sci-fi show (Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Lost In Space, Land of The Giants), all classic 60s sci-fi

Journeyman should also be on this list. It was only half a season on NBC but it wraps up to a satisfying conclusion.

Fantastic acting and interesting characters.

Glad someone else watched Journeyman. I thought I’d was a great spiritual successor to Quantum Leap.

Journeyman is one of the good shows u can watch but qunatum leap i watched and didnt like

Where is The Time Tunnel?????

Another show for your list is “Being Erica” (CBC, 2009-2011). Excellent writing, and very unique.

i was looking for this comment. such an underrated show

I concur. This was definitely a great one. It certainly provides a lot of food for thought.

Some of the information in the Doctor Who one is wrong. It started in 1963, it was only revived in 2005 (you put 2006), and it’s been going for 39 seasons, as of June 2022

Thanks for letting me know! I updated the article accordingly.

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Best Friend Bucket List: 100 Fun Things to Do With Your BFF

We’ve already got bucket lists for seasons, for life and for travel, but how’s your bucket list of things to do with your best friend shaping up? Creating one might be something that’s never even crossed your mind, but it’s something you should do for many reasons. Most importantly, conquering goals, doing fun activities, and having new experiences with your BFF will create a lifetime of memories.

From watching your favorite TV shows to traveling the world, these are my recommendations for the ultimate adventures to have with your bestie. So grab a pen and paper and get started on your very own best friend bucket list!

The Ultimate Best Friend Bucket List: Ideas, Goals & Fun Things to Do With Your BFF

1. binge watch a tv series.

How about getting together with some snacks, comfortable jammies, maybe mani-pedis and face masks, and spending chill time together binge watching a fun TV series? This is an easy way to spend time together – just put on Netflix or Amazon Prime and stream the show together!

Maybe there’s a TV show you’ve both loved and are eager to watch again while commenting on all the points you’d forgotten about? Or maybe you’d like to try out a new one together?

The Office, Friends and Grey’s Anatomy are pretty popular series, but if you and your BFF are struggling to find a show, then my 100 best TV shows to binge-watch list will help you out.

2. Volunteer

Like the old adage says, it’s better to give than to receive. There are plenty of causes, from animal shelters to soup kitchens, which would appreciate our earnest help. Get together with your best friend to choose a cause you want to volunteer for, then go ahead and do it! Not only will it be meaningful, but it’ll be plenty of fun. You can even make this goal a monthly thing!

Don’t know where to start? Visit  VolunteerMatch  who has opportunities in many major cities or check the  United Way website.

3. Explore a New City Together

One of the most fun things I’ve done with my BFF has been to explore a new city together. Trying to figure out where you’re on the map, taking a billion photos of yourselves in front of iconic spots, testing new funky restaurants and getting swept up in adventures… What’s not to love?!

4. Go on a Shopping Spree

Going shopping together with your best friend has been a popular bonding activity since at least the creation of shopping malls! Having your BFF there to support and encourage you with buying new outfits adds an extra spark on the already fun activity that shopping in general is.

Your good friend is best for telling you what absolutely does not fit you and what you totally should bring home with you.

5. Be Roommates

Becoming roommates with your BFF can be the best (or worst) thing you do! If you’re a good fit to live together, you get to hang out all the time! Plus, so many more amazing and crappy moments get shared between the two of you, possibly bonding you for life. Becoming roommates can also be a great test of your friendship, hopefully one you’ll find insightful and valuable.

6. Go to a Paint (& Wine) Night

You might have heard about these creative events where you can learn to paint a masterpiece while sipping on wine, but now it’s time to try it out for yourself! Ring up your BFF, choose the event to try and go have an absolute blast painting while drinking wine. Open up Google right now to find your local areas paint & wine night – there’s probably one arranged closer to you than you’d imagine.

If you don’t want to leave the house, then opt for an evening doing an adult paint by number kit !

7. Get Mani-Pedis

Especially if there is a special occasion coming up, getting your nails done together is a great way to bond, all the while letting a professional create some gorgeous nail art on you.

To show the world just how close you are with your BFF, how about matching mani-pedis? Choose a color or design you’ll both love to wear and pop a photo on Instagram once you’re done to show off your cool mani-pedis!

8. Get Matching Tattoos

Ready to make your friendship truly eternal? Head over to a tattoo shop and get matching tattoos! Even better if it’s something with special meaning to you two, like an inside joke or a memory.

Need cute best friend tattoo ideas? Oprah Daily has 23 great matching tattoo  ideas! If you’re not committed to a forever tattoo, then check out  Etsy’s temporary tattoos (I personally LOVE the Pinky Swear Tattoo ).

9. Do Each Other’s Makeup

Before you head out the door for a girls’ night out, why not make the night extra special and do each other’s makeup in preparation? It’ll be a fun way to get ready and to include some additional giggles in your evening, before you’ve even left the house!

10. Go on a Girls-Only Trip

Going on a trip with your BFF or a small group of female friends is one of the most incredible ways to bond. You’ll get to create special memories together, share new experiences with one another, and have a great time in each other’s company as you travel and explore.

11. Bake Cupcakes

Let’s face it. It’s enjoyable to eat just the frosting. But try to refrain, and set up shop on the kitchen counter for some serious baking. Find a yummy recipe online or get inspired by the signature cocktail and try creating your own recipe.

There doesn’t even need to be a special event coming up, you can just bake cupcakes to treat yourselves on any random Tuesday.

It doesn’t matter the flavor of cupcakes, but If your creative juices aren’t flowing, these  36 cupcake recipes will help (and so will this top rated cupcake pan ).

12. Set Each Other Up on Blind Dates

Nobody knows your taste in partners better than your best friend! So if one of you is ever single and ready to mingle, why not set your BFF up for a blind date? Even if nothing long lasting comes out of it, it might make for a fun story to recount over some wine.

13. Take a Cooking Class

There’s so many benefits to attending a cooking class whether it’s solo or for your best friend bucket list . But, with the two off you together you’ll get to have a blast laughing as you try – and maybe fail – in creating something delicious; and then you’ll get to eat your successful creations!

14. Find Your Favorite Brunch Spot

You may have to do A LOT of research for this best friend bucket list goal— bummer ! Has one of you already discovered an unbeatable spot for having brunch or have you heard of some place delicious that you’ve been meaning to try? If yes, then it’s time to get to eating. Keep trying different spots until you find the one that both of you love.

15. Drink Rose All Day

Get together with your BFF on a day off (especially if the day after will be free as well!), pop open a bottle of delicious rose, and enjoy a chill day of girl talk and maybe some movies. There’s never a time when this isn’t just what you need!

16. Take BFF Selfies

A fun way to immortalize your friendship is by taking selfies together! You can easily snap fun ones on the go. Or you could put on a whole photoshoot with a theme and outfits thought out in advance; either going for a super silly look or your own fashion photoshoot! Once you have a load of BFF selfies to choose from, print a few of them and form a lovely collage on your bedroom wall.

If you need a hand to getting the best photo, try using the ATUMTEK 51″ Selfie Stick Tripod (it’s the one I use all the time!). It’s got a bluetooth remote shutter, so you two can snap pictures for hours until you get the perfect one.

17. Have a Spa Day

Sometimes life gets stressful and there’s nothing better than taking an entire day to relax with your BFF. Decide you two need some pampering and go book that spa day, either at a local spa or make it an overnight trip over the weekend to a great spa in a different region.

18. Go on a Camping Trip

As far as things to do with your best friend go, a camping trip is something truly rejuvenating. Spending some time in nature away from technology and stress of daily life, roasting hot dogs and eating s’mores, and maybe finding a lake to chill by, is some of the best time you’ll spend together!

While your out in the wilderness, why not check some things off our bucket of fun camping activities !

19. Have a Girls Night In

Get into your cutest PJs, order some pizza, pop open a bottle of wine, and have a blast with a night in! You definitely don’t need to leave the house for a great time with your BFF, and sometimes staying in for the night is more fun than going out.

20. Ride a Scary Roller Coaster

When you have your best friend by your side, even that scary roller coaster will look just a little bit less so. And even if it happens to be terrifying, sharing that experience will make it worth it and exceptionally fun.

21. Write Each Other Letters to Be Opened in the Future

Writing a letter to your future self is already popular to do, but what if you wrote a letter to the future version of your BFF? Inside the letter you can share why they are important to you and your hopes for your friendship in the future. This is such a meaningful and unique bucket list idea to have and cross off for your friendship!

22. Create a BFF Hashtag

These days we’re all obsessed with visualizing our lives on Instagram. Which means it’s time to take your friendship further and make yourselves IG official! Create a hashtag for you and your bff to use whenever you post photos that relate to your friendship.

23. Have a Beach Day

Whenever summer rolls around and the weather gets amazing, you better not miss out on taking your BFF out for a beach day! An awesome, chill day at the beach should really be a general bucket list item, on every kind of bucket list you create.

24. Throw a Dinner Party

Another fun way to spend an evening without going out is by throwing a dinner party! Whether you’ll arrange one just for you and your best friend or if you co-host one with all your friends invited is up to you. Or, you could even do both!

25. Pull an All Nighter

It doesn’t have to be just because you are both cramming for a test, it can also be for something fun. For example, you may want to have an overnight horror movie marathon or you’ll want to stay up to see the first sunrise of the year.

26. Stalk All Your Exes on Social Media

In case you ran out of things to talk about as you drink that rosé mentioned above, or just feel like you’re in the mood for it, sometimes a little bit of stalking your exes on social media does no harm!

27. Go to Disneyland

Put on one of those cute headbands you can get at Disneyland – matching, if possible – and make good use of that BFF Hashtag as you conquer Disneyland and its rides. Before heading out, you could even make a Disneyland Bucket List of all the things to do together while there!

28. Go to a Bonfire

Especially on the summer and fall evenings, attending a bonfire is a lovely way to finish off a day. You can even do it the same day you’re checking off have a beach day from your bucket list. Having your best friend there with you to experience it only makes it all the more special.

29. Go Wine Tasting

If you both like to drink wine, then sometimes you might want to change from an afternoon of rosé to go out for wine tasting instead. There are plenty of restaurants offering such an experience, but look into possible wineries near your area, as well.

30. Go on a Double Date

Are you really BFFs if you don’t do this at least once?! If both of you are taken, then arrange for a night out with all four of you joining the fun. Or even better, if you both are single, how about a double blind date of sorts?

31. Be Each Other’s Maid of Honor

Perhaps the ultimate bucket list goal on your best friend bucket list is this: being each other’s maid of honor! There’s hardly a better indication of how close of a bond the two of you have than having this amazing honor.

And is there anything more meaningful that you two could do for each other than help plan for each other’s weddings?

32. Help Each Other With a Bedroom Makeover

If one of you is moving homes or in general wants to change up their bedroom décor, a fun way to decorate the bedroom is by doing so together. Maybe one of you has a great idea that you’ll execute together, or perhaps you’ll even plan it from scratch together!

33. Play Mini-Golf

Although I’m rubbish at it, one of my favorite activities with a friend is to play mini-golf together. It can be really hard to hit that tiny ball into a clowns moving mouth, but the worse you are at it, the more fun (or at least funnier) it can actually be!

34. Buy Matching Best Friend Jewelry

Though typically likened as something girls in middle or high school might do, it can be charming to do with each other even as adults. Either buy actual best friend bracelets, or simply go for matching set of jewelry. Head over to Etsy for some of the cutest best friend jewelry!

35. See a Psychic

Surely the idea of seeing a psychic or getting tarot cards read for you has tempted you in one point of life! If you’ve found yourself nervous or skeptical of such activity, perhaps going with your best friend could make it more enjoyable?

36. Have a Board Game Night

This is something I’ve found myself eager of doing with my best friends for some time now! Stay in for the evening, get cozy in your jammies and have a game night marathon with your closest friends. There are different games for everyone, but Scrabble is a favorite for almost everyone.

My favorite adult game night involves a few fierce rounds of  Cards Against Humanity , but  Smart Ass  and  Drink-A-Palooza will also make it a lively night. Still unsure of which games to play? Check out this list:  Board Games Bucket List: 50 of the All Time Best Ones to Play

37. Join a Book Club

If you’re looking for a new hobby to take on together, perhaps joining a book club is just what you need? Reading a good book is always incredible, but being able to share your thoughts on it with someone who has also read it makes it that much better.

38. Take Pictures in a Photo Booth

Taking pictures in a photo booth is something that’s been around for ages and won’t go out of fashion anytime soon! Not only will you get to be super silly in a small space, you’ll get a small tangible memory to keep in your wallet or on your wall.

39. Make a Photo Memory Scrapbook

You will not believe how fast this time flies. Before you know it, you will be off to college or married with children and living in different states, and you will start making new memories. Creating a scrapbook is a great way to be able to look back and reminisce about all the adventures and good times you have had together.

You can preserve all your experiences in the form of pictures, ticket stubs, pressed flowers or just about anything else. And by doing this project together, it will be something you cherish for a lifetime. PS: Here are some super cute layout ideas !

40. Create Your Signature BFF Cocktail (or Mocktail)

This is another best friend bucket list idea that’s going to require lots of research! Become your own mixologist by concocting the perfect cocktail. The best part about this bucket list goal  is that you will have to do a lot of sampling before coming up with your own perfect harmony of flavors. Practice makes perfect!

If you’re not the best at creating drinkable concoctions, you can check these  10 tips on how to make a great cocktail . Or base your drink after one of the 100 Classic Cocktails .

41. Sing a Karaoke Duet

When it comes to karaoke it doesn’t matter how good your voice is, it is all about having fun! So muster up the courage to take the stage and belt out a duet together. There’s plenty of great songs to choose from, but for some help see these epic 31 karaoke songs for you and your girl squad .

42. Have a Pajama Day

It’s a luxury to be able to spend all day in your PJs and you’ve already got plenty of great ideas listed here to make your pajama day complete! Put on your most comfy pair and opt to have a home spa night, watch movies, play games or just eat lots of yummy food.

Don’t have a comfy and cute pair of PJ’s? Try Pretty Garden’s cheetah print pajama se t or  the dreamy cloud set that can be monogrammed.

43. Go Bowling

Let’s face it, bowling is a fun thing to do at almost every age, even when you only get gutter balls! This could also be the perfect thing to do on a double date, you could even get a little competitive by splitting up into teams and having a full blown tournament.

44. Try Something New – Face Your Fear

Does either one or both of you have an adventure in mind that you’d love to do but you’re scared to? Let your best friend—or be that BFF—encourage you and join you in facing your fears and go on that adventure or do that adventurous activity together!

Life is too short to hold yourself back from experiencing new things just because of fear or anxiety. One of the best ways to get over your fear is to have someone special by your side to encourage and support you while you are facing it head on. So, hike up that mountain peak, go on that roller coaster or swim in the ocean.

If you need a little push read my 8 tips to facing your fears in this article about  overcoming anxiety to live your dream .

45. Have an Arts & Craft Day

Above I mentioned going to a Paint & Wine event, but you might want to alternate between that and having an arts & craft day at home. So, clear off the kitchen table and spend the day getting crafty.

Arts & Crafts can range from simple seashell bracelets to intricate dreamcatchers to deliciously smelling soap. Make of plan to take your creations and put them to use, whether it be using it, wearing it or putting it on display in the home.

Need some crafty ideas? Try one of these 19 cute crafts for adults or these 50 fun projects that can even be used for gifts.

46. Go to a Drive-in Movie

If you are looking for a unique and cheap night out, how about going to a drive-in movie? They may be more difficult to find these days, but they are a whole lot of fun when you do. Look at the  Drive-In Movie Website  to locate the nearest one.

47. Go on a Picnic

A super chill and delicious activity to do together with your best friend is to go on a picnic, in a park, by the rocks or on the beach – or wherever else your imagination takes you! Remember to bring along your favorite snacks and some simple games. And don’t forget to include a music playlist for the day, which you can play from your phone.

You can even pack a traditional wicker basket with your favorite picnic foods and enjoy the feast. Real Simple magazine can help you out with their Picnic Packing Checklist . If you want to set up an Instagrammable picnic, here’s a  cute red checkered picnic basket .

48. Make Vision Boards of all Your Dreams & Goals

Break out old magazines, a pair of scissors and some glue to make a collage of all the things you want to do in the future. It can be related to anything from vacations you want to take to foods to cook or new activities to try.

49. Go on an Epic Road Trip

This might take some planning to work out the perfect route, or just pack up your bags, take time off work and hit the road with choosing your destinations on the fly. Either way, your BFF road trip will be epic.

It doesn’t even have to be a long trip, it could just be for a day or two, but make sure you have plenty of entertainment along the way.

Try these 16 road trip games that will surely keep you occupied for the duration of the trip. Or buy our Printable Road Trip Bingo Cards .

50. Run a 5k Race

Another exhilarating activity that you and your BFF will remember forever! You can run a regular one that’s set up for a good cause or you might want to try a quirkier one like color run, where you’ll come out all soaked in different colors and not necessarily running the whole way through.

Check Active’s 5k Race Finder for runs near you and use this guide to start preparing: How to Train, Run & Finish Your First 5k Race

51. Go Somewhere You Have Never Been

Accomplishing this bucket list goal doesn’t mean that you have to travel to the ultimate dream location, just go somewhere you both have never been. It could be something as simple as visiting a new park in your city or taking a day trip to a nearby town that you have been meaning to explore. If you need some inspiration, check out this list of the  best travel destinations .

52. Attend a Music Festival

In the United States, 40 to 50 million people attend outdoor concerts each year—it’s popular and a top thing to do with your best friend! Attending a music festival together will truly be what’ll make it so memorable to you.

Listening to bands you’re crazy about and ones you’ve never heard of, getting all dressed up with that festival look, maybe even staying in a tent overnight. Find the perfect venue in your area, bring a lawn chair and spend a bucket list worthy evening listening to tunes.

Unsure of where to see your show? Check out the 10 Outdoor Concert Venues Worth a Summer Road Trip

53. Go Backpacking

You haven’t lived until you’ve experienced wilderness and gone backpacking. Grab your adventurous friend and take on Mother Nature. You can do something as simple as visit the local park or the neighboring county or plan a multiple day trek.

54. Be Her Wingwoman

Being a good wingwoman means putting your friend’s needs first when it comes to helping her snag a date. Your job is to help your tongue-tied BFF keep the conversation flowing and brag about her to the cutie she’s eyeing.

55. Cook a Fancy Dinner

The first step to cooking a fancy dinner for your BFF is choosing a menu. Will you go for an elegant three-course meal or just cook them their favorite dish? Once you’ve settled on a plan, it’s time to hit the grocery store and get to cooking! If you’re feeling a bit nervous, remember that practice makes perfect. So don’t be afraid to experiment in the kitchen until you get the results you’re looking for.

56. Create Special Playlists for Each Other

To start creating a playlist for your buddy, think about the songs that make them happy, the songs that make them sad, the songs that remind them of some of the good memories you’ve shared.

57. Eat an Entire Tub of Ice Cream

Best friends are great for many things: venting about your day, going on adventures together, and of course, eating an entire tub of ice cream. Whether you’re a chocolate mint chip fan or cookies & cream lover, finish the whole thing!

58. Go Gambling at a Casino

Test your luck at the roulette table or on some slots at a casino. Who knows you might just get lucky and win some big money! Just remember to set a budget before you sit down, sometimes when you’re having fun you can quickly lose track of how much your

59. Go on a Booze Cruise

Booze cruises are quite popular in warm weather destinations, like Mexico and the Bahamas . Though most are technically not called “booze cruises”, it’s more like a catamaran trip that serves alcohol onboard. Sipping a fruity cocktail while basking in the sun makes for the perfect afternoon with your bestie.

60. Have a Disney Movie Marathon

Make some popcorn, grab some blankets, and get ready for some major Disney nostalgia. From classics like “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” to newer favorites like “Frozen,” you’re sure to find a favorite.

61. Make up a Dance Routine

Dance is a great way to let loose and get some exercise too. And what could be more fun than the two of you making up your own dance routine?  Find the best song that fits and creative a cool routine, then invite some friends over and show them what you’ve got!

62. Prank Call Friends

Another fun thing to do with your BFF is make prank phone calls to some of your other friends. You can either come up with your own material (like pretending to be a telemarketer) or use one of the many great prank call websites out there for ideas (like Ponly’s 20 Prank Call Ideas ). Just be sure to keep it all in good fun and don’t actually cause any harm.

63. See Your Favorite Musician in Concert

There’s nothing quite like being at the same venue as your favorite artist, feeling the music pulse through you as you sing along to all your favorite songs. And it’s even better sharing it with someone who loves the same musician too!

64. Travel Abroad

Paris, Barcelona or Rome—what’s on your travel bucket list? Seeing new places and experiencing different cultures is something that everyone should do at least once in their lives, and there’s no one better to do it with than your best friend. Traveling abroad is the perfect opportunity to bond with your bestie in a whole new way. You’ll get to share new experiences, discover new things about each other, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Don’t know where to go or what to do? Our Travel Bucket List will help—it has 100 of the best ideas!

65. Try an Extreme Sport

Have you ever wanted to try an extreme sport but were too chicken? Well, having your bestie with you will help to ease those nerves. So go bungee jumping, paragliding, or sky diving and get the adrenaline rush of your life. For more ideas, see our Adventure Bucket List .

66. Wear Matching Outfits

You don’t need to be twins in order to get some seriously cute Instagram photos of you two twinning in matching outfits.

67. Learn a New Language Together

Apps like Duolingo and Rosetta Stone have made it easier than ever to start your journey towards learning a new language. But, having someone to study with will make it that much easier (and more fun!). Any language will do, you can choose one that is part of your heritage or one from a country that you plan on visiting together.

68. Read The Same Book At The Same Time

Have you ever read a book and wanted to be able to discuss it with somebody? When you are reading it together you will have someone to talk about it with everyday!

If you love the classics then check out the Classic Books Bucket List: 25 of the Best Must-Read Novels . You can easily download many classics to your Kindle for free. Find a ton of free classics on Amazon .

69. Stay Up All Night In Vegas

Whether you’re hitting up the clubs, walking the strip or taking in a show, you’re sure to have a night to remember in Las Vegas.

70. Learn a New Skill Together

Have you ever wanted to learn a new skill but felt like you didn’t have the time or motivation to do it alone? Well, the Best Friend Bucket List is giving you the opportunity to enlist your bestie to do it with you. It could be anything from taking up baking to learning how to rock climb or pick something from our Hobbies Bucket List . And who knows, maybe you’ll even discover a hidden talent!

71. Experience a Wellness Retreat Together

Whether you’re looking to detoxify your body, de-stress your mind, or both, a wellness retreat can be the perfect solution. From yoga and meditation classes to healthy eating workshops, you and your bestie will find plenty of ways to relax and rejuvenate. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to explore beautiful surroundings and bond with each other in a truly unique way.

72. Take a Dance Class Together

Prepare your Jazz hands or dust off the old tap shoes and take a class to either learn something new or brush up on an old skill. Even if you embarrass yourself, you’ll have somebody to laugh with.

73. Sleep Under The Stars Together

You can go camping or just set up a sleeping bag in the backyard to check off this best friend bucket list goal. It’s a chance to build a stronger friendship with no distractions and no interrupted conversations—just the two of you and the night sky.

74. Try a New Recipe

Recipe for fun: take one close friend, mix in a new recipe, add a dash of good conversation, and enjoy!

75. Watch Sunrise/Sunset in a Cool Location

There’s nothing quite like waking up at the crack of dawn, grabbing a warm cup of coffee and watching as the sun rises.

76. Sign Up To a Fitness Challenge Together

If you and your bestie are athletic or want to be, sign up for a fitness challenge. It could be something as simple as running a 5k or as difficult as doing a triathlon. Either way, it’ll be a fun way to motivate each other to stay active.

77. Make and Bury a Time Capsule

One of the best things about having a best friend is all the amazing memories you make together. From your first sleepover to your first road trip, these are the moments that you’ll look back on and cherish for a lifetime. However, it’s not always easy to keep track of all the things you’ve done together. That’s why burying a time capsule is such a fun way to commemorate your friendship.

Simply grab a capsule of some sort (like this anti-corrsion capsule  by Baiyun) or jar and fill it with items that represent some of your favorite memories. You could include things like ticket stubs, photos, postcards, and other mementos. Once you’ve filled up your time capsule, bury it in a spot that’s special to you both. Then, agree on a date when you’ll dig it up and reminisce about all the amazing adventures you’ve shared.

78. Laugh Until You Cry

It’s always been said that laughter is the best medicine, and there’s a lot of truth to that. Of course, sometimes it’s not always easy to find things to laugh about. That’s why it’s so important to surround yourself with good friends who can make you chuckle at the drop of a hat.

79. Play Video Games

Whether you’re both avid gamers or just looking for something new to try, playing video games can be a blast. There are so many different genres and styles of games out there, it’s easy to find one that you’ll both enjoy. And, if you’re really competitive, you can even keep track of who wins the most games.

80. Arrange a Scavenger Hunt

Create a list of random items your bestie needs to find either around the house, neighborhood or even the entire city. Start them off with the first item and a clue on how to find it. Once they do, give them a clue to find the next item and so on. You can make the items random or There’s endless themes for a scavenger hunt—here are 8 good ones .

81. Have a Barbeque

There’s just something about cooking outdoors on a grill that just makes food taste better. Right? One of you take the job of flipping the burgers and the other can get the condiments ready. Plus, it’s the perfect excuse to invite some other friends and family over to partake.

82. Play a Game of Truth Or Dare

After all this time you definitely know your BFF well, but how about getting to know them better with a game of Truth or Dare. Truth questions can be anything that you’ve ever wanted to know about them and dares can be things like singing song lyrics out loud in the grocery store or doing a silly dance in a public park.

If you looking for more ideas, see our article: Truth or Dare Questions .

83. Start a Youtube Channel Together

Are you two pseudo comedians or do you both have a special skill you could teach others? Then start brainstorming some ideas for your very own YouTube channel. Who knows, maybe your channel will take off and you’ll become internet celebrities!

84. Start an Instagram Account Together

By starting an Instagram account together, you can give your followers a behind-the-scenes look at how fun your friendship really is. Plus, it’s a great way to document all of the amazing things you do together.

85. Film a “Just for Fun” Music Video

Either pick a song you both can sing or one that you can at least lip sync your way through. Dress up in costumes, use props, and choreograph a fun (or funny) music video.

86. Start a Business Together

Have you ever wanted to start your own business but didn’t know where to begin? Having a partner could make all the steps a lot easier. You could open an online shop selling the cute jewelry you both love to handmake or make your famous jam to sell at the farmer’s markets. The possibilities are endless!

87. Go Sailing

There’s nothing like being out on the open water, feeling the sun on your face and the wind in your hair. And there’s no better way to bond with your bestie than by embarking on a new adventure together, like sailing.

88. Make a Secret Handshake

A fist pump, two shakes and a nod—create your own secret handshake that only the two of you know.

89. Ring in the New Years Together

There are a ton of ways to ring in the new year, from glitzy galas and black-tie balls to raucous parties and rooftop bars. Or just spend the evening making your New Years resolutions . No matter what your budget or taste, you’re sure to find something that is good for the both of you.

90. Try a New Restaurant Each Month

Start your culinary journey by trying a new restaurant each month. It is a great way to find hidden gems, explore different cuisines and get out of your comfort zone. And, it’s a fun way to spend time with your best friend!

91. Learn To Make Charcuterie Boards

Serving finger foods on wooden boards is all the rage right now, and the great thing about them is that they can be customized to suit any taste. Love cheese and crackers? Then load up your board with an assortment of cheeses, crackers, and fruit. Prefer something sweet? Then fill your board with cookies, cake pops, and marshmallows. No matter what your preference, there’s a board for every occasion.

92. Grow Old Together

You have traveled the world together, gotten married, had kids and created so many memories. If you’re lucky enough to have a best friend in your life, cherish them, and never let them go. Because growing old together is one of the greatest gifts life has to offer.

93. Make a Quilt Together

Quilting is the perfect activity for best friends because it combines both chatting and being productive at the same time. You can catch up on all the latest gossip while working on something that will last for years to come. Plus, once you’re done, you’ll have a beautiful piece of art to display in your home— a constant reminder of your friendship.

94. Donate Blood

You can be a hero to someone without being there in person. One of the things you can do is by donating some of your blood. Some of the benefits of donating blood include reduced stress and improved overall well-being. It can give you some insight into your overall health.

If you plan to donate blood regularly, you need to keep yourself fit and healthy. This can also be a great way for you and your best friend to bond.

For a little inspiration you can read about my experience of   Giving Blood  and also get more information for teen donors on the  Red Cross website .

95. Jump Into a Pool Fully Clothed

I know some of you might think this is total nuts. Still, fun is fun. Plus, a little bit of craziness won’t hurt. Whether it is a dare or just your adrenaline kicking in, jumping into a swimming pool fully clothed with your best buddy sounds like something worth adding to your things to do.

You can also make this crazier if you jump into a swimming pool while wearing formal attire! Just don’t forget to bring extra clothes with you and you’re good to go.

96. Crash a Party

Generally, you are going to spend time with your best friend and go to similar events together. But, sometimes there might be one party that you didn’t get an invite to but really want to go to. You may want to consider crashing that, attending it without the invite. It can be quite thrilling and fun because it allows you to hang out with a new bunch of strangers.

97. Fly First Class

Flying first class with your best friend is a unique way to start the experience in style, especially if it’s a long flight. Some perks include less stress and hassle from checking in and boarding, comfortable seats/bed, free drinks and food, even amenities like Wi-Fi and TV.

While it is by no means cheap, the luxury and comfort it offers will ensure that you are well-rested and looking forward to the journey ahead once you arrive at your destination!

98. Get Drinks at a Trendy Rooftop Bar

Rooftop bars are enticing places to linger since they give additional ambiance. The city lights from above, the light chatter in the background, and on rare occasions, stars in the sky, drinking on a rooftop bar with your best friend is a a great experience you should try at least once.

99. Tailgate

Event tailgating is almost as fun as the event themselves! Tailgating is typically done in a parking lot of a stadium or other big event. Snacks are served and socializing is done from the back of a parked car.

100. Stay in a Cabin in the Woods

Whether you’re both the adventurous type or simply looking for a cozy and quiet getaway, staying at a cabin surrounded by nature is the perfect place to be. From going on a river adventure to relaxing by the fire to enjoying the scenic views, you’ll never run out of things to do with your best friend!

With all these great ideas and activities, you will have plenty of things to do with your best friend for many years to come. Let me know in the comments which ones you’ve added to your best friend bucket list and which ones you’ve already done with your BFF. Cheers to you and your bestie!

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28 thoughts on “Best Friend Bucket List: 100 Fun Things to Do With Your BFF”

very nice article thank you

I live these suggestions they are really creative I just don’t live some so I made a list of stuff to do and i gape to do them all bye next year

this is so considering! how kind darling!

Very good quality articles from the content to the images, I appreciate it and will definitely share it with my friends, continue to produce more good articles like that, thank you and respect you very much.

Thank you this is for me and my bestie! thank u so muxh

You’re welcome. How many have you completed so far?

I made this for my bestie and me too!

these all seem great! This is my first time having a sleepover with my friend since covid started and I wanted it to be fun and I think this will help so thank you! :)

I’m glad that I gave you some ideas on what to do. Hope you guys will have a blast!

thanks for the ideas! will use in future

Valuable Article.

amazing idea’s. I am a teenager and have been looking at all those ones. All great and already over the last month tried out many. Such as the sleepover. Gr8 fun. Thanx a bunch dear 🥰

Glad that the list helps you enjoy

can you make a list for kids under 13 please

Sure, I will take note of that

Tysm we have so many ideas for summer now <3

thx so much this helped me and bey bestie

My friend and I are in vc and we are just having our time of a lifetime reading this out loud and il def do one of these, but perhaps since I am busy ju—ust perhaps

We are in V.C. and just having the time of our lives reading this out loud. I will definitely do one of these, but since I am so busy, maybe I will do one of these.

I am sending this to my best friend, thanks! I really appreciate your kind words

Really good article! Made a bucket list using these ideas for me and my Bestie to do over the summer! So excited!

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Insightful list of things to do with your best friend. Great read..

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The 50 All-Time Best Time-Travel Films

The ability to travel through time is by far my favorite movie storyline. Who hasn't, at least once in their lifetime, wished they could turn back the hands of time to buy a winning lottery ticket or to set something right that once went wrong? The movies listed below have a wide range of inventive ways on how the subjects are moved across time. Many of these films use either a mental ability, magical device or a time machine, some seem to have help from a higher power and sometimes the person just wakes up in a different time. If you love TV shows like Outlander, Timeless, Doctor Who or Quantum Leap, then this list of the best time-traveling films is for you.

• Movies or TV
• IMDb Rating
• In Theaters
• Release Year

1. The Time Machine (1960)

G | 103 min | Adventure, Romance, Sci-Fi

A man's vision for a utopian society is disillusioned when travelling forward into time reveals a dark and dangerous society.

Director: George Pal | Stars: Rod Taylor , Alan Young , Yvette Mimieux , Sebastian Cabot

Votes: 44,829

2. Back to the Future (1985)

PG | 116 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the maverick scientist Doc Brown.

Director: Robert Zemeckis | Stars: Michael J. Fox , Christopher Lloyd , Lea Thompson , Crispin Glover

Votes: 1,306,259 | Gross: $210.61M

Also included are Part II and Part III, all three as one film.

3. The Terminator (1984)

R | 107 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

A human soldier is sent from 2029 to 1984 to stop an almost indestructible cyborg killing machine, sent from the same year, which has been programmed to execute a young woman whose unborn son is the key to humanity's future salvation.

Director: James Cameron | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger , Linda Hamilton , Michael Biehn , Paul Winfield

Votes: 923,863 | Gross: $38.40M

4. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

R | 137 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

A cyborg, identical to the one who failed to kill Sarah Connor, must now protect her ten year old son John from an even more advanced and powerful cyborg.

Director: James Cameron | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger , Linda Hamilton , Edward Furlong , Robert Patrick

Votes: 1,173,608 | Gross: $204.84M

5. Time After Time (1979)

PG | 112 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

H.G. Wells pursues Jack the Ripper to the 20th Century when the serial murderer uses the future writer's time machine to escape his time period.

Director: Nicholas Meyer | Stars: Malcolm McDowell , Mary Steenburgen , David Warner , Charles Cioffi

Votes: 20,631

6. Donnie Darko (2001)

R | 113 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.

Director: Richard Kelly | Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal , Jena Malone , Mary McDonnell , Holmes Osborne

Votes: 849,820 | Gross: $1.48M

7. Planet of the Apes (1968)

G | 112 min | Adventure, Sci-Fi

An astronaut crew crash-lands on a planet where highly intelligent non-human ape species are dominant and humans are enslaved.

Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Charlton Heston , Roddy McDowall , Kim Hunter , Maurice Evans

Votes: 193,081 | Gross: $33.40M

8. Groundhog Day (1993)

PG | 101 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

A narcissistic, self-centered weatherman finds himself in a time loop on Groundhog Day.

Director: Harold Ramis | Stars: Bill Murray , Andie MacDowell , Chris Elliott , Stephen Tobolowsky

Votes: 684,870 | Gross: $70.91M

Living the same day over and over again for maybe a hundred or more years.

9. Run Lola Run (1998)

R | 80 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

After a botched money delivery, Lola has 20 minutes to come up with 100,000 Deutschmarks.

Director: Tom Tykwer | Stars: Franka Potente , Moritz Bleibtreu , Herbert Knaup , Nina Petri

Votes: 206,947 | Gross: $7.27M

10. Safety Not Guaranteed (2012)

R | 86 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Three magazine employees head out on an assignment to interview a guy who placed a classified advertisement seeking a companion for time travel.

Director: Colin Trevorrow | Stars: Aubrey Plaza , Mark Duplass , Jake Johnson , Karan Soni

Votes: 130,838 | Gross: $4.01M

11. Doctor Strange (2016)

PG-13 | 115 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

While on a journey of physical and spiritual healing, a brilliant neurosurgeon is drawn into the world of the mystic arts.

Director: Scott Derrickson | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch , Chiwetel Ejiofor , Rachel McAdams , Benedict Wong

Votes: 804,624 | Gross: $232.64M

12. Arrival (II) (2016)

PG-13 | 116 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

A linguist works with the military to communicate with alien lifeforms after twelve mysterious spacecraft appear around the world.

Director: Denis Villeneuve | Stars: Amy Adams , Jeremy Renner , Forest Whitaker , Michael Stuhlbarg

Votes: 770,590 | Gross: $100.55M

13. Primer (2004)

PG-13 | 77 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Four friends/fledgling entrepreneurs, knowing that there's something bigger and more innovative than the different error-checking devices they've built, wrestle over their new invention.

Director: Shane Carruth | Stars: Shane Carruth , David Sullivan , Casey Gooden , Anand Upadhyaya

Votes: 114,123 | Gross: $0.42M

14. Interstellar (2014)

PG-13 | 169 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

When Earth becomes uninhabitable in the future, a farmer and ex-NASA pilot, Joseph Cooper, is tasked to pilot a spacecraft, along with a team of researchers, to find a new planet for humans.

Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Matthew McConaughey , Anne Hathaway , Jessica Chastain , Mackenzie Foy

Votes: 2,098,447 | Gross: $188.02M

There are all kinds of time-travel in Interstellar.

15. 12 Monkeys (1995)

R | 129 min | Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller

In a future world devastated by disease, a convict is sent back in time to gather information about the man-made virus that wiped out most of the human population on the planet.

Director: Terry Gilliam | Stars: Bruce Willis , Madeleine Stowe , Brad Pitt , Joseph Melito

Votes: 646,539 | Gross: $57.14M

Brad Pitt is so freaky crazy in this film and I love it!

16. La Jetée (1962)

Not Rated | 28 min | Short, Drama, Romance

The story of a man forced to explore his memories in the wake of World War III's devastation, told through still images.

Director: Chris Marker | Stars: Étienne Becker , Jean Négroni , Hélène Chatelain , Davos Hanich

Votes: 37,049

This short film inspired 12 Monkeys.

17. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)

TV-PG | 98 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

A high-school girl named Makoto acquires the power to travel back in time, and decides to use it for her own personal benefits. Little does she know that she is affecting the lives of others just as much as she is her own.

Director: Mamoru Hosoda | Stars: Riisa Naka , Takuya Ishida , Mitsutaka Itakura , Ayami Kakiuchi

Votes: 70,842

18. Frequency (2000)

PG-13 | 118 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

An accidental cross-time radio link connects father and son across 30 years. The son tries to save his father's life, but then must fix the consequences.

Director: Gregory Hoblit | Stars: Dennis Quaid , Jim Caviezel , Shawn Doyle , Elizabeth Mitchell

Votes: 115,722 | Gross: $45.01M

No humans travel in time in Frequency but thanks to a ham radio and a phenomenon that opens up a channel, John is able to communicate with his father, 30 years in the past.

19. Timecrimes (2007)

R | 92 min | Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi

A man accidentally gets into a time machine and travels back in time nearly an hour. Finding himself will be the first of a series of disasters of unforeseeable consequences.

Director: Nacho Vigalondo | Stars: Karra Elejalde , Candela Fernández , Bárbara Goenaga , Nacho Vigalondo

Votes: 68,755 | Gross: $0.04M

20. Deja Vu (2006)

PG-13 | 126 min | Action, Crime, Sci-Fi

After a ferry is bombed in New Orleans, an A.T.F. agent joins a unique investigation using experimental surveillance technology to find the bomber, but soon finds himself becoming obsessed with one of the victims.

Director: Tony Scott | Stars: Denzel Washington , Paula Patton , Jim Caviezel , Val Kilmer

Votes: 327,544 | Gross: $64.04M

The second film on this list with actor Jim Caviezel, who is also in Frequency.

21. X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)

PG-13 | 132 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

The X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants.

Director: Bryan Singer | Stars: Patrick Stewart , Ian McKellen , Hugh Jackman , James McAvoy

Votes: 744,934 | Gross: $233.92M

22. Pleasantville (1998)

PG-13 | 124 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Two 1990s teenage siblings find themselves transported to a 1950s sitcom where their influence begins to profoundly change that colorless, complacent world.

Director: Gary Ross | Stars: Tobey Maguire , Jeff Daniels , Joan Allen , William H. Macy

Votes: 136,295 | Gross: $40.57M

23. Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

PG-13 | 113 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

A soldier fighting aliens gets to relive the same day over and over again, the day restarting every time he dies.

Director: Doug Liman | Stars: Tom Cruise , Emily Blunt , Bill Paxton , Brendan Gleeson

Votes: 736,524 | Gross: $100.21M

Live. Die. Repeat.

24. The Philadelphia Experiment (1984)

PG | 102 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance

A United States Navy destroyer escort participates in a Navy "invisibility" experiment that inadvertently sends two sailors forty years into the future.

Director: Stewart Raffill | Stars: Michael Paré , Nancy Allen , Eric Christmas , Bobby Di Cicco

Votes: 16,753 | Gross: $8.10M

25. About Time (I) (2013)

R | 123 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

At the age of 21, Tim discovers he can travel in time and change what happens and has happened in his own life. His decision to make his world a better place by getting a girlfriend turns out not to be as easy as you might think.

Director: Richard Curtis | Stars: Domhnall Gleeson , Rachel McAdams , Bill Nighy , Lydia Wilson

Votes: 385,679 | Gross: $15.32M

26. The Time Traveler's Wife (2009)

PG-13 | 107 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Henry DeTamble, a librarian, possesses a unique gene that lets him involuntarily travel through time. His wife, Claire Abshire, finds it difficult to cope with it.

Director: Robert Schwentke | Stars: Eric Bana , Rachel McAdams , Ron Livingston , Michelle Nolden

Votes: 157,875 | Gross: $63.41M

Rachel McAdams must love time-travel because she has been in 4 of them but she is never a time traveler in any of them. She was also in Doctor Strange and Midnight in Paris.

27. Somewhere in Time (1980)

PG | 103 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance

A Chicago playwright uses self-hypnosis to travel back in time and meet the actress whose vintage portrait hangs in a grand hotel.

Director: Jeannot Szwarc | Stars: Christopher Reeve , Jane Seymour , Christopher Plummer , Teresa Wright

Votes: 32,518 | Gross: $9.71M

The most romantic film on the list.

28. Happy Accidents (2000)

R | 110 min | Comedy, Romance

New Yorker Ruby Weaver believes she has found the man of her dreams in Sam Deed, who is her best catch in some time--except that he assures her that he came from the future.

Director: Brad Anderson | Stars: Marisa Tomei , Vincent D'Onofrio , Holland Taylor , Mick Weber

Votes: 10,226 | Gross: $0.69M

An underrated film.

29. Time Bandits (1981)

PG | 110 min | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

A young boy accidentally joins a band of time travelling dwarves, as they jump from era to era looking for treasure to steal.

Director: Terry Gilliam | Stars: Sean Connery , Shelley Duvall , John Cleese , Katherine Helmond

Votes: 68,326 | Gross: $42.37M

30. Lucy (I) (2014)

R | 89 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

A woman, accidentally caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic.

Director: Luc Besson | Stars: Scarlett Johansson , Morgan Freeman , Choi Min-sik , Amr Waked

Votes: 534,090 | Gross: $126.66M

31. Sleeper (1973)

PG | 89 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

A nerdish store owner is revived out of cryostasis into a future world to fight an oppressive government.

Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Woody Allen , Diane Keaton , John Beck , Mary Gregory

Votes: 44,813 | Gross: $2.91M

32. Midnight in Paris (2011)

PG-13 | 94 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

While on a trip to Paris with his fiancée's family, a nostalgic screenwriter finds himself mysteriously going back to the 1920s every day at midnight.

Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Owen Wilson , Rachel McAdams , Kathy Bates , Kurt Fuller

Votes: 449,782 | Gross: $56.82M

33. Looper (2012)

R | 119 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

In 2074, when the mob wants to get rid of someone, the target is sent into the past, where a hired gun awaits - someone like Joe - who one day learns the mob wants to 'close the loop' by sending back Joe's future self for assassination.

Director: Rian Johnson | Stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt , Bruce Willis , Emily Blunt , Paul Dano

Votes: 602,847 | Gross: $66.49M

34. Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)

R | 99 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

A malfunctioning time machine at a ski resort takes a man back to 1986 with his two friends and nephew, where they must relive a fateful night and not change anything to make sure the nephew is born.

Director: Steve Pink | Stars: John Cusack , Rob Corddry , Craig Robinson , Clark Duke

Votes: 186,418 | Gross: $50.29M

35. 13 Going on 30 (2004)

PG-13 | 98 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Unpopular schoolgirl Jenna Rink makes an unusual wish on her birthday. Miraculously, her wish comes true and the 13-year-old Jenna wakes up the next day as a 30-year-old woman.

Director: Gary Winick | Stars: Jennifer Garner , Mark Ruffalo , Judy Greer , Andy Serkis

Votes: 216,726 | Gross: $57.23M

13 Going on 30 is a fun and funny film.

36. The Time Machine (2002)

PG-13 | 96 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Hoping to alter the events of the past, a 19th century inventor instead travels 800,000 years into the future, where he finds humankind divided into two warring races.

Director: Simon Wells | Stars: Guy Pearce , Yancey Arias , Mark Addy , Phyllida Law

Votes: 130,374 | Gross: $56.68M

A really good remake of the original 1960 film and the coolest time-machine in any movie.

37. Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)

PG-13 | 103 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Peggy Sue faints at a high school reunion. When she wakes up, she finds herself in her own past, just before she finished school.

Director: Francis Ford Coppola | Stars: Kathleen Turner , Nicolas Cage , Barry Miller , Catherine Hicks

Votes: 40,800 | Gross: $41.38M

38. Next (2007)

PG-13 | 96 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

A Las Vegas magician who can see into the future is pursued by FBI agents seeking to use his abilities to prevent a nuclear terrorist attack.

Director: Lee Tamahori | Stars: Nicolas Cage , Julianne Moore , Jessica Biel , Thomas Kretschmann

Votes: 166,364 | Gross: $18.21M

Nicolas Cage was also in Peggy Sue Got Married.

39. Predestination (I) (2014)

R | 97 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

As his last assignment, a temporal agent is tasked to travel back in time and prevent a bomb attack in New York in 1975. The hunt, however, turns out to be beyond the bounds of possibility.

Directors: Michael Spierig , Peter Spierig | Stars: Ethan Hawke , Sarah Snook , Noah Taylor , Madeleine West

Votes: 304,611 | Gross: $0.07M

This movie is trippy, no pun intended. Just when you think you have figured out the twist, the ending blows your mind.

40. The Lake House (2006)

PG | 99 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance

A lonely doctor who once occupied an unusual lakeside house begins to exchange love letters with its former resident, a frustrated architect. They must try to unravel the mystery behind their extraordinary romance before it's too late.

Director: Alejandro Agresti | Stars: Keanu Reeves , Sandra Bullock , Christopher Plummer , Ebon Moss-Bachrach

Votes: 157,627 | Gross: $52.33M

Keanu has been in 3 time-travel movies.

41. Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)

PG | 90 min | Adventure, Comedy, Music

Two rock-'n-rolling teens, on the verge of failing their class, set out on a quest to make the ultimate school history report after being presented with a time machine.

Director: Stephen Herek | Stars: Keanu Reeves , Alex Winter , George Carlin , Terry Camilleri

Votes: 141,623 | Gross: $40.49M

42. Source Code (2011)

PG-13 | 93 min | Action, Drama, Mystery

A soldier wakes up in someone else's body and discovers he's part of an experimental government program to find the bomber of a commuter train within 8 minutes.

Director: Duncan Jones | Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal , Michelle Monaghan , Vera Farmiga , Jeffrey Wright

Votes: 549,623 | Gross: $54.71M

Jake Gyllenhaal has been in three time-travel films, including Prince of Persia (not listed).

43. The Jacket (2005)

R | 103 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

A Gulf war veteran is wrongly sent to a mental institution for insane criminals, where he becomes the object of a doctor's experiments, and his life is completely affected by them.

Director: John Maybury | Stars: Adrien Brody , Keira Knightley , Daniel Craig , Kris Kristofferson

Votes: 119,253 | Gross: $6.30M

44. The Final Countdown (1980)

PG | 103 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

A modern aircraft carrier is thrown back in time to 1941 near Hawaii, just hours before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Director: Don Taylor | Stars: Kirk Douglas , Martin Sheen , Katharine Ross , James Farentino

Votes: 26,909 | Gross: $16.65M

45. Frankenstein Unbound (1990)

R | 85 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

The ultimate weapon which was meant to be safe for the mankind produces global side effects including time slides and disappearances.The scientist behind the project and his car are zapped from the year 2031 to 1817's Switzerland.

Director: Roger Corman | Stars: John Hurt , Raul Julia , Nick Brimble , Bridget Fonda

Votes: 4,129 | Gross: $0.33M

46. Freejack (1992)

R | 110 min | Action, Crime, Sci-Fi

Bounty hunters from the future transport a doomed race car driver to New York City in 2009, where his mind will be replaced with that of a dead billionaire.

Director: Geoff Murphy | Stars: Emilio Estevez , Mick Jagger , Rene Russo , Anthony Hopkins

Votes: 17,458 | Gross: $17.13M

47. The Butterfly Effect (2004)

R | 113 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Evan Treborn suffers blackouts during significant events of his life. As he grows up, he finds a way to remember these lost memories and a supernatural way to alter his life by reading his journal.

Directors: Eric Bress , J. Mackye Gruber | Stars: Ashton Kutcher , Amy Smart , Melora Walters , Elden Henson

Votes: 521,004 | Gross: $57.94M

Changing one thing in the past can cause chaos in the future.

48. Idiocracy (2006)

R | 84 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Corporal Joe Bauers, a decidedly average American, is selected for a top-secret hibernation program but is forgotten and left to awaken to a future so incredibly moronic that he's easily the most intelligent person alive.

Director: Mike Judge | Stars: Luke Wilson , Maya Rudolph , Dax Shepard , Terry Crews

Votes: 182,162 | Gross: $0.44M

49. Army of Darkness (1992)

R | 81 min | Comedy, Horror

When Ash Williams is accidentally transported to 1300 A.D., he must retrieve the Necronomicon and battle an army of the dead in order to return home.

Director: Sam Raimi | Stars: Bruce Campbell , Embeth Davidtz , Marcus Gilbert , Ian Abercrombie

Votes: 194,304 | Gross: $11.50M

50. Timecop (1994)

R | 99 min | Action, Crime, Sci-Fi

Max Walker, an officer for a security agency that regulates time travel, must fend for his life against a shady politician who's intent on changing the past to control the future.

Director: Peter Hyams | Stars: Jean-Claude Van Damme , Mia Sara , Ron Silver , Bruce McGill

Votes: 64,164 | Gross: $44.85M

Timecop 2 is not very good.

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12 Best Romance Movies That Incorporate Time Travel, Ranked

People will do anything for love.

Who would've thought that manipulating time would forge some of the great love stories? Whether it's found within the chivalry of the gentlemanly past or the future of civilization, cinema has shown that love has no bounds – even if it means traveling through time to get it. Where it may be a common trope for the sci-fi genre, romance flicks have also surprisingly used it to their advantage.

From classic rom-coms like 13 Going on 30 and The Lake House , to more hidden gems like If Only – these movies use the phenomenon of time travel to intertwine greater levels of fantasy and magic . Not only does this increase the overall cinematic experience, but these time travel romance movies also make the love stories incredibly epic.

12 '13 Going on 30' (2004)

Director: gary winick.

After being humiliated on her 13th birthday, Jenna Rink ( Christa B. Allen ) wishes to escape her life of pre-teen unpopularity and become a well-adjusted grownup in this time travel rom-com. She's shocked when she wakes up to find her wish has come true; somehow Jenna ( Jennifer Garner ) is now 30 and living in 2004. Soon she realizes how adulthood has its own set of struggles – one particularly being her love life.

As an iconic 2000s rom-com , 13 Going on 30 has warmed fans' hearts for decades. Largely driven by Garner's bubbly innocence, Jenna's connection with Matt (Mark Ruffalo) is undeniably pure and one of the great depictions of friends-to-lovers. This movie also uses time travel to put forth the message of how time is precious; by choosing to only look towards the future, one would never absorb the milestones of the present.

13 Going on 30

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11 'When We First Met' (2018)

Director: ari sandel.

Having been friend-zoned by the girl of his dreams after meeting her at a Halloween party, Noah ( Adam DeVine ) remains close to Avery ( Alexandra Daddario ). Three years later, she's now engaged to someone else. Suddenly, Noah stumbles on the opportunity to travel back in time to the moment they met, giving him the chance to alter his life, and get the girl.

In an almost Groundhog Day scenario (and it's worth noting that film is a benchmark for romantic time-travel movie), When We First Met is a humorous film that's filled with charm and charisma thanks to the talents of the cast , especially in the case of DeVine. Where the romantic connection is present between characters, it isn't with whom you'd naturally expect as this is a classic tale that teaches audiences that everything happens for a reason.

When We First Met

10 'kate & leopold' (2001), director: james mangold.

Kate ( Meg Ryan ) is a 21st-century woman who's determined to focus on her career. She thinks she doesn't need romance in her life at all, that is until she meets Leopold ( Hugh Jackman ), an English Duke from the 19th century who's accidentally brought to the future via a portal made by her ex-boyfriend, Stuart ( Liev Schreiber ).

Where Kate & Leopold may be cheesy at times with the classic fish-out-of-water tropes, this movie is an underrated feel-good romance that will easily keep one warm and cozy. Don't expect it to be anything groundbreaking, but it's perfect for a chill night that needs a film that's mildly entertaining. With the script's quick wit and fun character dynamics, this twisted modern-day fairytale shows how love doesn't always come to us in the most expected ways.

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9 'The Lake House' (2006)

Director: alejandro agresti.

As lonely doctor, Kate Forster ( Sandra Bullock ), moves out of her beloved lake house, she begins to exchange letters with its newest resident, a frustrated architect named Alex Wyler ( Keanu Reeves ). The two instantly spark a connection and form a budding romance. The only problem – she's living in the year 2006, whereas he's in 2004.

An epic love story where two are separated by time, this romantic flick is special in the way that it portrays the simplicities of intimacy. With only the written word to connect, Kate and Alex's closeness is unlike any other in The Lake House . It's also refreshing to see Keanu Reeves in a non-action role , which he pulls off with ease. The two main characters need not rely on physical attraction or physical needs, they're brought together by a deeper connection – one built on stories, soul, and emotions.

The Lake House

8 'if only' (2004), director: gil junger.

Struck with grief after the sudden loss of his girlfriend Samantha ( Jennifer Love Hewitt ), Ian ( Paul Nicholls ) is given the opportunity to relive the day she died and rewrite his wrongdoings. The repetition of time allows him to become a better partner and fix things before the impending tragedy, but it also brings some unexpected pain as he relives the best and worst moments of his relationship.

Despite being an emotional and bittersweet tale, If Only is filled with hope and true love. It sends a message to viewers about how important it is to treasure every moment, every milestone, and to treat every day as if it were your last. It's not an innovative concept by any stretch, but with the palpable chemistry between Hewitt and Nicholls, fans will be moved by their devotion towards each other, even until the film's final bittersweet twist .

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7 'The Time Traveler's Wife' (2009)

Director: robert schwentke.

Henry Detamble ( Eric Bana ) is a librarian from Chicago who struggles with his rare genetic disorder that causes him to randomly travel through time, uncontrollably. His life becomes more complex when he meets and marries the love of his life, Claire ( Rachel McAdams ), as she must now learn to cope with her husband's condition.

An interesting spin on star-crossed lovers, The Time Traveler's Wife captures the struggles of fated love. Where Henry and Claire's story is romantic and tender, it's also incredibly bittersweet. With Henry's condition, fans (as well as Claire) are never sure of when he'll disappear. So when he does on occasions like their wedding, the heartbreak and tension are palpable. Their love story may be unconventional, but there's beauty to it.

The Time Traveler's Wife

6 'somewhere in time' (1980), director: jeannot szwarc.

Enamored and infatuated by a vintage portrait that hangs in a grand hotel, playwright Richard Collier ( Christopher Reeve ) finds a way to travel through time to 1912 to meet Elise McKenna ( Jane Seymour ), a stage actor. Where the two seem destined to be together, conflicts arise when Elise's obsessive manager, William ( Christopher Plummer ), tries to stop them.

A great movie that's severely slept on, Somewhere in Time tells the story of an unworldly and impossible love. With a brilliant concept and beautiful chemistry between Reeves and Seymour , this movie is one for the romantics and dreamers. It shows the sheer lengths someone is willing to go to find their soulmate – even if it means going through time itself.

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5 'Back to the Future Part III' (1990)

Director: robert zemeckis.

As the third and final chapter to their adventures, Marty McFly ( Michael J. Fox ) must travel back in time to 1885 to the Old West to save his friend, Doctor Emmett Brown ( Christopher Lloyd ), from his impending murder. Matters become more complicated when Marty realizes that Doc has fallen deeply in love with local school teacher, Clara Clayton ( Mary Steenburgen ).

Though not a typical romance movie, Back to the Future Part III , is a film spearheaded by the themes of love. Where there are romantic storylines in the previous installments, Doc and Clara's is a breath of fresh air – mostly because Doc is a character that's so determined to avoid the supposed banalities of love. And yet, here he is, willing to be stuck in a foreign time period for the sake of love, happiness, and true companionship.

4 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time' (2006)

Director: mamoru hosoda.

A popular anime movie for beginners , The Girl Who Leapt Through Time tells the story of Makoto Konno (voiced by Riisa Naka ), who learns that she has the ability to time travel. She soon uses her newfound power to fix the small things in her daily life, from schoolwork to friendships. When she meets another person who can time travel, the two develop an unconventional bond.

Chiaki Mamiya (voiced by Takuya Ishida ) helps the protagonist realize and fix the consequences of messing with time, but soon reveals something heartbreaking to her. Their romance is complicated by the fact that Chiaki isn't from Makoto's present day, and eventually has to leave. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time will have fans rooting for the time-traveling duo's success until the tear-jerking end.

3 'Midnight in Paris' (2011)

Director: woody allen.

Whilst on a holiday in Paris with his fiancé and her family, Gil Pender ( Owen Wilson ) – a screenwriter and aspiring author – develops a habit of touring the city alone. One night he finds himself swept back in time to the 1920s where he meets his favorite cultural and artistic icons. By experiencing life in the past, he is forced to confront his dissatisfactions with the present.

As a romance movie, Midnight in Paris offers multiple romantic interests, each with its own qualities and individual purposes. From Inez's (McAdams) 21st-century realism, to Adriana's ( Marion Cotillard ) 1920s romanticized attitude to life, Gil is forced to reflect on what kind of love will give him true happiness. He'll even come to terms with the dangers of escapism. It's a severely underrated Owen Wilson movie , with the actor's performance being a delicate and moving one that anchors the entire story.

Midnight in Paris

While on a trip to Paris with his fiancée's family, a nostalgic screenwriter finds himself mysteriously going back to the 1920s every day at midnight.

2 'About Time' (2013)

Director: richard curtis.

Life changed forever when Tim Lake ( Domhnall Gleeson ) turned 21 as his father revealed an odd hereditary trait; all the men in their family have the ability to time travel. Though initially shocked, Tim decides to use his skill to alter his past to improve his future. His main goal – bolster his love life and win the heart of Mary (Rachel McAdams). He soon realizes that his power can have serious consequences if used incorrectly.

With a clever concept, a beautiful script, and a great cast, this poignant movie is one that masterfully tackles the topics of love, redemption, and loss. Where Gleeson and McAdams' chemistry is incredibly sweet, About Time is a movie about more than a simple romantic story . It uses time to talk about the importance of living in the moment and the consequences of one's choices. Viewers can expect its small-scale intimate story to move most to tears.

1 'Your Name' (2016)

Director: makoto shinkai.

Your Name is a massively popular and beloved anime film that blends fantasy, romance, and sci-fi together. It tells the story of two high school students – Taki Tachibana (voiced by Ryunosuke Kamiki ) and Mitsuha Miyamizu ( Mone Kamishiraishi ) – who inexplicably begin to swap bodies. The two characters have never met, but begin to improve each other's lives. Before they know it, they slowly fall in love in the process of learning about each other's realities.

It's impossible to talk about the time travel aspect of Your Name without completely spoiling the plot , but audiences who enjoy emotional animated films should consider this essential viewing for its notoriously tear-jerking twist. The gorgeous visuals and heartbreakingly romantic story easily make it the best film to show the potential of combining love and time travel in film.

Your Name (2016)

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Whether it's to the past or to the future, time travel can create a whole host of interesting problems. That's why there is so much good time travel anime out there. Most recently, there's the wildly popular 2021 time travel anime  Tokyo Revengers,  which is about a twenty-something who goes backwards in time to save his ex-girlfriend from gang warfare.

But that's not the only exciting time travel anime where lives are at stake. There's also  ERASED, Steins;Gate, Zipang,   Re:Zero  and more. Looking for something less action-oriented? The time travel niche also focuses heavily on human emotions and everyday life. The recent  Remake our Life!  follows an adult getting a chance to redo his college years to get his career on the right track. There's also  Mirai,  an anime movie that's all about family. 

Steins;Gate

Rintarou Okabe is a college kid who calls himself a mad scientist because he has a knack for inventing things with his friends. His latest invention is the Phone Microwave, which seems to do nothing but transform bananas into green gel. But Okabe soon discovers that it can send emails into the past - a function that has profound effects on the present and future. Can he handle the terrifying consequences of messing with time? Or will he inadvertantly destroy everything he cares about? 

Before an accident, Satoru Fujinuma is usually able to go backwards in time by a few minutes in order to prevent it. One day, his power goes into overdrive, sending him hurtling back to 1988 when he was an elementary school student. This time, the disaster he must prevent is a major one - he has to stop his classmate Kayo from losing her life. This story is absolutely heartbreaking, but it's beautiful and smart, too. 

Mitsuha Miyamizu and Taki Tachibana are leading two very different lives - Mitsuha lives out in the country, while Taki is managing a busy city life. The two of them get a taste for each other's lives when they suddenly start waking up in each other's bodies. At first, they're simply baffled by the body-swapping, but they soon realize that they're also travelling through time - with Taki going two years back and Mitsuha going two years forward.

What's more, in Taki's time, Mitsuha and her small down no longer exist, as they were wiped out by a comet. The two of them must work together to change Mitsuha's timeline and save her life.

After Subaru Natsuki is suddenly transported to a fantasy world, he discovers that he has one ability - the power to go backwards in time to a 'reset' point whenever he passes away. While this makes him functionally immortal and allows him to redo situations that end terribly, it also means that he has to repeatedly suffer the pain of losing his life. Meanwhile, his new world has plenty of confusing challenges to deal with, whether it's Elsa trying to disembowl him, witches and their acolytes causing chaos, or his new friend Emilia's politcial woes. 

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time  is a film that follows a high school girl named Makoto Konno who is about to graduate but has no real direction in life. When she discovers that she can leap backwards in time, she uses it to do mundane things like get good grades and extend her karaoke sessions. But she soon discovers that her time travel has a negative effect on others - and she has a limited number of leaps left. 

Tokyo Revengers

Takemichi is a twenty-something whose life is going nowhere - that is, until he discovers that he can travel backwards in time. His ex-girlfriend Hina lost her life to gang violence, and with the help of her policeman brother, Takemichi now has the chance to rewrite history and prevent the tragedy from ever occurring. This is much easier said than done - he has to go from a lackey getting pushed around to someone with real influence in the Tokyo Manji gang. Not only that, but he has to discover which events led to Hina's demise, and figure out not just how to protect her, but how to protect the friends he makes as he gets more and more involved with the gang. 

At the start of her sophomore year in high school, Naho Takamiya recieves a letter form herself, ten years in the future. The letter warns her that her new friend Kakaru Naruse is going to take his own life unless she alters the course of history to prevent it. Thus begins her attempts to understand and assuage Kakeru's sadness, and to prevent the terrible future ahead. It turns out that her other friends have recieved similar letters from their own past selves - but is that enough to save the day?

Remake our Life!

When 28-year-old Kyouya Hashiba's internship at a gaming company ends, he has no prospects and winds up having to move back in with his parents. He thinks he might have been more successful if he'd gone to art school instead of business school, but you can't redo your life...or can you?

He wakes up one day ten years in the past, and decided to enroll at the Oonaka University of Art. There, he meets a wide range of aspiring artists, and starts the collaborative creative career that he wished he'd pursued in his youth. 

As one might expect from a four-year-old, Kun Oota is having trouble acclimating to the fact that his parents had another baby. Where before he had all their attention, now he has to share it with someone else. In order to help him get used to it, his little sister's older self travels from the future. Together, they go on a journey through time that teaches little Kun about the meaning of being a family - and about his specific role as an older brother. 

The Tatami Galaxy

An unnamed student in his third year of college gets the chance to relive his college experience. He's convinced that if he can just join the right club and avoid the involvement of his demonic best friend Ozu, he'll be able to have the ultimate amazing college expereince - but every time he tries, some disaster or another happens, and he ends up unsatisfied. Through a series of increasingly surreal adventures, he learns some tough lessons about what's really important in life. 

Iroduku: The World in Colors

Hitomi Tsukishiro is a depressed teenage girl who no longer sees in color. In order to help her find the joy in life, her grandmother sends her backwards in time by 60 years, and tells her to befriend her younger self. Hitomi does - but she also meets the incredibly talented Yuito Aoi, whose beautiful art helps her see the colors her life has been missing. 

Occult Academy

Fumiaki Uchida is a time traveller from the year 2012. Aliens have invaded, and the only way to stop them is by finding and destroying the agent of the apocolypse, the Nostradamus Key. The only way to do that is to travel back to 1999. There, Fumiaki meets Maya Kumashiro, the daughter of the headmaster of Waldstein Academy. She intitially plans to destroy the academy, but she ends up working with Fumiaki to use the school to help track down the key. 

Nobunaga Concerto

High school student Saburou doesn't care much about Japanese history - that is, until he's flung into the Sengoku period and is suddenly expected to take the place of Nobunaga Oda, the powerful daimyo who overthrew all the other daimyos to unite Japan. With no idea what he's doing, Saburou is going to have to figure out how to uphold his new responsibilities. His modern knowledge will help, but can it possibly be enough?

Thermae Romae

Thermae Romae  is definitely one of the weirder entries on this list, which is exactly why you should watch it. Lucius Modestus is an architect in ancient Rome who is struggling to come up with new ideas. Hoping to distract him from his slump, his friends drag him out to the bath house. There, he's transported through time to modern Japan. Armed with a ton of new ideas about how to build baths, he returns to his own time and ignites his career. 

While running regular training exercises, the Japanese Self Defense Force (SDF) encounters a strange storm that sends them hurtling backwards in time to the Battle of Midway on June 4th, 1942. Capain Umezu Saburo and Executive Officer Kadomatsu Yosuke and the rest of their squadron decide that they will interfere as little as possible to avoid altering the future. But when they discover Lt. Commander Kusaka Takumi, XO about to pass away, Kadomatsu can't stop himself from saving a life. Kusaka Takumi's survival will impact history in ways that nobody anticipated. 

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