Ultimate Travel Bucket List: Destinations You Have To Visit Before You Die

We all have dreams, right? Well, this is ours - a list of destinations, experiences, and wild adventures that fuel our love for travel.

We’ve been planning, daydreaming, and adding to this list for years, and it just keeps growing. From natural wonders that are sure to take our breath away to the cultural heritage of the world that open our minds and hearts, we‘ll be crossing off one dream at a time.

So, if you're looking for some inspiration, you’re in the right place! Join us on this journey, and maybe you’ll find a few new dreams to chase too.


natural wonders

  • stand on a volcano

  • stand on a glacier

  • hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Peru

  • explore the Sahara Desert, Morocco

  • soak in the Blue Lagoon, Iceland

  • explore the Amazon Rainforest, Brazil

  • witness the Northern Lights, Norway

  • marvel at the Grand Canyon, USA

  • visit Japan during the cherry blossom season

  • see the fjords in Norway

  • visit the salt flats of Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

  • see bioluminescence in the ocean

  • explore the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

  • dive in the cenotes of the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico

  • see the Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

  • float in the Dead Sea


road trips

  • drive the Pacific Coast Highway, USA

  • drive on Route 66, USA

  • drive across Canada

  • journey along the Garden Route, South Africa

  • travel through the Scottish Highlands, Scotland

  • drive the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland

  • road trip through the national parks of the USA

  • travel the North Coast 500, Scotland

  • road trip through the Outback, Australia

  • drive in a rickshaw 


activities

  • become an Open Water Diver

  • dive the Great Barrier Reef, Australia

  • enjoy a beer bath spa experience, Czechia

  • find peace at a yoga retreat

  • go hot air ballooning in Cappadocia, Turkey

  • go wine tasting in Italy

  • experience a tea ceremony in Kyoto, Japan

  • camel trek across the Sahara Desert, Morocco

  • hike to the top of Mount Fuji, Japan

  • explore the Wine Route in Stellenbosch, South Africa

  • go sandboarding in the dunes

  • zipline through the rainforests of Costa Rica

  • take a cooking class

  • see the view from the Burj Khalifa


culture

  • see the temples of Angkor Wat, Cambodia

  • visit the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

  • explore the tribes of Papua New Guinea

  • visit the temples of Kyoto, Japan

  • discover the ruins of Pompeii, Italy

  • visit the 7 New Wonders of the World
    (2/7 completed)

  • wander through the streets of Havana, Cuba

  • visit the ancient city of Petra, Jordan

  • experience the floating markets of Bangkok, Thailand


accommodations

  • stay in a treehouse

  • stay in a Trulli in Italy

  • stay in an overwater bungalow in the Maldives

  • stay in an ice hotel 

  • stay in a cave hotel

  • stay in a castle

  • stay in a glass igloo in Finland

  • stay in a riad in Marrakech, Morocco

  • stay in a bamboo hut in Bali, Indonesia

  • stay in a traditional ryokan in Japan

  • stay in an underwater hotel

  • stay in a luxury desert camp, UAE

  • stay in a stargazing bubble, Switzerland

  • travel in a camper van

  • travel with a rooftop tent

  • fly first class


wildlife encounters

  • volunteer in an animal rescue center

  • swim with dolphins 

  • meet the Quokkas in Australia

  • see the penguins in South Africa

  • visit the Komodo dragons in Indonesia

  • visit the lemurs in Madagascar

  • go on a safari to see the Big Five

  • scuba dive with manta rays in the Maldives

  • go on a safari in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

  • visit the orangutan sanctuary in Borneo, Malaysia

  • go on a whale watching tour 

  • see mountain gorillas in Uganda

  • snorkel with turtles in the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

  • visit the elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai, Thailand


festivals

  • attend the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  • experience the Holi Festival in India

  • attend the Glastonbury Festival, UK

  • experience the Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand

  • experience the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Scotland

  • attend a full Moon Party in Thailand

  • attend the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico


Phew! That's the dream list. It’s ambitious, changing constantly and it’s definitely going to keep us busy for a while. Life is short, and there’s so much to see, do, and experience. Whether you’re a weekend explorer or a seasoned globetrotter, we hope this list gets you dreaming big.

So, what’s on your bucket list? Let us know!

Happy Travels!

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