Bucket List Destinations to Visit in Your Lifetime!

The world is filled with so many cities and beautiful places that will leave your breath away! It is very easy to start listing down all of the cities and places that you want to visit but, in this list, you will find 15 bucket list destinations that you have to visit in your lifetime!

From Islands in Indonesia to deserts in Egypt and vibrant cities of Japan, there is something for anybody in this Bucket list of destinations!

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Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world, and it is located just off Queensland, Australia. Today you can go dive there, and it is a true unique and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity mostly because the reef is rapidly disappearing due to climate change, pollution, and chemicals in certain sunscreens.

Bhutan Monasteries, Bhutan

People looking for spiritual travel experiences always visit this amazing place, Bhutan. This place reconnects you with nature as you walk through the mystical valleys of Bhutan, alongside that Bhutan Monasteries are some of the most popular ones.

Be sure to visit Tiger’s Nest monastery which is one of the most monasteries in the world.

Petra, Jordan

This UNESCO World Heritage site in Jordan, Petra is one of the most incredible places to visit on Earth. This ancient city is carved out of a Sandstone rock and is considered to be one of the 7 Wonders of the world.

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Galapagos Islands have always brought mystery! The Galapagos Islands are fascinating, they are made by volcanos, filled with animals that you will never see anywhere else!

Alongside all of that, you can’t visit Galapagos islands when you like it, there are strict rules and regulations that you have to follow in order for you to go to the islands, but once visited they are amazing and truly a unique place filled with animals!

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Gorilla Trekking, Uganda

Rwanda in Uganda has one of the most popular and unique attractions in the world. Rwanda is rich in culture, filled with green nature and the best part is the Volcanoes National Park near Musanze. Here you will see gorilla families at their daily routine, which is oftentimes eating bamboo.

The park is known to have sustainable and responsible tourism practices, and besides that, it is very strict about rules on how many people can visit the park per day, that is why the price tag is around 700 USD, which makes it the most expensive hour in Africa.

Northern Lights, Iceland

Northern Lights are one of the most iconic things that you can do in the World, they are famous and almost on every photograph when you google Iceland. Besides that Iceland is an amazing place filled with otherworldly landscapes on land, underground, and under the sea.

Hawaii, USA

Do I need to say how Hawaii is amazing? One of the most popular and well-known tourist places in the world, Hawaii offers everything, relaxing, outdoor experiences, amazing attractions, and great city life.

If you are looking to visit Hawaii, the two most popular islands are O’ahu and The Big Island, where you can do anything, from snorkeling to relaxing on a beach.

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Greek Islands

Greece – bucket list destination where history, ruins, and islands meet the Mediterranean Sea!

When visiting Greece, there are many islands famous for their beaches and nature, while other offer nightlife and strong cultural tradition! Athens, Santorini, Mykonos are just some of the most popular places to visit in Greece!

New York City, USA

The Big Apple or as we all know it New York, is a true cultural mix of everything in one place. From amazing shopping to the thriving arts scene, New York has something for everyone and even more!

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

Exploring the columns of stone rising from the waters of Ha Long Bay in Vietnam is great, alongside taking a junk boat cruise for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Egypt

Egypt, a historical and cultural mecca that has some of the most important historical landmarks in the world is an amazing place to visit! From the Pyramids Of Giza to other attractions in Giza, Egypt has everything!

Fjords, Norway

Having some of the most picture perfect landscapes in the world, the Fjords in Norway are a mix of breathtaking mountains, bright blue waters, and traditional villages.

Depending on the season and the cruise that you take, you will get the chance to see this country’s majestic wildlife, such as sperm whales, moose, elk, and sea eagles.

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

The city of temples and the largest religious monument in the world was originally built as a Hindu temple. Angkor Wat is one of the best and most unique places that you can visit in the world today!

Bali, Indonesia

Bali in Indonesia is my favorite place to visit in the world, this place needs to be on your bucket list travel destination if you are visiting Asia. Bali is filled with outdoor things to do from snorkeling to hiking and trekking, to riding a motorcycle around this great island.

Tokyo, Japan

With more than thirty-eight million people, Tokyo, Japan is one of the largest cities on the planet. It’s a vibrant, fun and busy city full of culture and adventures for all types of travelers, once visited you will feel like you entered a different universe!

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Hello! I’m Sara, a Croatian native. I’ve traveled all over the world and have knocked out some amazing cities and countries off my bucket list.

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