This page features a list of travel bucket ideas. Some of the travel destinations include tropical beaches, big cities, energetic festivals, and natural wonders. I created this list while pursuing my 100 life goals around the world, in hopes that it will inspire others to write their list and start living their dream life.
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Travel Bucket List Ideas
1. Add a Lock to Lovers Bridge in France
2. Coast to Coast Train Trip
3. Coast-To-Coast Road Trip
4. Couchsurfing in 10 Countries
5. Couchsurfing While Travelling
6. Cross the Canadian Border
7. Cross the Equator
8. Cross the Nile River
9. Cross the Panama Canal
10. Cross USA By Car
11. Cross-Country Road Trip
12. Cross-Country Road Trip With Friends
13. Cruise Around the Whitsundays
14. Cruise Around the World
15. Cruise Mexico
16. Cruise the Caribbean
17. Cruise the South Pacific Islands
18. Cruise to Alaska
19. Cruise to Antarctica
20. Do an Antarctic Tour
21. Do an Everglades Tour
22. Do an Interrail Trip
23. Do Handstands all Over the World
24. Do the Appalachian Trail
25. Do the Bull Run in Pamplona
26. Do the Camino De Santiago in Spain
27. Do the Grand Southern Trip - LA to NY
28. Do the Great New Zealand Bike Ride
29. Do the Great Victorian Bike Ride
30. Do the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
31. Do the Red Paperclip Challenge
32. Drive Across Canada in a RV
33. Drive Across the Golden Gate Bridge
34. Drive Across Western Europe
35. Drive Along Route 66
36. Drive Along the Great Ocean Road
37. Drive Along the Pacific Coast Highway
38. Drive Around Australia
39. Drive from Home to the East Coast
40. Drive the Hawaiian Coast
41. Experience the Grand Canyon
42. Experience the Living Root Bridges
43. Explore Africa
44. Explore Asia and the Far East
45. Explore Australia and New Zealand
46. Explore Chernobyl
47. Explore Ethiopia
48. Explore Europe
49. Explore Kauai
50. Explore L'aquatic Paradis in Barcelona
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52. Explore Petra
53. Explore Pripyat, Ukraine
54. Explore Shivering Sands Army Fort
55. Explore the Amazon Rainforest
57. Explore the Desert on a Camel Safari in India
58. Explore the Galapagos Islands
59. Get a Lei in Hawaii
60. Get a Self Portrait in Italy
62. Get Lost in a Foreign Country
63. Go Backpacking Through Europe
64. Go Clubbing in Miami
65. Go For a Swim in the Blue Ocean at the Maldives
67. Go Horseback Riding in Swan Valley, Montana
68. Go Horseback riding in Texas
69. Go Husky Dog Sledding in Alaska
70. Go on a Gondola in Venice
72. Go on a Pilgrimage to Santiago De Compostela
73. Go on a Random Road Trip
74. Go on a Real African Safari
75. Go on a Tour of the Gothic Cathedrals of Europe
77. Go See Nightwish in Finland
78. Go See the Summer Olympics
79. Go Shopping in Milan
80. Go Shopping in New York
82. Go Spelunking in the Ape Caves
83. Go Swimming in the Dead Sea
84. Go to a Big Medieval Fair
85. Go to a Big Rock-Concert Abroad
87. Go to a Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan
88. Go to an English Pub
89. Go to an International Football Tournament
90. Go to Barbados
92. Go to Brazil
93. Go to Burning Man
94. Go to China During Chinese New Year
95. Go to Colorado
97. Go to Dollywood
98. Go to Egypt
99. Go to Fern Canyon
100. Go to Florida
102. Go to Hawaii
103. Go to Hungary
104. Go to India
105. Go to Italy
107. Go to Machu Picchu
108. Go to Mauritius
109. Go to Milan
110. Go to Moscow
112. Go to New Zealand
113. Go to Norway
114. Go to Oslo
115. Go to Paris
117. Go to San Diego
118. Go to Sea World
119. Go to South Africa
120. Go to Tahiti
122. Go to the Crystal Cave in Mexico
123. Go to the Eurovision Song Contest
124. Go to the Lighting of the Christmas Tree in Rockefeller Center
125. Go to the Mall of America
127. Go to the Rocky Mountains
128. Go to the Sydney Opera House
129. Go to the Top of Pike's Peak
130. Go to the Top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa
132. Hitchhike Trough Europa
133. Horseback Riding Through Zimbabwe
134. Ice Skate at Rockefeller Center
135. Island Hopping in Thailand
136. Jet
137. Live Abroad For at Least 6 Months
138. Live in an Ashram in India
139. Live in Bali For a While
140. Live in California
142. Participate in the Rickshaw Run
143. Pass Through the Suez Canal
144. Relax in Hot Springs in Iceland
145. Ride a Bike Through Paris
147. Ride a Motorcycle Across Europe
148. Ride a Train Across Canada
149. Ride in a Limo Through NYC
150. Ride on the Orient Express
152. Ride the London Underground
153. Road Trip Through Scandinavia
154. Sail on the Nile River
155. Sail the Mediterranean
156. Sail Through the Bermuda Triangle
158. Scuba Dive During a Full Moon
159. Scuba Dive in the Great Barrier Reef
160. See a Football Match at the Nou Camp
162. See Jerusalem
163. See Niagara Falls
164. See Pearl Harbor
165. See Stonehenge
167. See the "Mona Lisa" Painting
168. See the Berlin Wall
169. See the Coliseum
170. See the Galapagos Islands
172. See the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco
173. See the Great Wall of China
174. See the Hell Hole in the Karakum Desert
175. See the Hobbit Huts in New Zealand
176. See the Human Brain in Real Life
178. See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
179. See the Louvre
180. See the Midnight Sun in Norway
182. See the Paris Air Show
183. See the Parthenon in Athens
184. See the Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina
185. See the Pope
187. See the Redwoods
188. See the Ruins of Pompeii
189. See the Terracotta Soldiers in China
190. See the Tulips in Holland
192. Shop in Times Square
193. Shop on Black Friday
194. Sink in the Dead Sea
195. Ski a Black Diamond Trail
197. Ski Whistler
198. Snorkel in a Coral Reef
199. Soak in a Japanese Onsen
200. Spend a Night in the Igloo Village in Finland
202. Spend a Weekend in Vegas
203. Spend a Weekend on Necker Island
204. Spend St. Patrick's Day in Ireland
205. Spend Time in the Amazon Rainforest
207. Stand on Kjeragbolten Rock in Norway
208. Stand on Top of the Hollywood Sign
209. Stay at the Poseidon Inn in Fiji
210. Stay at the Village of Oia, Santorini, Greece
212. Surf in Costa Rica
213. Swim in the Blue Lagoon in Iceland
214. Swim in the Gulf of Mexico
215. Swim in the Mediterranean
217. Swim in the Red Sea
218. Take a Caribbean Cruise
219. Take a Cooking Class in India
220. Take a Cooking Class in Italy
222. Take a Helicopter Tour Over the Volcanoes in Hawaii
223. Take a Mineral Bath in Iceland
224. Take a Shot of Vodka in Red Square, Moscow
225. Take a Siesta in Spain
227. Top of Gibb's Lighthouse in Bermuda
228. Tour Sri Lanka
229. Tour Through Salar De Uyuni
230. Travel Abroad Alone
232. Travel First Class
233. Travel on the Essequibo River
234. Travel the Silk Road
235. Travel Through the Greek Islands
236. Travel to Canada
238. Travel to the Caribbean
239. Trek Along the Amalfi Coast of Italy
240. Trek Mt. Bromo and Ijen Volcano, Indonesia
242. Trek the Salcantay Route to Machu Picchu
243. Trek Through the Himalaya
244. Trek to Everest Base Camp
245. Trekking in New Zealand
247. Visit a Buddhist Monastery in Tibet
248. Visit Every Major US Landmark
249. Visit Every Museum in NYC
250. Visit Joshua Tree National Park
252. Visit New England During Fall
253. Visit Pearl Harbor
254. Visit Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
255. Visit Steve Irwin's Zoo in Australia
257. Visit the Palace of Versailles
258. Visit the Red Light District in Amsterdam
259. Visit the Rockefeller Center
260. Visit Victoria Falls
262. Walk Across the Golden Gate Bridge
263. Walk Across the Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo
264. Walk on the Living Bridges in Meghalaya India
265. Walk the Skywalk at the Grand Canyon
267. Watch a Boston Red Sox Game at Fenway Park
268. Watch a Chicago Cubs Game at Wrigley Field
269. Watch a Cowboys Game in Dallas
270. Watch a Sumo Wrestling Match in Japan
271. Watch Fire Dancers in Hawaii
What is a Bucket List? A bucket list is a list of things to do before you die. It can be anything from skydiving, to exploring the world, or learning how to play the guitar. The idea of a bucket list comes from the idea that we only have one life and we should not wait until it's too late to try new things or accomplish our goals. Bucket lists are used as a way to remind us about what we want to accomplish in life while also reminding us that time is limited and we should not put off our dreams for too long.
Quick Tip For Creating Your Travel Bucket List: Start by writing down all the things that are important to you. You should write down personal goals, professional goals, and anything else that is significant for you. Then, pick the ones that are most important to you right now and make a plan to tackle them.
What re the Top Travel Bucket List Destinations? The editors of the website "Big 7 Travel" surveyed its 1.5 million social medie audience and published a list of the world's top 50 bucket list destinations. Bali topped the list, but there were also some unexpected picks. Here is the full list: 1. Bali, Indonesia; 2. New Orleans; 3. Kerry, Ireland; 4. Marrakesh, Morocco; 5. Sydney, Australia; 6. The Maldives; 7. Paris, France; 8. Cape Town, South Africa; 9. Dubai, U.A.E; 10. Bora Bora, French Polynesia; 11. New York; 12. Dubrovnik, Croatia; 13. Edinburgh, Scotland; 14. Rome, Italy; 15. Paro Valley, Bhutan; 16. Jaipur, India; 17. Waikato, New Zealand; 18. Havana, Cuba; 19. Tokyo, Japan; 20. Antarctica; 21. Vancouver, Canada; 22. Los Angeles; 23. Kruger National Park, South Africa; 24. Santorini, Greece; 26. Singapore; 27. London, England; 28. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 29. Petra, Jordan; 30. Hong Kong; 31. Barbabos; 32. Amsterdam; 33. Santiago, Chile; 34. Cairo, Egypt; 35. Copenhagen, Denmark; 36. Seoul, Korea; 37. Laucala Island Resort, Fiji; 38. Providencia, Colombia; 39. Machu Picchu, Peru; 40. Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo; 41. Lisbon, Portugal; 42. Hanoi, Vietnam; 43. Hawaii; 44. Ibiza, Spain; 45. Beijing, China; 46. Budapest, Hungary; 47. Cinque Terre, Italy; 48. Buenos Aires, Argentina; 49. Las Vegas; 50: Matterhorn, Switzerland.
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