10 Bucket List Travel Destination Ideas
Are you trying to create the ultimate travel bucket list? Can’t decide on what countries or continents you want to include?
Well, check out these 10 destinations you may want to consider.
Happy Travels!
The Eiffel Tower – Paris, France
Take a selfie under The Eiffel Tower.
The Eiffel Tower was completed in 1889. Named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel whose company designed and built the tower, the structure is 1,083 feet tall. The tower has three levels for visitors, with restaurants on the first and second levels.
This tower is a landmark in the city of Paris, attracting a plethora of visitors every year.
A bucket list would not be complete without a visit to this Paris attraction.
Big Ben at Elizabeth Tower – Westminster, London
Pay a visit to Big Ben.
Big Ben is one of London’s most iconic landmarks. It is the great bell of the striking clock located in Elizabeth Tower. Weighing more than 13 tons, it is the largest of the tower’s five bells. The four faces of the tower light up at night.
Add London to your bucket list and take in the sights of this spectacle.
Buckingham Palace – London, England
Take in the sights of Buckingham Palace.
Located in the City of Westminster, Buckingham Palace is often at the center of state occasions and royal hospitality. Built in 1703 and then enlarged in the 19th century, this mansion houses over 700 rooms.
While taking in the sights of the palace, you may also enjoy the Changing of the Guard ceremony which attracts scores of tourists every year.
Christ the Redeemer – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Visit Brazil and take in the iconic view of the Christ the Redeemer statue.
Located at the top of Mount Corcovado overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro, the statue of Christ with open arms is spectacle for the young, the old, and tourists alike. The statue completed in 1931 stands 98 feet tall with the arms stretched 92 feet wide.
A symbol of Christianity around the world, the statue has also become a cultural icon of both Rio de Janeiro and Brazil and was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Take a visit to this statue and quench your bucket list thirst.
Canals of Amsterdam – North Holland, Netherlands
Take a boat ride on the Canals of Amsterdam.
The three main canals, Herengracht, Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht were dug in the 17th century to form concentric belts around the city.
With over 100 kilometers of canals, enjoy the scenery of monumental buildings while boating down these scenic waterways.
Great Wall of China – Northern China
Take a stroll along the Great Wall of China.
This bucket list experience, is a series of fortifications that were built across the historical northern borders of ancient Chinese states and Imperial China for protection. The best-known sections of the wall were built by the Ming dynasty (1368–1644).
The wall is an important part of China’s history and attracts tourist from all over the world.
Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island – New York, United States
Visit New York City and take in the sights of ‘Lady Liberty’.
After its dedication in 1886, The Statue of Liberty became an icon of freedom and of the United States, seen as a symbol of welcome to immigrants arriving by sea. The broken shackle and chain that lie at her feet as she walks forward, commemorate the recent national abolition of slavery.
The statue attracts many tourists from all over the world who flock to take in her views.
Northern Lights (aurora borealis) – Norway, Northern Europe
Be fascinated by the Northern Lights (aurora borealis) in Norway.
A bucket list would not be complete without catching a glimpse of the Northern Lights. This natural light display in Earth’s sky, displays dynamic patterns of brilliant lights that appear as curtains, rays, spirals, or dynamic flickers covering the entire sky.
Visit Norway then you can check this one off of the list.
Easter Island – Chile, South America
Visit Easter Island, home to nearly 1,000 extant monumental statues, called moai. This mysterious and isolated island is a special territory of Chile in the Southeastern Pacific Ocean. The inhabitants created a thriving and industrious culture, as evidenced by the island’s numerous enormous stone figures and other artifacts.
Truly a sight to see.
Saint Basil’s Cathedral – Moscow, Russia
Commonly known as Saint Basil’s Cathedral, The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed is an Orthodox church in Red Square of Moscow, and is one of the most popular cultural symbols of Russia.
Completed in 1561, the Cathedral boasts a colorful display of patterns and colors making its architecture unique.
Bucket list perfection.
There you have it, 10 attractions in 10 different locations around the world.
Hope these destinations inspired you to complete your bucket list and get packing!
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