Top 10 Bucket List Countries

We all have those countries that we dream longingly about and desire to travel to someday.
For me, it is a personal challenge to get to each and every one on my Bucket List.
I lust over these countries nonstop, so much so, that I just had to write them down and put them in order!

Here are the top ten countries I wish to travel to next, with a little bit of where and why:

1. United States

It may seem strange to some that the United States is at the top of my list. But being from the opposite side of the world from a very small country and growing up watching American movies and television shows, I have lusted over certain places since I was small.
For example, I have wished to travel to New York for the longest time. Ever since watching Home Alone, Friends and Gossip Girl, I am in awe of this city and I think it will blow my mind seeing it in real life!

Other places high on my list to visit include Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Los Angeles, San Fransisco and Chicago.

2. Canada

Of course, Canada is also very high on my list. It's a country I've heard so much about and I have met so many wonderful Canadians over the years and I can't wait to see their homeland. It's also the land of moose, beavers and maple syrup so what's not to love?

Cities I'd love to visit include Quebec, Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and anywhere good for skiing!

3. Antarctica

Visiting Antarctica would truly be a trip of a lifetime. You would not only be ticking off a country but an entire continent. I would love to do a month-long trip (hopefully soon) and I may or may not have already researched the exact one I would love to do from Argentina...

4. Maldives

The Maldives to me is the ultimate depiction of paradise. With the water crystal clear aqua-blue and the sand whitest of whites, it is a dream holiday destination for many. One day!

5. Morocco

Morocco is one of those alluring countries, brimming with diversity, culture and history, incredible architecture and designs, marketplaces and the Sahara.
Marrakesh, Casablanca and Fes are just some of the many places I would love to visit there.

6. Iceland

I know a few people that have been to Iceland and they just loved it! The dramatic landscapes are very attractive to me, a country full of volcanoes, geysers, waterfalls, natural hot springs and lava fields. Not to mention the Viking history.
Seeing the Northern Lights there would be a huuuge bucket list tick.

7. Philippines

The Philippines is another destination that would be a treat for the eyes. The stunning water, limestone formations and postcard-perfect beaches look incredible!
I've heard the people are some of the friendliest out there as well.
In particular, I would love to visit Boracay and Palawan.

8. Japan

I have been wanting to visit Japan for the longest time! To experience the beautiful Japanese culture, the weird and wonderful, Robot shows, cute things galore and especially the food.
Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Mount Fuji and Hiroshima are places I would love to explore.

9. Croatia

Croatia is a fascinating country, with medieval history and ancient walled towns.
With a long sapphire coastline, it also has one thousand islands!
Dubrovnik, Zagreb, Split and of course the Game of Thrones filming locations are some of the many places I'd love to visit.

10. Peru

Peru and in particular, seeing the Incan citadel Macchu Picchu in real life is a big bucket list item for me. I would also love to learn about this South American country, visit Lima and Cusco, and of course the amazing Rainbow Mountain.

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Those are the very top ten on my list but of course, I couldn't just stop there!
For those interested in my top twenty, I've listed the rest below:

11. South Africa
12. Portugal
13. Belgium
14. Russia
15. Bolivia
16. Netherlands

17. Sri Lanka

18. Nepal

19. Egypt

20. Mexico

Which countries are high on your bucket list? Let me know in the comments below, I would love to read them!

Happy Travels,