The Top Destinations for Your Travel Bucket List in 2025

Travelling is one of those rare experiences that can transform your entire world. It expands your perspective, deepens your appreciation for different cultures, and reminds you of the beauty that exists far beyond the familiar. If you’re ready to live your travel bucket list dreams in 2025, prepare to turn your travel dreams into a reality! From the cultural vibrancy of Japan to the lively city of New York in the United States, this travel bucket list guide highlights 11 of the best destinations to put on your travel bucket list in 2025.

The Top Destinations for Your Travel Bucket List in 2025

What to do in Japan:

• Drink a traditional matcha tea
• Ride the Shinkansen (bullet train)
• See Mount Fuji – Best viewed from Lake Kawaguchi or while hiking nearby
• Eat ramen
• Take in the Shibuya Crossing

Japan highlights:

• Rich in culture

• Experience a traditional tea ceremony
• Japan is know for it’s standars of cleanliness, safety and organization
• The people
• Tokyo, one of the most energetic cities in the world
• A Japanese food lover’s oasis

Known as the city of luxury, Marrakesh Morroco’s spot on this year’s 2025 travel bucket list is well deserved. This colorful city is filled with a plethora of beautiful buildings to explore, rich culture to uncover, and Morrocan food to eat.

What to do in Marrakesh, Morocco:

• Marrakesh: Early Morning 40-Minute Balloon Flight
• From Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike and Boat Trip
• Explore the Marrakesh Medina
• Indulge in luxury at the La Mamounia

The best reasons to visit Marrakesh, Morocco:

• It’s culture

• Traditional hammam
• Morrocan cuisine
• Its one of a kind buildings

The best things to do in Bali, Indonesia:

Top places to stay in Bali:

• Uluwatu: Cliffside Beauty
• Ubud: Cultural Heart of Bali
• Canggu: Food, People, Party and Beaches

Why go to Bali, Indonesia?

• The locals are so warm and happy!
• Bali has a tropical climate. That means the weather is warm year-round and the temperatures don’t vary much from season to season.

The best reasons to go to Australia:

• Australia boasts some of the best natural wonders in the world
• Experience what it’s like downunder
• Explore the unique Australian wildlife
• Great coffee

What to do in Australia:

• Hire a van and have your very own van-life adventure

• Swim in Bondi Beach, Sydney Australia

• Check out Byron Bay and explore the surfer lifestyle
• Indulge in incredible seafood in Tasmania

Best destinations to stay in Australia:

• Sydney- a blend of both worlds world world-class beaches and gleaming skyscrapers
• The Gold Coast ( Check out the southern end of the Gold Coast including Burleigh Heads and Tallebudgera Creek)

If you love wide-open landscapes, majestic mountains, and jaw-dropping nature, Switzerland belongs at the top of your travel bucket list this year. This country, which borders France, Italy, Germany, Austria, and Liechtenstein, is a peaceful haven to visit and take in deep, long breaths of fresh air.

Highlights of Switzerland:

• The Swiss Alps
• Hiking trails
• Very clean and safe
• The swiss chocolate and cheese!
• Exploring the old town of Lucerne
• Take a journey on the Stanserhorn CabriO cable car ride
• Stunning scenic landscapes
• Charming lakes
• Skiing or snowboarding during the winter

Best places to stay in Switzerland:

• Zurich
• Lucerne

Highlights of Portugal:

• Swim and hire a boat to cruise along the sparkling waters of Italy’s largest lake, Lake Garda
• Discover Venice as you cruise through its iconic canals on a traditional boat
• Taste your way across Italy
• Visi Cinque Terre
• Dive into the artistic heritage and cultural treasures of Florence
• Enjoy an ultra-relaxed stay in Sardegna- go swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Medirraneum Sea

Best places to stay in Portugal:

• Lisbon
• Madeira 
• Algarve

Best reasons to visit Portugal:

• Budget-friendly travel destination
• Portugese culture
• Weather: generally mild in the winter and not too hot in the summer
• Food and wine
• The nightlife and beaches

The top reasons to visit Berlin, Germany:

• It’s a very creative city
• A cultural melting pot

• Learn more about German culture and experience the history of Berlin

• It’s quite affordable

• Very vegan friendly
• Techno music capital of the world
• Abundant in green spaces and outdoor life

Best things to do in Berlin:

• Blow up an inflatable boat during the summer and paddle down the Landwehrkanal
• Go to one of Berlin’s world-famous nightclubs. Recommendation: Katerblau
• Catch an epic sunset from a rooftop bar. Recommendation: The Klunkerkranich in Neukölln
• Rollerblade or ride your bike around the Templeholfer Field
• Explore the Brandenburg Gate, wander through Friedrichshain, discover the history of the Berlin Wall, and relax in Tiergarten and Berlin’s many beautiful parks.

Best things to do in Italy:

• Swim and hire a boat to cruise along the sparkling waters of Italy’s largest lake, Lake Garda
• Discover Venice as you cruise through its iconic canals on a traditional boat
• Taste your way across Italy
• Visi Cinque Terre
• Dive into the artistic heritage and cultural treasures of Florence
• Enjoy an ultra-relaxed stay in Sardegna- go swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Medirraneum Sea

Top reasons to visit Italy:

• The Italian lifestyle is one of a kind
• Learn the Italian language
• A foodies paradise. Italian cuisine and wine are absolutely worth the hype!
• Learn the art of dolce far niente (the sweetness of doing nothing)
• Experience the Italian culture
• Extensive shopping opportunities

full of energy some of the best views of the city

Best things to do in New York City:

• Catch a ferry along the river and absorb stunning views of the city skyline
• Read a book at one of the many coffee shops
• Visit Times Square, Central Park, and Grand Central station
• Walk the Brooklyn Bridge
• Go dancing at some of the best music venues and bars in the world
• Ride the Roosevelt Island Tramway to catch breathtaking views of New York City from the sky
• Attend networking events to meet new friends, learn, and progress in your career
• Go to a Broadway show

Top reasons to visit New York City:

• It’s full of opportunities
• World-Class Museums and Art, landmarks
• The city that never sleeps is perfect for adventures and thrill seekers
• Delicious food. Savour the endless flavours and diversity of restaurants and cafés
• With endless activities and experiences, you truly won’t get bored

Highlights:

• Celebrate at a festival
• Try an ayurvedic self-care treatment
• Try a yoga class in the birthplace of yoga — in the sacred city of Rishikesh
• Eat delicious street food
• Explore the backwaters of Kerala on a boat cruise
• Visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World — the lovely Taj Mahal

Cities to visit in India:

• Mumbai
• Kerala
• Goa
• Rishikesh

The top reasons to visit India:

• The food and rich history
• Gain a new perspective and immerse yourself in the sacred Indian culture
• Colorful, spiritual, chaotic, and diverse

One of the most magical experiences to put on your travel bucket list is to see the northern lights in the picturesque Norway. If you love nature, Norway provides some of the most stunning landscapes in the world. From enjoying the Norwegian traditional dishes to exploring the jaw-dropping natural wonders of the world, if you seek nature and adventure, a trip to Norway is a must.

Best things to do in Norway:

• Go for a ride on the Romsdalen Gondola from the centre of Åndalsnes to the top of Nesaksla Mountain
• See the Northern Lights from late August to mid-April
• Explore Oslo
• Go on a stunning road trip
• Go hiking, kayaking, and rock climbing
• Try a Scandinavian cold plunge and sauna

The top reasons to visit Norway:

• Enjoy the traditional Norwegian food and culture

• Norway is perfect for nature and adventure lovers
• Experience nature’s most extraordinary wonders

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