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I started making yearly bucket list travel destinations back in 2015. Since then Iāve managed to hit at least half of the chosen destinations in each subsequent year. Last year, I decided to share my 2017 travel bucket list with the world and Iām following suit again this year. Why? To inspire both you and me to explore somewhere new and push ourselves to our full travel potential. So with no further ado, here is my 2018 Travel Bucket List.
2018 Travel Bucket List
Aruba
While everyone one loves fun in the sun, Aruba is much more than sandy beaches and coastlines. One of the worldās most diverse populations and home to ancient paintings that date back over 100 years are what truly make this island special. And, for those that only want to catch waves and chillāit has more sunny days than any other Caribbean island!
Finland
Iāve been captivated with Finland for several years now. Spurred by seeing pictures of the glass igloo hotel, Kakslauttanen Artic Resort, that looks up into the colorful night sky. Although Iāve heard mixed reviews, Iād still like to head there myself and check it out in person.
Greenland
With Wow Air delivering budget-friendly flights year-round, Iceland seems to be a hot destination right now. For anyone planning a trip there, Iād highly recommended to give yourself a few more days to pop over to Greenland. Transportation can be easily arranged after arriving in Reykjavik and itās well worth the journey. Although the name is deceptive, with over 80% of the land covered in ice, Greenland offers a range of diverse flora and fauna not seen anywhere else in the world. The highlight for me; however, would definitely be the hot springs!
Morocco
Food, food, FOOD! Thatās the first thing that comes to my mind when I think Morocco. As Africaās top tourist destination, the over 10 million annual visitors to this nation must have something right. As a travel writer, it holds an even larger piece of my heart knowing that one of the worldās original travel writers, Ibn Battuta, was born in Morocco and began his journey from this nation.
Namibia
Yet another African gem. As one of the worldās least densely populated countries, you wonāt have to worry about fighting through crowds during a visit to Namibia. While most people near my hometown of Gary, Indiana know of the Big Daddyās BBQ chain, a visit to Namibia is not complete without seeing the most photographed sand dune in the world. The ultimate Big Daddyāa 325m sand dune, appropriately named, Big Daddy.
But waitā¦thereās more!
Nicaragua
As a lifelong baseball fan, it warms my heart to visit a place where the national sport takes place on the diamond. Athletics aside, Nicaragua is a nation that has the best of both worldsābeautiful beaches and more than 400 volcanic islands to explore.
ConcepciĆ³n Volcano
New Zealand
Sheep lovers rejoice! There are nine times more sheep than people in New Zealand. Aside from sheep, however, it is a nature loverās paradise. You can camp, hike, and climb to your hearts content. But one of the major reasons I want to go is for a visit to Taumatawhakatangihangaoauauotameteaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu, just to say that Iāve been there. In case youāre wonderingā¦YES, that actually is the name of a place in New Zealand.
That’s what I call dinner with a view!
Peru
Two wordsāMachu Picchu. While Iād undoubtedly like to visit those ruins, Iām more interested in visiting the lesser known sister city of Choquequirao. Ruins just as beautiful as Machu Picchuā¦with half the tourists.
Machu Picchu
Seychelles
Island paradise. A capital city that be explored completely by foot. The place James Bond author went for writing inspirationā¦if thatās not motivation enough, then I donāt know what is!
The homie Travis enjoying every moment of his trip to Seychelles
Uganda
Uganda is home to the less than 1000 mountain gorillas left in the world. To go gorilla-trekking in this nation would truly be the ultimate highlight of this bucket list.
In the comments below, let us know if youāve been to any of the locations mentioned above and what destinations are on your 2018 Travel Bucket List!
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This is a great travel bucket list. I’m not sure if traveling will be the main goal for me for 2018 though. I’ve already planned out some goals and a big one is saving so I can purchase my first home.
Well goals are goals be it travel or financial, so I’m hoping 2018 brings you everything you need to get that dream home!
I have a few of these delightful hotspots on my list too. First up hopefully is Morroco in April.
Fingers crossed for Morocco!
Love your list. Aruba, Namibia Peru, and Morocco are on my list as well. Good luck knocking off your list, and Bon Voyage!!
So many amazing places, I think I would happily visit them all! Finland is on my list to take the kids, snow!!
I liked the list. I think I’ll keep it within reach to include the places I want to visit in the next years.
What are some of those places on your list?
Great list. I went to Morocco last summer and it was a great experience. If you go to Marrakech, I highly recommend Marrakech Food Tours. Iāll be visiting London, Paris, Rome, Turks & Caicos and Bali this year. Canāt wait.
New Zealand, Finland and Aruba are on my bucket list! Hope to visit there soon someday in my life!
Oh, boy. Your list reminds me of all of the places I have yet to see in this world! Putting some of these on my list. May not happen this year, but one day I’ll make it to them.
This is a wonderful list! I hope you visit all these places in 2018. I’d love to visit Finland, New Zealand and Morocco too š
This is an enviable list! I need to include some of these in my own BL ! Thanks for sharing.
Finland, New Zealand and Peru are definitely on my bucket list of travel adventures. But at this point I really want to go to places that I can share with my daughter. I think that’s the most important thing to me at the moment.
All I can say is WOW! I would love to visit one or two of these places. One day I hope to venture to these far away lands.
New Zealand and Uganda are at the top of my list! I can’t wait to get there!
You have an amazing list. I’ve never been to any of these places but see a few I want to add to my own list. Happy travels!
I have Greenland and Nicaragua in my list too! I wish I can finally visit denmark too and Georgia. Now I’m leaving for Budapest.
Awesome list, I’d love to visit New Zealand and Greenland!
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I love this list. I’ve been seeing Greenland pop up on a lot of travel bucket lists lately. It’s making me want to go see for myself.
I’m totally digging this list. Finland and Greenland are at the top of my list. Finland is set for 2019!
This is a very diverse list of places. Some your destinations are also on my bucket travel list. I also want to visit Cabo San Lucas, Paris, Rome and Turks and Caicos.
Thanks for sharing!
Great selection. Peru and Morocco have been on my list for ages as well! I hope you will be able to visit these places soon!
Thanks, I hope so too!
Your bucket list is awesome and all the places will offer such different cultural experiences and scenery. I was born in Uganda , you must visit the Victoria Falls when you go there.It is spectacular.
I’d love to visit the Victoria Falls there…the pictures look amazing!
I am so in love with this list! I am hoping to hit these locations as well, especially Aruba and Seychelles.
Gotta love the island destinations!
Morocco is hands down, the first of many placed I’d like to visit. So exotic. I find that intriguing.
I agree…The blue city in Morocco looks especially beautiful!
Great bucket list! Love Morocco and Peru, Finland and Iceland is next on my list!
Make sure you pop over to Greenland when you go to Finland!
Love, love your bucket list destinations. I’ve been to a couple so far and this list gives me more ideas of places to consider. X
I’m glad I could give you further travel inspiration!
Great post. I wanted to visit Peru too for Machu Picchu. Namibia is so cool, wanted to visit a desert for so long. I hope I can go on some on your list too. Finland too! so many places to go š
So many places, so little time!
This is a great travel bucket list. My destination pick would have to be Finland for sure x
Even though I’m a warm-weather guy…Finland definitely still appeals to me!
from your entire list, I have only been to Peru, sound like i have so much work more to be done, i love your photos, Aruba might have been my favorite choice right now, i could use some sand and sun to relax
With the temperatures I’ve seen this winter, I could def use some sun and sand now too!
These are also my bucketlist! Peru, Morocco and Greenland for hot spring! I got to check out Wow Air that’s a great deal!
Yeah, Wow air impressive me with their prices and service.
I need to travel more. I want to see and experience more!!! I’m going to try and see some more places locally!
It’s always a good idea to start local!
Seychelles is number one on my bucket list and Iām planning on going 2019.. Iām also hoping for Spain and South Africa this year.. great list
Awesome….sounds like you’ve got some great travel plans in the works!
Aruba is definitely on my list! I’m not sure if it’ll happen this year, but I will definitely make it happen very soon.
Well, here’s to hoping you can squeeze it in this year!!
Great travel bucket list. I’ve always wanted to visit Peru and Nicaragua they’re both beautiful places to go to.
Yes, they are…and pretty easily accessible from North America.