THINGS TO DO IN EUROPE
From fairytale towns and medieval castles to waterfront villas and delicious cuisine, Europe is one of the coolest continents on Earth. Hop on a short flight or train ride and you’ll be transported to a different country with its own unique heritage, language, identity, and gastronomical scene.
In Europe, you have a lot of everything: quaint villages, historic architecture, tasty food, and epic landscapes to name a few. Stay in an igloo as you gaze at the Aurora Borealis in Iceland, Sweden, Finland, or Norway. Get lost exploring the mega cities of London and Paris. Indulge in the local pasta and wine in a coastal Italian town. No matter the time of year, there’s plenty of unique things to do in Europe that will lure you back again and again.
Top Experiences in Europe
Here are my top picks for bucket list experiences and things to do across Europe:
- Go backpacking across Europe
- Celebrate Oktoberfest in Munich
- Hike the French, Italian, Swiss, and Austrian Alps
- Immerse yourself in the magic of European Christmas Markets
- Stay at a private villa in the French Riviera
- Tour magnificent museums like the Louvre and Hermitage
- Go Greek island hopping
- Chase waterfalls in Iceland
- Discover thousands of years of history in Istanbul, Rome & Athens
- Take a train ride through the Swiss Alps
- Sample wines in Tuscany, Bordeaux, Alentejo, and Champagne
- Explore the Rhine and Danube on river cruises
- Tour magnificent castles in the UK, Poland, and Germany
THINGS TO DO IN AMERICA
From windswept coastlines and lofty mountains to geothermal features and abundant wildlife, North America is one of the most diverse continents in the world. Canada, Mexico, and the US are home to jaw-dropping scenery and natural treasures that you won’t find anywhere else.
Take a North America road trip and you’ll be amazed by what you see. Drive thousands of miles on a single road, where you’ll encounter endless mountains, beaches, and deserts. Hit the slopes in the Canadian Rockies or the Appalachian Mountains. Go snorkeling and sunbathing in Florida or Mexico. Indulge in world-class cuisine in sprawling cities like NYC and Mexico City. Whether you’re visiting in the summer or the winter, there’s no shortage of unique things to do across North America.
Top Experiences in North America
Here are my top picks for bucket list experiences and things to do across this vast continent:
- Hike in Glacier National Park
- Go stargazing in Death Valley National Park
- Road trip down Highway 1 in California
- Polar bear and puffin watching in Canada
- Fall foliage road trip in New England
- Chase geysers in Yellowstone National Park
- Food tours in Toronto, NYC, and Mexico City
- Learn how to surf in Hawaii
- Explore ancient Mayan ruins in Mexico
- Go wine tasting in Napa Valley
- Catch the Aurora Borealis in Canada or Alaska
- Stay at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico
- Chase the biggest waterfalls in North America: Niagara Falls
- Road trip around the National Parks in Arizona and Utah
THINGS TO DO IN ASIA
From the Mediterranean Sea to the Pacific Ocean, Asia is the largest and most populous continent in the world. It’s comprised of over 40 countries, each with its own unique identities and natural landscapes.
Visitors flock to Asia for its amazing backpacking opportunities and fascinating history and stay for its diverse foods and friendly people. Explore vast countries like China and India, which would take over a lifetime to cover in their entirety, and you’ll only have 46 countries to check off after that.
Southeast Asia, including countries like Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, are also hot destinations right now, but there’s so much more than meets the eye across Asia. Get lost in world-class cities like Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. Immerse yourself in the pleasures of life from the Maldives or Bali. Explore historic and cultural sites in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Oman. In a continent so expansive, you can plan to visit any time of year and find something cool and unique to do.
Top Experiences in Asia
Here are my top picks for bucket list experiences and things to do across this enormous continent:
- Go backpacking in Southeast Asia
- Visit Angkor Wat in Cambodia
- Catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji during cherry blossom season
- Go sightseeing from the top of the 160-story Burj Khalifa
- Eat your way through Tokyo, Bangkok, Singapore, and Taipei
- Trek the Great Wall of China
- Marvel at the iconic Taj Mahal in India
- Explore Central Asia’s Silk Road
- Go island hopping in the Maldives
- Tour the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- Visit the cliffside monasteries in Bhutan
- Immerse yourself in the ancient city of Petra