Countries of The Bucket List

Walk layered holy cities, desert fortresses, and Mediterranean beaches of Israel

Wander cacao roças, jungle peaks, and turtle-nesting beaches of Sao Tome and Principe

Watch humpbacks, blowholes, and ancient wayfinding culture of Tonga

Climb Kilimanjaro, safari Serengeti, and relax on spice-scented Zanzibar of Tanzania

Visit Uruguay, a South American country known for its beaches, colonial towns, and vibrant culture

Trace tiled Silk Road cities, desert fortresses, and plov-rich bazaars of Uzbekistan

Blend Dilmun history, modern skyline, and pearl-diving heritage of Bahrain

Drive Pamir Highway, sky-high passes, and Silk Road fortresses of Tajikistan

Climb rock-hewn churches, trek Simien peaks, and share coffee of Ethiopia

Sail cobalt channels, palm islets, and rainforest cascades of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Sail trade-wind islands, volcanic ridges, and morna music of Cape Verde

Sail coral reefs, historic harbors, and 365 sunlit beaches of Antigua and Barbuda

Explore the Hindu Kush peaks, Silk Road citadels, and resilient traditions of Afghanistan

Visit El Salvador, a Central American country known for its volcanoes, beaches, and Mayan ruins

Savor mountain terraces, coastal ruins, and Beirut nights of Lebanon

Glide through water villages, golden mosques, and rainforest of Brunei

Stroll forests, medieval castles, and grand boulevards of Belarus

Glimpse regimented boulevards, granite peaks, and layered history of North Korea

Visit Nicaragua, a Central American country known for its dramatic landscapes, lakes, and volcanoes

Roam ochre dunes, shipwreck coast, and wildlife-rich pans of Namibia

Visit the Cook Islands, a tropical paradise in the South Pacific with stunning beaches, lagoons, and Polynesian culture

Venture rainforest parks, savanna rivers, and wildlife corridors of the Central African Republic

Gaze into the Door to Hell, marble boulevards, and Silk Road ruins of Turkmenistan

Snorkel coral lagoons, climb Karthala volcano, and savor spices of the Comoros

Dance through Carnival, bird-rich wetlands, and reef-sheltered bays of Trinidad and Tobago

Follow Niger River towns, mud-brick mosques, and desert blues of Mali

Meet welcoming culture, rolling highveld, and wildlife reserves of Eswatini

Visit Honduras, a Central American country known for its Caribbean coastline, Mayan ruins, and rich biodiversity

Recall ancient souqs, Roman theaters, and resilient culture of Syria

Visit Bolivia, a landlocked country in South America known for its diverse landscapes including the Andes mountains, Amazon rainforest, and the Uyuni Salt Flats