Countries of Country Bucket List

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stroll forests, medieval castles, and grand boulevards of Belarus

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

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

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

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

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

Track mountain gorillas, Nile sources, and emerald crater lakes of Uganda

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

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

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

Ride scenic railway, hike volcanic peaks, and relax on Nevis shores of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Ride high-kingdom pony trails, basalt cliffs, and village homestays of Lesotho

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