Travel Bucket List

Experience Frank Gehry's titanium masterpiece

Visit Monrovia, the capital city of Liberia. Explore the National Museum (housing historical artifacts from Liberia's founding and indigenous cultures), stroll along the historic Waterside Market (one of West Africa's largest open-air markets with vibrant textiles and local crafts), and see the iconic Providence Island (where freed American slaves first landed in 1822, marking Liberia's origins).

Visit Huambo, Angola's second-largest city and former colonial capital. Explore the city's Portuguese colonial architecture, including the Cathedral of Huambo (a large neo-Gothic church) and the Railway Museum (housed in a historic station). See the Monument to the Battle of Kuito Cuanavale (a major memorial to Angola's civil war) and experience the local market scene at Mercado do Huambo.

Circle coral ring, limestone pinnacles, and quiet horizons of Nauru

Visit Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin. Explore the vibrant Dantokpa Market (one of West Africa's largest open-air markets, known for textiles and crafts), see the Fondation Zinsou (contemporary African art museum in a colonial villa), and stroll along the Cotonou Beach (a lively stretch with local food stalls and views of the Atlantic Ocean).

Visit Moroni, the capital of Comoros on Grande Comore island. Explore the historic medina with its narrow lanes and traditional Swahili architecture, see the iconic Ancienne Mosquée du Vendredi (Old Friday Mosque) with its white minaret overlooking the Indian Ocean, and visit the Volo Volo Market for spices, vanilla, and local crafts. Don't miss the nearby Mount Karthala, an active volcano and the highest point in the Indian Ocean at 2,361 meters.

Visit Nouakchott, the capital and largest city of Mauritania. Explore the Port de Pêche (one of West Africa's largest fishing ports, bustling with traditional wooden pirogues), see the Grande Mosquée (a modern mosque with a striking minaret and Islamic architecture), browse the Marché Capitale (a vibrant market offering local crafts, textiles, and spices), and visit the National Museum (showcasing Mauritanian history, archaeology, and cultural artifacts).

Visit Nelson Mandela's prison during apartheid era

Visit Bamako, the capital and largest city of Mali. Explore the National Museum of Mali (Muso Kunda) showcasing Malian cultural heritage and archaeological finds, stroll through the Grand Marché (large central market with textiles, crafts, and local goods), and see the Bamako Grand Mosque (a prominent Sudano-Sahelian style mosque built in the 1970s).

Find misty highlands, Lake Tanganyika shores, and rich drumming culture of Burundi

Visit the site of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus

Visit Cali, Colombia's third-largest city and salsa capital. Dance at the Feria de Cali (annual festival with parades and salsa competitions), explore the historic San Antonio neighborhood (colorful colonial houses and hilltop church with city views), and see the Cristo Rey statue (26-meter tall monument overlooking the valley).

Visit Antalya, a coastal city in Turkey known for its ancient ruins and Mediterranean beaches. Explore the well-preserved Roman theater of Aspendos (one of the best-preserved ancient theaters in the world), wander through the historic Kaleiçi district (Ottoman-era houses and narrow streets), and relax at Konyaaltı Beach (a long pebble beach with views of the Taurus Mountains).

Visit Nosy Be, a tropical island off the northwest coast of Madagascar. Explore Lokobe National Park (home to black lemurs and chameleons), relax on the white sands of Andilana Beach, snorkel or dive in the coral reefs around Nosy Tanikely (a marine reserve with sea turtles), and sample local vanilla and ylang-ylang plantations.

Visit Douala, economic capital of Cameroon

Visit Concepcion, university city of Chile

Visit Plovdiv, cultural capital of Bulgaria

Visit Salalah, the capital of Dhofar Governorate in Oman. Explore the Al Baleed Archaeological Park (a UNESCO World Heritage site with ruins of an ancient port city), see the Sultan Qaboos Mosque (a modern architectural landmark with intricate Islamic designs), and experience the Khareef Festival during the monsoon season (when the desert transforms into a lush green landscape with waterfalls and mist).

Walk among the 5,000-year-old pyramids of Caral, the oldest known city in the Americas

Visit Escaldes Engordany, a parish in Andorra known for its thermal springs and modern architecture. Explore Caldea (Europe's largest thermal spa complex with futuristic glass pyramid), see the Romanesque Sant Miquel d'Engolasters church (12th-century frescoes), and stroll along the Engordany River with views of the Pyrenees.

Visit Pointe-Noire, the economic capital of the Republic of the Congo. Explore the bustling port area (one of Central Africa's largest deepwater ports), relax on the sandy beaches of Loango National Park (known for surfing and wildlife like elephants and gorillas), and sample local dishes like poulet moambe (chicken in palm nut sauce) at markets like Marche Total.

Visit Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay. Explore the Ciudad Vieja (Old City) with its colonial architecture and the iconic Palacio Salvo, stroll along the Rambla (a 22-kilometer waterfront promenade), and watch a match at the Estadio Centenario (historic football stadium that hosted the first FIFA World Cup final in 1930).

Visit Punta Arenas, gateway to Antarctica

Fifteen rocks in raked gravel, arranged so you can never see all fifteen at once.

Dealey Plaza and the Sixth Floor Museum, the Arts District and Texas barbecue.

The birthplace of bibimbap and a hanok village of 800 traditional houses to stay in.