Bucket List
The Purpose of a Travel Bucket List
Every year, I like to put together a “travel bucket list” with inspiration for the coming year…a mood board for adventures,
Create your ultimate travel bucket list and get inspired for your next adventure! Explore exciting trends like Tour Tourism, Dry Tripping, and Go-ccasions to spark your wanderlust. Don’t forget to utilize the Expedia Price Tracking tool to snag the best flight deals for your journeys. Whether you're planning a globe-trotting escapade or a long-awaited girls' trip, it's time to start planning your dream vacation!
A travel bucket list reminds you of the adventures you dream of experiencing. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to forget to prioritize your desires and aspirations. Creating a travel bucket list allows you to reignite your motivation and carve out time for yourself, focusing on the places that inspire you. Imagine the joy of finally visiting a destination you've always wanted to explore—it's a powerful way to reconnect with your passions and dreams.
Getting Started with Your Travel Bucket List
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How long should I spend creating it?
Start with at least 30 minutes to brainstorm. You don’t need to spend hours; it’s about what feels right for you. -
How extensive should it be?
Set a goal for your list, such as a "Top 3, Top 5, or Top 10" destination. -
What steps do I take to make it?
Here are some ideas to kickstart your list:-
Based on Desires:
Think of cities you’ve always wanted to visit, like Cappadocia in Turkey, the Meteora monasteries, the islands of Santorini, or the Maldives. -
Based on Hobbies:
Consider activities you enjoy, such as hiking, diving, or visiting historical sites. For example, explore the artistic city of Barcelona. -
Based on Iconic Landmarks:
List famous landmarks you want to see, like UNESCO Heritage sites or unique duplicates worldwide. -
Based on Themes:
Think about specific themes, such as relaxing on beautiful beaches or visiting film locations, like those from "Star Wars." -
Based on Season:
Look for destinations that align with your favourite seasons, whether it’s a summer getaway in Europe or a magical winter experience. -
Based on Influences:
Reflect on places inspired by social media, friends, or family stories that sparked your interest. -
Based on Budget:
Create a separate list based on travel costs, distinguishing between short-haul and long-haul flights.
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Updating Your Bucket List
Set a schedule to review your list regularly. Consider checking it every January or on your birthday. Cross off destinations you've visited and take time to add new ones that inspire you.
Why Croatia Should Top Your Bucketlist
Croatia has consistently appeared on top travel lists for years, and it’s easy to see why once you've experienced sipping wine on a terrace overlooking the Adriatic Sea. With breathtaking Mediterranean coastlines, Croatia's azure waters and pebbled beaches invite visitors to relax with a good book, while its history and delectable cuisine transform every stroll and meal into a cultural experience.
The Land
With over 1,000 islands to explore, have endless options. For the adventurous, activities such as snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking, hiking, cycling, and rock climbing await. Those preferring a more leisurely pace can enjoy wandering the charming streets of ancient cities, visiting museums, and indulging in local taverns for a taste of European history and grilled seafoodThough Croatia's interior lacks the coastal breezes of places like Dubrovnik or Hvar, it boasts a rustic charm that makes road trips through Europe enchanting. The Dinaric Range overlooks a landscape filled with limestone caves, waterfalls, and that transition into picturesque pastures and vineyards. The central region of Zagorje features quaint farmhouses and medieval villages, while the Baroque town of Varaždin serves as a gateway to Hungary.
The Food
While Croatia's natural beauty captivates, cuisine is equally unforgettable. Influenced by its diverse history, Croatian showcases flavors from Italy, Hungary, Austria, and Turkey, depending on the region. Diners can expect fresh seafood, spiced stews, premium olive oil, red wine, and an array of charcuterie.
Don't miss the chance to try crni rižot (black risotto), a Dalmatian specialty that gets its deep color from squid ink and includes various seafood. Traditional taverns often serve hearty, homestyle meals, while a new wave of chefs is bringing innovative twists to classic dishes in Michelin-starred restaurants found in Dubrovnik, Zagreb, Šibenik, Rovinj, andran.
The History
Despite its small size, Croatia boasts ten UNESCO World Heritage Sites to discover. Admire the blend of Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance architecture in Dubrovnik's Old City, explore the haunting stećci (ieval tombstones) found in cemeteries nationwide, or seek out rainbows in the stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park. In Split, you can stroll through the ancient palace of Roman Emperor Diocletian, built in 300 AD.
With rich heritage, stunning landscapes, and delicious cuisine, Croatia is a must-visit. Plus, the favorable exchange rate—one US dollar is worth just over six Croatian kuna—means you can enjoy great value, even in popular places like Dubrovnik.
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Where To Go In 2025: Your Essential Travel Bucket List
As 2024 comes to a close, travel enthusiasts know it’s the perfect time to start planning for 2025. To spark your inspiration, I’ve compiled a bucket list of destinations for the upcoming year. Some locations are highlighted for their timely appeal due to anticipated tourism growth or special events, while others have become more accessible with new direct flights from Singapore.
From beloved favourites with new attractions to off-the-be-path gems, each destination on this list promises to make your annual truly worthwhile.
1. Flow Country, Scotland
After forty years of environmental advocacy, Flow Country in Far North Scotland has finally been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site this year. This recognition is well-deserved, as the 10,000-year-old bog is the largest blanket bog in Europe, featuring a unique blend of enchanting peatlands, reflective waters, and diverse wildlife. The serial property in the Highland Region of Scotland is considered the most outstanding example of an actively accumulating blanket bog landscape. This peatland ecosystem, which has accumulated for the past 9,000 years, provides a diversity of habitats home to a distinct combination of bird species and displays a remarkable diversity of features not found anywhere else on Earth. Peatlands play an important role in storing carbon. The property’s ongoing peat-forming ecological processes continue to sequester carbon on a large scale, representing a significant research and educational resource.
Ideal for: Sustainability-minded travellers, photography enthusiasts, and nature hikers.
2. New Caledonia
Dive into the heart of the Pacific. A land of contrasts where Pacific exoticism meets French influence, New Caledonia offers a wide variety of landscapes, cultures and activities found nowhere else in the world. Known for its vibrant marine life and a prominent barrier reef surrounding the main island, this archipelago has become a premier scuba diving. If diving isn’t your thing, the idyllic palm-fringed beaches are perfect for relaxation, and unique events such as a Watermelon Festival and a Beef Festival offer an exciting glimpse into the local culture.
Ideal for: Divers and cultural enthusiasts.
3. Belgium
An often-overlooked vacation destination, Belgium shines thanks to its combination of medieval city cores, 17th-century grandeur and monk-brewed ale. Our specialists have explored from the sandy shores of the North Sea to the battlefields outside Bastogne in the south and can craft a trip that lets you experience the aspects of Belgium that capture your interest. For enthusiasts, Belgium is the birthplace of surrealism and Art Nouveau, offering numerous museums and architecturally stunning neighbourhoods to delve into these movements. Brussels is particularly great for comic art tours (hello, Tintin!), and the MoMu museum in Antwerp is a must-visit for fashion lovers.
Perfect for: Cultural enthusiasts, art lovers, fashionistas, foodies
Japan is always a popular destination, but a visit to Osaka next year will be even more memorable with the Osaka Expo running from April to October. The city will showcase innovative exhibits from around the globe, including a striking Singapore Pavilion shaped like a giant red orb. While you're in the area, be sure to explore the nearby Art Islands, home to the Setouchi Triennale 2025, Japan’s largest contemporary art festival held every three years, turning the region into an art paradise. And let’s not forget the culinary—Osaka, known as the Kitchen of Japan, is famous for local favorites like okonomiyaki and takoyaki.
Perfect for: Art lovers, cultural enthusiasts, foodies.
5. Athens Riviera, Greece
While most flights to Greece arrive in Athens, many travelers often skip the city, heading directly to the islands instead. However, the revitalization of the Athens Riviera, just 30 minutes from the city center, indicates this might change soon. Starting next year, parts of The Ellinikon, Europe’s urban regeneration project, will debut, featuring a vast coastal park that will significantly increase Athens' green spaces. With exciting new developments like the star-studded One&Only Aesthesis and the trendy Ace Hotel & Swim Club, there’s plenty of reason to explore. The Riviera boasts a unique setting among some of the world's oldest ruins and enjoys over 300 days of sunshine each year.
Perfect for: Beach lovers, history enthusiasts.
6.Bangkok, Thailand
Nobody needs an excuse to visit Bangkok, home of fabulous food, offbeat creativity and amazing hospitality. But 2025 gives us plenty anyway. For one thing, it will be a banner year for new hotel openings, including the much-anticipated Aman Nai Lert Bangkok in the stylish Nai Lert neighbourhood, and the world’s second StandardX hotel, the StandardX Bangkok Phra Arthit, in the Chinatown area. Then there are the raves: from Future Sound of Egypt to Subculture (and maybe even Tomorrowland), it seems nearly every big electronic music brand is setting foot here next year. To top it off, there have been myriad new restaurant openings over the past few months – from the explosive flavours of Ega Luv Seafood to the refined Ratchaburi plates of Grok 1970 – making a flight to the Big Mango even more enticing.
Perfect for: Short breaks, foodies, fashionistas, and those who enjoy staying in significant new hotels
7.Kertajati, Indonesia
New flights connecting Singapore to Kertajati, Indonesia’s second-largest airport, have made getting to the West Java regency much more accessible. From here, you can visit lesser-known attractions like the crystal-clear Cicerem Blue Lake, and the architecturally stunning Sunyaragi Cave Park in Cirebon, a sprawling grotto made of ancient coral limestone. For foodies, Kertajati presents even more reason to visit: it’s the gateway to Sundanese food, one of Indonesia’s most popular cuisines, known for its addictive salty-sour flavours and use of lots of fresh vegetables and local fish.
Perfect for: Short breaks, foodies
8.Greenland
If you’re seeking out an off-the-beaten-track destination, it’s time to put Greenland on your list. Here, you can experience culturally rich Inuit culture and incredible wildlife against a starkly beautiful backdrop of fjords, valleys and over 2,000 mountains. Did you know that the world’s largest island is one of the best spots to view the Northern Lights because of its location directly beneath the auroral oval in the Arctic Circle? Happily, SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) will launch a new direct flight from Copenhagen to Greenland’s capital Nuuk next year, making it easier for travellers to reach this Danish territory.
Perfect for: Adventurers, cultural enthusiasts, Northern Lights chasers
9.AlUla, Saudi Arabia
From the ancient tombs of Hegra and avant-garde art exhibitions, to hot air balloon rides and on-ground tours to see the elusive Arabian wolf, AlUla offers something for everyone. Which is why this incredible oasis in the middle of the Arabian desert is one of our top picks to visit next year. Remarkably, it’s been a permanent human settlement since 5000 BCE, and with Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plans to nearly double national tourism by 2030, the area only looks set to grow. An e-Visa programme introduced just before the pandemic simplifies travelling to the Middle East country from Singapore.
Perfect for: History buffs, adventurers, art lovers
10.Chongqing, China
Trains that run right through residential apartment blocks; “ground floors” that start at different levels in every building; mind-blowingly elaborate hotpot restaurants – you can’t say all those TikTok videos about Chongqing haven’t intrigued you about this southwestern Chinese city. According to Skyscanner’s recent Travel Trends 2025 report, searches for Chongqing have ballooned by 354% over the past year, indicating that it’s on the brink of a tourism boom. Go now before it gets (even) busier.
Perfect for: Cultural enthusiasts, foodies
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