I feel like I’ve traveled a lot in the United States but not nearly as much throughout the rest of the world. Sometimes I envy people in Europe because they have so many other countries at their fingertips. I’ve only recently been to Chile, my first adventure in South America and I’ve never been to Asia, Africa, or Antarctica, which means I’ve been to four continents. This also means there are a whole lot of places I’d like to go to. I’m only going to give details here about the top three places on my bucket list, otherwise this post would be way too long!
One place I’m extremely curious about is the Canary Islands. It’s kind of funny because I’ve never been to Spain but I want to go to the Canary Islands, which are a Spanish archipelago off the coast of Africa. Some people might ask, “Why aren’t you going to Spain? Why the Canary Islands instead?” I guess my family and I just don’t travel like most Americans. We don’t go to Disney every summer or the same beach house every summer. We don’t always go to the usual hot spots (although we have been to many of the more popular places too including Disney); we like to veer off the beaten path a bit, however. I have no doubt I will eventually go to mainland Spain, but it’s just not a priority on my travel bucket list right now.

So why the Canary Islands? The weather for starters. The Canary Islands have near-perfect weather year-round, perfect for spending time outdoors. Each of the islands are also diverse from one another, with subtropical greenery on one island, another has mountains and waterfalls, another has lava fields, and still another has plains and cacti. There are of course the beaches but I’m looking way beyond lying on the sand all day. I’m looking forward to hiking and exploring all day, then maybe relaxing by the water with a cocktail in the evening. Now that’s my idea of a perfect day.

I’d also love to go to the country Georgia. I’ve heard other people rave about how beautiful it is, how friendly the people are, how delicious the food is, and how affordable it is. It’s no secret I love mountains, and the bigger the better. The highest mountain range in Europe is actually in Georgia (not the Alps). The Caucasus Mountains, which separate Georgia from Russia, look stunning.


Another place that most Americans probably aren’t dying to go to but I am is Malta. This is another place similar to the Canary Islands where the weather is (almost) perfect year-round. The lows in the winter are only around 55 F and the highs in the summer average around 90 F, so the summers are a bit hot, but nothing too terrible, this coming from someone who hates winter but loves summer. Malta is an archipelago off the coast of Sicily full of diverse history, great food, gorgeous beaches, and beautiful architecture. An advantage of going to Malta is the majority of people speak English, so other than a few key words and phrases, I won’t need to learn Maltese.


There are so many other places in the world I’d love to go to and I have no doubt I will eventually go there. Some of those places include Uruguay, Montenegro, Croatia, South Island of New Zealand, Spain, Portugal, England, France, Ireland, Thailand, and Japan, for starters. I’m always discovering new places and/or hearing about places I’ve never been and my interest will be piqued.
What about you all? What’s at the top of your bucket list? Have any of you been to the Canary Islands, Malta, or Georgia and have tips or suggestions for me?
If you go to the Canary Islands, you can´t miss Lanzarote, it is beautiful..
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It looks beautiful! I’ll definitely have to make sure I go there. Thank you!
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These photos are beautiful! I’d love to go to these places too!
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Yes, the photos are beautiful, and usually a place is even more beautiful in person. I can only imagine what it’s like at these places.
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Nice post!Have a look at my blog, I have posted about Malta and Gran Canaria 🙂 https://moreplanesthantrains.wordpress.com/
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Thank you so much for the link to your blog. I read your posts and found them very interesting and full of beautiful photos. I can’t wait to see both places in person!
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You’re a woman after my own heart! If you ever go to Croatia (incredible country), you should also visit the caves in Slovenia (http://francistapon.com/Travels/Eastern-Europe/3-Otherworldly-Caves-in-Slovenia). Skocjan Cave was one of the most incredible experiences of my life.
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I’ve heard great things about Slovenia, but I hadn’t heard about the caves. I would love to go there. They’re enormous! Definitely adding Slovenia to the list now.
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I would like to visit the Canary Islands too!!! My old boss has a street named after him on one of the islands. Morocco always has been on my list.
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That’s so cool about your old boss! Morocco does look like it would be an experience and I’d love to go there as well.
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My list is very similar to yours: Canary Islands, Malta, Madeira, Montevideo, Croatia, The South Island, Thailand, Bali, Australia, Spain, and many more!
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There just isn’t enough time for travel, is there?
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I have to say I appreciate you adding the links to each place. I love Wiki and can spend hours on it. All these places sound just lovely. I know you only listed 3, but the top 4 on my bucket list are probably Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Germany. Would love to visit Iceland as well, ☺.
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OMG- the Wiki pages on these countries are so intriguing to me, especially the page on Malta. It has a fascinating history. Yours are good ones too. The list is ever-growing, isn’t it?
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Ireland is at the top of mine😄
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I’ve heard Ireland is beautiful! I’d also love to go there someday.
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Right? The land is so beautiful.
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Hi ! I never really realized before that, since I’m living in France, I was very lucky to be that close to many countries. You’re right ! But I think you’re incredibly lucky to be near the numerous islands of Central America 😉
And since I’ve already been in Malta I’m writing an article at the moment about the best things to see, and the top on my list is the Blue Lagoon !
Wish you’ll be able to head there one day
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True, being so close to the Caribbean is great! I’ll definitely check out your post on Malta. Thanks!
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I have been. Here is my first post from the series of four:
Vacation in Las Palmas.
Happy and safe travels.
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Thank you for sharing. Your photos are beautiful and it looks like you had a wonderful time! Donna
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