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Victoria and I have worked out that between us we’ve been fortunate enough to have lived, worked, and partied in 37 different countries on this friggin’ amazing place that is planet Earth!
Some we’ve traveled to solo, some we’ve been to together and others are sitting high on our vision board right NOW. I don’t know about you, but we’ve got some BIG travel dreams this year that will include selling up all of our stuff here in Sydney to live a digital nomad life in hot steamy Asia. Yeeeew! We are PUMPED about 2016 and we’re only a week in.
Where in Asia will we end up? We’re not 100% sure. But I love that feeling. When you know you’re going to be heading off, but you’re not quite sure where. Its that moment when you know anything is possible and you have epic visions of what the future may hold.
Armed with our passport, credit card, and the freedom to pack up and go…we’ve started scrolling Instagram for some destination inspo to capture our imagination.
Ready, set, go!
Our Top 25 Ultimate Travel Experiences On The Planet!
- #1 See the Northern Lights | Iceland
Iceland seems to be at the top of everyones travel wish list this year. With hot springs, waterfalls, glaciers, a booming music scene and some pretty spectacular scenery, we can totally see why it’s a red hot destination…plus it’s an EPIC location to see the Northern Lights!
- #2 Swim with Whale Sharks at Ningaloo Reef | Australia
The Ningaloo Coast is a world heritage site on the West Coast of Australia. This pristine area boasts some of the best diving in the world. Dolphins, dugongs, manta rays, sharks and humpback whales all call this place home as well as this gentle giant – the whale shark.
- #3 Stay in an Over Water Bungalow in Bora Bora | Tahiti
This tiny French Polynesian island in the pacific is the ultimate luxury resort destination. Known for it’s diving and crystal blue waters, all you need to do is clear your schedule, bring your cossie and get ready to chillax in paradise!
- #4 Ride a Camel at Cable Beach in Broome | Australia
Endless pure white sandy beaches and blue turquoise waters. That’s what you can expect when you come to Broome, Western Australia. This famous beach stretches 22 km (13.6 miles) and is the perfect place to watch the sunset over the water while taking a camel ride along the sand!
- #5 Swim with Hammerheads in the Galapagos Islands | Equador
The Galapagos Islands are the ultimate location for confident scuba divers to see schools of Scalloped Hammerhead sharks. Want to swim with hundreds, even thousands of hammerheads? Then head to the Galapagos Islands in June when they’re migrating.
- #6 Step Back in Time in Havana | Cuba
Cuba is tipped to be a tourist hot spot in 2016 and accommodation is reportedly booking up fast! Havana is described as a city frozen in time. You’ll feel like you’ve stepped into your hot tub time machine and gone back to the 1950’s and 60’s.
- #7 Marvel at the Taj Mahal | India
India polarises tourists. From what we’ve heard you’ll either love it or hate it. Even still, Victoria and I want to go so we can visit one of the most iconic jewels in India’s crown. Did you know that the Taj Mahal was built by one of the emperors in memory of his favourite wife? Pretty cool eh!
- #8 Eat Pizza in Cinque Terre | Italy
I love Italy! I still kick myself that I didn’t get to Cinque Terre the last time I was there. With legendary photo opps like this, how could you not want to go? Plus, the Italians make the best pizza in the world…what other reason do we need?!
- #9 Get Lost in Santorini | Greece
Considered one of the most romantic getaway destinations in Greece, Santorini has it all when it comes to an ultimate travel destination. With it’s multicolored cliffs dotted with white houses overlooking deep blue seas, Santorini is one of the most picture perfect destinations on earth.
The island is also in close proximity to a massive crater left by one of the biggest volcanic eruptions in history. Wowser.
- #10 Witness Killer Whales Hunt Seals at Peninsula Valdes | Argentina
Peninsula Valdes is the only place in the world where the killer whales come right up to the shore line to grab resting seals from the sand. You have to admit, it would be a pretty surreal experience to witness this in real life? If you’re game, head to Argentina in early March through to April.
If you’re there between June to December you can see the southern right whales. I’ve been, and if you want to see whales this is THE place to go.
- #11 Live a Digital Nomad Life in the Gili Islands | Indonesia
- #12 …Or Maybe Thailand For The Win?!
Thailand is second on our list when it comes to a new place to call home for a few months this year. Way better than sitting in Sydney’s peak hour traffic, eh?!
- #13 Shop Up A Storm in New York City | USA
- #15 Hang Out with Orangutans in Borneo | Indonesia
I mean seriously, how cute are orangutans! We are busting to see these guys in their natural habitat in Borneo. They’ve had a rough time with all the forest fires in Indonesia so to see them happy and thriving in their home would be an amazing experience.
Did you know orangutans that we have 97% of our DNA in common with us human beings?!
- #16 Go Snowboarding at Jackson Hole | USA
I’ve snowboarded around the world and Jackson Hole is at the very top of my list for winter destinations…I just haven’t managed to hit this place up yet. The area gets a truckload of snow each year and is one of the best places in the USA for easy access to some major back country freshies! There’s also a huge wildlife population out here too, oh hey there Mr. Moose!
- #17 Party on Labor Day Weekend in Las Vegas | USA
Las Vegas is THE place to spend Labor Day Weekend in the USA. We’ve done it and WOW. It was completely crazy and totally awesome. We saw David Guetta play at the Wynn Encore Beach Club. Think pool party on a major scale!
Check which DJs will be playing in advance, book your cabana and you’re pimpin’ hotel suite and you’re good to go!
- #18 Go Hot Air Ballooning in Cappadocia | Turkey
Cappadocia is one of the most popular places in the world to go hot air ballooning. It’s easy to see why it’s a favourite for floating up in the sky as this place has some pretty stunning scenery. Huge valleys dotted with orchards and vineyards, this is a landscape that you have to see from above!
- #19 Swim in ‘That’ Pool at Marina Bay Sands | Singapore
When you think of Singapore, Marina Bay Sands immediately comes to mind. This incredible hotel and casino is home to a very special pool…with an 143 meter vanishing edge, the infinity pool at Marina Bay Sands is the highest elevated swimming pool on the planet.
- #20 Road Trip Along the Great Ocean Road | Australia
When you think of doing a road trip, this one has to top the list as one of the most famous in the world. Hugging the coastline of Victoria in Australia and stretching 243 kilometres between Torquay and Allansford, The Great Ocean Road offers breathtaking scenery that you can experience on four wheels. Our advice, jump in a camper van and head off on the adventure of a life time!
- #21 Explore Iguazu Falls | Brazil
Unlike the super commercialised Niagara Falls, Iguazu Falls on the border of Argentina and Brazil are in the heart of the jungle…no shops to be seen! The falls are so epic that I spent two days exploring both sides, one day on the Argentine side and the other from the Brazilian side.
Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife as there’s a good chance of spotting toucans, monkeys, and even jaguars. Did we mention this place is also one of the seven natural wonders of the world?!
- #22 Sail the Whitsundays Islands | Australia
- #23 Escape For a Romantic Weekend in Prague | Czech Republic
Prague rivals Paris as one of the most romantic cities in the world. It’s rich history will keep even the most well traveled tourist happy with a millennium’s worth of historical hot spots to explore. Another UNESCO World Heritage Site, this place is up there on our top picks for a European city break!
- #24 Surf a Party Wave in Hawaii | USA
Of course we had to include the birthplace of modern surfing on our top 25 ultimate travel destinations. Head to Waikiki for your chance to ride a PARTY WAVE like this one! Don’t forget to keep an eye out for turtles swimming by beneath your board, they are flourishing here due to conservation efforts.
Like totally rad dude!
- #25 See the Polar Bears in Svalbard | Norway
When it comes to spotting wildlife, seeing Polar Bears in person is up there on our top close encounter wish list. With climate change in full force, the population of these incredible animals is on the decline. There are actually two places that we are aiming to see these guys, both Norway and Alaska!