Bucket List

No travel bucket list is complete without iconic landmarks. Whether you’re planning a travel adventure for 2020 or further ahead, these are the destinations everyone should aim to visit once in their lifetime… How many can you already tick off?


1. Eiffel Tower – Paris, France
Considered one of the most romantic cities on Earth, there is an abundance of reasons to visit Paris, but the Eiffel Tower has to be one of the top attractions. At 324 m tall, it towers over the city and can be seen from miles away.

2. Angkor Wat – Siem Reap, Cambodia
The majestic structure is Cambodia’s most beloved and best-preserved temple. The 500-acre site is one of the largest religious monuments in the world and represents the architectural pinnacle of the Khmer Empire. It has remained a place of worship since its founding in the 12th century.

3. Sydney Harbour Bridge – Sydney, Australia
Standing at 134 m above water and 503 m long, the bridge stretches between Sydney’s central business district and the North Shore. Visitors can climb the heritage-listed bridge where they will be rewarded by views of the city skyline, harbour and the Opera House, which is one of the other iconic landmarks in the country.

4. Machu Picchu – Machu Picchi, Peru
Located 8,000 ft high in the Andes, Peru’s famous lost city is one of the most famous and spectacular ruins in the world.

5. Colosseum – Rome, Italy
The Colosseum in Rome really is a sight to behold! The oval amphitheatre was built between AD 72 and AD 80 and was constructed for the purpose of entertainment. Up to 70,000 spectators would gather to witness gladiator matches and animal hunts.

6. Taj Mahal – Angra, India
Standing majestically on the banks of the River Yamuna, India’s national treasure is a symbol of love and romance. The Taj Mahal’s pure white marble, exquisite ornamentation and precious gemstones make it one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in the world.

7. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
he Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque boasts four 350-ft tall minarets, which can be seen across the Abu Dhabi skyline and from each of the bridges joining Abu Dhabi to the mainland.

8. Empire State Building – New York, USA
Completed in 1931, the Empire State Building is one of the most impressive attractions in New York City. The 102-story skyscraper stands at 1,454 ft tall and has been featured in a number of TV shows and movies, including 1933 film King Kong and Sleepless in Seattle.

9. Basilica of the Sagrada Familia – Barcelona, Spain
Famous modernist architect Antoni Gaudi began construction of the basilica in 1882 and devoted much of his life to it until his death in 1926. Its completion is expected almost 100 years after the architect’s death.

10. Corcovado, Cristo Redentor or Christ the Redeemer – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
At 98 ft tall, the giant statue of Jesus Christ towers above the vibrant Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro and earned itself a place in the top ten landmarks of 2015. Boasting spectacular views of the entire city, many tourists would argue that around the world trip is not complete without a visit to the mountain.