Are you determined for an escape? I do know I’m! One of the best journeys I’ve taken during the last decade are all listed beneath. These are the highest 20 locations to see in your 20s from somebody who’s been there, executed that, and bought the postcard! From visiting the most effective European cities to exploring the California shoreline, these are the most effective methods to take pleasure in your twenties.
Publish up to date July 2026.
20. California
Street journeys, oceanside sunsets and palm bushes are just the start for dwelling the Californian dream. From Los Angeles to San Francisco and all over the place in between, there’s a lot to take pleasure in in California in your twenties. For those who’re feeling up for one thing out of the extraordinary, enterprise south to San Diego county and take a look at Encinitas, a hub for 20-somethings.
19. Barcelona, Spain
Catalonia is without doubt one of the most vibrant, full of life areas I’ve explored to this point and Barcelona is on the coronary heart of it. With infinite Gaudi structure, a thriving bar scene in El Borne and seaside tradition, there are such a lot of causes to place Barcelona on the highest of your 20’s journey record.
18. Mykonos, Greece
Together with Santorini, Mykonos has turn into an absolute should go to for twenty-something travellers seeking the enduring Greek islands. Recognized for its full of life nightlife and late sunsets, Mykonos is a good alternative for the extra party-centric traveller trying to meet and socialise with travellers from everywhere in the world.
17. Paris, France
Paris holds so many reminiscences for me in my 20’s. The town of Paris is ideal in the event you’re a lover of artwork historical past, nice meals and even higher wine. There are infinite neighbourhoods to discover so be sure you enable your self no less than a number of nights on your first go to. Arguably you possibly can keep an entire month and nonetheless solely scratch the floor!
16. Morocco
Morocco is only a quick flight from Europe and an ideal introduction to Northern Africa with a lot tradition to find, nice meals to bask in and a sensory overload to say the least.
15. New Zealand
If street journeys and outdoor adventures are extra your model, look no additional than an lively escape in New Zealand. Winter in New Zealand is a good likelihood to journey off season and revel in fewer crowds. For those who’ve bought time in your facet you’ll be able to even lease a van to discover the wild facet of New Zealand.
14. India
Travelling to India is excessive on the record for a lot of travellers on a journey of self-discovery and for good purpose. Regardless of the crowds and chaos, in so some ways India is house to zen, balanced lifestyle and discovering the which means to it. So far as the most effective 20 locations to see in your 20s go, India is an unforgettable journey.
13. Petra, Jordan
Petra has turn into one in every of Instagram’s greatest victims previously few years however in the event you can see previous the crowds (scorching tip: arrive early) and respect the centuries previous historical past of Petra, then it ought to very a lot be on the highest of your bucket record!
12. New York Metropolis, New York, USA
It’s an oldie however a goodie – New York, New York. You need to undoubtedly try to make it right here in your 20s and absorb the underground bars and golf equipment, bustling streets above floor, and the peaceable oasis that’s central park. It’s a concrete jungle, certain… nevertheless it’s the place goals are made from – proper Jay Z?
11. Lapland, Finland
For those who haven’t seen photographs of the northern lights – one of many world’s most astounding pure beauties – then be sure you throw the time period ‘Lapland Finland northern lights’ into Google. Lapland is a good place to base your self for some critical star gazing within the winter months. Count on to be sitting in everlasting darkness and not using a clue as to the time, however its an unrivalled expertise you received’t get elsewhere.
10. Dying Valley, USA
Okay, so there’s not a lot there….. and other people which were will in all probability inform you to not go (in all probability being the important thing phrase right here). However it’s an ideal place to go to in the event you’re doing the Coast to Coast roadtrip or in your means via to Vegas for Los Angeles.
9. Patagonia
This one’s far more of a problem to get to and doubtless one to maintain on the dreamlist relatively than the bucketlist – however nonetheless, we couldn’t not embrace PATAGONIA!
8. Norway
Scandinavian nations are someday seen as a distant dream to 20-somethings visiting Europe. However in the event you’re searching for one thing barely (as in so much) extra fulfilling than the standard booze cruise bus that darts its means from one central European nation to the following, then take a look at the likes of Norway, Sweden, and even Denmark. These nations are culturally wealthy, and a whole completely different expertise to wherever else in Europe. Right here we’ve a quaint seaside city in Norway named ‘Bodo’…
7. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
South America isn’t fairly as common amongst 20-somethings because the likes of Europe or the USA – however there’s no purpose why it shouldn’t be! So in the event you’re going to go, why not go all out!!!!
6. Cappadocia, Turkey
You’ve seen the photographs on social media however till you’re flying excessive in an air-filled balloon over the rolling hills beneath, you’ll by no means know the sensation of full and utter wanderlust at Cappadocia!
5. The Inca Path, Peru
One other extremely celebrated picture on social media is the Inca Path in Peru. For lively vacationers that is the proper opening into altitude treks and is a good bucketlist vacation spot to hit up in your 20’s.
4. Salt Flats, Bolivia
Bolivia’s salt flats are a few of the most wanted on the earth. Be sure you begin your journey within the Bolivian capital La Paz and in the event you dare, experience a motorcycle down the notorious Dying Street.
3. Canada
One other nice journey available is to purchase a van or motorhome, equipment it out and make your means throughout the nation of Canada from East to West or vice versa.
2. Disneyland, Orlando, Florida
You’re in all probability pondering ‘uh…what?’, however let’s take into consideration this for a second – it’s higher late than by no means, and in the event you ask me, rising up is overrated anyway. That is one in every of my MUST SEE locations earlier than I climb my means into the 30’s, and it ought to certainly be in your record too.
1. Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
Rounding up our prime 20 locations to see in your 20s is a private favorite of mine. A hidden gem in central Europe that utterly blew me away by the title of Cesky Krumlov. It’s only a quick 2-hour bus experience into southern Bohemia from Prague, and must be one in every of my favorite finds in Europe. For those who may also help it, try to go to in the course of the summer season for rafting down the Vltava river with numerous tenting spots alongside the best way.
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