Facebook is littered with them: your cousin's amazing trip to Europe, your sorority sister's trip to Guatemala. I've drooled over my laptop flipping through tropical hikes and European water ways, dreaming of all the places I have yet to go. Over time I compiled a list of all the trips I want to take, but there are a select few that I want to take before I turn 25. These are the true, blue, beautiful trips to take before becoming an official adult.
1. Rome
Rome is a classic stop on a European tour. You'll meet people in your hostel, travel with friends and have a great time exploring the eternal city. It truly is what dreams are made of.
2. Santorini
The classic white houses, turned toward the ocean make this the perfect setting for a vacation. However, right now, it may not be the best place to visit because of their shaky financial situation. This beautiful country will please the history buff, the artist and the writer.
3. Berlin
Berlin seems to be a city where the old meets the new. It was a city divided in political conflict that holds a large chunk of European history.
4. Istanbul
Between the Hagia Sophia, the beautiful panoramic views and the ocean laid out before you, who could want more?
5. Paris
One of the most visited European cities, Paris stands alone in its easy access to art, history and culture.
6. Saint Petersburg
This city used to be one of the homes to the Russian Tsars. It has beautiful brightly colored building and holds some of the oldest parts of Russian history.
7. London
London, the early seat of European power, has inspired the likes of Shakespeare, Joseph Conrad and even Bill Bryson. This city holds endless creativity and aspirations within its historic buildings.
8. Hong Kong
Though polluted, this city holds an interesting cross between European and Chinese culture. It also holds some of the best shopping in Southern China.
9. Venice
The city on the Lagoon is another popular destination in Italy. To gently glide down the canals and wind your way through tiny streets and back alleys. You can discover new things around every corner and also street vendors.
10. Shanghai
This is one of the most high tech, modern Chinese cities well worth the trip.
11. Moscow
This heart of Russian power holds so much culture, art, and beauty.
12. Verona
Verona is most famous for being the home of Juliet. Much of downtown is closed off to cars, allowing for pedestrians to meander the historic streets and wax poetic like Shakespeare.
13. Beijing
The Forbidden city, the Great Wall of China and the Summer Palace are all part of this historic city.
14. French Riviera
This beautiful area of France includes such cities as Monaco. The beautiful beaches, resorts and meandering streets make this area the play ground of the rich and famous, and those who dare to go.
15. Swiss Alps
One word: skiing. There is also hiking, rich history and perhaps a singing nun or two hiding in a mountain valley. This beautiful area truly has some of the best skiing.
16. Ometepe Island
This Island, situated in the middle a massive fresh water lake is tropical and full of animals and wild life. This Island is very poor and there are many opportunities for community service.
17. Roatan
This tropical Island off the coast of Honduras is one of the best places for scuba diving in the Caribbean. It is also one of the best places to find a whale shark.
18. Missoula
In our own dear United States, this city sits on the western side of Montana. This valley is up and coming, and hosts such famous guests as Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Hank Green.
19. Sydney
This city, besides being the home of P. Sherman, 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney, is also one of the best cities in Australia. Ignore all terrible poisonous creatures you can find on the Internet and go have a good time scuba diving and possibly hugging a koala.
20. Anchorage
Also located in the United States, Anchorage is home to a beautiful national park and some of the best outdoor adventures in the U.S.
21. Yucatan Peninsula
The Yucatan used to be the home to so many ancient peoples. It still boasts a plethora of Mayan and Aztec ruins and beautiful jungles. They also have beautiful underground rivers that can be explored by a adventurous cave diver.
22. New York City
The concrete jungle, hosts several museums, ballets, Broadway shows and so much more. It is truly the city that never sleeps.
23. Barcelona
Barcelona, the beauty and pride of Spain, contains amazing architecture, beautiful beaches and so much amazing art work.
24. Dublin
Ireland, the Emerald Isle, has inspired those who wash up on its shores for years, but James Joyce found some of the best creativity in Dublin.
25. Budapest
This Hungarian city truly is one of the best cities in the world to be young in. It has everything a person could want with in its historic limits.
