Five Places That Belong on Your Travel Bucket List!

Without a doubt one of the most exciting things you can do in your life is travel – to explore the world and see what’s beyond little ol' Aotearoa. But to do that you first need to know where to go! Sure, the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty are great, but why not look further to feed your inner wanderlust! We have put together a list of five epic places that you need to add to your travel bucket list, courtesy of some of our favourite travel Instagrams accounts! Santorini, Greece Fellow Kiwi, @leahliyah, will have you placing the beautiful Greek island of Santorini at the tip-top of your list. Although it's a pretty popular travel destination, with its towering cliffs, white and blue architecture, and incredible weather, the island of Santorini can't be missed. Maldives @muradosmann is known for his travel series of photos 'Follow Me To', which feature his stunning wife in each shot. But it’s the destination of their honeymoon, the Maldives, which has us wanting to hop on a plane - we can dream (sigh). Alberta, Canada Whether you’re a snow bunny or not Liz Carlson, the face behind @youngadventuress, will have you wanting to dive into the snow with her latest 'grams of the snowy mountains in Alberta. Picture perfect sunrises and sunsets are an added bonus! Cappadocia, Turkey Jessica Stein a.k.a. @tuulavintage has us drooling over this picture of the sunrise in Cappadocia. The rock formations and the early morning hot air balloons make for a spectacular moment – and a photo that’s well worth Instagramming too! Makhtesh Ramon, Israel This one is for those with a bit of a wild side - @stephbetravel presents rock-climbing in the Makhtesh Ramon, a crater in the Israeli desert. After all, travelling doesn’t need to be all white-sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. Although if you’re that way inclined, the Dead Sea isn’t far off for a quick dip! Words by Billie Cole