The T and L Diaries

There is so much to see in the beautiful world! We very much believe in making the most of this life we get. We want to make as many memories as possible. We thought deeply about everywhere we want to see in our life. Then we narrowed down to our top 10 destinations that we recommend seeing as a twenty-something. This list includes destinations that we have been and destinations that are also on our bucket list.

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Here are our 10 recommended destinations to visit in your 20’s (Or whenever as you don’t have to be in your 20’s to enjoy these incredible destinations!) :

1. The Greek Islands – All of the Greek islands a an absolute must visit for twenty-somethings! Whether it’s the iconic islands or lesser known ones, they are all perfect for never ending fun! We visited many Greek Islands and we will always come back. There are so many that you’ll always be able to explore a new island! Greek Islands that we recommend include Paros, Milos, Lemnos, Thasos and more.

2. Southeast Asia – From Thailand to the Philippines, Asia has some of the most incredible landscapes in the world! It’s very welcoming to backpackers and is on our bucket list for 2026!

3. New Orleans – There’s so much to see from “Big Easy for culture”, cocktails, Cajun cuisine and jazz music! This is another one we will be adventuring around in the next few years!

4. Paris, France – Paris is one of Libby’s favourite cities. It would be rude to not include it in our list! It’s perfect for the art, food and wine lovers. Autumn and early spring are great times to visit Paris. Christmas is always a fun time to visit too!

5. New York, USA – Oldie but goodie! What isn’t there to love about New York from the bustling streets to peaceful Central Park. This is one we will visit throughout our life!

6. Petra, Jordan – For those who love history, Petra is your place! It is a great spot if you want to tick another Wonder of the world off your list. However due to its popularity on here, it has becoming a victim to many crowds so arrive early! This is on our bucket list as we are on a mission to see all 7 Wonders of the World.

7. Disney World Orlando, USA – I mean you NEED to visit Disney World at least once in your life. No matter how old you are, you still feel the magic of Disney. We love it here and can’t wait to take our own children to experience this one day. It’s a whole experience, like we even love doing a food tour around Disney! Epcot Food and Wine Festival? Yes please!

8. Edinburgh, Scotland – What isn’t there to love about Edinburgh? It has something for everyone! Whether its history, food, whisky, Harry Potter or something else… Edinburgh has so much to offer. Some of our favourite parts include Edinburgh Castle, Dean Village, and Victoria Street (Aka Dragon Alley). Other favourites are the Royal Mile and The Edinburgh Larder (The BEST Scottish breakfast, pictured on the right). We could go on forever as there’s so many great things about Edinburgh.

9. Canada – Road trip around Canada? Yes please! It’s another bucket list adventure of a lifetime for us to embark on one day. Have you ever been to Canada? We’d love to hear any recommendations to add to our bucket list.

10. The Turquoise Coast, Türkiye – The coastline of Türkiye is incredible. Places such as Fethiye and Kas are a must see! You often see lots of sea-life include turtles and dolphins. Türkiye is one of our favourite places. It has always held a special place in our hearts. We will definitely return one day.

We’d love to hear your travel experiences and anywhere you would recommend! Let us know in the comments.