As the new year begins, I’m revisiting my Europe travel bucket list for 2026.

So I'm sharing the destinations that are calling my name — along with a few beloved places I’m eager to return to.

This annual tradition is less about rigid travel plans and more about dreaming, reflecting and noticing how our travel wishes evolve over time.

In this episode, I walk through my Travel Bucket List for 2026, highlighting a mix of new destinations and long-time favorites across Europe.

From England’s countryside and dramatic coastlines to iconic regions of France, Italy, Ireland and Scandinavia, I share what’s drawing me to each place and why they’ve earned a spot on my travel bucket list this year.

I also touch on the places I’m most excited to revisit — destinations that left a lasting impression and still have more stories to reveal.

Whether it’s returning to wild landscapes, exploring quieter regions, or imagining a future long-distance walk, this episode is about how travel dreams shift as we do.

If you love Europe travel, reflective planning, and using a travel bucket list as a source of inspiration rather than pressure, this episode is for you.

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In this episode:

1:30: Intro

5:05: Places I crossed off from my 2025 list

7:02: Rome, Italy

8:45: Sligo & Donegal, Ireland

11:40: Iceland

13:27: Lake Como, Italy

15:41: Slovenia

18:00: Brittany, France

19:45: Grindelwald / Lauterbrunnen / Interlaken, Switzerland

21:59: Finland

24:36: Cornwall & Devon, England

26:34: The Shetland Islands & Orkney Islands, Scotland

31:24: Bonus item

34:30: Return list

45:55: Wrapping it up

Important links:

Discover Sligo

County Donegal • Ireland

Exploring Astonishing Iceland with Monika Pronczuk: Beyond the Golden Circle

Slovenia Overview

Travel to Switzerland with Carolyn Schönafinger of Holidays to Switzerland

Discovering Amazing Finland with Tarja Koivisto of Visit Finland

Exploring the Islands of Scotland with Bo Fraser

Wander Your Way Adventures

Wander Your Way

Wander Your Way Resources

Safety Wing Insurance