I have always loved reading other people’s “30 Before 30” lists. A few years ago, when I celebrated my 25th birthday, I decided that I was going to make my own! I now have two different lists: a general 30 things I want to do before 30 list, and my 30 countries before 30 list. So I thought I’d share the second one with you all first!
Since I am a teacher, I am lucky to be able to have frequent school holidays. I choose to utilise these to go travelling, whether around the country I live in or abroad. This is how I manage to get in as many new places as possible each year. I travel with friends, family, or even solo! In 2024, I did my first ever solo trip to Copenhagen and it was incredible. I hope to travel solo again soon.
Let’s get started with the list!
My 30 Countries Before 30 List
#1: Scotland ✅
#2: Wales ✅
#3: France ✅
#4: Italy ✅
#5: Spain ✅
#6: Belgium ✅
#7: The Netherlands ✅
#8: Switzerland ✅
#9: Germany ✅
#10: Denmark ✅
#11: Sweden ✅
#12: Norway ✅
#13: Slovenia ✅
#14: Croatia ✅
#15: Bosnia and Herzegovina ✅
#16: Serbia ✅
#17: Bulgaria ✅
#18: Hungary ✅
#19: Slovakia ✅
#20: Luxembourg ✅
#21: United States of America ✅
#22: Austria ✅
#23: Czech Republic ✅
#24: Northern Ireland    *Booked for 2025*
#25: Ireland     *Booked for 2025*
#26: Finland
#27: Poland
#28: Estonia
#29: Latvia
#30: Lithuania
I have just 3 years left before I turn the big 30 (which definitely terrifies me!). I’m hoping I will be able to reach my last 5 countries in this time and hopefully even visit some more!
I will be back to update this post at the end of the year after my travels.
Let me know if you have a 30 before 30 list! Which 30 countries would you love to visit?
Leave me a comment if you want to know more about my travel plans for the upcoming holidays.
You can find my 2025 Goals post here.