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Travel Bucket List, New York, NY (2026)

05/31/2026

If autumn had a capital city, it might be New England. 🍂🚗

This unforgettable road trip winds through fiery forests, covered bridges, mountain passes, and storybook towns where every view looks like it belongs on a postcard. One moment you're strolling historic village streets, the next you're driving beneath tunnels of red, orange, and gold as the White Mountains rise around you.

🍁 Best Fall Stops:
📍 Stowe, VT
📍 Woodstock, VT
📍 Kancamagus Highway
📍 Franconia Notch
📍 Lake Winnipesaukee

Crisp air. Mountain views. Endless fall colors.
This is New England at its most magical.

05/31/2026

One of the most unforgettable sunrise experiences in North Carolina is watching the wild horses of Carova Beach wander the shoreline as the first light of day reaches the Outer Banks. Located at the very northern tip of the state near the Virginia border, Carova feels unlike almost anywhere else on the East Coast. There are no paved roads here, only sandy tracks winding between beach houses, dunes, and wide stretches of coastline where the Atlantic Ocean meets one of the most remote corners of the Outer Banks. What makes the area truly special is the herd of wild horses that roam freely throughout the landscape. Believed to be descendants of Spanish mustangs brought to the New World more than 400 years ago, these horses can often be seen grazing in the dunes, standing along the water's edge, or slowly making their way down the beach. Visitors sometimes spot them right outside their rental homes or crossing the sandy roads that connect the community. Combined with the peaceful beaches, open scenery, and untamed atmosphere, Carova offers one of the most unique coastal experiences in North Carolina and a sunrise you'll never forget.

05/31/2026

South Dakota might be America’s most surprising road trip. 🦬🏔️

One minute you're standing beneath giant presidential faces carved into granite. The next you're exploring a landscape that looks like another planet, walking through a prehistoric archaeological site, or visiting a roadside attraction so bizarre it somehow became legendary.

This is the kind of road trip where every stop has a story.
🗺️ Weird & Wonderful South Dakota Stops:
📍 Mount Rushmore
📍 Wall Drug
📍 Badlands National Park
📍 Corn Palace
📍 Crazy Horse Memorial
📍 Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village
📍 Chapel in the Hills
📍 Dinosaur Park
📍 Bear Country USA
📍 Cosmos Mystery Area

Presidents. Dinosaurs. Bison. Mystery spots.
Only in South Dakota.

05/30/2026

The best snorkeling in the United States isn’t found in aquariums or tour brochures. It’s waiting just offshore 🐠🌊🇺🇸

From Hawaii’s volcanic reefs and sea turtle sanctuaries to Florida’s living coral ecosystems and the crystal-clear waters of the U.S. Virgin Islands, these beaches offer some of the most incredible underwater experiences in North America.

Hawaii dominates the list thanks to its warm waters, vibrant coral reefs, tropical fish, sea turtles, and frequent encounters with dolphins and manta rays. Florida offers the only living coral reef system in the continental United States, while Trunk Bay in the U.S. Virgin Islands is famous for its underwater snorkeling trail complete with informational markers beneath the surface.

05/30/2026

This road trip takes you from one of America’s most famous rock formations to some of its most beautiful lakes. 🏔️💙

From the towering monolith of Devil’s Tower to the rugged landscapes of the Badlands and the wildlife-filled valleys of the Black Hills, every stop feels bigger than life. Then, just when you think the scenery can't get any better, the journey ends among the sparkling waters and rolling hills of the Ozarks.

🚶‍♂️ Must-See Stops:
📍 Devil’s Tower
📍 Badlands National Park
📍 Custer State Park
📍 Lake of the Ozarks
📍 Table Rock Lake

Epic landscapes. Wildlife encounters. Endless open roads.

05/30/2026

One of the most unbelievable places in Arizona is Havasu Falls, a hidden waterfall oasis tucked deep within the Grand Canyon where bright blue water flows through towering red rock cliffs. The contrast is so striking that many first time visitors think the colors look almost unreal. Fed by mineral rich springs, the waterfalls get their famous turquoise blue color from high concentrations of calcium carbonate in the water, creating one of the most remarkable natural scenes in the American Southwest. For centuries, this remote canyon has been home to the Havasupai Tribe, whose name means "people of the blue-green waters," reflecting the landscape that has sustained them for generations. Reaching the falls is an adventure in itself, requiring a hike of roughly 16 kilometres through the canyon before the first glimpse of the water appears below. As the sound of rushing water echoes through the canyon walls and the bright pools come into view, it's easy to understand why Havasu Falls is considered one of the most spectacular destinations in the United States. Few places offer such a dramatic combination of desert scenery, waterfalls, and crystal clear swimming holes.

05/30/2026

Some beaches are famous. Others feel like you've discovered them yourself. 🇺🇸🏝️

Hidden behind cliffs, tucked away in national parks, accessible only by boat, or overlooked by most travelers, these secret beaches offer a quieter side of America's coastline. From the dramatic coves of California to the untouched islands of Florida and the remote shores of Hawaii, these are the places where paradise still feels undiscovered.

Many of these beaches require a little extra effort to reach, which is exactly why they remain so special. McWay Falls Beach is famous for its waterfall cascading directly onto the shore, Polihale Beach sits at the remote end of Kauai beyond miles of dirt road, and Cayo Costa can only be reached by boat or ferry. Others, like Secret Cove and China Beach, remain hidden below coastal bluffs where most visitors simply drive right past.

05/30/2026

This is the California road trip most tourists never take. 🏔️🔥

Highway 395 runs through a side of California that feels wild, remote, and almost untouched. One moment you're exploring movie-set landscapes beneath the Sierra Nevada, the next you're wandering ghost towns, standing beside ancient lakes, or driving through some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in America.

Far from the crowded coast, this route delivers endless open roads, towering peaks, desert valleys, and hidden gems at every turn.

🔥 Off-the-Radar Stops to Explore:
📍 Lone Pine
📍 Alabama Hills
📍 Manzanar
📍 Bishop
📍 Mammoth Lakes
📍 Mono Lake
📍 Bodie
📍 Bridgeport
📍 Lake Tahoe

Less traffic. More adventure.
This is California unfiltered.

05/30/2026

Alamere Falls sits along the rugged coastline of Point Reyes, where freshwater flows over coastal cliffs and drops directly onto the beach below. Reached by a hike through rolling coastal hills and windswept bluffs, the trail gradually reveals one of California’s most unusual natural sights. As the waterfall spills onto the sand, waves from the Pacific roll in just a few metres away, creating a rare meeting point between river, cliff, beach, and ocean. Surrounded by dramatic coastline and untouched landscapes, it feels more like a hidden corner of the world than a place sitting just outside San Francisco.

05/30/2026

🚗 ALABAMA’S “LAND OF A THOUSAND WATERFALLS” ROAD TRIP
Alabama, USA | ~150 km loop | 2–3 days

Tucked away in northern Alabama’s forests and sandstone canyons is one of the most underrated waterfall regions in the southern United States. This road trip winds through quiet backroads, deep ravines, and hidden swimming holes where waterfalls pour into emerald pools beneath towering rock walls. It’s wild, peaceful, and shockingly beautiful.

STOP 1: Coal Mine Branch Falls
A wide, curtain-style waterfall spilling into a crystal-clear pool, perfect for a refreshing dip after the hike.

STOP 2: Mize Mill Falls
One of the tallest waterfalls in the region, dropping dramatically over layered rock shelves deep inside the forest.

STOP 3: Collier Creek Falls
A secluded cascade surrounded by mossy canyon walls, often overlooked and blissfully quiet.

STOP 4: Deer Skull Falls
A slim, elegant waterfall tucked beneath overhanging cliffs, best visited after rainfall.

STOP 5: Holmes Chapel Falls
A postcard-perfect waterfall plunging into a turquoise pool beneath a massive rock overhang.

STOP 6: Eagle Creek Falls
A powerful, multi-tiered cascade that feels completely untouched by crowds.

STOP 7: Kinlock Falls
One of Alabama’s most iconic waterfalls, wide and symmetrical with a large swimming hole below.

STOP 8: Caney Creek Falls
A towering waterfall reached via a scenic trail, especially impressive after heavy rain.

STOP 9: Sougahoagdee Falls
Hidden deep in the forest, this lesser-known fall rewards those willing to explore.

STOP 10: Shangri-La Falls
A fitting finale — a beautiful waterfall spilling into a serene pool that feels like a secret oasis.

📏 Distance: ~150 km (loop route)
⏱ Ideal time: Late winter through spring, or after rainfall
💡 Tip: Many trails are unmarked — download offline maps and wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet.

Quiet forests, turquoise pools, and waterfalls at every turn.
This is Alabama at its most surprising — and most beautiful.

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