Traveling the world is certainly fun. However, it takes a lot of research on the Internet to map out an itinerary.
But not if you follow Hudson and Emily’s advice. They’ve visited 167 countries and put together a list of 20 must-see destinations, saving you weeks of Google searches.
The couple, who aim to visit every country in the world by 2025, shared the must-see destinations in videos posted on their @hudsonandemily Instagram account and explained what they liked about each country to MailOnline Travel.
There’s an African country with cities so “picturesque” they “rival Santorini,” a South Asian country that boasts some of the world’s “most beautiful mountains,” and a spot in South America that’s home to “the world’s most beautiful waterfall.”
Scroll down and get ready to reorganize your wish list.
Argentina
Hudson and Emily have visited 167 countries and have compiled a list of their top 20 must-see destinations. They told MailOnline Travel what they liked about each country. The couple are pictured above in Thailand.
The couple have been married for 11 years and began travelling full-time seven years ago when Hudson’s father “passed away suddenly from a heart attack”. They said: “It was a reminder that we are not guaranteed another day and that we need to start living intentionally now.” The couple is pictured above looking out at Fitz Roy Peak in Patagonia.
Above you can see Iguazu Falls on the border between the Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian state of Paraná. The couple says it is “the most beautiful waterfall in the world.”
The couple said Patagonia, a region governed by both Argentina and Chile, is “like no other place” and that Iguazu Falls, on the border between Argentina’s Misiones province and Brazil’s Parana state, are “the most beautiful waterfalls in the world.”
They added that Buenos Aires is “an incredible city.”
Swiss
According to the couple, Switzerland is “one of the most beautiful countries in the world, where every walk and train ride is breathtaking.”
Indonesia
The couple said Indonesia is a must-see destination because of its “beautiful islands like Bali and Raja Ampat combined with volcanoes like Mount Bromo.”
Iceland
The couple highlighted Iceland as “one of the easiest countries to drive around and see volcanoes, waterfalls, lagoons, black sand beaches and more.”
USA
The United States is home to “some of the most diverse beauty in the world,” according to the couple, who listed Mount Denali, the Grand Canyon, Hawaii’s Na Pali Coast and Yosemite and Yellowstone national parks as highlights.
Maldives
Hudson and Emily said the Maldives (above) has “some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.”
The couple is pictured at Skogafoss waterfalls in Iceland. They described the country as “one of the easiest to drive around and see volcanoes, waterfalls, lagoons, black sand beaches and much more.”
The couple is pictured on the left at Diamond Beach in Bali and on the right on a beach in Fiji.
INSIDE THE LEAST VISITED COUNTRY IN THE WORLD
Hudson and Emily ventured to Tuvalu, “the least visited country in the world.”
They said: ‘The entire country is less than 26 square kilometers (10 square miles).
‘At night, most young people go out to the airport runway to play sports.
“It was very interesting to watch them and talk to people about what it’s like to live in such a small country.”
Asia’s smallest country boasts some of the “most beautiful beaches in the world.” During their visit, Hudson and Emily said: “You can choose to stay at the most luxurious resorts or the most affordable local islands.” On their trips, the couple usually stay in budget accommodations to “stretch” their money “as much as possible.”
New Zealand
The couple said the country has “beautiful mountains and scenic views like Milford Sound/Piopiotahi,” a fjord in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island.
Oman
In this “safe, road-friendly country,” Hudson and Emily said you can “camp in a desert, swim in a wadi, hike in the mountains, and meet some really nice people.” The couple added: “In the countries we’ve visited, we’ve had far more positive interactions with people than negative ones.”
Pakistan
Northern Pakistan, the couple said, has “arguably the most beautiful mountains in the world, accompanied by some of the friendliest people.”
Seychelles
The Seychelles are home to “some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.” During their visit, the couple said they can see “iconic granite rocks on the beach.”
Kenya
The couple said Kenya boasts some of the “best safaris in Africa”, “magnificent beaches” and “the best views of Mount Kilimanjaro”.
Italy
Who wouldn’t? The couple said: “There’s Roman history everywhere, amazing food and the natural beauty of Lake Como, the Amalfi Coast and the Dolomites.”
The couple said: “When we first started travelling, we were introduced to new and beautiful places. But over the years, our favourite part of travelling has shifted from the places to the people.” Pictured above, they are in Kenya.
The couple said: “There are so many countries we would love to visit again and again. Some of our favourites that we have travelled to time and time again are Mexico, Thailand and South Africa.” The couple is pictured above in Seoul (left) and Thailand (right).
Canada
According to Hudson and Emily, Canada is a must-see destination due to its “friendly people” and “beautiful mountains and lakes.”
French Polynesia
“French Polynesia, a semi-autonomous region of France, is one of the most beautiful places in the world,” they say. “You can swim with humpback whales and manta rays, tour entire islands on a motorbike and stay in a quaint overwater bungalow.”
Australia
There’s plenty to do in Australia, the couple said, from diving in the Great Barrier Reef and road-tripping around the Gold Coast to meeting kangaroos.
Tunisia
The couple recommended Tunisia for its “ancient ruins, beautiful beaches and picturesque towns that rival Santorini in Greece.”
Japan
Hudson and Emily are shown in Namibia walking through the Namib Desert, which the couple describes as “one of the oldest and most beautiful deserts” in the world. Plus, the indigenous people there are “incredibly friendly.”
The couple said: “There are some countries that are harder to travel to, but it has often been those countries where we have met the kindest people.” They are pictured camping on a volcano in Guatemala.
The couple said: “We have experienced the greatest kindness in places we least expected it. Even though we can’t always speak the same language, it’s amazing how much kindness people have shown all over the world.” The couple are pictured above in Afghanistan
Tunisia (above), the couple say, has places to rival Santorini in Greece
Japan makes the list for its “amazing culture, food and natural beauty.” The couple added: “Tokyo might just be the coolest big city in the world.”
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan has “some of the most beautiful mountains in the world, where you can sleep in a yurt and meet some of the last remaining golden eagle hunters.” The couple added: “There are so many beautiful mountains around Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan.”
Namibia
This Southern African country is home to “one of the oldest and most beautiful deserts” (the Namib Desert) and “an incredibly friendly indigenous population.”
Fiji
On this “beautiful tropical island” in the South Pacific, the couple said, “You can dive with a variety of animals, including bull sharks.”
