Dan Dan Librarian: Life List

THINGS TO DO WHILE I LIVE

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Camp Maple Dell (Payson Canyon), Utah - October 2010

Travel

GENERAL

◯ Visit the seven continents: 4/7

◯ Visit the five oceans: 2/5

⦿ ~~Pacific~~

⦿ ~~Atlantic~~

◯ Indian

◯ Southern or Antarctic

◯ Arctic

◯ Visit the Seven Seas of Greek literature: 2/7

◯ Adriatic Sea

◯ Aegean Sea

◯ Black Sea

◯ Caspian Sea

⦿ ~~Mediterranean Sea~~

◯ Persian Gulf

⦿ ~~Red Sea~~

◯ Visit the Seven Seas of Medieval European literature: 4/7

◯ Arabian Sea

⦿ ~~Atlantic Ocean~~

◯ Baltic Sea

◯ Black Sea

⦿ ~~Mediterranean Sea~~

⦿ ~~North Sea~~

⦿ ~~Red Sea~~

◯ Visit the site of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (Each site is listed under its respective region below with the tag 7WAW.): 2/7

◯ Visit the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages (tag 7WMA): 2/7

◯ Visit the Seven Wonders of the Modern World proposed by ASCE (tag 7WMW): 3/7

◯ Visit the New Seven Wonders of the World (tag N7WW): 1/7

◯ Visit USA Today's New Seven Wonders (tag USATN7W): 1/7

◯ Visit the Seven Natural Wonders of World proposed by CNN (tag 7NWW): 0/7

◯ Visit the New Seven Wonders of Nature (tag N7WN): 0/7

◯ See the Eight Summits (tag 8S): 0/8

◯ Circumnavigate the globe by plane, boat, or otherwise

◯ Explore the biomes of the Earth:

◯ Ice sheet and polar desert ^USATN7W

⦿ ~~Tundra~~

⦿ ~~Taiga~~

⦿ ~~Montane forest~~

◯ Montane grassland

⦿ ~~Temperate forest~~

⦿ ~~Temperate grassland~~

⦿ ~~Tropical and subtropical dry forest~~

⦿ ~~Tropical and subtropical rainforest~~

⦿ ~~Tropical and subtropical grassland~~

⦿ ~~Mediterranean forest~~

◯ Mangrove forest

⦿ ~~Flooded grassland~~

⦿ ~~Desert and xeric shrubland~~

⦿ ~~Run on a beach~~

⦿ ~~Walk on an active volcano~~

- 21 April 2019: , Hawaiʻi Island ("Much spreading")

⦿ ~~Swim in a cenote~~

- 25 January 2024: , Yucatán, Mexico ("The place of the winds")

⦿ ~~Touch a glacier~~

- 20 April 2024: , Iceland ("Mire valley glacier")

⦿ ~~Sail up a fjord~~

- 11 August 2022: Tracy Arm, Alaska

◯ Spend a night in a hostel while on a trip

◯ Spend the night in an ice hotel

◯ Cross the Arctic Circle or Antarctic Circle

◯ Stand on the Equator

◯ Stand on the Prime Meridian

◯ Cross the International Date Line

◯ See an aurora (i.e., Northern or Southern Lights) ^7NWW

⦿ ~~Go on a cruise~~

- May/June 2012: Western Caribbean on Carnival Legend

- August 2015: Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Liberty

- December 2015 and January 2016: Mexican Riviera on Carnival Miracle

- July 2016: Southern Caribbean on Carnival Splendor

- December 2016: Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Fascination

- July 2018: Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Glory

- April 2019: Hawaii to Vancouver on Carnival Legend

- December 2019 and January 2020: Western Caribbean on Carnival Vista

- December 2021: Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Sunshine

- August 2022: Alaska on Carnival Splendor

- April 2023: Transatlantic to Spain on Carnival Pride

- September 2023: British Isles on Carnival Pride

- January 2024: Riviera Maya on Carnival Valor

⦿ ~~Travel by train~~

⦿ ~~Travel by metro~~

◯ Travel by private jet

◯ Travel by helicopter

⦿ ~~Travel by hot-air balloon~~

- 20 June 2024: Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt

◯ Travel by dirigible

⦿ ~~Ride in a glass elevator~~

◯ Ride on a Zamboni

⦿ ~~Fly first class~~

⦿ ~~Fly KLM~~

- 28 April 2023: KL #1670 BCN to AMS

- 28 April 2023: KL #609 AMS to SLC

◯ Fly Emirates

⦿ ~~Attend the Olympics~~

- 19 February 2002: XIX Olympic Winter Games - Women's hockey 7th place game (China v. Kazakhstan)

◯ Visit outer space by crossing the Kármán line, 100 km (62 mi) above the surface of the Earth

ASIA

Western Asia

Azərbaycan
Azerbaijani
(Azerbaijan)

◯ Celebrate (Persian New Year = )

✧ Eat:

◯ (mutton, vegetable, and saffron soup)

◯ (round spiced pastry)

- In the district (Shusha District):

◯ Visit the forest (Topkhana Forest)

- In the district (Gobustan District):

◯ Visit the singing stone (Gaval Dash)

- In the city (Baku):

◯ Visit the Shirvanshah palace (Palace of the Shirvanshahs = )

◯ Visit the Zoroastrian tower (Maiden Tower)

◯ Visit the natural gas fire ("Burning mountain" = Yanar Dagh)

◯ Visit the ancient Zoroastrian/Hindu syncretic temple (Fire Temple of Baku = Ateshgah)

◯ Visit the industrial settlement , a city on an oil platform ("Oil rocks")

البحرين
Arabic: al-Baḥrayn
(Bahrain)

✧ Eat:

◯ (deep-fried leavened dough, soaked in syrup or honey)

◯ (chicken and rice dish)

- In the governorate (Capital Governorate):

◯ Visit the Dilmunite archaeological site , Karbabad (Bahrain Fort = )

◯ Visit the Islamic museum , Manama ("House of Quran" = Beit Al Quran)

◯ Visit the mosque , Manama (Al-Fateh Grand Mosque)

ایران
Persian: Irân
(Iran)

✧ Eat:

◯ (cold dessert of noodles in rose water syrup)

◯ (confection made from wheat, butter, saffron, and rose water)

- In the region (Region 1):

- In the province (Qazvin Province):

◯ Visit the Qajar-era caravanserai , Qazvin (Sa'd al-Saltaneh Caravanserai)

◯ Visit the Justanid mountain fortress ("Eagle's nest" = Alamut Castle)

- In the province (Tehran Province):

- In the city (Tehran):

◯ Visit the national history museum (Treasury of National Jewels)

◯ Visit the Qajar-era palace (Rose Garden Palace)

◯ Visit the museum (National Museum of Iran)

- In the region (Region 2):

- In the province (Isfahan Province):

◯ Visit the house museum , Kashan (Borujerdi House)

◯ Visit the Safavid-era garden , Kashan (Fin Garden)

- In the city (Isfahan):

◯ Visit the historic Shi'ite congregational mosque (Jāmeh Mosque of Isfahān)

◯ Visit the Safavid-era town square ("Image of the world square" = Naqsh-e Jahan Square)

◯ Visit the Safavid-era imperial palace (Ali Qapu)

◯ Visit the Safavid-era pavilion ("Forty columns" = Chehel Sotoun)

◯ Visit the urban park ("A place for poplars" = Nazhvan Forest Park)

- In the province (Fars Province):

◯ Visit the Achaemenid-era tomb , Pasargad (Tomb of Cyrus the Great)

◯ Visit the ancient city , (Persepolis = ) the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, including:

◯ Visit the hypostyle hall (Apadana)

◯ Visit the gate (Gate of All Nations)

◯ Visit the tomb (Tomb of Artaxerxes II)

◯ Visit the hall (Hall of a Hundred Columns)

◯ Visit the tombs of Darius II, Artaxerxes I, Darius I, and Xerxes I at the necropolis ("Mural of Rostam" = Naqsh-e Rostam)

- In the city (Shiraz):

◯ Visit the Qajar-era mosque (Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque)

◯ Visit the historic house and garden (Qavam House)

◯ Visit the Zand-era museum (Pars Museum)

◯ Visit the Salghurid-era funerary monument ("King of light" = Shah Cheragh)

◯ Visit the Zand-era citadel (Karim Khan Citadel)

- In the region (Region 4):

- In the province (Khuzestan Province):

◯ Visit the traditional burial place , Susa (Tomb of Daniel)

- In the region (Region 5):

- In the province (Razavi Khorasan Province):

◯ Visit the Islamic shrine , Mashhad ("Sanctuary of Imam Reza")

- In the province (Yazd Province):

◯ Visit the Sassanid-era castle of the village (Kharanaq)

- In the city (Yazd):

◯ Visit the historic garden (Dowlatabad Garden)

◯ Visit the caravanserai and mosque of the Timurid-era complex (Amir Chakhmaq Complex)

◯ Visit the museum (Museum of Light and Illumination)

العراق
Hijazi Arabic: al-ʿIrāg
=
عێراق
Kurdish: ʿÊraq
(Iraq)

- In the upland region ("The island" = Al-Jazirah = Upper Mesopotamia = ):

- In the governorate (Nineveh Governorate = = ):

◯ Visit the royal Neo-Assyrian palace , Mosul (Palace of Sennacherib), a possible site of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon ^7WAW

- In the highland region (Kurdistan Region = ):

- In the governorate (Duhok Governorate = = ):

◯ Visit the ancient gate to the town (Amedi = = )

◯ Visit the Sunni mosque , Akre (Great Mosque)

- In the governorate (Erbil Governorate = ):

◯ Visit the Neanderthal archaeological site (Shanidar Cave = )

- In the desert region (Syrian Desert) and (Arabian Desert):

- In the governorate (Karbala Governorate):

◯ Visit the Abbasid-era mosque and burial site , Karbala (Imam Husayn shrine)

- In the lowland region (Lower Mesopotamia):

- In the governorate (Saladin Governorate):

◯ Visit the remains of the ancient Sumerian city (Assur = = = = = )

◯ Visit the Abbasid-era mosque (Great Mosque of Samarra)

- In the governorate (Babylon Governorate = Babil Governorate):

◯ Visit the historical landmark , al-Mahawil (Remains of the Hanging Gardens), a possible site of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon ^7WAW

- In the governorate (Dhi Qar Governorate):

◯ Visit the Neo-Sumerian ziggurat ("Temple whose foundation creates aura" = Great Ziggurat of Ur)

- In the governorate (Basra Governorate):

◯ Visit the river , the confluence of the Tigris and the Euphrates ("River of the Arabs" = Shatt al-Arab; Persian: اروندرود)

יִשְׂרָאֵל
Hebrew: Yisrā'el
=
إسرائيل
Levantine Arabic: ʾIsrāʾīl
(Israel)

✧ Eat:

◯ (filled puff pastry or filo dough)

◯ (challah = braided bread)

◯ (eggplant and egg sandwich with pickled mango and tahini = )

- In the district (Northern District = )

◯ Visit the monumental complex Hospitaller commandery of Saint-Jean-d'Acre, Acre

◯ Visit the Catholic church , Nazareth (Basilica of the Annunciation = = )

◯ Visit the Byzantine-era Eastern Orthodox church , Nazareth (Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation)

◯ Visit the hill , Capernaum (Mount of Beatitudes)

◯ Walk along the shores of the lake (Sea of Galilee = )

- In the district (Haifa District = ):

◯ Visit the Baháʼí Terraces (Hanging Gardens of Haifa)

- In the district (Tel Aviv District = ):

◯ Visit the clock tower , Tel Aviv (Jaffa Clock Tower = = )

◯ Visit Gordon Beach, Tel Aviv

- In the district (Jerusalem District = ):

◯ Visit the Holocaust memorial , Jerusalem ("A memorial and a name" = Yad Vashem)

◯ Visit the art and archaeology museum , Jerusalem (Israel Museum = )

- In the district (Southern District = ):

◯ Visit the oasis ("Spring of the kid" = Ein Gedi = )

الأردن
Levantine Arabic: il-ʿUrdun
(Jordan)

✧ Eat:

◯ (dessert of pastry dough with cheese and sweet syrup)

◯ (dough with spices, cheese, or meat)

◯ (lamb in fermented dried yogurt)

- In the North Region:

- In the governorate (Ajloun Governorate):

◯ Visit the Ayyubid-era Muslim castle (Aljoun Castle)

- In the governorate (Jerash Governorate):

◯ Visit the Ancient Roman structure , Jerash (Arch of Hadrian)

- In the Central Region:

- In the governorate (Balqa Governorate):

◯ Visit the archaeological site ("Immersion" = Al-Maghtas), the reputed location of the baptism of Jesus

- In the governorate ("The capital governorate" = Amman Governorate):

- In the city (Amman):

◯ Visit the archaeological site (Amman Citadel), including:

◯ Visit the Ancient Roman Temple of Hercules

◯ Visit the Umayyad-era palatial complex (Umayyad Palace)

◯ Visit the Ayyubid-era tower (Ayyubid Watchtower)

◯ Visit the Ancient Roman theatre (Roman Theatre)

◯ Walk down the street (Rainbow Street)

◯ See the ancient Jewish manuscripts Dead Sea Scrolls in the museum (Jordan Museum)

- In the governorate ("The blue governorate" = Zarqa Governorate):

◯ Visit the Umayyad-era desert castle ("Small fortress of Amra" = Qusayr 'Amra)

- In the governorate (Madaba Governorate):

◯ Visit the ridge (Mount Nebo = )

- In the city (Madaba = = ):

◯ Visit the map (Madaba Mosiac Map) in the early Byzantine church of Saint George

◯ Visit the museum (Madaba Archaeological Park)

◯ Visit the Byzantine-era church (Church of the Apostles)

◯ Float in the lake (Dead Sea = )

- In the South Region:

- In the governorate (Ma'an Governorate):

◯ Visit the historic Nabataean city (Petra = = = "Rock"), including: ^N7WW

◯ Hike the entrance gorge ("The Shaft")

◯ Visit the tomb ("The Treasury of the Pharaoh")

◯ Climb to the ritual site at the top of the mountain ("Mountain of the altar")

◯ Visit the tomb ("Palace Tomb")

◯ Visit the monumental building ("The Monastery")

- In the governorate (Aqaba Governorate):

◯ Visit the valley (Wadi Rum)

◯ Relax on a beach in the city (Aqaba)

الْكُوَيْت
Arabic: al-Kuwayt
(Kuwait)

لبنان
Levantine Arabic: Libnēn
=
Liban
French
(Lebanon)

◯ Eat (dessert of semolina, cheese, and cream)

- In the governorate (North Governorate):

- In the city (Batroun = ):

◯ Drink (lemonade)

◯ See the Phoenician sea wall

◯ Visit the Greek Orthodox church (Our Lady of the Seas)

- In the city (Tripoli):

◯ Visit the 12th-century fortress (Citadel of Tripoli)

◯ Visit the Ottoman-era steam bath (Hammam al-Jadid)

◯ Visit the Mamluk-era madrasa (Al-Khatuniyya Madrasa)

◯ Visit the Mamluk-era Sunni mosque (Taynal Mosque)

◯ Visit the Mamluk-era mosque (Mansouri Great Mosque)

◯ Go hiking in the nature reserve (Ehden Forest)

- In the governorate (Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate):

◯ Visit the caves (Jeita Grotto)

◯ Visit the Romanesque Catholic cathedral , Byblos (Saint John's Cathedral)

- In the governorate (Beirut Governorate):

- In the city (Beirut):

◯ Visit the Sunni mosque (Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque)

◯ Visit the archaeological museum (National Museum of Beirut)

◯ Visit the minerals and fossils museum (MIM Museum)

- In the governorate (South Governorate):

◯ Visit the ruins of the Phoenician city (Tyre = = = ), one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world

عُمَان
Arabic: ʿUmān
(Oman)

- In the governorate (Muscat Governorate):

◯ Visit the mosque , Muscat (Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque)

- In the governorate (Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate):

◯ Watch turtles at the harbor (Ras al-Jinz)

- In the governorate ("The interior governorate" = Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate):

◯ See the mountain ("Mountain of Sun" = Jebel Shams)

فلسطين
Levantine Arabic: Falasṭīn
(Palestine)

✧ Eat:

◯ (falafel = deep-fried fava bean or chickpea fritter)

◯ (sweet dumpling with cream or nuts)

◯ ("upside-down" = pilaf with meat, rice, and vegetable)

◯ (runny hummus with whole garbanzo beans and tahini = )

- In the governorate (Jericho Governorate):

◯ Visit the Greek Orthodox monastery , Jericho (Monastery of the Temptation = = )

◯ Visit the Umayyad-era desert castle , Jericho (Hisham's Palace)

- In the governorate (Quds Governorate = Jerusalem Governorate = ):

◯ Visit the mountain ridge (Mount of Olives = ), including:

◯ Visit the Ayyubid mosque (Chapel of the Ascension = = )

◯ Visit the Eastern Orthodox church (Church of Mary Magdalene = = )

◯ Visit the garden ("Oil press" = Gethsemane = = )

◯ Visit the Catholic Church (Church of All Nations = = )

◯ Visit the church Tomb of the Virgin Mary ( = = = = )

◯ Visit the walled area (Old City of Jerusalem = ), including: ^USATN7W

◯ Visit the Mamluk- and Ottoman-era citadel (Tower of David = )

◯ Visit the French Catholic church (Church of Saint Anne = = = )

◯ Walk the processional route ("Way of Suffering" = = )

◯ Visit the 4th-century Church of the Holy Sepulchre

◯ Visit the 12th-century Armenian Apostolic church (Cathedral of Saint James = = )

◯ Visit the ancient retaining wall of the Temple Mount, known as (Western Wall = )

◯ Visit the hill (Temple Mount = )

- In the area (East Jerusalem = ):

◯ Visit the museum (Palestinian Heritage Museum)

◯ Visit the ancient tomb (Garden Tomb = )

◯ Visit the Rockefeller Archeological Museum

- In the governorate (Bethlehem Governorate):

◯ Visit the basilica Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem

- In the governorate (Hebron Governorate):

◯ Visit the caves , Hebron ("Mosque of Ibrahim" = Cave of the Patriarchs = )

- In the governorate (Gaza Governorate):

◯ Visit the Greek Orthodox church , Gaza City (Church of Saint Porphyrius = )

◯ Visit the ruins of the Mamluk-era mosque (Great Mosque of Gaza)

قطر
Gulf Arabic: Giṭar
(Qatar)

- In the municipality (Al Shamal):

◯ Visit the military fortress (Al Zubarah Fort)

- In the municipality (Ad-Dawhah):

◯ Visit the museum , Doha (Museum of Islamic Art)

العربية السعودية
Arabic: al-ʿArabiyya as-Suʿūdiyya
(Saudi Arabia)

◯ Visit the desert (Arabian Desert)

- In the province (Riyadh Province):

◯ Visit the mud-brick palaces, mosques, and homes of the district , Diriyah (At-Turaif District)

- In the province (Medina Province):

◯ Visit the Nabataean archaeological site (Hegra = )

- In the city (Medina):

◯ Visit the mosque (Prophet's Mosque), built by the Islamic prophet Muhammad

◯ Visit the Islamic cemetery (Al-Baqi Cemetery)

◯ Visit the mosque (Quba Mosque), the first mosque in the world

- In the province (Mecca Province):

◯ Visit the volcanic crater (Al Wahbah Crater)

◯ Visit the mosque , Jeddah (Al-Rahmah Mosque)

- In the province (Al-Bahah Province):

◯ Visit the ruins of the abandoned 8th-century village (Thee Ain)

- In the province (ʿAsir Province):

◯ See the multi-story stone and clay architecture of the village (Rijal Almaa)

سُورِيَة
Arabic: Sūriya
(Syria)

- In South West Syria:

- In the governorate (Quneitra Governorate):

◯ Visit the archaeological site Kursi, Golan Heights ( = = ), identified by tradition as the site of the Miracle of the Swine

◯ Visit the Ayyubid-era castle , Mount Hermon ("Castle of the large cliff" = Nimrod Fortress = )

- In the governorate (Damascus Governorate):

◯ Visit the Ottoman-era palace (Al-Azm Palace)

◯ Visit the Umayyad mosque (Umayyad Mosque)

- In the governorate ("Damascus countryside governorate" = Rif Dimashq Governorate):

◯ Visit the Syriac Catholic monastic community , Nabk (Monastery of Saint Moses the Abyssinian = )

- In Central Syria:

- In the governorate (Homs Governorate):

◯ Visit the Palmyrene capital city (Palmyra = )

◯ Visit the Crusader castle , Al-Husn (Krak des Chevaliers = )

- In the governorate (Hama Governorate):

◯ Visit the Isma'ili castle (Masyaf Castle)

◯ Visit the historic water-raising machines (Norias of Hama)

- In North East Syria:

- In the governorate (Aleppo Governorate):

◯ Visit the Ayyubid-era fortified palace , Aleppo (Citadel of Aleppo)

◯ Visit the 5th-century church complex , Deir Semaan (Church of Saint Simeon Stylites)

Türkiye
Turkish

✧ Eat:

◯ (layered dessert of filo, chopped nuts, and syrup or honey)

◯ (flaky pastry filled with meat, cheese, spinach, or potatoes)

◯ ("the imam fainted" = eggplant stuffed with onion, garlic, and tomato)

◯ (flatbread with meat, vegetable, and herb)

◯ (Turkish delight)

◯ (eggplant kebab)

◯ (dumplings filled with yogurt)

◯ (rice pudding)

◯ (dumplings filled with seasoned ground meat)

◯ (a dish prepared by soaking stale bread in a broth, then seasoning)

- In the region (Marmara Region):

- In the province (Istanbul):

◯ Visit the Ottoman-era imperial mosque (Süleymaniye Mosque)

◯ Visit the museum (Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum)

◯ Visit the Ottoman-era imperialmosque (Blue Mosque)

◯ Visit the Roman cisterns ("Subterranean cistern" = Basilica Cistern = : )

◯ Visit the Byzantine mosque ("Holy wisdom" = Hagia Sophia = = ) ^7WMA

◯ Visit the Ottoman-era palace ("Cannon gate palace" = Topkapı Palace = )

◯ Visit the art museum (Pera Museum)

◯ Visit the Ottoman-era palace (Dolmabahçe Palace = )

◯ Swim across the strait ("Istanbul strait" = Bosporus Strait)

- In the province (Bursa Province):

◯ Visit the Ottoman-era mosque complex , Bursa (Muradiye Complex)

- In the region (Aegean Region):

- In the province (İzmir Province):

◯ Visit the Ancient Greek city (Pergamon)

◯ Visit the site of the Ancient Greek temple , Selçuk (Temple of Artemis = ) ^7WAW

◯ Visit the archaeological museum , Selçuk (Ephesus Archaeological Museum)

◯ Visit the Ancient Roman building , Ephesus (Library of Celsus)

◯ Visit the Ancient Roman temple , Ephesus (Temple of Hadrian)

- In the province (Denizli Province):

◯ Bathe in the travertines ("Cotton castle")

- In the province (Muğla Province):

◯ Visit the Crusader fortification (Bodrum Castle)

◯ Visit the site of the 4th-century-BC tomb , Bodrum (Mausoleum at Halicarnassus = ) ^7WAW

◯ Visit the beach , Muğla (Ölüdeniz Beach)

- In the region (Black Sea Region):

- In the province (Karabük Province):

◯ Bathe at the bathhouse , Safranbolu ("Spiritualist bath")

- In the province (Trabzon Province):

◯ Visit the museum and former Greek Orthodox monastery , Trabzon (Sumela Monastery = )

- In the region (Central Anatolia Region):

- In the province (Ankara Province):

◯ Visit the mausoleum complex , Ankara ("Grave monument")

- In the province (Konya Province):

◯ Visit the museum , Konya (Mevlâna Museum)

- In the province (Nevşehir Province):

◯ Visit the rock formations , Göreme (Pigeon Valley)

◯ Visit the underground Troglodyte city ("Deep well" = = )

- In the province (Kayseri Province):

◯ Visit the castle (Kayseri Castle)

- In the region (Mediterranean Region):

- In the province (Antalya Province):

◯ Visit the archaeological site of the Ancient Roman temple , Side (Temple of Apollo)

◯ Visit the archaeological site of the Ancient Roman temple , Side (Temple of Artemis)

- In the region (Eastern Anatolia Region):

- In the province (Erzurum Province):

◯ Visit the 14th-century madrasa , Erzurum (Yakutiye Madrasa)

◯ Visit the Seljuk-era madrasa , Erzurum ("Twin Minaret Madrasa" = )

- In the province (Ağrı Province = = ):

◯ Visit the Ottoman-era palace , Doğubayazıt (Ishak Pasha Palace)

◯ See the volcano (Mount Ararat = = )

- In the region (Southeastern Anatolia Region):

- In the province (Şanlıurfa Province = ):

◯ Visit the Neolithic archaeological site ("Potbelly hill" = = )

الْإِمَارَات الْعَرَبِيَّة الْمُتَّحِدَة
Arabic: al-Imārāt al-ʿArabīyah al-Muttaḥidah
(United Arab Emirates)

- In the emirate (Emirate of Dubai):

◯ Visit the elephant clock at the shopping mall (Ibn Battuta Mall)

◯ Visit the garden (Dubai Miracle Garden)

◯ Visit the artificial archipelago (Palm Jumeirah)

◯ Spend a night at the luxury hotel ("Arab Tower" = Burj Al Arab)

◯ Visit the skyscraper ("Caliph Tower" = Burj Khalifa)

- In the emirate (Emirate of Abu Dhabi):

◯ Visit the mosque , Abu Dhabi (Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque)

◯ Visit the singing sand dunes near the oasis (Liwa Oasis)

اليمن
Arabic: al-Yaman
(Yemen)

- In the governorate ('Amran Governorate):

◯ Visit the water cistern of the small town (Hababah)

- In the governorate (Al Hudaydah Governorate):

◯ See the architecture in the town (Zabid)

- In the governorate (Ibb Governorate):

◯ Visit the mosque , Jibla (Queen Arwa Mosque)

- In the governorate (Hadhramaut Governorate):

◯ Visit the palace (Seiyun Palace)

- In the governorate (Socotra Archipelago Governorate):

◯ Visit the island (Socotra = )

Central Asia

افغانستان
Pashto: Afǧānestān
=
اَفْغانِسْتان
Dari: Afğânestân
(Afghanistan)

- In the province (Ghor Province):

◯ Visit the minaret (Minaret of Jam = )

- In the province (Kandahar Province = ):

◯ Visit the mountainous outcrop ("Forty steps")

- In the province (Bamyan Province):

◯ Visit the national park (Band-e Amir National Park = )

- In the province (Balkh Province = ):

◯ Visit the mosque , Mazar-i-Sharif ("Mausoleum of Ali" = Blue Mosque)

- In the province (Kabul Province = ):

◯ Visit the historic gardens , Kabul (Gardens of Babur)

Қазақстан
Kazakh: Qazaqstan
=
Казахстан
Russian: Kazaxstán
(Kazakhstan)

◯ Ride a (horse)

- In the region (Turkistan Region = ):

◯ Visit the mausoleum , Turkistan (Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi)

- In the region (Jambyl Region = ):

◯ Visit the mausoleum , Aisha Bibi (Aisha-Bibi)

- In the city (Almaty = ):

◯ Eat an (apple)

◯ Visit the Russian Orthodox cathedral (Ascension Cathedral = )

◯ Visit the reservoir (Big Almaty Lake = )

- In the region ("White tomb region" = Akmola Region = ):

◯ Visit the petroglyphs of (Tamgaly Tas)

◯ Visit the lake ("Birch tree lake" = Lake Kaindy)

◯ Visit the national park (Altyn-Emel National Park = )

- In the region (Jetisu Region = ):

◯ Visit the mosque (Jarkent Mosque = )

Кыргызстан
Kyrgyz: Kyrhyzstán
=
Кыргызстан
Russian: Kyrgyzstán
(Kyrgyzstan)

◯ Bathe in a (a steam bath that utilizes a wood stove)

✧ Eat:

◯ (chopped meat with dough and onion sauce = )

◯ (meat, vegetables, and pulled noodles = = = )

◯ (meat dumplings, boiled or steamed)

◯ (skewered and grilled meat = shish kebab)

- In the region (Jalal-Abad Region = ):

◯ Harvest walnuts in the village (Arslanbob)

- In the region (Chüy Region = ):

◯ Visit the minaret (Burana Tower)

- In the region (Naryn Region = ):

◯ Visit the caravanserai (Tash Rabat)

◯ Visit the lake ("Following lake" = Song-Köl = = = )

- In the region (Ysyk-Köl Region = ):

◯ Visit the lake ("Warm Lake" = Ysyk-Köl = )

◯ Attend the Birds of Prey Festival in the village ()

◯ Visit the rock formation ("Seven bulls" = Jeti-Ögüz)

◯ Visit the lake (Ala-Köl = = )

◯ Bathe in the hot springs (Altyn Arashan = Golden Spa)

Тоҷикистон
Tajik: Tojikiston
=
Таджикистан
Russian: Tadžikistán
(Tajikistan)

- In the region (Sughd Region = ):

◯ Visit the lake (Iskanderkul = )

- In the capital city (Dushanbe = ):

◯ Visit the museum (National Museum of Tajikistan = )

- In the autonomous region (Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region = ):

◯ Bathe in the hot spring (Garmcaşma)

◯ Visit the lake ("Black lake" = Karakul = = = )

Türkmenistān
Turkmen
(Turkmenistan)

◯ Eat (rice, meat, tomato, and onions)

- In the region (Balkan Region):

◯ Visit the canyon (Yangykala Canyon)

- In the region (Ahal Region):

◯ Visit the underground lake (The Bakharlyn)

◯ Visit the burning natural gas field ("Shining of Karakum" = Darvaza gas crater = Gates of Hell)

O‘zbekiston
Uzbek
=
Узбекистан
Russian: Uzbekistán
(Uzbekistan)

- In the autonomous republic (Karakalpakstan = ):

◯ Visit the Zoroastrian funerary tower , Nukus (Chilpik Dakhma)

- In the region (Khorazm Region):

◯ Visit the citadel , Khiva ("Old fortress" = Konya Ark)

◯ Visit the architectural monument , Khiva (Islamkhodja Madrasah)

- In the region (Bukhara Region):

◯ Visit the Islamic religious complex , Bukhara ("At the Foot of the Great One" = Po-i-Kalyan = )

◯ Visit the historic gatehouse , Bukhara (Madrasah of Khalif Niyaz-kul)

- In the region (Samarqand Region):

- In the city (Samarkand = = ):

◯ Visit the mausoleum (Gūr-i Amīr = )

◯ Visit the public square (Registan = )

◯ Visit the necropolis ("The living king" = Shah-i-Zinda = )

◯ Visit the Mausoleum of the Prophet Daniel ()

◯ Visit the observatory (Ulugh Beg Observatory)

- In the independent city (Tashkent):

◯ Visit the Islamic architectural monument (Hazrati Imam complex)

◯ Visit the metro station

Northern Asia

Россия
Russian: Rossíja
(
Russia
See more from this sovereign state in: Eastern Europe
)

- In the federal district (Siberian Federal District):

- In the region (Irkutsk Oblast = ):

◯ Visit the lake (Lake Baikal = )

- In the federal district (Far Eastern Federal District):

- In the republic (Sakha Republic = ):

◯ Visit the rock formation (Lena Pillars = )

◯ Visit the tourist complex , Yakutsk (Permafrost Kingdom)

◯ Visit the rural locality (Oymyakon = Russian: Оймякон), the coldest permanently inhabited human settlement on Earth

- In the territory (Kamchatka Krai):

◯ Visit the geyser field (Valley of Geysers)

◯ See the volcano (Klyuchevskaya Sopka)

◯ Visit the bay (Avacha Bay)

- In the autonomous area (Chukotka Autonomous Okrug):

◯ Visit the island ("Island of polar bears" = Wrangel Island = )

- In the region (Sakhalin Oblast):

◯ Visit the Russian Orthodox cathedral , Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ)

◯ Visit the archipelago ("Thousand Islands Archipelago" = Kuril Islands = )

Southern Asia

বাংলাদেশ
Bengali: Baṅladex
(Bangladesh)

✧ Eat:

◯ Chitoi pitha (steamed rice pancake)

◯ Dhakai paratha (flaky, layered flatbread)

◯ Fuchka (crispy, fried ball with spicy peas and potatoes, topped with tamarind)

- In the division (Sylhet Division):

◯ Visit the river channel , Jaintiapur (Lalakhal)

- In the division (Rajshahi Division):

◯ Visit the monastery , Paharpur (Somapura Mahavihara)

◯ Visit the temple , Puthia (Pancha Ratna Govinda Temple)

- In the division (Dhaka Division):

◯ Visit the mosque , Dhaka (Star Mosque)

◯ Visit the palace , Dhaka (Ahsan Manzil)

- In the division (Chittagong Division):

◯ Visit the island ("Silent Island" = Nijhum Dwip)

◯ Visit the waterfall (Amiakhum Waterfall)

འབྲུག་ཡུལ
Dzongkha: 'Brug Yul
(Bhutan)

◯ Attend a ("Tenth day", any of the annual religious festivals held on the tenth day of each lunar month)

- In the district (Paro District):

◯ Visit the sacred Vajrayana Himalayan Buddhist site (Tiger's Nest)

- In the district (Thimphu District):

◯ Visit the Buddhist monastery , Thimphu (Tashichho Dzong)

◯ Visit the stupa , Thimphu (Memorial Chorten)

- In the district (Punakha District):

◯ Visit the fortified monastery ("Palace of great happiness or bliss" = Punakha Dzong)

भारत
Hindi: Bhārat
(India)

◯ Celebrate the festival of lights (Diwali)

◯ Drink (lassi; a yogurt-based beverage)

✧ Eat:

◯ Alphonso mango

◯ Chicken tikka (marinated boneless chicken baked on skewers)

◯ Chikoo (tropical fruit)

◯ Dāl (dried, split pulse, usually lentils, peas, or beans)

◯ ("rose water berry" = milk solids reduced to dough)

◯ (sweet deep-fried flour, soaked in syrup)

◯ (spicy deep-fried pastry stuffed with lentils or onions)

◯ (sweet pudding of milk, sugar, and rice)

◯ (a sweet coconut dumpling = = = = = = = )

◯ (flatbread)

◯ (kulfi = frozen dairy dessert)

◯ (sweet dish of milk, sugar, and spices)

◯ (winter fruit)

- In the Northern Region:

- In the union territory (Ladakh):

◯ Visit the Tibetan Buddhist monastery ("Eternal monastery" = Lamayuru Monastery)

- In the state (Punjab):

◯ Visit the Sikh gurdwara , Amritsar ("House of God" = Golden Temple)

- In the union territory (Delhi = = ):

◯ Visit the fort (Red Fort)

◯ Visit the mosque (Jama Masjid = )

◯ Visit the Hindu temple (Swaminarayan Akshardham)

◯ Visit the tomb (Humayun's Tomb = )

◯ Visit the Baháʼí House of Worship (Lotus Temple)

◯ Visit the minaret (Qutb Minar)

◯ Visit the Sufi complex (Hijron Ka Khanqah)

- In the state ("Land of kings" = Rajasthan):

✧ Eat:

◯ Dal bati churma (made of dal {lentils}, bati {baked wheat}, and churma {powdered sweetened cereal})

◯ Ghevar (disc-shaped dessert made from butter, flour, and sugar syrup)

◯ ("red meat" = red mutton curry with yogurt and hot spices)

◯ Safed maas (white mutton curry with cashew nut and almond paste)

◯ Visit the fort , Jaisalmer (Jaisalmer Fort)

◯ Visit the blue city (Jodhpur), including:

◯ Visit the stepwell (Mahila Baag Jhalra)

◯ Visit the fort (Amer Fort)

◯ Visit the palace , Jaipur ("Water palace" = Jal Mahal)

◯ Visit the stepwell , Abhaneri (Chand Baori)

◯ Visit the Śvētāmbara Jain temple (Ranakpur Jain temple)

◯ Visit the palace , Udaipur (Lake Palace)

- In the Northeastern Region:

- In the state ("The abode of the clouds" = Meghalaya):

◯ Cross a living root bridge in the town ("Land of oranges" = Cherrapunji)

- In the Central Region:

- In the state (Uttar Pradesh):

✧ Eat:

◯ (sweet milk cream snack)

◯ (soft gourd or pumpkin candy)

◯ Visit the fort in town of (Fatehpur Sikri)

- In the city (Agra):

◯ Visit the mausoleum (Tomb of Akbar)

◯ Visit the mausoleum (Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah)

◯ Visit the fort (Agra Fort)

◯ Visit the mausoleum ("Crown of the palace" = Taj Mahal) ^N7WW

◯ Visit the cremation grounds , Varanasi (Manikarnika Ghat)

- In the state ("Central province" = Madhya Pradesh):

- In the town (Orchha):

◯ Visit the Hindu temple (Ram Raja Temple)

◯ Visit the Hindu temple ("Temple of the four-armed one" = Chaturbhuj Temple)

◯ Visit the palace ("King's palace" = Raja Mahal)

◯ Visit the citadel (Citadel of Jahangir)

◯ Visit the Hindu and Jain temples (Khajuraho Group of Monuments)

◯ Visit the tiger reserve , Umaria (Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve)

- In the Eastern Region:

✧ Eat:

◯ Litti chokha (made of litti {roasted wheat dough stuffed with chickpea} and chokha {eggplant, tomato, and potato relish})

◯ (meat stew with long pepper = )

◯ Rasgulla (dessert dumplings, cooked in syrup)

- In the state (Odisha):

◯ Visit the temple , Konark (Konark Sun Temple)

- In the state (West Bengal):

◯ Eat a roll (kebab wrapped in flatbread)

◯ Visit the tree , Howrah (Great Banyan Tree)

◯ Visit the Hindu temple ("Belur Monastery" = Belur Math)

◯ Visit the mosque , Kolkata ("Captain Mosque" = Nakhoda Mosque)

◯ Visit the Victoria Memorial, Kolkata

- In the Western Region:

◯ Ride the Konkan Railway

- In the state (Gujarat):

◯ Eat dhansak (mutton or goat with lentils, vegetables, caramelized rice, and onions)

◯ Visit the Hindu temple , Modhera (Sun Temple of Modhera)

◯ Visit the tomb , Junagadh (Maqbara Tomb)

◯ Visit the Statue of Unity, Kevadia

- In the state (Maharashtra):

✧ Eat:

◯ Bhelpuri (savory puffed rice snack)

◯ (fried lentil balls in curd = = = = = = = )

◯ Panipuri (deep-fried shell filled with potatoes, onions, and chickpeas)

◯ (thick, spicy vegetable curry)

◯ Sev puri (crispy flatbread snack with potato, chickpea, onion, tomato, and chutney)

◯ Visit the temple cave complexes , Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Ellora Caves)

- In the city (Mumbai):

◯ Visit the Hindu temple (Shri Siddhivinayak Temple)

◯ Visit the mosque (Haji Ali Dargah)

◯ Visit the Hindu temple (Shri Babulnath Temple)

◯ Visit the landmark monument Gateway of India

◯ Visit the caves temples on the island of ("The city of caves" = Gharapuri)

- In the state ():

✧ Eat:

◯ (coconut milk layer cake)

◯ (coconut, pepper, and white poppy curry = )

◯ Relax on the beach , Canacona (Palolem Beach)

◯ Visit the waterfalls ("Sea of Milk Waterfall" = Dudhsagar Falls)

◯ Visit the Catholic basilica , Old Goa ("Basilica of the Good Jesus" = )

- In the Southern Region:

✧ Eat:

◯ (steamed disc of rice noodles = = )

◯ (banana or plantain fritter = = )

◯ (steamed rice layered with coconut = = )

- In the state (Karnataka):

◯ Eat (masala dosa = rice and lentil breakfast dish)

◯ Visit the Hindu temple , Hampi (Shri Virupaksha Temple)

◯ Visit the royal palace , Bengaluru (Bengaluru Palace)

◯ Visit the palace (Mysore Palace)

- In the state (Kerala):

◯ Visit the gravestone of Vasco da Gama at the church , Kochi (Saint Francis Church)

◯ Visit the Hindu temple , Thiruvananthapuram (Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple)

- In the state (Tamil Nadu):

◯ Visit the Hindu temple , Chennai (Kālikāmbal Temple)

◯ Visit the Catholic basilica , Chennai (Saint Thomas Cathedral Basilica)

◯ Visit the Hindu temple , Kumbakonam (Airavatesvara Temple)

◯ Visit the Shaivite Hindu temple , Thanjavur (Peruvudaiyar Temple)

◯ Visit the temple , Madurai ("Temple of the fish-eyed mother" = Meenakshi Amman Temple)

ދިވެހިރާއްޖެ
Dhivehi: Divehirājje
(Maldives)

◯ Have a romantic candlelit dinner on the beach

◯ Dine in an underwater restaurant

- In the atoll (administrative division) ("Northern Maalhosmadulu" = Raa Atoll):

◯ See the bioluminescent plankton on the island (Vaadhoo)

नेपाल
Nepali: Nepāl
(Nepal)

✧ Eat:

◯ (barfi = a milk-based sweet)

◯ (spicy grilled buffalo)

◯ (steamed rice with stew of pulses = = = = = = )

◯ Laping (cold noodle dish of spicy mung bean starch)

◯ (steamed dumpling = )

◯ (hand-pulled noodle soup with vegetables and mutton or yak)

◯ (sweet steamed dumpling in rice flour)

- In the province (Gandaki Province):

◯ Visit the hill (Poon Hill)

- In the province (Bagmati Province):

- In the city (Kathmandu = ):

◯ Visit the stupa (Boudhanath Stupa = = )

◯ Visit the Hindu temple (Shri Pashupatinath Temple)

◯ Visit the garden (Garden of Dreams = )

◯ Visit the stupa ("Self-created stupa" = Swayambhunath Stupa = )

◯ Visit the plaza (Kathmandu Durbar Square = )

◯ Visit the plaza (Patan Durbar Square = )

◯ Visit the plaza (Bhaktapur Durbar Square)

◯ Visit the Hindu temple , Bhaktapur ("Temple with five floors" = Nyatapola Temple)

◯ Visit the park , Nagarkot ("Peace hill" = Buddha Peace Park)

- In the province (Koshi Province):

◯ See the mountain (Mount Everest = = ) ^8S ^7NWW

پاکِسْتان
  Urdu: Pākistān
=
پاکستان
  Punjabi: Pākistān
=
پاکستان
  Pashto: Pâkistân
=
پاڪستان
  Sindhi: Pākistān
(Pakistan)

◯ Eat (savory, spiced flatbread)

- In the administrative territory (Gilgit-Baltistan):

◯ Visit the valley (Hunza Valley = )

◯ Visit the lake , Gojal (Attabad Lake)

◯ Visit the grassland ("Fairy tale meadows" = Fairy Meadows = )

◯ Attend the festival , Shandur Pass (Shandur Polo Festival)

- In the province (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa = ):

◯ Visit the archaeological site , Mardan ("Throne of the water spring" = Takht-i-Bahi = )

- In the federal territory (Islamabad Capital Territory):

◯ Visit the mosque (Faisal Mosque)

- In the province (Punjab = ):

◯ Visit the ancient city (Taxila = = = = = )

◯ Ride a train to or from the city (Rawalpindi) with my dad

◯ Visit the salt mine (Khewra Salt Mine = )

◯ Visit the complex , Sheikhupura ("Deer tower" = Hiran Minar)

◯ Visit the mosque , Lahore (Badshahi Mosque = )

◯ Visit the tomb , Multan (Tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam = )

- In the province (Sindh = ):

◯ Visit the archaeological site ("Mound of the dead men" = )

◯ Visit the Islamic cemetery (Chaukhandi Tombs = )

◯ Visit the mausoleum , Karachi (Jinnah Mausoleum)

ශ්‍රී ලංකාව
Sinhala: Śrī Laṁkāva
=
இலங்கை
Tamil: Ilaṅkai
(Sri Lanka)

✧ Eat:

◯ (fermented rice and coconut milk pancake)

◯ (jackfruit)

◯ kakuluwo curry (spicy crab curry)

◯ (coconut milk curry)

◯ (rice and coconut milk dish)

◯ (chopped flatbread, meat curry, and scrambled egg = )

◯ Lamprais (two curries with three meats)

◯ (coconut custard pudding with cashew nuts = = )

- In Northern Sri Lanka:

- In the province (Northern Province = ):

◯ Bathe in the springs of the Hindu temple , Jaffna (Keerimalai Naguleswaram Temple)

- In the province (North Central Province = ):

◯ Visit the stupa , Anuradhapura (Jetavanarama)

◯ Visit the ancient structure (Polonnaruwa Vatadage = )

- In Western Sri Lanka:

- In the province (Central Province = ):

◯ Visit the ancient rock fortress , Matale ("Lion rock" = Sigiriya = )

◯ Visit the temple , Matale (Dambulla cave temple = )

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple , Kandy (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic = )

- In the province (Western Province = ):

- In the city (Colombo = ):

◯ Visit the Hindu temple (Sri Kailawasanatan Swami Temple = )

◯ Visit the mosque (Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque = )

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple (Gangaramaya Temple = )

◯ Visit the Brief Garden, Beruwala

- In Eastern Sri Lanka:

- In the province (Eastern Province = ):

◯ Visit the Hindu temple ("Temple of the thousand pillars" = Koneswaram Temple of Trincomalee)

- In the province (Uva Province = ):

◯ Visit the bridge , Demodara (Nine Arch Bridge = )

◯ Climb Little Adam's Peak, Ella

- In the province (Southern Province = ):

◯ Visit the fort , Galle (Galle Fort = )

Eastern Asia

中国
Mandarin: Zhōngguó
(China = People's Republic of China )

✧ Eat:

◯ (Peking duck = duck with crispy skin)

◯ (stir-fried rice noodles and seafood)

◯ (dim sum = large range of small dishes)

◯ (steamed bun)

◯ (deep-fried strip of dough)

- In the region (Northwestern China):

- In the autonomous region (Xinjiang = ):

◯ Visit the mausoleum , Kashgar (Afaq Khoja Mausoleum = = )

◯ Visit the natural arch , Kashgar ("Hole mountain" = Shipton's Arch = )

- In the province (Gansu):

◯ Visit the cave system (Mogao Caves)

- In the province (Shaanxi):

◯ Visit the pagoda , Xi'an ("Giant swan goose pagoda" = Giant Wild Goose Pagoda)

◯ Bathe in the hot springs (Huaqing Pool)

◯ Visit the sculptures (Terracotta Army, Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor)

- In the region (Southwestern China):

- In the autonomous region (Tibet = Xizang = ):

◯ Visit the fortress , Lhasa (Potala Palace) ^USATN7W

- In the province (Sichuan):

◯ Visit the scenic area ("Yellow Dragon")

◯ Visit the panda breeding research institute (Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding)

◯ Visit the statue (Leshan Giant Buddha)

- In the province (Yunnan):

◯ Visit the canyon , Jinsha River (Leaping Tiger Gorge)

◯ Visit the scenic site (Blue Moon Valley, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain)

◯ Visit the red soil , Kunming (Dongchuan Red Land)

◯ Visit the rice-growing terraces (Honghe Hani Rice Terraces)

- In the region (North China):

◯ Visit the fortifications ("Ten-thousand-li long wall" = Great Wall of China) ^N7WW

- In the municipality (Beijing):

◯ Swim in the swimming center (Water Cube)

◯ Visit the imperial garden (Summer Palace)

◯ Visit the imperial palace complex (Forbidden City)

◯ Visit the plaza (Tiananmen Square)

◯ Visit the museum (National Museum of China)

◯ Visit the imperial religious complex (Temple of Heaven)

- In the province (Hebei):

◯ Visit the Buddhist monastery , Zhengding (Longxing Temple)

- In the province (Shanxi):

◯ Visit the lake (Xiechi Lake)

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple , Mount Heng (Hengshan Hanging Temple)

- In the region (Northeast China):

- In the province (Liaoning):

◯ Visit the marsh , Panjin (Red Beach)

- In the region ("Central-South" = South Central China):

- In the province (Hunan):

◯ Visit the forest park (Zhangjiajie National Forest Park)

◯ Cross the bridge (Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge)

- In the autonomous region (Guangxi = ):

◯ Visit the natural arch , Buliu River ("Fairy Bridge" = Xianren Bridge)

◯ Visit the rice terraces ("Dragon's backbone" = Longji Rice Terraces)

◯ Visit the hill ("Moonlight Mountain" = Moon Hill)

- In the province (Guangdong):

- In the city (Guangzhou):

◯ Visit the Catholic cathedral (Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus)

◯ Visit the landmark building (Guangzhou Circle)

◯ Visit the public library (Guangzhou Library)

◯ Visit the observation tower at night (Canton Tower)

- In the province (Henan):

◯ Visit the caves , Luoyang ("Dragon's Gate Grottoes" = Longmen Grottoes)

- In the special administrative region ():

◯ Visit the ruins of the Catholic cathedral (Ruins of Saint Paul's; )

◯ Visit the temple (A-Ma Temple)

◯ Visit the tower (Macau Tower; )

◯ Eat a custard tart from Lord Stow's Bakery ()

- In the special administrative region (Hong Kong):

◯ Eat ("willow branch manna" = mango pomelo sago; cold dessert of mango, pomelo, and coconut milk)

◯ Ride the ferry between Hong Kong and Kowloon (Star Ferry)

◯ Visit the statue , Ngong Ping (Big Buddha)

◯ See the hill (Victoria Peak)

◯ See the Fire Dragon Dance during the Mid-Autumn Festival in the village ("Big water channel" = Tai Hang)

◯ Visit the columns of stone at the geopark (Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark)

- In the region (East China):

- In the province (Anhui):

◯ Visit the mountain range ("Yellow mountains" = Huangshan)

- In the province (Jiangsu):

◯ Visit the mausoleum , Nanjing ("Filial mausoleum of Ming" = Xiao Mausoleum)

◯ Visit the pagoda ("Glazed pagoda" = Porcelain Tower of Nanjing) ^7WMA

◯ Visit the garden , Suzhou (Humble Administrator's Garden)

- In the municipality (Shanghai):

◯ Visit the museum (Shanghai Museum)

◯ Visit the television tower (Oriental Pearl Tower)

- In the province (Shandong):

◯ Visit the Confucian temple , Qufu (Temple of Confucius)

日本
Japanese: Nihon
(Japan)

◯ Bathe in an (onsen; hot springs bath, whether indoor or outdoor)

✧ Eat:

◯ (sumo stew = hearty stew eaten by sumo wrestlers)

◯ (two small cakes with sweet bean filling)

◯ meal (traditional multi-course dinner)

◯ (curry bread = curry wrapped in dough)

◯ (deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables)

◯ (mochi = chewy rice cake)

◯ (savory pancake)

◯ (onigiri = triangular filled rice ball, wrapped in seaweed)

◯ (ramen = wheat noodles in broth)

◯ (meat and vegetable hotpot)

◯ (sushi = vinegared rice and raw seafood)

◯ ("baked sea bream" = fish-shaped cake, filled with red bean paste)

◯ (savory ball filled with octopus)

◯ (tonkatsu = breaded, deep-fried pork)

◯ (plant-based confection)

◯ (skewered chicken)

◯ Enjoy the custom (viewing cherry blossoms)

◯ Ride the bullet train ("new trunk line" = Shinkansen)

◯ Sing in a (karaoke box)

- In the regional prefecture ("Northern Sea Circuit" = Hokkaido =
Ainu Moshiri'
Ainu
):

◯ Eat ("Genghis Khan" = a grilled mutton dish)

◯ Go hiking on the island (Rebun Island = )

◯ Visit the national park (Shiretoko National Park)

◯ See the flowering fields of the city (Furano)

◯ Attend the festival (Sapporo Snow Festival)

- In the region ("Northeast Region" = Tōhoku Region):

◯ Eat ("pickled things" = pickled vegetables, served with rice, or as a garnish)

- In the prefecture (Akita Prefecture):

◯ Bathe in the hot springs , Semboku (Tsuru-no-yu)

- In the prefecture (Yamagata Prefecture):

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple , Yamagata ("Mountain temple" = Yama-dera)

- In the prefecture (Miyagi Prefecture):

◯ Visit the mausoleum , Sendai (Zuihōden)

- In the region (Kantō Region):

- In the metropolis (Tokyo Metropolis):

◯ Visit the store , Toshima (Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo)

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple , Taitō (Sensō-ji)

◯ Visit the observation tower , Sumida (Tokyo Skytree)

- In the ward ("Field of a thousand generations" = Chiyoda):

◯ Visit the owl café (Abika Owl Cafe)

◯ Buy a book in the book town (Jimbōchō Book Town)

◯ Visit the historical garden (Imperial Palace East Gardens)

◯ Visit the store , Chūō (Pokémon Center Tokyo DX)

◯ Visit the tower , Minato (Tokyo Tower)

◯ Visit the Shinto shrine , Shibuya (Meiji Shrine)

- In the prefecture (Kanagawa Prefecture):

◯ Visit the statue , Kōtoku-in (The Great Buddha of Kamakura)

- In the region ("Central Region" = Chūbu Region):

◯ Visit the volcano (Mount Fuji)

- In the prefecture (Nagano Prefecture):

◯ Visit the park , Yamanouchi (Jigokudani Monkey Park)

◯ Eat in Nagano (grasshoppers, boiled in soy sauce and sugar)

- In the prefecture (Gifu Prefecture):

◯ Visit the Shinto shrine , Seki (Nemichi Shrine)

- In the prefecture (Ishikawa Prefecture):

◯ Visit the garden , Kanazawa ("Garden of six attributes" = Kenroku-en)

- In the region (Kansai Region):

- In the urban prefecture , KY (Kyoto Prefecture):

◯ Visit the temple ("Temple of the Golden Pavilion" = Kinkaku-ji)

◯ Visit the bamboo forest (Arashiyama Bamboo Forest)

◯ Visit the park (Iwatayama Monkey Park)

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple ("Temple of thirty-three bays" = Sanjūsangen-dō)

◯ Visit the Shinto shrine (Fushimi Inari-taisha)

- In the prefecture (Nara Prefecture):

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple , Nara ("Eastern great temple" = Tōdai-ji)

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple , Ikaruga ("Temple of the flourishing dharma" = Hōryū-ji)

◯ Visit the Shinto shrine , Sakurai (Tanzan Shrine)

◯ Cross the bridge , Totsukawa (Tanize Suspension Bridge)

- In the urban prefecture (Osaka Prefecture):

◯ Eat ("fox udon" = noodle soup with sweet, deep-fried tofu pouch)

◯ Visit the castle (Osaka Castle)

- In the prefecture (Hyōgo Prefecture):

◯ Visit the castle (Himeji Castle)

◯ Eat in Kōbe (Kōbe beef)

◯ Attend the light festival (Kobe Luminarie)

- In the prefecture (Wakayama Prefecture):

◯ Visit the temple , Nachikatsuura ("Temple of crossing the blue shore" = Seiganto-ji)

- In the region (Chūgoku Region):

- In the prefecture (Shimane Prefecture):

◯ Visit the Shinto shrine , Izumo ("Izumo Grand Shrine" = Izumo-taisha)

- In the prefecture (Hiroshima Prefecture):

◯ Visit the museum (Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum)

◯ Visit the shrine , Hatsukaichi (Itsukushima Shrine)

- In the prefecture (Yamaguchi Prefecture):

◯ Visit the cave (Akiyoshidō Cave)

- In the region ("Four provinces" = Shikoku):

- In the prefecture (Tokushima Prefecture):

◯ See the tidal whirlpools (Naruto whirlpools)

- In the prefecture (Ehime Prefecture):

◯ Bathe in the hot springs , Matsuyama (Dōgo Onsen)

- In the prefecture (Kōchi Prefecture):

◯ Visit the library , Yusuhara ("Library above the clouds" = Yusuhara Community Library)

- In the region ("Nine provinces" = Kyūshū):

- In the prefecture (Saga Prefecture):

◯ Eat in Ogi (red bean paste confection)

- In the prefecture (Nagasaki Prefecture):

◯ Visit the bridge , Hirado (Hirado Bridge)

◯ Eat in Nagasaki (castella = sponge cake)

- In the prefecture (Kumamoto Prefecture):

◯ Bathe in the hot springs , Kumamoto (Kurokawa Onsen)

◯ Visit the garden , Kumamoto (Suizen-ji Jōju-en)

- In the prefecture (Miyazaki Prefecture):

◯ Eat a (mango) in Miyazaki

- In the prefecture (Kagoshima Prefecture):

◯ Visit the prehistoric tree , Yakushima (Jōmon Sugi)

◯ Eat on the Amami Islands (rice with chicken)

◯ Relax on the island (Kakeroma Island)

- In the prefecture (Okinawa Prefecture; ):

◯ Relax on the beach , Miyako-jima (Yonaha Maehama)

Монгол Улс
Mongolian: Mongol Uls
(Mongolia)

✧ Eat:

◯ (steamed meat dumpling = )

◯ (fried meat dumpling with beef, mutton, or camel = = )

◯ Attend (a festival with competitions in Mongolian wrestling, horse racing, and archery)

◯ Ride a (horse)

- In Western Mongolia:

- In the province (Bayan-Ölgii Province = = ):

◯ Watch falconry with golden eagles

- In the province (Uvs Province = ):

◯ Visit the lake (Uvs Lake)

- In Northern Mongolia:

- In the province (Khövsgöl Province):

◯ Visit the lake (Lake Khövsgöl)

◯ Visit the ancient megalith deer stones ("Inner ear" = Uushigiin Uver)

- In the province (Selenge Province):

◯ Visit the Buddhist monastery (Amarbayasgalant Monastery = )

- In Central Mongolia:

- In the province (Arkhangai Province):

◯ See the volcano (Khorgo)

◯ Visit the hot spring (Tsenkher Hot Spring)

- In the province ("South Khangai Province" = Övörkhangai Province):

◯ Visit the Buddhist monastery , Kharkhorin (Erdene Zuu Monastery)

- In the provincial municipality (Ulaanbaatar):

◯ Visit the Buddhist monastery (Gandantegchinlen Monastery)

◯ Visit the Genghis Khan statue in the square (Sükhbaatar Square)

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple ("Compassion perfection temple" = Choijin Lama Temple = = = = )

◯ Visit the museum complex (Winter Palace of the Bogd Khan)

◯ Visit the statue complex (Genghis Khan Statue Complex)

- In Southern Mongolia:

- In the province ("South Gobi Province" = Ömnögovi Province):

◯ Visit the singing sand dunes ("Khongor Sand" = Khongoryn Els)

◯ Visit the ice field in the gorge ("Vulture's mouth" = Yolyn Am)

◯ Visit the Gobi Desert site ("Rich in sauxal" = Flaming Cliffs = )

- In Eastern Mongolia:

- In the province (Khentii Province):

◯ See the mountain (Burkhan Khaldun)

- In the province ("East province" = Dornod Province):

◯ Visit the lake (Buir Lake = )

조선
Korean: Chosŏn
(North Korea = Democratic People's Republic of Korea)

- In the province (Ryanggang Province):

◯ See the volcano ("White-head mountain" = Paektu Mountain = )

- In the special municipality (Pyongyang Metropolitan City):

◯ Visit the burial site , Kangdong (Mausoleum of Tangun)

- In the province ("North Yellow Sea Province" = North Hwanghae Province):

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple , Sariwon (Songbulsa)

◯ Visit the mausoleum , Kaesŏng (Hurung)

- In the province (Kangwon Province):

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple , Mount Kumgang (Pyohunsa)

한국
Korean: Hanguk
(South Korea = Republic of Korea)

◯ Bathe in a ("poultice room" = a style of bathhouse)

◯ Eat:

◯ (mushroom hotpot)

◯ (bibimbap = rice with vegetables, pepper paste, egg, and sliced meat)

◯ (mung bean pancake)

◯ (sweet milk-based shaved ice dessert)

◯ (bulgogi = grilled slices of marinated meat)

◯ (spicy stir-fried chicken)

◯ (soybean paste stew)

◯ (pork and rice soup)

◯ (rice, vegetables, fish, and meat, rolled in dried seaweed)

◯ ("hangover soup" of dried cabbage, vegetables, and meat)

◯ (sweet, filled pancake)

◯ (abalone rice porridge)

◯ (noodles with sweet bean paste, diced pork, and vegetables)

◯ (knife-cut wheat noodles with broth)

◯ (steamed crabs)

◯ (soybean sprout and rice soup)

◯ (filled dumpling)

◯ (seaweed soup)

◯ (cold, handmade noodles and arrowroot)

◯ (a soup with octopus, beef, radish, tofu, and kelp stock)

◯ (duck and vegetable soup)

◯ (scallion fritter)

◯ (grilled pork belly)

◯ (grilled fish dish)

◯ (spicy rice cakes, fish cakes, eggs, and scallions)

- In the region (Gwandong):

- In the special self-governing province (Gangwon Province):

◯ Walk the bridge , Chuncheon (Soyanggang Skywalk)

- In the region (Sudogwon = Seoul Metropolitan Area):

- In the special metropolitan city (Seoul):

◯ Visit the national park (Bukhansan National Park)

◯ Visit the palace ("Radiant prosperity palace" = Gyeongbokgung)

◯ Visit the palace ("The palace of prospering virtue" = Changdeokgung)

◯ Visit the top of the mountain ("South mountain" = Namsan)

◯ Visit the tower (N Seoul Tower)

◯ Visit the fountain (Moonlight Rainbow Fountain) on the bridge (Banpo Bridge)

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple (Bongeunsa)

◯ Visit the skyscraper (Lotte World Tower)

◯ Visit the statue (Statue of Gangnam Style)

- In the metropolitan city (Incheon):

◯ Visit the amusement park (Wolmi Theme Park)

◯ Visit the museum (Museum of Korea Emigration History)

◯ Visit the museum (Jjajangmyeon Museum)

- In the province (Gyeonggi Province):

◯ Visit the fortress city , Gwangju (Namhansanseong)

◯ Visit the fortress , Suwon (Hwaseong Fortress)

- In the region ("South of the ridge" = Yeongnam):

- In the province (North Gyeongsang Province):

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple , Gimcheon (Jikjisa)

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple , Gyeongju (Bulguksa)

- In the metropolitan city (Busan):

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple ("Temple of the nirvana fish" = Beomeosa)

◯ Visit the Buddhist hermitage ("Stone Buddha temple" = Seokbulsa)

◯ Relax at the sauna (Spa Land Centum City)

◯ Visit the beach (Haeundae Beach)

◯ Ride the cable car (Songdo Marine Cable Car)

- In the province (South Gyeongsang Province):

◯ Visit the marine botanical garden , Geoje (Oedo Botania)

- In the region ("South of the lake" = Honam):

- In the province (South Jeolla Province):

◯ Visit the national park , Yeosu (Hallyeohaesang National Park)

◯ Buy in Gangjin ("Goryeo ceramic" = celadon produced in Goryeo)

- In the special self-governing province (Jeju Province):

◯ Visit the island (Jeju Island = ), including: ^N7WN

◯ Eat (Jeju Black pig)

◯ Visit the rock formation , Jeju-si (Dragon's Head Rock)

◯ Visit the lava tube (Manjanggul)

◯ Visit the volcano (Songaksan)

◯ Visit the waterfall (Cheonjeyeon Waterfall)

◯ Visit the rock formation (Daepo Jusangjeolli cliff)

◯ Visit the volcano (Sunrise Peak = Seongsan Ilchulbong)

◯ Visit the island ("Cow Island" = Udo)

◯
臺灣
Mandarin: Táiwān
=
Tâi-oân
Hokkien
(Taiwan or Republic of China)

✧ Eat:

◯ (fig jelly = = )

◯ ("Buddha jumps over the wall" = shark fin soup = )

◯ (black pepper bun)

◯ (pumpkin rice noodles)

◯ (crab-steamed sticky rice)

◯ (braised pork rice)

◯ (three-cup chicken)

◯ (Taiwanese beef noodle soup)

- In the region (Northern Taiwan):

- In the special municipality (Taipei City = = ):

◯ Visit the valley (Thermal Valley)

◯ Visit the folk religious temple (Bangka Lungshan Temple)

◯ Visit the national monument (Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall)

◯ Visit the skyscraper (Taipei 101)

◯ Hike the mountain (Elephant Mountain)

◯ Ride the gondola (Maokong Gondola)

- In the special municipality (New Taipei City):

◯ Visit the rock formation , Yehliu (Queen's Head Rock)

◯ Visit the village (Houtong Cat Village)

◯ Visit the waterfalls (Sandiaoling Waterfalls)

◯ Visit the waterfall (Shifen Waterfall)

◯ Visit the beach (Fulong Bathing Beach)

- In the county (Yilan County):

◯ Bathe in the colored hot spring baths of the township (Jiaoxi Township)

◯ Bathe in the hot springs (Jiuzhize Hot Springs)

- In the region (Central Taiwan):

- In the county (Nantou County = = ):

◯ Visit the mountain (Mount Hehuan)

◯ Visit the lake (Sun Moon Lake = )

- In the region (Southern Taiwan):

- In the county (Chiayi County):

◯ Visit the pagoda , Alishan National Scenic Area (Pagoda of the Tree Spirit)

- In the special municipality (Tainan City = = ):

◯ Visit the hot spring (Guanziling Hot Spring)

◯ Visit the salt mountain (Qigu Salt Mountain)

◯ Visit the national park (Taijiang National Park)

◯ Visit the Confucian temple (Tainan Confucian Temple)

- In the special municipality (Kaohsiung City = = ):

◯ See the purple butterflies in (Maolin District = )

◯ Visit the pagodas (Dragon and Tiger Pagodas)

◯ Visit the metro station (Formosa Boulevard = )

- In the county (Penghu = = ):

◯ Visit a beach

◯ See the bridge , Magong lit up at night (Xiying Rainbow Bridge)

- In the region (Eastern Taiwan):

- In the county (Hualien County = = = ):

◯ Visit the national park (Taroko National Park = )

- In the county ("Eastern Taiwan" = Taitung County = ):

◯ Walk the footbridge in the area ("Platform of the three immortals" = Sanxiantai = )

Southeastern Asia

بروني
Malay: Brunei
(Brunei)

- In the district (Brunei–Muara District):

◯ Visit the mosque , Bandar Seri Begawan (Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque)

◯ Visit the sultanic residence ("Light of faith palace" = Istana Nurul Iman)

- In the district (Belait District):

◯ Visit the Billionth Barrel Monument, Seria

កម្ពុជា
Khmer: Kâmpŭchéa
(Cambodia)

◯ Eat (steamed fish curry)

- In Northwestern Cambodia:

- In the province ("Sacred sanctuary" = Preah Vihear Province):

◯ Visit the Hindu temple (Preah Vihear Temple)

◯ Visit the archaeological site (Koh Ker)

- In the province ("Siam's defeated" = Siem Reap Province):

◯ Visit the rock relief carvings in the river banks and bed of the Angkorian-era archaeological site (Kbal Spean)

- In the city (Siem Reap):

◯ Visit the Hindu temple (Banteay Srei)

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple (The Bayon)

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple ("Ancestor Brahma" = Ta Prohm)

◯ Visit the Hindu-Buddhist temple complex ("Capital of temples" = Angkor Wat)

◯ Visit the archaeological museum (Angkor National Museum)

- In Southwestern Cambodia:

- In the province ("The Lost Stick" = Battambang Province):

◯ Go birdwatching in Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary in the ecological reserve (Tonlé Sap Biosphere Reserve)

◯ Visit the Angkorian Hindu wat (Wat Ek Phnom)

- In the province ("Holy Sihanouk" = Preah Sihanouk Province):

◯ Relax on a beach on the island (Koh Rong)

- In the province ("The Kampot's fish" = Kampot Province):

◯ Visit the waterway Green Cathedral, Kampot

- In Central Cambodia:

- In the province ("Cham port" = Kampong Cham Province):

◯ Visit the hill ("Woman hill" = Phnom Srei)

◯ Visit the wooden Buddhist pagoda ("Monastery of the venerable from Preak Leap" = Wat Moha Leap)

- In the autonomous municipality (Phnom Penh):

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple ("Mountain pagoda" = Wat Phnom)

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple (Wat Ounalom)

◯ Visit the museum (National Museum of Cambodia)

◯ Visit the royal palace (Royal Palace of Cambodia)

◯ Visit the monument (Independence Monument)

◯ Visit the museum ("Hill of the poisonous trees" = Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum)

◯ Visit the Killing Field (Choeung Ek)

- In Eastern Cambodia:

- In the province ("Gem mountains" = Ratanakiri Province):

◯ Swim in the lake (Lake Yeak Laom)

Indonesia
  Indonesian
=
Indhonésia
  Javanese
=
Indonésia
  Sundanese

◯ Eat (beef rendang = spicy beef slow-cooked in coconut milk)

- On the island :

- In the province (North Sumatra):

◯ Visit the lake (Lake Toba = )

- In the province :

◯ Visit the volcanic caldera , Sunda Strait (Krakatoa)

- On the island (Java = = = ):

- In the province (Central Java = ):

◯ Visit the church , Magelang (Chicken Church)

◯ Visit the Mahāyāna Buddhist temple (Borobudur = )

◯ Visit the Hindu temple (Prambanan = )

- In the province (East Java = = ):

◯ Visit the volcano (Mount Bromo = )

◯ Visit the waterfall ("Thousand waterfalls" = Tumpak Sewu Waterfalls)

- On the island (Sulawesi):

- In the province (North Sulawesi):

◯ Visit the statue , Manado (Christ Blessing)

- In the archipelago ("Southeast Islands" = Nusa Tenggara Islands =
Kepulauan Nusa Tenggara
Indonesian
):

- In the province :

◯ Visit the Hindu Shaivite temple

◯ Visit the statue (Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue)

◯ Visit the forest reserve (Ubud Monkey Forest)

◯ Visit the Hindu temple , Ubud ("Elephant cave")

◯ Visit the Hindu temple

◯ Visit the black-sand Amed Beach

- In the province (East Nusa Tenggara):

◯ Visit the national park (Komodo National Park) ^N7WN

◯ Visit the lakes on the volcano , Moni

- In the region :

- In the special autonomous province (Southwest Papua):

◯ Dive in the archipelago ("Four Kings" = Raja Ampat Islands = = )

- In the special autonomous province (Central Papua):

◯ See the mountain peak ("Glorious peak" = ) ^8S

ລາວ
Lao: Lāo
(Laos)

✧ Eat:

◯ ("wet rice strands" = rice noodle soup)

◯ (larb = spicy meat and vegetable salad = )

◯ (green papaya salad = = = = )

- In Northern Laos:

- In the province ("Holy image of the Buddha" = Luang Prabang Province):

◯ Visit the caves (Pak Ou Caves)

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple ("Temple of the golden city" = Wat Xieng Thong)

◯ Visit the museum (Royal Palace Museum)

◯ Visit the hill (Mount Phou Si)

◯ Visit the waterfall (Kuang Si Falls)

- In Central Laos:

- In the province ("Horizontal city" = Xiangkhouang Province):

◯ Visit the megaliths (Plain of Jars)

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple , Muang Khoun (Wat Phia Wat)

- In the prefecture (Vientiane Prefecture):

◯ Visit the ruined temple ("Temple of the white reliquary" = Wat That Khao)

◯ Visit the stupa ("Black stupa" = That Dam)

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple (Wat Si Saket)

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple (Wat Si Muang)

◯ Visit the war monument ("Victory gate" = Patuxai = )

◯ Visit the stupa ("Great stupa" = Pha That Luang)

◯ Visit the sculpture park ("Spirit city" = Buddha Park)

- In the province (Khammouane Province):

◯ Visit the cave Tham Kong Lo (Kong Lor Cave)

- In the province (Savannakhet Province):

◯ Visit the stupa Thāt Ing Hang

- In Southern Laos:

- In the province (Champasak Province):

◯ Visit the statue , Pakse ("Divine enlightened lord" = Golden Buddha = = )

◯ Visit the waterfalls of the plateau (Bolaven Plateau)

◯ Visit the ruined temple complex ("Mountain temple" = Vat Phou)

Malaysia
Malay

◯ Drink (iced dessert of green rice jelly, coconut milk, and syrup)

✧ Eat:

◯ (bean sprouts chicken = )

◯ (prawn fritters)

◯ (rice in coconut milk and leaves)

◯ (fish-based noodle soup)

- In the region (East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia):

- In the state (Terengganu = = ):

◯ Relax in the islands (Perhentian Islands = = )

◯ Visit the mosque , Kuala Terengganu (Crystal Mosque)

- In the state (Pahang = = = = ):

◯ Visit a strawberry farm in the district (Cameron Highlands = = )

◯ Visit the farm-café Amani Vanilla, Temerloh

- In the Northern Region of (West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia):

- In the state ( = = ):

◯ Ride the cable car in the district ()

- In the state (Penang = = = ):

◯ Visit the Anglican church Saint George's Church, George Town (Malay: Gereja St. George)

◯ Visit the museum , George Town (Pinang Peranakan Mansion)

- In the state (Perak = = ):

◯ Visit the Royal Belum State Park

◯ Visit the mosque , Kuala Kangsar (Ubudiah Mosque)

- In the Central Region of (West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia):

- In the state ( = ):

◯ Visit the caves (Batu Caves)

◯ Visit the waterfalls of the forest park , Rawang (Kanching Eco Forest Park)

- In the federal territory ( = ):

◯ Visit the skyscrapers (Petronas Towers)

◯ Visit the aviary (Kuala Lumpur Bird Park)

◯ Visit the Hindu temple (Sri Mahamariamman Temple = )

◯ Visit the museum (National Museum)

- In the Southern Region of (West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia):

- In the state (Malacca = = ):

- In the city (Malacca City = ):

◯ Visit the Malacca clock tower

◯ Visit the Victoria Memorial Fountain

◯ Visit the Anglican church Christ Church ()

◯ Visit the historical structure ("City hall")

◯ Visit the historic church Saint Paul's Church ()

◯ Visit the Portuguese fortress ( = )

◯ Visit the museum (Malacca Sultanate Palace Museum)

◯ Visit the museum (Proclamation of Independence Memorial)

- In the state ( = ):

◯ Visit the Hindu temple , Johor Bahru (Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple)

- In the region (East Malaysia = Borneo States):

- In the state :

◯ Visit the limestone pinnacles of the mountain , Gunung Mulu National Park (Mount Api)

- In the state :

◯ Visit the mosque , Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu City Mosque)

မြန်မာ
Burmese: Mranma
(Myanmar)

◯ Eat (fish and rice noodle soup)

- In the Central Lowlands:

- In the region (Sagaing Region):

◯ Visit the pagoda , Monywa (Thambuddhe Pagoda)

◯ Visit the Theravāda Buddhist pagoda , Mingun ("Princess White Elephant pagoda" = Hsinbyume Pagoda)

◯ Visit the bell , Mingun (Mingun Bell)

◯ Visit the Buddhist pagoda , Sagaing (Sun U Ponnyashin Pagoda)

- In the region (Mandalay Region):

◯ Visit the bridge , Mandalay (U Bein Bridge)

◯ Visit the world's largest book at the Buddhist pagoda , Mandalay ("Royal Merit" = Kuthodaw Pagoda)

◯ Visit the Hindu temple ("Shrine confining the spirits" = Nathlaung Kyaung Temple)

◯ Visit the ancient city (Old Bagan)

- In the region (Yangon Region):

◯ Visit the Buddhist pagoda ("Golden Dagon Pagoda" = Shwedagon Pagoda)

- In the Western Ranges:

- In the state (Rakhine State):

◯ Visit the beach (Ngapali Beach)

- On the Shan Plateau:

- In the state (Shan State):

◯ Visit the lake (Inle Lake)

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple (Kakku Pagodas)

- In the Southeastern Hills:

- In the state (Mon State):

◯ Visit the Theravāda Buddhist pagoda ("Pagoda upon a hermit's head" = Kyaiktiyo Pagoda)

Ang Pilipinas
Tagalog
(The Philippines)

✧ Eat:

◯ (dessert of ice, milk, and fruit)

◯ (oxtail and vegetable stew with peanut sauce)

◯ (seafood dish with vinegar and fruit juice)

◯ with cheese (steamed rice cake with purple yam)

- On the island :

✧ Eat:

◯ pie (young coconut pie)

◯ (taro leaves with meat or seafood in spicy coconut milk)

◯ ("spiced with chili" = bicol express = stew of peppers, coconut milk or cream, shrimp paste or stockfish, and pork)

- In the province (Mountain Province = ):

◯ See the blue soil of Mount Kaman-utek, Bontoc

- In the highly urbanized city (City of Baguio = = ):

◯ Visit the statue ("Lion's Head")

- In the highly urbanized city (City of Manila):

◯ Visit the citadel (Fort Santiago = )

◯ Visit the Catholic basilica (San Sebastian Church = )

- In the province (Province of Batangas):

◯ Visit the third-order island Vulcan Point, Main Crater Lake, Taal Volcano, Taal Lake

- In the province (Province of Palawan = ):

◯ Visit the underground river (Puerto Princesa Subterranean River) ^N7WN

◯ Visit the beach on Balabac Island

- In the archipelago (Visayas = ):

- In the province (Province of Aklan):

◯ Visit White Beach, Boracay

- In the province (Province of Guimaras = Tagalog: Lalawigan ng Guimaras):

◯ Eat a (mango)

- In the highly urbanized city (City of Cebu = Tagalog: Lungsod ng Cebu):

◯ Visit the Catholic basilica (Basilica of the Holy Child)

- In the province (Province of Cebu; ):

◯ Visit the Statue of the Sentinel of Freedom, Lapu-Lapu City

- On the island ( = ):

- In the province (Province of Surigao del Sur = = ):

◯ Swim in the Hinatuan Enchanted River

- In the province (Province of Lanao del Norte = = ):

◯ Swim in the waterfall , Iligan ("Hidden")

Singapore =
Singapura
  Malay
=
新加坡
  Mandarin: Xīnjiāpō
=
சிங்கப்பூர்
  Tamil: Ciṅkappūr

✧ Eat:

◯ (stir-fried noodles with egg, pork, prawns, and squid)

◯ (spicy noodle soup with coconut milk and dried shrimp)

◯ (chili crab = )

◯ (Hainanese chicken rice = )

◯ (tofu filled with meat or fish paste = )

◯ Visit the tropical garden Singapore Botanic Gardens ( = = )

◯ Visit the S.E.A. Aquarium, Resorts World Sentosa

◯ Visit the Hokkien folk religious temple ("Palace of heavenly happiness" = Thian Hock Keng Temple)

◯ Visit Anglican cathedral Saint Andrew's Cathedral

◯ Spend a night at the integrated resort Marina Bay Sands ()

◯ Visit the nature park Gardens by the Bay ( = = )

◯ Visit ArtScience Museum ( = = )

◯ Visit the Catholic church Saint Joseph's Church on Victoria Street

◯ Visit the indoor waterfall Rain Vortex at Jewel Changi Airport

ประเทศไทย
Thai: Bprà-têet-tai
(Thailand)

◯ Eat (spicy and sour shrimp soup)

◯ Eat (Massaman curry = peanut and coconut curry)

◯ Eat (pad thai = stir-fried rice noodles)

◯ Experience ("Thai-style massage" = traditional Thai massage)

◯ Take in a (trans women or third gender) cabaret show

◯ Ride a (elephant)

◯ Witness the phenomenon (Naga fireballs)

- In the region (Northern Region):

- In the province (Chiang Rai Province):

◯ Visit the art museum (Baan Dam Museum = Black House Museum)

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple (Wat Rong Khun = White Temple)

- In the province (Mae Hong Son Province = ):

◯ Visit the white statue of the Buddha at the Buddhist temple , Pai (Wat Phra That Mae Yen)

- In the province (Chiang Mai Province):

◯ Eat (wheat noodles in curry)

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple (Wat Tha Ton)

◯ Visit the Buddhist limestone cave temple (Wat Tham Chiang Dao)

◯ Walk up the sticky waterfall ("Banana leaf waterfall" = Buatong Waterfall)

◯ Visit the Theravāda Buddhist temple (Wat Phra That Doi Suthep)

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple (Wat Umong)

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple ("Flower garden temple" = Wat Suan Dok)

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple (Wat Phra Singh = Wat Phra Singh Woramahaviharn)

◯ Visit the national park (Doi Inthanon National Park)

- In the province (Mae Hong Son Province = = ):

◯ Bathe in the hot springs (Tha Pai Hot Springs)

- In the province (Lamphun Province):

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple (Wat Phra That Hariphunchai)

- In the province (Sukhothai Province):

◯ Visit the ruins of the city (Sukhothai)

- In the province ("Perfect diamond" = Phetchabun Province):

◯ Visit the Buddhist monastery ("Temple on a glass cliff" = Wat Pha Sorn Kaew)

- In the region (Northeastern Region = ):

- In the province (Nong Khai Province):

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple (Wat Hin Mak Peng)

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple (Wat Pho Chai)

◯ Visit the giant Buddhist and Hindu sculptures of the park (Sala Keoku)

- In the province (Bueng Kan Province):

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple ("Lonely Mountain Temple" = Wat Phu Tok)

- In the province (Roi Et Province):

◯ Visit the Buddha statue (The Great Buddha of Roi Et)

- In the province (Nakhon Ratchasima Province):

◯ Visit the ruins of the ancient Hindu temple , Phimai (Prasat Phimai)

◯ Visit the monument (Thao Suranari Monument)

◯ Visit the waterfalls of the national park (Khao Yai National Park)

- In the province (Buriram Province):

◯ Visit the ruins of the Khmer Hindu temple (Prasat Phanom Rung)

◯ Visit the Khmer Hindu temple ("Lowland castle" = Prasat Muang Tam)

- In the province (Ubon Ratchathani Province):

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple (Wat Si Ubon Rattanaram)

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple (Wat Thung Si Mueang)

- In the region (Central Region):

- In the province (Lopburi Province):

◯ Visit the Angkorian Theravāda Buddhist temple (Phra Prang Sam Yot)

- In the province (Chonburi Province):

◯ Visit the unfinished museum , Pattaya (Sanctuary of Truth)

- In the province (Ang Thong Province):

◯ Visit the Buddha statue (Big Buddha of Thailand)

- In the province (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province):

◯ Visit the ruins of the ancient city (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya = Ayutthaya)

- In the special administrative area (Bangkok):

◯ Visit the royal palace ("The Supreme Grand Palace" = Grand Palace)

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple (Wat Pho = Temple of the reclining Buddha = Wat Po)

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple ("Temple of dawn" = Wat Arun)

◯ Buy a flower at the flower market (Pak Khlong Talat)

- In the province (Nakhon Pathom Province):

◯ Visit the Buddhist stupa (Phra Pathommachedi = Phra Pathom Chedi)

- In the province (Kanchanaburi Province):

◯ Visit the national park (Sai Yok National Park)

◯ Visit the national park (Erawan National Park)

- In the province (Phetchaburi Province):

◯ Visit the cave (Khao Luang Cave)

◯ Visit the Theravāda Buddhist temple (Wat Yai Suwannaram)

- In the province (Prachuap Khiri Khan Province):

◯ Visit the forest park (Pran Buri Forest Park)

◯ Visit the cave , Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park (Phraya Nakhon Cave)

- In the region (Southern Region):

- In the province (Surat Thani Province):

◯ Visit the rainforest national park (Khao Sok National Park)

- In the province (Phang Nga Province):

◯ Visit the bay (Phang Nga Bay)

◯ Relax on the island (Ko Samui)

- In the province (Phuket Province = ):

◯ Visit the waterfall (Ton Sai Waterfall)

◯ Visit the Māravijaya Buddha statue , Phuket (The Great Buddha of Phuket)

- In the province (Krabi Province):

◯ Relax on the islands (Phi Phi Islands)

- In the province (Nakhon Si Thammarat Province):

◯ Visit the Buddhist temple (Wat Phra Mahathat)

Timor Lorosa'e
  Tetum
=
Timor Leste
  Indonesian
=
Timor-Leste
  Portuguese

- In the municipality (Atauro = = ):

◯ Go snorkeling

- In the municipality (Dili Municipality = ):

◯ Visit the statue ("Christ the King of Dili" = Cristo Rei of Dili = )

Việt Nam
Vietnamese
(Vietnam)

✧ Eat:

◯ (stuffed rice noodle roll)

◯ (stuffed rice noodle pastry)

◯ (sandwich on a short, crispy baguette)

◯ (stir-fried corn with shrimp)

◯ ("shaking beef" = marinated beef with lettuce and tomato; )

◯ (grilled pork and noodles)

◯ (pork, prawn, vegetables, and rice vermicelli, wrapped in rice paper)

◯ (meat and rice noodle soup)

- In the region (Northern Vietnam):

- In the province (Bắc Kạn Province):

◯ Visit the waterfall in the national park (Ba Bể National Park)

- In the province (Cao Bằng Province):

◯ Visit the waterfalls on the river (Quây Sơn River = )

- In the province (Quảng Ninh Province):

◯ Visit the bay ("Descending dragon bay" = Hạ Long Bay) ^N7WN

◯ Visit the bay (Bái Tử Long Bay)

- In the municipality (Hanoi):

◯ Visit the temple (Ngọc Sơn Temple)

◯ Visit the Catholic cathedral ("Grand Cathedral of Hanoi" = Saint Joseph's Cathedral = )

◯ Visit the Confucian temple (Temple of Literature)

- In the region (Central Vietnam):

- In the province (Quảng Bình Province):

◯ Visit the cave , Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park (Sơn Đoòng cave)

- In the municipality :

◯ Visit the palace (Hall of the Mandarins)

◯ Visit the tomb (Tomb of Tự Đức)

◯ Visit the tomb (Tomb of Khải Định)

- In the province (Bình Thuận Province):

◯ Visit the lighthouse on the cape (Kê Gà Cape)

- In the province (Phú Yên Province):

◯ Visit the basalt columns of the area ("The sea cliff of stone plates")

- In the province (Quảng Nam Province):

- In the city :

◯ Light a lantern for (Vietnamese New Year) or a full moon festival

◯ Visit the bridge ("Pagoda Bridge" = Japanese Bridge)

◯ Visit the assembly hall (Cantonese Assembly Hall)

◯ Relax on the the islands (Chàm Islands)

- In the province (Lâm Đồng Province):

◯ Visit the waterfall , Đà Lạt (Pongour Waterfall)

- In the region (Southern Vietnam):

- In the province (Đồng Nai Province):

◯ Visit the bridge (Golden Bridge)

◯ See the bridge breathe fire and water (Dragon Bridge)

- In the municipality (Ho Chi Minh City = Saigon = ):

◯ Visit the war museum (War Remnants Museum)

◯ Visit the Catholic cathedral (Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon = )

AFRICA

Northern Africa

دزاير
  Algerian Arabic: Dzāyer
=
الجزائر
  Modern Standard Arabic: al-Jazāʼir
=
ⴷⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ
  Tamazight: Dzayer
=
Algérie
  French
(Algeria)

- In the mountain chain (Tell Atlas):

- In the province (Oran Province):

◯ Visit the Catholic church (Sacred Heart Cathedral of Oran)

- In the province (Tipaza Province):

◯ Visit the funerary monument (Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania)

- In the province (Algiers Province):

◯ Visit the Catholic basilica , Algiers (Basilica of Our Lady of Africa = )

- In the province (Sétif Province = ):

◯ Visit the Roman ruins in the village ("Beautiful one" = Djémila)

- In the province (Constantine Province = ):

◯ Cross the bridge , Constantine (Sidi M'Cid Bridge)

- In the desert (Sahara Desert):

- In the province (Illizi Province):

◯ See the prehistoric art in the mountain range ("Plateau of rivers" = Tassili n'Ajjer = )

تشاد
  Chadian Arabic: Tšād
=
تْشَاد
  Modern Standard Arabic: Tšād
=
Tchad
  French
(Chad)

- In the region (Ennedi-Ouest Region):

◯ Visit the lakes (Lakes of Ounianga = )

◯ Visit the guelta

- In the region (Lac Region):

◯ Visit the lake (Lake Chad = = )

- In the special statute region (N'Djamena = ):

◯ Visit the mosque (N'Djamena Grand Mosque = )

مصر
  Egyptian Arabic: Maṣr
=
مِصْر
  Modern Standard Arabic: Miṣr
=
𓆎 𓅓 𓏏𓊖
  Egyptian: Kemet
=
km.t
  Egyptian: Kemet
=
ⲭⲏⲙⲓ
  Coptic: Khēmə
=
ⲕⲏⲙⲉ
  Coptic: Khēmə
=
Χημία
  Greek: Khēmía
(Egypt) ^✓

◯ Drink (hibiscus tea)

✧ Eat:

⦿ ~~(flaky pastry with ghee)~~ - 20 June 2024

⦿ ~~(pasta, rice, noodles, and lentils)~~ - 20 and 22 June 2024

⦿ ~~(falafel)~~ - 20 June 2024

⦿ ~~(tahini = ground sesame paste)~~ - 20 June 2024

⦿ ~~("mother of Ali" = baked dessert with pastry pieces, pistachios, coconut, and raisins)~~ - 18 June 2024

◯ (pigeon)

⦿ Ride a ~~(camel)~~ - 16 June 2024

- In the metropolitan area (Greater Cairo Region): ^✓

- In the governorate (Cairo Governorate): ^✓

⦿ ~~Visit the museum~~ ~~(Museum of Egyptian Antiquities)~~ - 16 June 2024

◯ Visit the Coptic Christian church ("The church of martyrs Sergius and Bacchus in the cave" = Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church = )

◯ Visit the Coptic Orthodox Christian church ("Church of mother of God Saint Mary in Egyptian Babylon" = Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church = Hanging Church = )

- In the governorate (Giza Governorate): ^✓

◯ Visit the museum (Grand Egyptian Museum)

⦿ ~~Visit the pyramid~~ ~~("Khufu's horizon" = Great Pyramid of Giza =~~ ) ^7WAW - 16 June 2024

⦿ ~~Visit the statue~~ ~~("The Father of Dread of Giza" = Great Sphinx of Giza)~~ - 16 June 2024

◯ Visit the pyramid , Saqqara (Pyramid of Djoser)

- In the Alexandria and Nile Delta Region: ^✓

- In the governorate (Alexandria Governorate): ^✓

⦿ ~~Visit the fortress~~ ~~, Alexandria (Citadel of Qaitbay), the site of the lighthouse~~ ~~(Lighthouse of Alexandria)~~ ^7WAW - 22 June 2024

⦿ ~~Visit the archaeological site~~ ~~, Alexandria ("Mound of Shards" = Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa)~~ ^7WMA - 22 June 2024

- In the region (Upper Egypt = = ): ^✓

⦿ ~~Cruise down the river~~ ~~(Nile =~~ = = = ) - 17 to 20 June 2024

⦿ ~~Sail a~~ ~~(one-sail boat)~~ - 18 June 2024

- In the governorate (Luxor Governorate): ^✓

⦿ ~~Visit the necropolis~~ ~~(Valley of the Kings =~~ = ) - 20 June 2024

⦿ ~~Visit the temple complex~~ ~~(Karnak Temple Complex =~~ ) - 20 June 2024

- In the governorate (Aswan Governorate): ^✓

⦿ ~~Visit the double temple~~ ~~(Temple of Kom Ombo)~~ - 18 June 2024

⦿ ~~Visit the Old Cataract Hotel, Aswan~~ - 17 June 2024

⦿ ~~Visit the temples of the historic site~~ ~~(Abu Simbel)~~ - 17 June 2024

- In the governorate (Red Sea Governorate): ^✓

⦿ ~~Snorkel in the sea inlet~~ ~~(Red Sea =~~ = = = = )

- 21 June 2024: Small Giftun Diving Site, Hurghada

- In the Suez Canal Region:

- In the governorate (South Sinai Governorate):

◯ Visit the mountain ("Mountain of Moses" = Mount Sinai = = = = = = )

◯ Lounge on a beach of the city ("Bay of the sheikh" = Sharm El Sheikh)

ليبيا
  Libyan Arabic: Lībya
=
لِيبِيَا
  Modern Standard Arabic: Lībiyā
=
ⵍⵉⴱⵢⴰ
  Siwi: Libya
(Libya)

- In the district (Tripoli District):

◯ Visit the museum , Tripoli (Red Castle Museum)

- In the district (Murqub District):

◯ Visit the ancient city (Leptis Magna = = = = )

موريتانيا
Arabic: Mūrītāniyā
=
ⵎⵓⵔⵉⵜⴰⵏ ⴰⴳⴰⵡⵛ
Tamazight: Muritan Agawec
(Mauritania)

- In the region (Adrar Region):

◯ Visit the libraries of the village (Chinguetti)

◯ Visit the geological feature (Richat Structure)

المَغْرِب
Moroccan Arabic: el-Maḡrib
=
ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ
Tamazight: Lmɣrib
(Morocco)

✧ Eat:

◯ (couscous = small steamed granules of semolina)

◯ (lentil, chickpea, and meat soup)

◯ (meat or seafood pie)

◯ (slow-cooked meat and vegetable stew)

- In coastal Morocco:

- In the region (Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima):

◯ Walk the blue streets of the city (Chefchaouen)

- In the region (Rabat-Salé-Kénitra):

◯ Visit the citadel (Kasbah of the Udayas = )

- In the region (Casablanca-Settat):

◯ Visit the mosque (Hassan II Mosque)

- In the region (Marrakesh–Safi):

- In the city (Marrakesh):

◯ Spend a night at the hotel (La Mamounia)

◯ Visit the ruined palace ("Palace of wonder" = El Badi Palace)

◯ Visit the palace (Bahia Palace)

- In inland Morocco:

- In the region (Fez-Meknes):

◯ Visit the royal palace (Royal Palace of Fez = )

◯ Visit the royal palace (Dar Batha)

- In the region (Béni Mellal-Khénifra):

◯ Visit the waterfalls (Ouzoud Falls = )

السودان
Arabic: as-Sūdān
(Sudan)

- In the state (Northern State):

◯ Visit the pyramids (Pyramids of Meroë = = )

تونس
Arabic: Tūnus
=
ⵜⵓⵏⵙ
Tamazight: Tuns
(Tunisia)

◯ Eat (sweet donut)

- In the governorate (Nabeul Governorate = ):

◯ Relax on a beach in the town ("Baths" = Hammamet)

- In the governorate (Mahdia Governorate = ):

◯ Visit the amphitheatre , El Djem (Amphitheatre of El Jem)

- In the governorate (Kasserine Governorate = ):

◯ Visit the Roman ruins Sufetula near the town (Sbeitla)

الصحراء الغربية
Arabic: aṣ-Ṣaḥrāʾ al-Ḡarbiyya
=
Sáhara Occidental
Spanish
(Western Sahara)

- In the region (Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab):

◯ Visit the white sand dune in the city ("The peninsula" = Dakhla)

Western Africa

Bénin
French
(Benin)

✧ Eat:

◯ Dahomey fish stew (seafood stew with red palm oil, tomato, and vegetables)

◯ Yovo doko (sweet fritter)

- In the department ("Atlantic"):

◯ Visit the memorial arch , Ouidah (The Gate of No Return)

◯ Visit the lake village Ganvie

- In the department Zou:

◯ Visit the chameleon-shaped Voodoo Temple in Abomey

Burkĩna Faso
  Mooré
=
𞤄𞤵𞤪𞤳𞤭𞤲𞤢 𞤊𞤢𞤧𞤮𞥅
  Fula: Burkina Faso
=
ߓߙߎߞߌߣߊ߫ ߝߊ߬ߛߏ߫
  Dyula: Burukina Faso
(Burkina Faso)

- In the region ("Waterfalls"):

◯ See the geological formations , Sindou ("Peaks of Sindou")

◯ Visit the waterfalls , Karfiguela ("Karfiguela Falls")

- In the region ("Southwest"):

◯ Visit the heritage site , Loropéni (Ruins of Loropéni)

- In the region ("South Central"):

◯ Visit the architectural complex , Tiébélé (Royal Court of Tiébélé)

Cabo Verde
Portuguese
(Cape Verde)

- In the municipality ("Salt"):

◯ Go snorkeling

- In the municipality ("Good view"):

◯ Relax on the beach ("Beach of Saint Monica")

- In the municipality :

◯ Wade in the water with lemon sharks at Shark Bay, Feijoal

Gambia
  Mandinka
=
Gammbi
  Fula
=
Gàmbi
  Wolof

- In the Brikama local government area:

◯ Watch a wrestling match at Sanyang Beach

- In the Kanifing local government area:

◯ Relax on Serrekunda Beach

- In the Kuntaur local government area:

◯ Visit the Senegambian stone circles, Wassu

Gaana
Akan
=
Gana
Ewe
(Ghana)

✧ Eat:

◯ Jollof (long-grain rice with tomatoes and peppers)

◯ Kelewele (spicy friend plantain)

◯ Kyinkyinga (grilled meat skewer or kebab)

◯ Waakye (rice and bean dish with sorghum)

- In the Central Region:

◯ Visit Kakum National Park

- In the Greater Accra Region:

- In the city (Accra = = ):

◯ Visit the Jamestown lighthouse

◯ Visit Osu Castle (Fort Christiansborg)

◯ Relax at Sandbox Beach Club

- In the Eastern Region:

◯ Visit the Asenema Waterfall

◯ Visit Boti Falls

𞤘𞤭𞤲𞤫
  Fula: Gine
=
Guinée
  French
=
ߖߌ߬ߣߍ߫
  Mandinka: Gine
=
Gine
  Susu
(Guinea)

- In the region ( = = ):

◯ Visit the mosque (Grand Mosque of Conakry)

- In the region (Mamou Region):

◯ Visit the waterfalls , Bouroudji (Kambadaga Falls)

◯ Visit the waterfalls , Touiti (Kinkon Falls)

Guiné-Bissau
  Portuguese
=
𞤘𞤭𞤲𞤫-𞤄𞤭𞤧𞤢𞥄𞤱𞤮
  Fula: Gine-Bisaawo
=
ߖߌߣߍ ߺ ߓߌߛߊߥߏ߫
  Mandinka: Gine-Bisawo
(Guinea-Bissau)

- In the autonomous sector :

◯ Visit the cathedral (Cathedral of Our Lady of Candelaria)

◯ Visit the cathedral (Hand of Timba)

Côte d'Ivoire
French
=
Kɔdiwari Jamana
Dyula
(Ivory Coast)

- In the district ("Mountains" = Montagnes District):

◯ Visit the waterfalls of the mountain

- In the autonomous district (Yamoussoukro):

◯ Visit the Catholic basilica (Basilica of Our Lady of Peace)

- In the autonomous district (Abidjan = ):

◯ Visit the Catholic basilica (Saint Paul's Cathedral)

- In the district (Comoé District):

◯ Relax on a beach in the town Assinie-Mafia

Liberia

- In Bomi County:

◯ Visit Bomi Lake

- In Bong County:

◯ Visit Kpatawee Waterfall

ߡߊ߬ߟߌ
  Bambara: Mali
=
Maali
  Fula
=
مَالِي
  Arabic: Mālī
(Mali)

◯ Eat ("peanut butter sauce" = meat stew with peanut sauce)

- In the region (Tombouctou Region):

◯ Visit the ancient city (Timbuktu = = )

- In the region (Mopti Region):

◯ Visit the mosque , Djenné (Great Mosque of Djenné)

Nijar
Hausa
=
Niger
French

- In the Agadez Region:

◯ Visit the Dabous Giraffe petroglyphs

Nijeriya
  Hausa
=
Nàìjíríà
  Yoruba
=
Naìjíríyà
  Igbo
(Nigeria)

- In the North Central Region:

◯ Attend the Durbar festival

- In the territory (Federal Capital Territory):

◯ Visit the monolith , Madalla ("Big rock" = Zuma Rock)

- In the South East Region:

- In the state (Enugu State):

◯ Visit the waterfall , Amu-Ugwu (Awhum Waterfall)

- In the state (Anambra State):

◯ Visit the caves , Ogbunike (Ogbunike Caves)

- In the South West Region:

- In the state (Lagos State = ):

◯ Visit the Lekki Conservation Centre, Lekki

- In the state (Oyo State):

◯ Visit Iyake Suspended Lake, Ado-Awaye

- In the state (Osun State):

◯ Visit the sacred grove Ọ̀ṣun Òṣogbo, Òṣogbo

Senegaal
Wolof
=
Sénégal
French
(Senegal)

- In the region (Dakar Region = ):

◯ Visit the statue , Dakar (African Renaissance Monument)

◯ Visit the mosque , Dakar (Mosque of Divinity = )

◯ Visit the lake Lake Retba, Rufisque ()

Siera Liɔn
Krio
(Sierra Leone)

- In the province (North West Province):

◯ Visit Bunce Island

- In the Western Area:

◯ Relax on River No. 2 Beach

Togo
  Ewe
=
Togo
  Kabiye
=
Togo
  French

- In the region (Plateaux Region = ):

◯ Visit the waterfall , Kpalimé (Kpalimé Waterfall)

- In the region (Savanes Region):

◯ Visit the caves of Nôk and Mamproug

Middle Africa

Angola
  Portuguese
=
Angóla
  Umbundu
=
Angola
  Kimbundu
=
Ngola
  Kongo

- In the province (Zaire Province = ):

◯ Visit the Catholic church , M'banza Kongo (Cathedral of the Holy Saviour of Congo = )

- In the province (Luanda Province):

◯ Visit the observatory , Luanda (Viewpoint of the Moon)

- In the province ("South Cuanza" = Cuanza Sul Province):

◯ Visit the caves , Sumbe

- In the province (Malanje Province):

◯ Visit the waterfalls , Calandula (Kalandula Falls)

Kamerun
Fula
=
Cameroun
French
(Cameroon)

- In the region (Far North Region):

◯ Visit the archaeological sites ("Place of chiefly residence")

- In the region (Southwest Region):

◯ Visit the lakes of the volcano (Mount Manengouba)

Bêafrîka
Songa
=
Centrafrique
French
(Central African Republic)

✧ Eat:

◯ Fufu (sticky, pounded meal of cassava, plantain, or cocoyam)

◯ (moambe chicken = savory chicken dish = )

- In the prefecture (Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture):

◯ Visit the waterfalls , Boali (Falls of Boali)

- In the autonomous commune :

◯ Visit the Catholic cathedral , Bangui (Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception)

- In the prefecture ("Lower Kotto" = Basse-Kotto Prefecture):

◯ Visit the waterfalls , Kembé (Kembé Falls)

Congo
  French
=
Kongó
  Lingala
=
Kôngo
  Kongo
=
Kôngo
  Kituba

- In the department (Likouala Department):

◯ Visit the lake (Lake Tele)

République démocratique du Congo
  French
=
Republíki ya Kongó Demokratíki
  Lingala
=
Repubilika ya Kôngo ya Dimokalasi
  Kongo
=
Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Kongo
  Swahili
(Democratic Republic of the Congo)

- In the province (Kongo Central Province = ):

◯ Visit the waterfalls , Zongo (Zongo Falls)

- In the province (North Kivu Province = ):

◯ Visit the volcano (Mount Nyiragongo)

◯ Visit the island (Tchegera Island)

Guinea Ecuatorial
Spanish
(Equatorial Guinea)

- In the province ("North Bioko"):

◯ Visit the Catholic cathedral , Malabo (Saint Elizabeth's Cathedral)

- In the province ("South Bioko"):

◯ See the breeding butterflies on the beach , Luba ("White Sand Beach")

◯ Visit the waterfalls of the village Ureca

- In the province ("Coastal"):

◯ Visit the monument , Bata ("Tower of liberty")

Gabon
French

- In the province ("Estuary"):

◯ Relax at the resort

- In the province :

◯ Visit the national park (Loango National Park)

São Tomé e Príncipe
Portuguese
(São Tomé and Príncipe)

- In the autonomous region (Autonomous Region of Príncipe):

◯ Eat chocolate from the village ("Old yard")

◯ Visit the waterfall (O Quê Pipi Falls)

- In the district :

◯ See the mountain ("São Tomé peak")

- In the district :

◯ Visit the beach ("Seven waves beach")

- In the district :

◯ Visit the spot where the equator crosses the islet ("Islet of doves")

Eastern Africa

Uburundi
Kirundi
(Burundi)

- In the province (Gitega Province):

◯ Attend a ceremony at Gishora Drum Sanctuary

Jabuuti
  Somali
=
Gabuutih
  Afar
=
جِيبُوتِي
  Arabic: Jībūtī
=
Djibouti
  French

✧ Eat:

◯ Fah-fah (goat and vegetable soup)

◯ (lamb pilaf)

- In the region (Tadjourah Region = ):

◯ Swim in the lake ("Honey lake" = Lake Assal = )

- In the region (Arta Region = ):

◯ See whale sharks in the gulf (" Gulf of the demons" = Ghoubbet-el-Kharab)

- In the region (Djibouti Region):

◯ Relax on Moucha Island

ኤርትራ
  Tigrinya: ʾErtra
=
እርትርየ
  Tigre: ʾƏrətərəyä
=
إِرِيتْرِيَا
  Arabic: ʾIrītriyā
(Eritrea)

✧ Eat:

◯ (slightly sweet bread = )

◯ (meat and tomato stew = = )

- In the region (Central Region = ):

◯ Visit the Catholic church , Asmara (Church of Our Lady of the Rosary = )

- In the region (Southern Red Sea Region = ):

◯ Visit the geological depression (Afar Triangle)

ኢትዮጵያ
  Amharic: ʾItyop̣ya
=
Itoophiyaa
  Oromo
=
Itoobiya
  Somali
=
ኢትዮጵያ
  Tigrinya: ʾItyop̣p̣ya
(Ethiopia)

- In the region (Afar Region = ):

◯ Visit the volcano ("Disintegration")

◯ Visit the volcano ("Smoking mountain" = Erta Ale)

- In the region (Amhara Region):

◯ Visit the fortress , Gondar (Fasil Ghebbi)

◯ Visit the waterfalls , Gondar ("Great smoke" = Blue Nile Falls)

◯ Visit the Orthodox rock-hewn church , Lalibela ("House of the saviour of the world" = Biete Medhane Alem)

Kenya
Swahili

◯ Eat (stiff, boiled cornmeal)

- In the county (Nakuru County):

◯ Visit the volcano ("Mountains of many spurs" = Mount Longonot)

- In the county (Nairobi City County):

◯ Visit the national park (Nairobi National Park)

- In the county (Lamu County):

◯ Relax on Shela Beach

◯ Visit the fortress Lamu Fort, Lamu

- In the county (Kilifi County):

◯ Visit the geological depression Marafa Depression

- In the county (Mombasa County):

◯ Dine at Ali Barbour's Cave, Mombasa

Maláŵi
Nyanja
=
Malaŵi
Tumbuka
(Malawi)

Rwanda
Kinyarwanda

◯ Go on a gorilla trek

- In the province (Western Province):

◯ Walk the Igishigishigi Trail in the forest (Nyungwe Forest)

Sesel
Seychellois Creole
(Seychelles)

✧ Eat:

◯ Ladob (sweet or savory dish from plantain or other starch)

◯ Shark chutney

- In the district La Digue and Inner Islands:

◯ Visit the cove , La Digue ("Brown cove")

- In the district ("Mount flower"):

◯ Visit the island ("Middle island")

- In the district ("Lazare bay"):

◯ Visit the spice garden ("King's garden")

Soomaaliya
Somali
(Somalia)

◯ Eat (camel)

- In the region ("Coast"):

◯ Relax on the beach Xeebta Liido, Mogadishu

Soomaaliland
Somali
(Somaliland)

- In the region ("Split elephant" = Marodi Jeh):

◯ Visit the paintings of the cave formations , Hargeisa ("Camel well")

Thɔth Thudan
  Nuer
=
Paguot Thudän
  Dinka
=
جَنُوب السُّودَان
  Arabic: Janūb as-Sūdān
(South Sudan)

- In the state (Jonglei State):

◯ Visit the swamp ("Obstruction" = Sudd = = )

Tanzania
Swahili

◯ Eat (grilled goat)

- In Northern Tanzania:

- In the region (Mara Region):

◯ Go on a safari in the Serengeti

◯ Witness the Great Migration of the Serengeti ^USATN7W

- In the region (Arusha Region):

◯ Visit the lake (Lake Natron)

- In the region (Kilimanjaro Region):

◯ Visit the volcano ^8S

- In the archipelago ():

- In the region (Pemba North Region):

◯ Spend the night in the Underwater Room of the Manta Resort

- In the region (Unguja South Region):

◯ Visit Kuza Cave, Jambiani

- In Southern Tanzania:

- In the region (Lindi Region):

◯ Visit the hamlet community (Kilwa Island)

Uganda
Luganda
=
Uganda
Swahili

◯ Eat a Rolex ("rolled eggs" = egg omelet and vegetables wrapped in flatbread)

- In the Eastern Region:

◯ Visit the waterfalls Sipi Falls, Kapchorwa District

- In the Western Region:

◯ Visit the waterfalls , Buliisa District (Murchison Falls)

◯ Visit the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Kanungu District

Zambia
Nyanja
=
Zambia
Bemba

- In the province ("River county" = Muchinga Province):

◯ Bathe in Kapishya hot springs

Southern Africa

Botswana
Tswana

✧ Eat:

◯ (fried dough bread)

◯ (waterlily tubers)

- In the district (North-West District):

◯ Visit the rock art of the hills (Tsodilo Hills)

- In the district (Central District):

◯ Meet the meerkats of the salt pan

- In the Kweneng District:

◯ Visit the cave ("Kebokwe's Cave" = Livingstone's Cave)

Komori
  Comorian
=
Comores
  French
=
جُزُر الْقُمُر
  Arabic: Juzur al-Qumur)
(Comoros)

- On the island (Grande Comore = ):

◯ Relax on Mitsamiouli Beach

eSwatini
Swazi
(Eswatini)

- In the region :

◯ Zipline through the canopy at Malolotja National Park

- In the region :

◯ Spend the night in a beehive hut at Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

France
French - See more from this sovereign state in: Middle America, South America, Western Europe, Oceania

- In the region ():

◯ Visit Kélonia Aquarium, Saint-Leu

- In the region ( = = ):

◯ Eat pilao (spiced chicken rice)

◯ Feed the lemurs on the beach , Kani-Kéli (N'Gouja Beach)

Lesotho
Sesotho

◯ Eat (a bread)

- In the district (Maseru District):

◯ Visit the mountain , Maseru (Lion Rock Mountain)

- In the district (Berea District):

◯ Hike in Ts'ehlanyane National Park

Madagasikara
Malagasy
=
Madagascar
French

- In Northern Madagascar:

- In the region (Diana Region):

◯ Relax on the island ("Big island")

- In the region (Boeny Region):

◯ Visit Ambalabongo Canyon in the national park (Ankarafantsika National Park)

- In the region (Melaky Region):

◯ Visit the nature reserve (Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve = )

- In Southern Madagascar:

- In the region (Menabe Region):

◯ Visit the grouping of trees (Avenue of the Baobabs)

- In the region (Analamanga Region):

◯ Visit the botanical garden and lemur reserve (Lemurs' Park)

- In the region (Alaotra-Mangoro Region):

◯ Visit the national park (Andasibe-Mantadia National Park)

Moris
Morisien
=
Maurice
French
(Mauritius)

- In the district :

◯ Dive on the west coast

- In the district ("Black river"):

◯ Visit the geological formation (Seven Coloured Earths)

◯ Visit the national park (Black River Gorges National Park)

Mosampiikhi
Makhuwa
=
Moçambique
Portuguese
(Mozambique)

◯ Eat Lourenço Marques prawns (grilled marinated prawns)

- In the province :

◯ Relax on the beaches of the island (Island of Mozambique)

- In the province ("Go and cultivate"):

◯ Visit the lighthouse , Beira

- In the province :

◯ Visit the island

Namibia
  Ovambo
=
Namibia
  Khoekhoe
=
Namibië
  Afrikaans

◯ Go where the desert meets the sea

◯ Go stargazing

- In the region (Otjozondjupa Region):

◯ Visit the meteorite , Grootfontein

- In the region :

◯ See the mountain peaks ("Pointed dome")

iNingizimu Afrika
  Zulu
=
uMzantsi Afrika
  Xhosa
=
Suid-Afrika
  Afrikaans
(South Africa)

✧ Eat:

◯ (potato pudding)

◯ (dried, cured meat)

◯ (tomato and mutton stew)

◯ Ride the train between Cape Town and Pretoria (Blue Train)

- In the region (The Cape):

- In the province (Western Cape):

◯ Visit the mountain , Cape Town (Table Mountain = ) ^N7WN

◯ See the African penguins at the beach , Cape Town

◯ Visit the monument , Paarl (Afrikaans Language Monument)

◯ Visit the aviary and bird sanctuary Birds of Eden, Plettenberg Bay

- In the province (Eastern Cape):

◯ Hike the Otter Trail along the Garden Route

- In the province (North West):

◯ Spend the night at Sun City

- In the province ("Place where the sun rises" = Mpumalanga):

◯ Visit the caves (Sudwala Caves)

- In the province (KwaZulu-Natal):

◯ Bask in the sun on the beachfront The Golden Mile, Durban

Zimbabwe
Shona
=
Zimbabwe
Ndebele

- In the province (Matabeleland North Province):

◯ Visit the waterfall ("Thundering smoke" = Victoria Falls = ) ^7NWW

- In the provincial city :

◯ Visit the ruins of the city

- In the province (Mashonaland West Province):

◯ Visit the caves (Chinhoyi Caves)

NORTH AMERICA

Northern America

Canada (French: Canada) ^✓

◯ Visit every province and territory: 2/13

✧ Eat:

◯ Nanaimo bar (bar dessert with crumb base, custard icing, and chocolate ganache)

⦿ ~~Poutine (French fries with cheese curds and brown gravy)~~ - 29 April 2019 in Vancouver, BC

- In Western Canada: ^✓

- In the province British Columbia: ^✓

◯ Visit Butchart Gardens, Brentwood Bay

- In the city Vancouver: ^✓

⦿ ~~Visit Stanley Park~~ - 29 April 2019

⦿ ~~Visit Granville Island Public Market~~ - 29 April 2019

⦿ ~~Visit Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden~~ - 29 April 2019

◯ Visit the Bloedel Floral Conservatory

- In the province Alberta:

◯ Walk the Columbia Icefield Skywalk, Jasper National Park

◯ See the frozen methane bubbles in Abraham Lake

◯ Visit the lake ("Lake of the little fishes" = Lake Louise)

◯ Visit Moraine Lake

◯ Drive the Icefields Parkway

◯ Visit Peyto Lake

◯ Ride the Banff Gondola, Banff

◯ Visit the Calgary Central Library, Calgary

◯ Visit the world's largest dinosaur in Drumheller

- In the province Saskatchewan:

◯ Eat Saskatoon berry pie

◯ Go hiking in Prince Albert National Park

◯ Float in Little Manitou Lake

- In the province Manitoba:

◯ Visit Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg

◯ Visit the region (New Iceland)

◯ Visit Little Limestone Lake

- In Central Canada: ^✓

- In the province Ontario (): ^✓

✧ Eat:

◯ Butter tart (small filled pastry tart)

◯ Maple taffy (maple sap poured on snow = )

- In the city Toronto:

◯ Visit the Aga Khan Museum ()

◯ Visit the CN Tower () ^7WMW

◯ Shop at the Saint Lawrence Market

◯ Relax on Hanlan's Point Beach

◯ Visit the aviary Bird Kingdom, Niagara Falls

◯ Visit Horseshoe Falls at Niagara

- In the province (Quebec):

✧ Eat:

◯ Babka (a sweet braided bread = )

◯ Cheese crown (a dessert pastry consisting of a cup of sweet dough filled with a cream cheese filling)

- In the city (Montreal):

◯ Eat a bagel (yeasted ring-shaped bread roll = = )

◯ Visit the basilica (Saint Joseph's Oratory)

◯ Visit the basilica (Notre-Dame Basilica)

◯ Visit the hotel Château Frontenac, Quebec City

◯ Visit the monoliths in the archipelago Archipel de Mingan

- In Atlantic Canada:

- In the province New Brunswick ():

◯ Eat lobster

◯ Visit the church Église catholique Sainte-Cécile, Petite-Rivière-de-l'Île

◯ Visit the Hopewell Rocks, Bay of Fundy

- In the province Prince Edward Island ()

◯ Relax on a beach

◯ Visit Green Gables Heritage Place, Cavendish

◯ Visit Saint Dunstan's Basilica, Charlottetown

- In the province Nova Scotia ():

◯ Eat a donair (doner kebab with meat, toppings, sauce, and pita)

◯ Visit Peggy's Cove Lighthouse, Peggy's Cove

◯ Visit Halifax Public Gardens, Halifax

- In the province Newfoundland and Labrador ()

◯ Visit Saglek Fjord, Labrador

◯ Visit Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland

◯ See the sun rise on Cape Spear National Historic Site, Newfoundland

- In Northern Canada:

- In the territory Yukon ( = = ):

◯ Pan for gold

◯ Visit Emerald Lake

◯ Relax in Takhini Hot Springs, Whitehorse

- In the territory Northwest Territories:

◯ Visit the Smoking Hills, Cape Bathurst

◯ Visit Great Bear Lake

◯ Attend the Snowking Winter Festival, Yellowknife

- In the territory (Nunavut):

◯ Visit Hudson Bay ( = )

◯ Go birdwatching in the hamlet ("Seagulls nesting place" = Naujaat)

◯ See narwhals in the community ("The place where Mittima is buried" = Pond Inlet)

◯ Visit Saint Jude's Cathedral, Iqaluit ()

◯ Visit the mountain , Auyuittuq National Park ("Huge bedrock" = Mount Thor)

Kongeriget Danmark
Danish
(
Kingdom of Denmark
See more from this sovereign state in: Northern Europe
)

- In the autonomous territory (Greenland = Danish: Grønland):

◯ Stand on the ice sheet (Greenland ice sheet = Danish: Grønlands indlandsis)

◯ Visit the fjord (Ilulissat Icefjord)

◯ Bathe in the hot springs on the island ("The beautiful island" = Warming Island)

United Kingdom

See more from this sovereign state in: Middle America, Western Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe

- In the overseas territory Bermuda:

◯ Eat fish pon bun (fried fish sandwich)

◯ Visit Fort Saint Catherine's

◯ Visit the Unfinished Church

◯ Eat ice cream at Bailey's Bay Ice Cream Parlour

◯ Visit Crystal Cave

◯ Visit Spittal Pond

◯ Visit the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute

◯ Visit the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity

◯ Relax on Elbow Beach

◯ Relax on Horseshoe Bay

◯ Climb to the top of Gibbs Hill Lighthouse

◯ Lift Somerset Bridge, the world's smallest drawbridge

United States of America ^✓✓

See more from this sovereign state in: Middle America, Oceania

◯ Visit every state, federal district, and major territory: 40/56

- In the Pacific region: ^✓

- In the state Alaska ( = ): ^✓

⦿ ~~Go whale watching~~ - 12 August 2022

✧ Eat:

⦿ ~~Baked Alaska (ice cream and cake with browned meringue =~~ ) - 14 August 2022

⦿ ~~Salmon~~ - 11 August 2022

◯ Visit the Aurora Ice Museum, Fairbanks

◯ See Denali ^8S

- In the city Juneau: ^✓

◯ See the fireweed bloom near Brotherhood Bridge

⦿ ~~Pet the statue of Patsy Ann~~ - 13 August 2022

⦿ ~~Ride the Goldbelt Tram~~ - 13 August 2022

⦿ ~~Visit Creek Street, Ketchikan~~ - 14 August 2022

- In the state California (): ^✓

◯ Visit the Redwood National and State Parks

◯ Visit Lake Tahoe ()

- In the city San Francisco: ^✓

⦿ ~~Eat fish and chips (battered and fried fish with French fries)~~ - July 2011

⦿ Visit the Golden Gate Bridge ^7WMW - July 2011

◯ Visit Alcatraz Island

◯ Visit the Hollywood sign, Los Angeles

⦿ ~~Visit the San Diego zoo~~ - 30 December 2009

- In the state Oregon: ^✓

⦿ ~~Visit the Oregon Coast~~ - 26 May 2024

⦿ ~~Visit the Tillamook County Creamery~~ - 26 May 2024

◯ Visit the lake (Crater Lake)

- In the state Washington: ^✓

◯ Eat an apple

◯ Visit Ruby Beach

⦿ ~~Visit the Space Needle, Seattle~~ - 16 August 2022

⦿ ~~Visit Pike Place Market, Seattle~~ - 16 August 2022

◯ Visit the volcano (Mount Saint Helens)

- In the Rocky Mountain region: ^✓✓

⦿ ~~Visit Bear Lake~~

◯ Visit the Four Corners

◯ Visit the Gadsden Purchase ()

◯ Visit the Hoover Dam

- In the state Arizona: ^✓

◯ Visit the canyon ("The place where water runs through rocks" = Upper Antelope Canyon)

◯ Visit Horseshoe Bend, Colorado River

◯ Visit the canyon (Grand Canyon = = ) ^USATN7W ^7NWW

◯ Visit the waterfall (Havasu Falls)

◯ Eat at the McDonald's in Sedona

◯ Visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross, Sedona

◯ Visit the Heard Museum, Phoenix

◯ Visit the historic mission La Misión de San Xavier del Bac, Tohono Oʼodham Nation San Xavier Indian Reservation

◯ Drive on I-19, the only metric interstate in the United States

◯ Visit Kartchner Caverns State Park, Benson

- In the state Colorado: ^✓

⦿ ~~Visit Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison~~

◯ Eat a Denver omelet in Denver (omelet with ham, onions, and peppers)

◯ See the mountain ("Sun mountain" = Pikes Peak)

◯ Visit Great Sand Dunes National Park

- In the state Idaho: ^✓

◯ Eat a potato

◯ See the fall colors in the city Cœur d'Alène

◯ Visit the World Center for Birds of Prey, Boise

⦿ ~~Visit Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve~~ - 8 July 2023

◯ Relax in the city Lava Hot Springs

- In the state Nevada: ^✓

- In the city Las Vegas: ^✓

⦿ ~~Visit the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign~~

⦿ ~~Take in a show~~

⦿ ~~Visit the fountains of the Bellagio~~

⦿ ~~Visit the Atomic Museum, Paradise~~

- In the state New Mexico (): ^✓

⦿ ~~Visit Philmont Scout Ranch, Colfax County~~ - 2001, 2009

◯ Visit the historic Loretto Chapel, Santa Fe

◯ Visit Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Eddy County

- In the state Utah: ^✓✓

⦿ ~~Visit Antelope Island, Great Salt Lake~~

⦿ ~~Visit the Bonneville Salt Flats, Tooele County~~

⦿ ~~Visit Temple Square, Salt Lake City~~

◯ Visit Ice Castles, Midway

⦿ ~~Visit Timpanogos Cave, American Fork~~

◯ Visit the summit of Mount Timpanogos, Wasatch Range

◯ Visit Stewart Falls, Wasatch Range

⦿ ~~Visit the summit of Kyhv Peak, Wasatch Range~~

⦿ ~~Visit Fifth Water Hot Springs, Diamond Fork Canyon~~

⦿ ~~Visit Mystic Hot Springs, Monroe~~

⦿ ~~Visit Goblin Valley State Park, Emery County~~

⦿ ~~Visit Delicate Arch, Arches National Park~~

⦿ ~~Visit Dead Horse Point State Park, Moab~~

◯ Visit Potash Ponds, Moab

◯ Visit Factory Butte, Wayne County

◯ Visit Grand View Point Overlook, Canyonlands National Park

◯ Visit Druid Arch, Canyonlands National Park

◯ Visit Thor's Hammer, Bryce Canyon National Park

◯ Stargaze at Natural Bridges National Monument, San Juan County

⦿ ~~Visit Zion National Park~~

◯ Visit Coyote Natural Bridge, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Kane County

◯ Visit Reflection Canyon, Kane County

◯ Visit Lake Powell

◯ Visit Rainbow Bridge National Monument, San Juan County

- In the Great Plains region: ^✓

- In the state Kansas: ^✓

- In the state Montana: ^(TRANSIT)

◯ Drive Going-to-the-Sun Road, Glacier National Park

- In the state Nebraska: ^✓

◯ Husk corn

◯ Visit Chimney Rock National Historic Site, Morrill County

⦿ ~~Visit Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium~~ - 22 & 23 July 2024

⦿ ~~Visit the Winter Quarters Temple, Omaha~~ - 23 July 2024

- In the state North Dakota (): ^(TRANSIT)

◯ Visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park

◯ Hike the Maah Daah Hey Trail

- In the state South Dakota (): ^✓

⦿ ~~Visit the mountain~~ ~~("Six grandfathers, The heart of everything that is" = Mount Rushmore, Black Hills)~~ - 19 October 2024

⦿ ~~Visit the Crazy Horse Memorial, Black Hills~~ - 19 October 2024

- In the state Wyoming: ^✓

◯ Visit the geyser Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park

◯ Visit the hot spring Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park

◯ Visit the mountain Grand Teton

◯ Visit the water park Star Plunge, Thermopolis

◯ Visit the butte ("Bear's lodge" = Devils Tower = )

- In the Heartland region: ^✓✓

- In the state Illinois: ^✓

◯ Visit the Baháʼí House of Worship, Wilmette

◯ Eat deep-dish pizza in Chicago

◯ Visit the Art Institute of Chicago

⦿ ~~Visit the historic city Nauvoo ("They are beautiful")~~

◯ Visit Garden of the Gods Wilderness, Shawnee National Forest

- In the state Indiana: ^✓✓

⦿ ~~Visit the mural Word of Life ("Touchdown Jesus"), University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame~~ - 29 September 2014; 17 February 2015

⦿ ~~Visit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Speedway~~ - 26 February 2014

- In the state Iowa (): ^✓

◯ Visit the Voyage Home Riverside History Center, Riverside (Star Trek Museum)

- In the state Michigan: ^✓

◯ Visit the gay-friendly small town Saugatuck

- In the state Minnesota: ^✓

⦿ ~~Visit the Mall of America, Bloomington~~

- In the state Missouri: ^✓

⦿ ~~Eat barbecue in Kansas City~~ - April 2011

⦿ ~~Visit the Gateway Arch, Saint Louis~~ - April 2011

- In the state Ohio: ^✓

◯ Eat a buckeye (peanut butter fudge partially dipped in chocolate)

- In the state Wisconsin: ^✓

⦿ ~~Eat cheese~~

◯ Visit Noah's Ark Water Park, Lake Delton, the largest outdoor water park in the United States

◯ Visit the Acuity flagpole, Sheboygan

- In the South Central region: ^✓

- In the state Arkansas:

◯ See the Victorian architecture of the city Eureka Springs

◯ Relax in baths of the city Hot Springs

◯ Hunt for diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park

- In the state Louisiana ( = ): ^✓

- In the city New Orleans: ^✓

⦿ ~~Visit during Mardi Gras~~ - 20, 21, 22 & 27 January 2024

✧ Eat:

⦿ Beignets (deep-fried pastry =
beignet
French
) - 22 & 27 January 2024

⦿ Gumbo (meat or shellfish stew with okra or filé powder =
gum-bo
Louisiana Creole
) - 21 January 2024

⦿ ~~Jambalaya (rice with meat or seafood)~~ - 20 January 2024

⦿ ~~Listen to jazz music in the French Quarter~~ - 20 & 21 January 2024

⦿ ~~Visit the Audubon Zoo and Aquarium~~ - 21 & 22 January 2024

- In the state Oklahoma ( = ):

◯ Visit the Center of the Universe, Tulsa

- In the state Texas (): ^✓

⦿~~Visit a Buc-ee's store~~ - 4 January 2020: Texas City, TX

⦿ ~~Visit the Alamo, San Antonio~~ - June 2012

⦿ ~~Walk along the San Antonio River Walk~~ - June 2012

◯ Visit Space Center Houston

⦿ ~~Visit Galveston Island~~ - 27 & 28 December 2019; 4 January 2020

- In the Deep South region: ^✓

- In the state Alabama:

- In the state Florida (): ^✓

⦿ ~~Visit Universal Studios, Orlando~~ - June 2011; 7 & 8 November 2019

⦿ ~~Visit the archipelago Florida Keys, including~~ - 24 July 2016

⦿ ~~Visit Key Largo~~ - 24 July 2016

◯ Visit Key West

- In the state Georgia: ^✓

◯ Eat a peach

⦿ ~~Attend a Savannah Bananas game~~ - 14 September 2024

- In the state Mississippi:

◯ Visit the Mississippi Petrified Forest, Flora

- In the state South Carolina:

◯ Visit Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston

◯ Visit the Pineapple Fountain, Charleston

◯ Relax on a beach of the city Myrtle Beach

- In the Appalachian region: ^✓

- In the state Kentucky: ^✓

◯ Attend the Kentucky Derby

- In the state North Carolina: ^(TRANSIT)

◯ Eat Carolina barbecue

◯ Visit the historic house museum Biltmore Estate, Asheville

◯ Visit Sylvan Heights Bird Park, Scotland Neck

◯ Visit the barrier islands Outer Banks

- In the state Tennessee (): ^✓

⦿ ~~Eat barbecue~~ - 23 July 2010

⦿ ~~Visit the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville~~ - July 2010

⦿ ~~Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Nashville~~ - July 2010

◯ Visit Gatlinburg SkyLift Park

- In the state Virginia: ^✓

◯ Visit the plantation Monticello, Charlottesville

⦿ ~~Visit Arlington National Cemetery~~ - July 2010

◯ Visit the cultural heritage site Historic Jamestowne

◯ Visit the living-history museum Colonial Williamsburg

- In the state West Virginia:

◯ Visit the New River Gorge Bridge, Fayetteville

◯ Visit Prabhupada's Palace of Gold, New Vrindaban

◯ Visit Harpers Ferry National Historic Park

- In the Mid-Atlantic region: ^✓

- In the state Delaware:

◯ Visit Rehoboth Beach

- In the state Maryland: ^✓

- In the state New Jersey: ^✓✓

⦿ ~~Visit Princeton University as an adult~~

◯ Visit the Hindu temple BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, Robbinsville Township

- In the state New York: ^✓

⦿ ~~Visit Niagara Falls~~ - 9 August 2010

⦿ ~~Visit the Sacred Grove, Palmyra~~ - 8 August 2010

- In New York City: ^✓

⦿ ~~Eat thin-crust pizza~~ - 6 August 2010

⦿ ~~Visit the sculpture~~ ~~, Liberty Island (Liberty Enlightening the World = Statue of Liberty)~~ - 6 August 2010

⦿ ~~Visit the Brooklyn Bridge~~ - 6 August 2010

- In the borough Manhattan: ^✓

⦿ ~~Visit the sculpture Charging Bull, Wall Street~~ - 7 August 2010

◯ Visit the gravesites of Alexander and Eliza Hamilton at Trinity Church

◯ Visit the 9/11 Memorial

◯ Visit the tavern Stonewall Inn

⦿ Visit the skyscraper Empire State Building ^7WMW - 7 August 2010

◯ Visit the New York Public Library

◯ Visit Times Square

⦿ ~~Visit Grand Central Terminal~~ - 6 August 2010

⦿ ~~See a play on Broadway~~

- 7 August 2010: The Phantom of the Opera at Majestic Theatre

◯ Visit Saint Patrick's Cathedral

◯ Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park

- In the state Pennsylvania: ^✓

⦿ ~~Visit Gettysburg National Military Park~~ - 5 August 2010

◯ Visit the State Capitol sculpture groups in Harrisburg

◯ Visit the visitors centers of Hershey's Chocolate World, Hershey

⦿ ~~Have a meal in Amish country~~ - 5 August 2010: Plain & Fancy Restaurant, Lancaster

- In the city Philadelphia: ^✓

◯ Eat a Philly cheesesteak (sandwich of thin beefsteak and melted cheese)

⦿ ~~Visit the Liberty Bell~~ - 5 August 2010

⦿ ~~Visit the historic building Independence Hall~~ - 5 August 2010

- In the federal district Washington, D.C.: ^✓

◯ Visit the Washington National Cathedral

⦿ ~~Visit the Lincoln Memorial~~ - 24 July 2010

⦿ ~~Visit the presidential residence White House~~ - 24 July 2010

⦿ ~~Visit the Washington Monument~~ - 24 July 2010

◯ Visit the museums and galleries of Smithsonian Institution, including:

◯ Anacostia Community Museum (African American culture)

◯ Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (Asian art)

◯ Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (Design history)

◯ Freer Gallery of Art (Asian art)

◯ Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (Contemporary and modern art)

⦿ ~~National Air and Space Museum (Aviation and spaceflight history)~~ - 25 July 2010

◯ National Museum of African American History and Culture (African-American history and culture)

◯ National Museum of African Art (African art)

◯ National Museum of American History (American history)

◯ National Museum of the American Indian (Native American history and art)

⦿ ~~National Museum of Natural History (Natural history)~~ - 25 July 2010

◯ National Portrait Gallery (Portraiture)

◯ National Postal Museum (United States Postal Service, postal history, philately)

◯ Renwick Museum (American craft and decorative arts)

◯ Smithsonian American Art Museum (American art)

◯ National Zoological Park (Zoo)

◯ Smithsonian American Women's History Museum (Women's history)

◯ National Museum of the American Latino (Hispanic and Latino Americans)

- In the New England region: ^(TRANSIT)

- In the state Connecticut:

◯ Visit the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Yale University, New Haven

- In the state Maine:

◯ Eat lobster

◯ Walk Marginal Way, Ogunquit

◯ Visit the historic lighthouse Portland Head Light, Cape Elizabeth

◯ Visit the crevasse Thunder Hole, Mount Desert Island

- In the state Massachusetts (Massachusett: Muhsachuweesut): ^(TRANSIT)

◯ Eat clam chowder in Boston

◯ Visit the frigate USS Constitution, Boston Harbor

◯ Visit historic landmark Plymouth Rock, Plymouth

◯ Eat fried clams on Cape Cod

◯ Visit the gay-friendly town Providencetown

- In the state New Hampshire:

- In the state Rhode Island:

- In the state Vermont:

◯ Sample maple syrup

◯ Visit Sharon, the birthplace of Joseph Smith, Jr.

Middle America

⦿ Visit Mayan ruins: ^USATN7W

- 30 May 2012: Altun Ha, BZ, Belize

- 24 January 2024: Zamá, QR, Mexico

- 25 January 2024: Chichʼen Itzaʼ, YU, Mexico

Antigua and Barbuda

✧ Eat:

◯ Ducana (sweet potato dumpling or pudding)

◯ Fried conch

◯ Fungee (cornbread with okra)

- In the parish (Saint Philip):

◯ Visit the natural rock arch Devil's Bridge

- In the parish (Saint Paul):

◯ Visit the geological formation Pillars of Hercules

The Bahamas ^✓

Barbados ^✓

Belize =
Belice
Spanish
=
Bileez
Belizean Creole
^✓

◯ Eat hudut (plantain, fish, and coconut stew)

- In Belize District: ^✓

◯ Visit the marine sinkhole Great Blue Hole

- In Cayo District:

◯ Visit the archaeological site Actun Tunichil Muknal

◯ Visit the archaeological site Xunantunich

◯ Visit the archaeological site Caracol

Costa Rica
Spanish
("Rich coast") ^✓

✧ Eat:

⦿ ~~Fresh pineapple~~

⦿ ~~Gallo pinto (rice and black beans)~~

- In the province : ^✓

⦿ ~~Visit the volcano~~ ~~(Poás Volcano)~~ - 2008

Cuba
Spanish

Dominica =
Dominik
Dominican Creole

República Dominicana
Spanish
(Dominican Republic) ^✓

- In the province ("Silver port"): ^✓

⦿ ~~Jump off the waterfalls of Damajagua~~ - 26 July 2018

El Salvador
Spanish

- In the department :

◯ Visit the Catholic church , San Salvador (El Rosario Church)

France
French - See more from this sovereign state in: Southern Africa, South America, Western Europe, Oceania
^✓

- In the overseas collectivity (Saint Martin): ^✓

Gwenad
Grenadian Creole English
(Grenada)

Guatemala
Spanish

- In the department :

◯ Visit the ruins of an ancient city (Tikal)

- In the department :

◯ Visit the lake , Sololá (Lake Atitlán)

- In the department :

◯ See the volcano Acatenango

Ayiti
Haitian Creole
=
Haïti
French
(Haiti)

Honduras
Spanish
("Depths") ^✓

Jumieka
Jamaican Patois
= Jamaica ^✓

⦿ ~~Go bobsledding~~ - 1 January 2020

Koninkrijk der Nederlanden
Dutch
(
Kingdom of the Netherlands
See more from this sovereign state in: Western Europe
) ^✓

- In the country (Dutch: Aruba): ^✓

- In the country (Papiamento: Kòrsou): ^✓

- In the country (Netherlands = ):

- In the special municipality (Dutch: Bonaire):

- In the special municipality Saba (Dutch: Saba):

◯ Visit Mount Scenery

- In the country : ^✓

México
Spanish
=
Mēxihco
Nahuatl
(Mexico) ^✓

◯ Visit every state and the capital: 5/32

◯ Celebrate (Day of the Dead)

✧ Eat:

◯ (corn with butter, mayonnaise, cheese, and seasonings)

◯ (corn-based dough stuffed with cheese, beans, and pork rind)

- In the region (Northwestern Mexico): ^✓

- In the state :

◯ Eat fish tacos

◯ Visit the blowhole La Bufadora, Ensenada

◯ Visit the sea cave , San Quintín, which is frequented by sea lions ("Wolves' lair")

- In the state : ^✓

◯ Visit the historic Jesuit Catholic mission , Loreto ("Our Lady of Loreto Conchó mission")

⦿ ~~Visit the rock formation~~ ~~, Cabo San Lucas (Arch of Cabo San Lucas)~~ - 29 August 2024

- In the state :

✧ Eat:

◯ Montado (tortilla with beef, cheese, and toppings)

◯ Queso Chihuahua (a soft white cheese)

◯ Visit the archaelogical site ("Great houses")

◯ Visit the cave system ("Name of God grottoes")

◯ Visit the Catholic cathedral , Chihuahua City (Cathedral of Chihuahua)

◯ Ride the railway (Chihuahua-Pacific Railway)

◯ Visit the lake (Lake Arareco)

◯ Visit the waterfalls (Cusárare Falls)

◯ Visit the cave , Naica ("Cave of the crystals" = Giant Crystal Cave)

- In the state :

◯ Eat (beef, tomato, and pepper stew)

◯ Ride the cable car ("Durango cable car")

- In the state : ^✓

◯ Visit the bridge (Baluarte Bridge)

⦿ ~~Visit the lighthouse~~ ~~, Mazatlán ("Mazatlán lighthouse")~~ - 28 August 2024

- In the state :

◯ Visit the government palace , Hermosillo ("Government palace of Sonora")

- In the region (Northeastern Mexico):

- In the state :

◯ Visit the wetlands ("Four cienegas wildlife preserve")

◯ Visit the museum , Saltillo (Desert Museum)

- In the state :

◯ Visit the monument , Monterrey ("Lighthouse of commerce")

- In the state :

◯ Eat (tortilla-based breakfast dish)

- In the region (North-Central Mexico):

- In the state :

◯ Visit the Catholic church , Aguascalientes (Church of Saint Anthony of Padua)

- In the state :

- In the city Guanajuato:

◯ Visit the statue ("Monument to El Pípila")

◯ Visit the garden ("Union garden")

◯ Visit the Catholic basilica ("Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato")

◯ Visit the Catholic church (San Cayetano Church)

◯ Eat ice cream in Dolores Hidalgo

◯ Visit the botanical garden , San Miguel de Allende ("The pool of ingenuity botanical garden")

◯ Relax in a hot spring near San Miguel de Allende

- In the state :

◯ Eat (cheese)

◯ Visit the biosphere reserve ("Wide range biosphere reserve")

◯ Visit the monolith , San Sebastián Bernal ("Bernal peak")

◯ Visit the Catholic church , Tequisquiapan ("Parish temple of Saint Mary of the Assumption")

- In the state :

✧ Eat:

◯ Gordita (corn-based dough stuffed with meat and cheese)

◯ Gordita de nata (dessert cake with sweet fillings)

◯ Visit the Catholic cathedral , San Luis Potosí City (Saint Louis the King Metropolitan Cathedral)

◯ Visit the region La Huasteca Potosina (Téenek: Tének Tsabál)

◯ Visit the cave , Xilitla (Cave of Swallows)

- In the state :

◯ Ride the cable car ("Zacatecas cable car")

- In the region (Western Mexico): ^✓

- In the state :

◯ See the volcano ("Colima volcano")

- In the state : ^✓

◯ Spend the night at Almar Resort, Puerto Vallarta

⦿ ~~Relax on Playa los Muertos in Puerto Vallarta~~ - 27 August 2024

- In the city Guadalajara:

✧ Eat:

◯ Birria (spiced goat stew)

◯ ("drowned sandwich" = pork and bean sandwich submerged in sauce)

◯ Visit the Catholic church ("Expiatory church of the Blessed Sacrament")

◯ Visit the Catholic cathedral (Cathedral-Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady)

◯ Listen to mariachi music at the historic structure El Parián, Tlaquepaque

◯ Relax at Spa Termal Tlalocan, Ajijic

- In the state ():

◯ Witness the monarch butterfly migration

- In the city Morelia:

✧ Eat:

◯ Cocada (egg and coconut confection)

◯ Gaspacho moreliano (fruit cocktail of jicama, mango, and pineapple)

◯ Uchepo (sweet tamal of tender corn)

◯ Visit the Catholic cathedral (Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Lord of Morelia)

◯ Visit the fountain (Las Tarascas Fountain)

◯ Visit the Catholic church ("Sanctuary of Guadalupe, Morelia")

◯ Visit the volcano , Parangaricutirimícuaro ^7NWW

◯ See the sea stack , Playa Maruata ("Finger of God")

- In the state :

◯ Visit the petroglyph complex

◯ Spend the night at Hotel Playa Escondida, Sayulita

✘ Spend the night here with the love of my life

◯ Visit the hidden beach , Islas Marietas ("Beach of love")

- In the region (South-Central Mexico):

- In the capital city (Mexico City = = ):

◯ Visit the Catholic basilica , Gustavo A. Madero (Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe)

- In the borough Miguel Hidalgo:

◯ Visit the museum (National Museum of Anthropology)

◯ Visit the castle (Chapultepec Castle)

◯ Walk down the avenue ("Promenade of the reform")

- In the borough Cuauhtémoc:

◯ Visit the victory column (Angel of Independence)

◯ Eat tacos at Taquería Gabriel

◯ Buy a book from Librería Rosario Castellanos

◯ Eat ice cream at Nevería Roxy

◯ Visit Plaza Río de Janeiro

◯ Attend a lucha libre performance at Arena México

◯ Visit the park Alameda Central

◯ Visit the Catholic cathedral (Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral)

◯ Visit the ancient Mexica temple , Tenochtitlan (Main Temple = )

◯ Visit the floating gardens of the borough

- In the state (State of Mexico = ):

◯ Visit the temples of municipality Malinalco

◯ Visit the botanical garden Cosmovitral Jardín Botánico, Toluca

◯ Visit the ancient city ()

- In the state :

◯ Visit the Catholic cathedral , Cuernavaca ("Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary")

◯ Visit the archaeological site , Miacatlán

- In the region (Eastern Mexico):

- In the state ():

◯ Visit the Toltec statues , Tula (Atlantean figures)

◯ See the colorful houses in the city Pachuca

- In the state ():

✧ Eat:

◯ Cemita (sandwich on sesame roll)

◯ Chiles en nogada (stuffed poblanos in walnut sauce)

◯ Jamoncillo de leche (pecan fudge)

◯ See the volcanoes and

◯ Visit the pyramid ("Constructed mountain" = Great Pyramid of Cholula = )

◯ Visit the Catholic church (Church of San Francisco Acatepec)

- In the state :

◯ Visit the archaeological site ()

◯ Visit the Catholic church , Huamantla ("Parish of Saint Louis the Bishop")

- In the state :

✧ Eat:

◯ Arroz a la tumbada (seafood rice)

◯ Pollo encacahuatado (peanut chicken)

◯ Visit the archaeological site El Tajín, Papantla

◯ Eat a jalapeño in Xalapa

◯ See the Olmec statues ("Colossal heads", Xalapa Museum of Anthropology)

- In the region (Southwestern Mexico):

- In the state :

◯ Eat a chinculguaje (dough stuffed with beans, coriander, and peppers)

◯ Visit the Mayan temples of archaeological site ("Big waters" = = )

◯ Visit the waterfall ("Water falls")

◯ See the painted walls of the archaeological site ( = )

◯ Read the glyphs of the ancient city ("Broken sky" = )

- In the state :

◯ Visit the caverns ("Cacahuamilpa caverns")

◯ Visit the Catholic church , Taxco (Church of Saint Prisca de Taxco)

◯ See the cliff divers at the diving spot , Acapulco ("The gulch")

◯ Watch the sun set at the plaza , Acapulco ("Symphony of the sea")

◯ Visit the archaeological site ()

◯ Visit the cave , Troncones ("Majahua Cave")

- In the state :

✧ Eat:

◯ Garnachas istmeñas (tortillas with beans, cabbage, and cheese)

◯ Tlayuda (thin tortilla with beans, pork lard, cabbage, avocado, meat, cheese, and salsa)

◯ Go hiking in the village Santiago Apoala

◯ Visit the archaeological site , Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán ("Jaguar hill" = )

◯ Attend the festival ("Cooperation")

◯ Visit the Catholic church , Oaxaca (Church and Convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán)

◯ Visit the tree Árbol del Tule, Santa María del Tule ("Tree of Tule")

◯ Visit the archaelogical site ("Underworld")

◯ Bathe in the travertines , San Lorenzo Albarradas ("The water boils")

◯ Relax on the beach Playa Zipolite, San Pedro Pochutla

◯ Attend the celebration , Juchitán (Vigil of the Authentic Intrepid Searchers of Danger)

- In the region (Southeastern Mexico): ^✓

⦿ ~~Eat cochinita pibil (slow-roasted pork)~~

- In the state ():

◯ Visit the archaeological site ("Place of three stones" = )

- In the state (): ^✓

◯ Relax on a beach on the island ("Black hole")

◯ Go birdwatching on the island Isla Contoy

◯ Dive at the museum (Cancún Underwater Museum)

◯ Visit the theme park , Playa del Carmen (Xcaret Park)

⦿ ~~Visit the archaeological site~~ ~~("City of Dawn" = Tulum =~~ ) - 24 January 2024

◯ Lift weights at the Tulum Jungle Gym, Tulum

◯ Visit the lake (Lake Bacalar)

- In the state :

◯ Visit the Olmec sculptures of the open-air museum Parque-Museo La Venta, Villahermosa

- In the state (): ^✓

⦿ ~~Visit the archaeological site~~ ~~("At the mouth of the well of the Itza" = Chichen Itza)~~ ^N7WW - 25 January 2024

◯ Visit the Franciscan Catholic convent , Izamal (San Antonio de Padua Convent)

⦿~~Travel the length of Progreso Pier, Progresso, the world's longest pier~~ - 25 January 2024

◯ Visit the ancient city ("Three times built" = Uxmal)

Nicaragua
Spanish

Panamá
Spanish
(Panama)

◯ Travel through the waterway (Panama Canal) ^7WMW

Saint Kitts and Nevis ^✓

Saint Lucia =
Sent Lisi
Saint Lucian Creole
^✓

⦿ ~~Take a mud bath in Sulphur Springs~~ - 27 August 2015; 22 December 2016

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago =
त्रिनिदाद और टोबैगो
Hindi: Trinidād aur Ṭobaigo

United Kingdom

See more from this sovereign state in: Northern America, Western Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe

^✓

- In the overseas territory British Virgin Islands:

- In the overseas territory Cayman Islands: ^✓

- In the overseas territory Turks and Caicos Islands: ^✓

United States of America

See more from this sovereign state in: Northern America, Oceania

^✓

- In the territory : ^✓

⦿ ~~Tour the historic district~~ ~~, San Juan (Old San Juan)~~ - 23 August 2015; 18 December 2016; 26 July 2018

◯ Visit the national forest , the only tropical rainforest in the United States National Forest System (El Yunque National Forest)

◯ Visit the bay , Vieques (Mosquito Port Bioluminescent Bay)

- In the territory United States Virgin Islands (): ^✓

⦿ Visit the island Saint Thomas (
Santo Tomás
Spanish
), including: - 24 August 2015; 19 December 2016; 25 July 2018

⦿ ~~Relax on the beach of Magen's Bay~~ - 19 December 2016

◯ Visit the island Saint John ()

⦿ Visit the island Saint Croix (
Santa Cruz
Spanish
) - 25 December 2016

SOUTH AMERICA

◯ Visit the Amazon Rainforest ( = = ) ^N7WN

Argentina
Spanish
^✓

- In the region (Argentine Northwest):

- In the province :

◯ Visit the badlands (Devil's Desert)

- In the region (Argentine Littoral): ^✓

- In the province ("Missions"):

◯ Visit the waterfalls ("Big water" = Iguazú Falls = = ) ^N7WN

- In the province ("Holy faith"): ^✓

◯ Pay respects to my ancestors in the cemetery , Granadero Baigorria (Granadero Baigorria Cemetery)

◯ Visit the monumental complex , Rosario (National Flag Memorial)

- In the region (Cuyo Region):

- In the province :

◯ See the mountain ^8S

- In the region (Pampas Plain): ^✓

- In the autonomous city : ^✓

◯ Visit the opera house (Columbus Theatre)

- In the region :

- In the province ("Holy cross"):

◯ Visit the rock art inside the cave (Cave of the Hands)

- In the province ("Land of fire"):

◯ Visit the archipelago (Falkland Islands)

◯ Visit the End of the World sign , Ushuaia

Bolivia
  Spanish
=
Buliwya
  Quechua
=
Wuliwya
  Aymara

- In the department ():

◯ Visit the lake (Lake Titicaca = )

- In the department ( = ):

◯ Visit the salt flat ("Uyuni salt flat")

Brasil
Portuguese
(Brazil)

✧ Eat:

◯ Budim (caramel custard)

◯ Feijoada (meat and bean stew)

◯ Pão de queijo (baked cheese roll)

- In the state :

- In the city :

◯ Celebrate (Carnival of Brazil)

◯ Visit the bay (Guanabara Bay) ^7NWW

◯ Visit the statue (Christ the Redeemer) ^N7WW

◯ Relax on the beach (Ipanema Beach)

◯ Relax on the beach (Copacabana Beach)

Chile
Spanish

◯ Stargaze in the desert (Atacama Desert)

- In the region (Valparaíso Region):

◯ Visit the monolithic human figures , Rapa Nui ("Statues" = )

Colombia
Spanish

- In the department :

◯ Visit the old town region , Cartagena ("Walled city")

- In the department ("Atlantic"):

◯ Visit the statue of Shakira in Barranquilla

- In the department :

◯ Visit the inselberg ("Stone" = The Rock of Guatapé = )

- In the capital district :

◯ Visit the museum (Museum of Gold)

Ecuador
Spanish

- In the province :

◯ See the turtles

France
French - See more from this sovereign state in: Southern Africa, Middle America, Western Europe, Oceania

- In the region (French Guiana = ):

Gwiyannan
Guyanese Creole
= Guyana

Paraguay
Spanish
=
Paraguái
Guarani

- In the district ("Upper Paraná"):

◯ Visit the hydroelectric dam on the Paraná River (Itaipu Dam = = ) ^7WMW

Perú
Spanish
=
Piruw
Quechua
(Peru)

◯ Eat ceviche (seafood cooked by citrus marinade)

- In the region ():

◯ Visit the geoglyphs (Nazca Lines)

- In the region ():

◯ Visit the Inca citadel ("Old mountain" = Machu Picchu) ^N7WW

◯ Visit the mountain ("Colored mountain" = )

Sranan
Sranan Tongo
=
Suriname
Dutch

Uruguay
Spanish

- In the department :

◯ Visit the sculpture , Punta del Este (The Hand)

Venezuela
Spanish

◯ Eat arepas (stuffed corn-based flatbread)

- In the state (Bolívar):

◯ Visit the waterfall ("Waterfall of the deepest place" = Angel Falls = )

ANTARCTICA

◯ Visit Thurston Island

◯ See the mountain massif Vinson Massif ^8S

EUROPE

Western Europe

Österreich
German
(Austria)

◯ Eat (apple strudel = = )

- In the federal state ():

◯ Visit the limestone and ice cave , Werfen ("World of ice giants")

België
  Dutch
=
Belgique
  French
=
Belgien
  German
(Belgium)

◯ Eat (mussels and French fries = )

- In the capital region ():

◯ Visit the Joseph Geefs sculpture (The Angel of Evil, Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium)

- In the province ( = = ):

◯ Visit the Guillaume Geefs sculpture (The Spirit of Evil, Liège Cathedral)

France
French - See more from this sovereign state in: Southern Africa, Middle America, South America, Oceania
^✓

✧ Eat:

⦿ ~~(leavened pastry)~~ - 11 September 2023

◯ (cream puff = cream-filled pastry ball)

⦿ ~~(custard with hard caramel top)~~ - 10 September 2023

⦿ ~~(unleavened batter cooked on a griddle)~~ - 10 September 2023

⦿ ~~(flaky, crescent-shaped pastry)~~ - 11 September 2023

◯ (hot ham, cheese, and poached or fried egg sandwich)

◯ (hot ham and cheese sandwich)

◯ (cream-filled pastry with flavored icing)

◯ (meringue-based confection)

◯ ("thousand sheets" = puff pastry layered with cream)

◯ ("bread with chocolate" = pastry with dark chocolate in the center)

◯ ("lost bread" = bread soaked in egg then fried)

◯ (baked egg dish)

◯ (apple tart)

- In the region ("Heights of France" = ): ^✓

⦿ ~~Visit the High Gothic Catholic cathedral~~ ~~, Amiens, Somme (Amiens Cathedral)~~ - 11 September 2023

- In the region ("Island of France" = ): ^✓

◯ Visit the former royal residence , Versailles, Yvelines (Palace of Versailles)

- In the department : ^✓

⦿ ~~Visit the tower~~ ~~(Eiffel Tower)~~ - 10 September 2023

◯ Kiss someone at the top

◯ Visit the Rodin sculpture (The Thinker, Rodin Museum)

◯ Visit the art museum (Louvre Museum)

◯ Visit the Catholic cathedral (Notre-Dame de Paris)

◯ Visit the Jules Dalou sculpted altar piece (The Brotherhood of the People, Marriage room, Town Hall of the Tenth Arrondissement)

- In the region ("Burgundy-Free County" = ):

◯ Visit the monastery , Cluny, Saône-et-Loire (Cluny Abbey = ) ^7WMA

- In the region ( = ):

◯ See the mountain ()

- In the region ("Provence-Alps-French Riviera" = ):

◯ Sunbathe topless on the coastline ("Azure coast" = French Riviera)

Deutschland
German
(Germany)

- In the state (Bavaria):

◯ Visit the historicist castle (Neuschwanstein Castle)

- In the state :

◯ Visit the memorial (Berlin Wall Memorial)

Koninkrijk der Nederlanden
Dutch
(
Kingdom of the Netherlands
See more from this sovereign state in: Middle America
) ^(TRANSIT)

- In the country (Netherlands = ): ^(TRANSIT)

◯ Visit the major dam and causeway , Noord-Holland ("Closure dyke" = ), part of the Netherlands North Sea Protection Works ^7WMW

◯ Visit the monumental windmills , Molenladen, Zuid-Holland (Kinderdijk windmills)

Monaco
  French
=
Múnegu
  Monégasque
=
Monaco
  Italian

Portugal
Portuguese
^✓

- In the autonomous region (Azores): ^✓

- In the district (Lisbon District):

◯ Visit the Romanticist castle , Sintra (Pena Palace)

◯ Visit the former Hieronymites monastery , Lisbon (Jerónimos Monastery)

España
  Spanish
=
España
  Galician
=
Espanya
  Catalan
=
Espainia
  Basque
(Spain) ^✓

⦿ ~~Eat~~ ~~(seafood and saffron rice)~~- 25 April 2023

⦿ ~~Visit Muslim architecture~~

- 24 April 2023: (Spanish: Alcazaba) and Gibralfaro, Málaga

- In the autonomous community (Valencian Community = ): ^✓

◯ Throw a tomato at the festival , Buñol

- In the autonomous community (Balearic Islands = ):

◯ Party on the island ()

- In the autonomous community (Catalonia = = ): ^✓

⦿ ~~Visit the unfinished Catholic basilica~~ ~~, Barcelona~~ - 27 April 2023

Schweiz
German
=
Suisse
French
(Switzerland)

- In the canton (Zurich):

◯ Visit the waterfall (Rhine Falls)

United Kingdom

See more from this sovereign state in: Northern America, Middle America, Northern Europe, Southern Europe

^✓

- In the overseas territory Gibraltar:

Northern Europe

◯ Bathe in the Baltic Sea

Kongeriget Danmark
Danish
(
Kingdom of Denmark
See more from this sovereign state in: Northern America
) ^(TRANSIT)

- In the country (Denmark): ^(TRANSIT)

◯ Visit the original Bertel Thorvaldsen statue Christus in the Lutheran cathedral , Copenhagen (Church of Our Lady)

Suomi
Finnish
=
Finland
Swedish

◯ Eat (fresh colostrum cheese) with (cloudberry jam)

◯ Bathe in a (Finnish sauna)

Ísland
Icelandic
(Iceland) ^✓

- In the region (Southern Peninsula): ^✓

⦿ Relax at the geothermal spa
~~Bláa lónið~~
Icelandic
, Grindavík (Blue Lagoon) - 22 April 2024

- In the region (Southern Region): ^✓

⦿ Snorkel between continental tectonic plates in the national park
~~Þjóðgarðurinn á Þingvöllum~~
Icelandic
(Þingvellir National Park) - 19 April 2024

⦿ See the sea stacks
~~Reynisdrangar~~
Icelandic
from the black sand of Reynisfjara Beach - 20 April 2024

Ireland =
Éire
Irish
(Republic of Ireland =
Poblacht na hÉireann
Irish
) ^✓

- In the county (County Dublin): ^✓

⦿ Visit the Catholic cathedral
~~Ard-Eaglais Naomh Pádraig~~
Irish
, Dublin (Saint Patrick's Cathedral) - 4 September 2023

- In the county (County Cork): ^✓

⦿ Kiss the block of limestone
~~Cloch na Blarnan~~
Irish
(Blarney Stone) in the battlements of the medieval stronghold
~~Caisleán na Blarnan~~
Irish
(Blarney Castle) - 7 September 2023

Norge
Norwegian
(Norway)

- In the county (Vestland County):

◯ Visit the Lutheran church , Lærdal (Borgund Stave Church), which was constructed without nails

Sverige
Swedish
(Sweden) ^✓

◯ Eat (Swedish meatballs)

- In the county (Stockholm County):

◯ Visit the Museum de Vries, Drottningholm

- In the county (Scania County): ^✓

United Kingdom
  See more from this sovereign state in: Northern America, Middle America, Western Europe, Southern Europe
=
Y Deyrnas Unedig
  Welsh
=
Unitit Kinrick
  Scots
=
Ríocht Aontaithe
  Irish
^✓

- On the island Great Britain ( = = ): ^✓

- In the country Scotland (): ^✓

⦿ ~~Visit the Scottish Highlands (Scots: the Hielands), including:~~ - 3 September 2023

◯ Visit the island (Isle of Skye = )

◯ Visit the freshwater loch (Loch Ness)

◯ Visit the Falkirk Wheel, Falkirk

- In the country England: ^✓

⦿ ~~Eat a full English breakfast (back bacon, pork sausage, egg, tomato, mushroom, black pudding, beans, toast)~~ - 1 September 2023

⦿ ~~Visit the John Rylands Research Institute and Library, Manchester~~ - 6 September 2023

◯ Visit the Anglican cathedral Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire ^7WMA

- In the city of London: ^✓

◯ Swim in the Highgate Men's Bathing Pond at Hampstead Heath

⦿ ~~Visit the clock tower Big Ben~~ - 30 August 2023

⦿ ~~See the crown jewels at the Tower of London~~ - 31 August 2023

⦿ ~~Visit the ravens at the Tower of London~~ - 31 August 2023

◯ Visit Stonehenge, Wiltshire ^7WMA - 1 September 2023

⦿ ~~Travel through the Channel Tunnel under the Strait of Dover~~ ^7WMW - 10 September 2023

- In the country (Wales): ^✓

⦿ Visit the medieval fortress
~~Castell Caernarfon~~
Welsh
(Caernarfon Castle) - 1 September 2023

- On the island Ireland (): ^✓

- In the country Northern Ireland (): ^✓

- On the crown dependent island (Isle of Man):

- In the archipelago Channel Islands ( = ):

- In the crown dependency (Guernsey = ):

- In the crown dependency (Bailiwick of Jersey):

Southern Europe

Hrvatska
Croatian
(Croatia)

- In the county (Dubrovnik-Neretva County):

◯ Visit the defensive stone walls (Walls of Dubrovnik)

Κύπρος
Greek: Kýpros
=
Kıbrıs
Turkish
(Cyprus)

◯ Eat (goat's and sheep's milk cheese)

- In the district (Paphos = ):

◯ Hike in the gorge (Avakas Gorge)

◯ Swim in the Adonis Baths, Koili

◯ Visit the mosaics (Mosaics of Dionysus)

- In the district (Larnaca = ):

◯ Purchase (Lefkara lace) in Pano Lefkara

- In the district (Famagusta = ):

◯ Visit the rock formation Bridge of Love in the town (Ayia Napa = )

Ελλάδα
Greek: Elláda
(Greek)

✧ Eat:

◯ (dish of eggplant and ground meat)

◯ (skewered meat and sometimes vegetables)

◯ (spinach and cheese pie)

- In the region (Western Greece Region):

◯ Visit the town Olympia, the site of the giant seated figure (Statue of Zeus at Olympia) ^7WAW

- In the region (Central Greece Region):

◯ Visit the Ancient Greek citadel (Acropolis of Athens)

- In the region (South Aegean Region):

◯ Visit the island (Rhodes), site of the statue (Colossus of Rhodes) ^7WAW

Italia
Italian
(Italy) ^(TRANSIT)

◯ Eat (ice cream)

- In the macroregion (Northwest Italy = ):

- In the region (Lombardy = ):

◯ Visit Bronzino's (Portrait of Andrea Doria as Neptune) at the Brera Art Gallery, Milan

- In the macroregion (Northeast Italy = ):

- In the autonomous region ( = ):

◯ See the peaks (Three Peaks of Lavaredo = )

◯ Ride a gondola in the city (Venice = )

◯ Visit the bridge , Venice (Rialto Bridge = )

- In the macroregion (Central Italy): ^(TRANSIT)

- In the region (Tuscany = ):

◯ Visit the belltower (Leaning Tower of Pisa) ^7WMA

- In the city (Florence):

◯ Visit the Renaissance palace (Pitti Palace)

◯ Visit the Michelangelo masterpiece sculpture at the art museum ("Gallery of the Academy of Florence")

◯ Visit the Donatello sculpture (Saint George) at the national art museum ("Bargello Plaza")

◯ Visit the Michelangelo sculpture Giustiniani Christ at the church of San Vincenzo Martire, Bassano Romano

- In the region : ^(TRANSIT)

- In the city (Rome = ): ^(TRANSIT)

◯ Visit the house-museum (Hendrik Christian Andersen Museum)

◯ Visit the Michelangelo sculpture (Risen Christ) at the Dominican Catholic church Santa Maria sopra Minerva

◯ Visit the Ancient Roman amphitheatre (Colosseum) ^N7WW

◯ Visit the Michelangelo sculpture (Moses) at the Catholic church San Pietro in Vincoli

◯ Visit the Ancient Greek sculpture (Hellenistic Prince) at the museum (National Roman Museum)

- In the macroregion (South Italy = ):

- In the region :

◯ Eat pizza in the city (Naples = )

◯ Visit the Ancient Roman sculpture (Farnese Hercules) at the museum , Naples (National Archaeological Museum)

◯ Visit the ancient cities (Pompeii and Herculaneum)

◯ Relax on the coastline (Amalfi Coast)

- In the macroregion (Insular Italy = ):

Kuzey Kıbrıs
Turkish
(Northern Cyprus)

- In the district (Girne District):

◯ Visit the Byzantine castle (Saint Hilarion Castle = )

United Kingdom

See more from this sovereign state in: Northern America, Middle America, Western Europe, Northern Europe

- In the overseas territory (Akrotiri and Dhekelia):

◯ Visit the ruins in the Ancient Greek city-state (Kourion = )

◯ Visit the ancient Dominican Catholic monastery (Holy Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats)

Civitatis Vaticana
Latin
=
Città del Vaticano
Italian
(Vatican)

◯ Visit the Ancient Roman sculpture (Laocoön and His Sons) at the public museum (Vatican Museums = )

◯ Visit the Michelangelo sculpture at the Catholic papal basilica (Saint Peter's Basilica = )

◯ Visit the Catholic chapel (Sistine Chapel = ) at the papal residence (Apostolic Palace)

Eastern Europe

Аԥсны
Abkhaz: Apsnə
=
Абхазия
Russian: Abxázija
(Abkhazia)

- In the district (Gudauta District = ):

◯ Visit the karst cave (New Athos Cave = )

Հայաստան
Armenian: Hayastan
(Armenia)

✧ Eat:

◯ (apricot)

◯ (thin flatbread = )

- In the capital city (Yerevan):

◯ Visit the central town square (Republic Square)

◯ Visit the medieval Armenian Apostolic church (Katoghike Holy Mother of God Church)

- In the province (Ararat Province):

◯ Visit the basalt columns , Garni Gorge ("Symphony of stones")

◯ Visit the medieval Armenian Apostolic monastery ("Spear" = Geghard)

- In the province (Vayots Dzor Province):

◯ Visit the 13th-century Armenian Apostolic monastery ("New monastery" = Noravank)

საქართველო
Georgian: Sakartvelo
(Georgia)

✧ Eat:

◯ (cornmeal and cheese dish)

◯ (meat-filled bread)

◯ (cheese-filled bread)

◯ (spicy meat and vegetable soup with walnuts)

◯ (meat dumpling)

- In Southwestern Georgia:

- In the region (Guria):

◯ Walk on the magnetic black sand of the town (Ureki)

- In the autonomous republic (Adjara):

◯ Eat at the McDonald's in the city (Batumi)

◯ Hike in the national park (Mtirala National Park)

- In the historic region (Rioni):

- In the region (Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti):

◯ Swim in the Lailashi Secret Pool

◯ Visit the reservoir (Shaori Reservoir)

- In the region (Imereti):

◯ Visit the karst cave (Prometheus Cave Natural Monument)

◯ Visit the 11th-century Georgian Orthodox cathedral , Kutaisi (Bagrati Cathedral)

◯ Visit the natural limestone monolith , Katskhi (Katskhi Pillar)

◯ Ride the cable cars in the city (Chiatura)

- In the historic region (Kartli = Central Georgia):

- In the region (Samtskhe–Javakheti = ):

◯ Visit the medieval fortress (Akhaltsikhe Castle)

- In the capital city (Tbilisi):

◯ Bathe in a sulfur bath

◯ Visit the ancient fortress (Narikala)

◯ Visit the monument (Chronicle of Georgia)

◯ See the pedestrian bridge (Bridge of Peace) lit up at night

- In the region ("Mtskheta-Mountain Area" = Mtskheta-Mtianeti):

◯ Visit the medieval Georgian Orthodox cathedral , Mtskheta (Svetitskhoveli Cathedral)

◯ Visit the 6th-century Georgian Orthodox monastery , Mtskheta (Jvari Monastery)

◯ Visit the 14th-century Georgian Orthodox church , Stepantsminda (Gergeti Trinity Church)

- In Eastern Georgia:

- In the region (Kakheti):

◯ Visit the rock-hewn 6th-century Georgian Orthodox monastery complex (Saint David of Gareji Monastery Complex)

Magyarország
Hungarian
(Hungary)

◯ Eat (goulash = meat and vegetable paprika stew)

- In the capital city :

◯ Visit the fortification (Fisherman's Bastion)

România
Romanian
(Romania)

- In the county (Prahova County):

◯ Visit the Neo-Renaissance palace (Peleș Castle)

Россия
Russian: Rossíja
(
Russia
See more from this sovereign state in: Northern Asia
)

- In the federal district (North Caucasian Federal District):

◯ See the volcano (Mount Elbrus = = ) ^8S

- In the federal district (Central Federal District):

- In the federal city (Moscow):

◯ Visit the Russian Orthodox church (Saint Basil's Cathedral)

- In the federal district (Ural Federal District):

◯ Visit the mountain range (Ural Mountains)

Хуссар Ирыстон
  Ossetian: Xussar Iryston
=
სამხრეთ ოსეთის
  Georgian: Samxret Osetis
=
Южная Осетияს
  Russian: Júžnaja Osétija
(South Ossetia)

- In the district (Leningor District = = ):

◯ Visit the 8th-century Georgian Orthodox church , Tsirkoli (Tsirkoli Church of the Mother of God)

OCEANIA

Australia

- In the territory Northern Territory:

◯ Visit the sacred sandstone monolith (Ayers Rock)

- In the state Queensland:

◯ Visit the coral reef system Great Barrier Reef, the largest in the world ^7NWW

- In the state New South Wales:

◯ Visit the mountain Mount Kosciuszko () ^8S

◯ Visit the performing arts centre Sydney Opera House

◯ Visit Bondi Beach, Sydney

- In the territory Australian Capital Territory:

◯ Visit the Australian War Memorial, Campbell

France
French - See more from this sovereign state in: Southern Africa, Middle America, South America, Western Europe

- In the overseas collectivity (French Polynesia = ):

◯ Relax on the island (Bora Bora = )

◯ See the volcano Mont Orohena, Tahiti

Aotearoa
Māori
= New Zealand

- In the region (Bay of Plenty):

◯ Visit Frying Pan Lake, Waimangu Volcanic Rift Valley, the largest hot spring in the world

- In the region ("The last joint of the tail" = Southland):

◯ Visit the fiord (Milford Sound)

United States of America^✓

See more from this sovereign state in: Northern America, Middle America

- In the territory (American Samoa):

- In the territory Guam ():

- In the state Hawaii ():^✓

◯ Attend a lūʻau

✧ Eat:

⦿ ~~Fresh pineapple~~

⦿ ~~Poi (mashed taro root)~~ - 23 April 2019

◯ Visit the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, Northwestern Islands ("Birthplace") ^USATN7W

⦿ Visit
~~Waimea~~
Hawaiian
Canyon, Kauaʻi ("Water") - 20 April 2019

⦿ Relax on a beach in the bay
~~Hanalei~~
Hawaiian
, Kauaʻi ("Lei-making") - 20 April 2019

◯ Visit the palace , Honolulu, Oʻahu ("Royal Palace of ʻIolani")

◯ Visit Beach, Honolulu, Oʻahu ("Spouting Waters")

◯ Visit the Lānaʻi Cat Sanctuary, Lānaʻi City, Lānaʻi

◯ Relax on a beach in the resort community , Maui ("Sportsmanship")

⦿ Drive the road to
~~Hana~~
Hawaiian
, Maui ("Work") - 23 April 2019

◯ Visit the Vanillerie, Kalaoa, Island of Hawaiʻi

⦿ ~~Visit Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaiʻi~~ - 21 April 2019

- In the territory (Northern Mariana Islands = ):

Career and Education

ACADEMICS

⦿ ~~Get a 100% in the Testing Center~~

⦿ ~~Graduate from college~~

Brigham Young University (2018): BS Chemistry, BA Spanish Studies, Minor in Mathematics

⦿ ~~Receive a graduate degree~~

Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (2022): Master of Library and Information Science

◯ Receive a doctorate degree

Adventure

FOOD

✧ Eat a variety of eggs:

⦿ ~~Hard-boiled~~

⦿ ~~Soft-boiled~~

⦿ ~~Sunny Side Up~~

⦿ ~~Over Easy~~

⦿ ~~Scrambled~~

⦿ ~~Omelet~~

◯ Coddled

⦿ ~~Poached~~

◯ Shirred

◯ Basted

⦿ ~~Eat duck~~

◯ Eat turducken (a deboned chicken stuffed into a deboned duck, further stuffed into a deboned turkey)

⦿ ~~Eat frog~~

⦿ ~~Eat squid~~

⦿ ~~Eat octopus~~

⦿ ~~Eat shark~~

⦿ ~~Eat caviar (salt-cured roe)~~

⦿ ~~Eat an insect~~

- 22 January 2024: Crickets and mealworms at Audubon Insectarium, New Orleans, LA

◯ Eat scorpion

◯ Eat foie gras ("fat liver" = duck or goose liver)

⦿ ~~Eat escargot~~

◯ Eat Rocky Mountain oysters (deep-fried bull testicles; French: animelles)

◯ Walk into a restaurant and order one of everything on the menu

⦿ ~~Eat alone at a restaurant~~

◯ Eat a progressive dinner (a.k.a. safari supper)

◯ Have a dark dining experience

◯ Leave a 100% tip for a waiter

◯ Cook Christmas dinner

◯ Learn how to prepare family recipes:

◯ Alfajores

◯ Arroz con leche

◯ Asado

◯ Chimichurri

⦿ ~~Choripán~~

◯ Dulce de leche

◯ Empanadas

⦿ ~~Milanesas~~

◯ Ñoquis

⦿ ~~Orange delight~~

⦿ ~~Yerba mate~~

OTHER

⦿ ~~Dive in a submarine~~

⦿ ~~Spend Christmas Day somewhere warm~~

- 2016: Saint Croix, USVI

⦿ ~~Go on vacation by myself~~

- August 2022: Seattle and Alaska

- January 2024: New Orleans and Yucatán

- April 2024: Iceland

- June 2024: Egypt

⦿ ~~Catch a fish and eat it~~

⦿ ~~Sleep under the stars~~

⦿ ~~Break one of my bones~~

- 2004: Left humerus

⦿ ~~Milk a cow~~

◯ Shear a sheep

⦿ ~~Dye my hair~~

◯ Shave my head

◯ Get a tattoo

⦿ ~~Sleep under the stars~~

◯ Take a selfie with a quokka

⦿ ~~Go swimming in the rain~~

◯ Skinny dip

⦿ ~~Shower under a waterfall~~

◯ Walk naked on a nude beach

⦿ ~~Visit a frozen beach~~ - 28 November 2014: New Buffalo Beach, New Buffalo, MI

⦿ ~~Swim with a dolphin~~ - 1 June 2012: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

⦿ ~~Pet a stingray~~ - 1 June 2012: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

⦿ ~~Ride a horse~~

◯ Dogsled

◯ Flyboard

◯ Paraglide

◯ Hang glide

◯ Skydive

⦿ ~~Go on a ghost tour~~ - 20 January 2024: New Orleans, LA

◯ Ride along with a police officer

◯ Find a four-leafed clover

⦿ ~~See the Milky Way~~

⦿ ~~See a total eclipse~~

◯ See an animal hatch from an egg

◯ Be present at a (human) birth

◯ Be present at a (human) death

◯ Break the sound barrier

◯ Experience zero gravity

⦿ ~~Attend a rodeo~~

◯ Attend a gay rodeo

◯ Attend a drag show

◯ Perform in a drag show

⦿ ~~Be on a Kiss Cam~~ - 4 October 2019: Maverik Center, West Valley, UT

◯ Participate in a polar bear plunge

◯ Be part of a flash mob

◯ Be a game show contestant

◯ Jump into a pool fully clothed

◯ See a platypus in real life

◯ Sit on a jury

⦿ ~~Bid in an auction~~

⦿ ~~March in a parade~~

⦿ ~~Learn to drive stick (manual transmission)~~

◯ See the sun set and then rise the next morning without sleeping in between

⦿ ~~Write a note and leave it in a book for someone to find~~

◯ Send a message in a bottle

◯ Invent a board game

⦿ ~~Encounter the grandeur royalty~~

- His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden

- Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden

⦿ ~~Meet a celebrity~~

- Steve Cook, professional bodybuilder (1 January 2024: PC MARC, Park City, UT)

⦿ ~~Save a life~~

Creativity

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

Painting, drawing, and photography

◯ Sell a piece of art I have made

◯ Pose as a model for an artist

◯ Have boudoir photos taken of me

◯ Have my nude body painted (i.e., expressed as an artwork)

◯ Have my nude body painted (i.e., covered in paint)

Sculpture, ceramics, crafts, and textile arts

◯ Commission a life-sized sculpture of myself

◯ Create a mosaic

◯ Make a stained glass piece

⦿ ~~Learn to sew well enough to make minor repairs and alterations~~

⦿ ~~Learn to crochet~~

⦿ ~~Crochet a blanket for a baby~~

◯ Learn to knit

◯ Design clothes and have them created

◯ Create a flower arrangement

⦿ ~~Make a candle~~

⦿ ~~Make an origami animal~~

◯ Blow glass

Drama and music

◯ Act in a play

◯ Write a play and have it performed

⦿ ~~Sing or perform in front of a crowd~~

◯ Write a song (lyrics, music, or both)

◯ Record an album

⦿ ~~Sing a karaoke duet~~

⦿ ~~Hear a favorite band perform live~~

- Lady Antebellum

- Need You Now Tour (2 November 2010: Rail Events Center, Salt Lake City, UT)

- Own The Night Tour (14 February 2012: EnergySolutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT)

- Taylor Swift

- Speak Now World Tour (28 September 2011: EnergySolutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT)

- Imagine Dragons

- LOVELOUD Festival (26 August 2017: Brent Brown Ballpark, Orem, UT)

- LOVELOUD Festival (29 June 2019: USANA Amphitheatre, West Valley, UT)

- Loom World Tour (11 October 2024: Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre, West Valley, UT)

- Kesha

- LOVELOUD Festival (29 June 2019: USANA Amphitheatre, West Valley, UT)

- Bastille

- Doom Days Tour, Part 1 (5 October 2019: The Complex, Salt Lake City, UT)

- Give Me the Future Tour (17 May 2022: Mesa Amphitheatre, Mesa, AZ)

- X Ambassadors

- Townie: North American Tour (13 May 2024: The Depot, Salt Lake City, UT)

- The Fray

- The Fray Is Back Tour (14 October 2024: The Complex, Salt Lake City, UT)

⦿ ~~Hear a favorite comedian perform live~~

- Joe Dombrowski

- 6 April 2024: Wiseguys Comedy at the Gateway, Salt Lake City, UT

- D.J. Demers

- 23 January 2025: Wiseguys Comedy at the Gateway, Salt Lake City, UT

◯ Learn to play the piano well enough to accompany a congregation in church

◯ Learn to play the guitar

⦿ ~~Learn to play the flute~~

LITERARY ARTS

Poetry

⦿ ~~Write a sonnet~~

◯ Write a crown of sonnets

◯ Write a heroic crown of sonnets

Prose

◯ Write a book

◯ Write (or co-write) a textbook

◯ Write an autobiography

⦿ ~~Read all the books I was assigned to read for a class in high school and university~~

⦿ ~~Join a book club~~

Language

◯ Learn to speak the following languages well enough to have a conversation with a native speaker (intermediate proficiency):

◯ American Sign Language

⦿ ~~English~~

◯ French (français)

◯ German (Deutsch)

◯ Korean (한국어)

◯ Modern Standard Arabic (العربية الفصحى)

⦿ ~~Portuguese (português)~~

◯ Russian (русский язык)

⦿ ~~Spanish (español)~~

◯ Learn to write legibly with my left hand

FILM AND VIDEO GAMES

⦿ ~~Go to a movie on opening weekend~~

- 23 March 2012: Hunger Games

- 16 February 2018: Black Panther

- 25 May 2018: Solo: A Star Wars Story

- 2 February 2024: Argylle

⦿ ~~Go to a movie theater by myself~~

⦿ ~~Catch 'Em All~~

- Blue Version: Original 151 Pokémon in Generation I

- Crystal Version: 251 Pokémon in Generation II

- Emerald Version: 202 Pokémon of the Hoenn Pokédex in Generation III

- Platinum Version: 210 Pokémon of the Enhanced Sinnoh Pokédex in Generation IV

- SoulSilver Version: 256 Pokémon of the Johto Pokédex in Generation IV

SPORTS AND FITNESS

Athletics

⦿ ~~Walk 10 miles~~

⦿ ~~Walk 20 miles~~

⦿ ~~Run a 5K~~

⦿ ~~Run a 10K~~

⦿ ~~Run a half-marathon~~

⦿ ~~Run a marathon~~ - 5 May 2012: Provo, UT

◯ Run a color run or similar

◯ Complete an obstacle course race (like Tough Mudder or Spartan Race)

⦿ ~~Run a mile in under six minutes~~

⦿ ~~Go for a run on the beach~~

Team

◯ Understand enough at the following sports to be able to enjoy watching them:

⦿ ~~American Football~~

◯ Baseball

⦿ ~~Basketball~~

⦿ ~~Football (Soccer)~~

⦿ ~~Hockey~~

⦿ ~~Volleyball~~

◯ Become good enough at the following sports to be able to enjoy playing them:

◯ American Football

◯ Basketball

◯ Football (Soccer)

◯ Volleyball

Other sports

◯ Become proficient in a martial art

◯ Compete in a bodybuilding competition

⦿ ~~Bowl a strike~~

◯ Do a handstand

⦿ ~~Go Zorbing~~

- Zydro: August 2011 in Rinkaby, Skåne, Sweden

Relationships

GENERAL

⦿ ~~Teach someone how to tie their shoes~~

◯ Have someone write a song about me or for me

◯ Be mentioned in General Conference

⦿ ~~Cut someone's hair~~

⦿ ~~Host a dinner party~~ - 23 November 2019

◯ Attend a murder mystery

◯ Host a murder mystery

⦿ ~~Attend a masquerade~~ - 14 February 2020: Provo City (UT) Library

◯ Host a masquerade

◯ Recreate a childhood photo

✘ Earn a yearbook superlative in my senior year

⦿ ~~Attend a high school reunion~~

- 2022: 10 year

ROMANCE AND LOVE

⦿ ~~Go on a double date~~

◯ Go on a blind date

◯ Kiss someone at midnight on New Year's Eve

✘ Be 16 and in love

⦿ ~~Attend prom~~

- 2010: Timpview High School junior prom (sophomore year)

- 2011: Timpview High School junior prom (junior year)

✘ Be crowned prom king or homecoming king

✘ Attend prom with someone I have a crush on (or am in love with) and dance the night away

✘ Get married

✘ Be sealed to my spouse in the temple

◯ Be a member of a wedding party

◯ Be the best man or man of honor at a wedding

◯ Decorate a wedding cake

✘ Raise a child or children

✘ Dance with my child at their wedding

✘ Hold my grandchild while they fall asleep in my arms

✘ Grow old with the love of my life

More to come...

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Adventure

FOOD

OTHER

Creativity

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

Painting, drawing, and photography

Sculpture, ceramics, crafts, and textile arts

Drama and music

LITERARY ARTS

Poetry

Prose

Language

FILM AND VIDEO GAMES

SPORTS AND FITNESS

Athletics

Team

Other sports

Relationships

GENERAL

ROMANCE AND LOVE