Lithuania

Blame it on the Baltic sea breeze or the almost-endless midsummer days: Lithuania has an otherworldly quality. In the southernmost of the Baltic states, beaches are spangled with amber, and woodlands are alive with demonic statues. Medieval-style mead and traditional wood-carving never went out of style. Cloaking the rest of Lithuania are lakes, forests of birch and pine, and pancake-flat farmland; in Lithuania, there’s ample space to breathe.

Mother Earth along with mankind have co-created some of the most spectacular places on this planet. From sprawling cities to spectacular national parks, it is hard to keep your bucket list stagnant