Do you have a Travel Bucket List?
I think most people do. Oddly, the term has always bothered me a little. Maybe it started as an immature fear that if I completed my travel bucket list, I would…well…kick the bucket. Maybe it’s just me wanting to go against the grain and not use this common expression.
I can’t really pinpoint the reason. But, as much as I love to travel, I never refer to my list of future travels as a “Bucket List”.
I admit that I have become rather inconsistent with my terminology but most of the time I refer to it just as “My List”. The task-master in me feels like if it’s on “My List” it will happen.
Oh, how I love a check mark!
Your Travel Bucket list can be your JUST GO List!
I am certainly not an adventure junkie. You will not find bungee jumping or skydiving on any list of mine. But, I do like to think that I’m getting out there and experiencing life today versus listing the things I want to do before I die. Semantics really. But, isn’t it interesting how a common expression that is so widely used seems so unnatural to one person? Could I be the only person that doesn’t like the expression “It’s on my bucket list”?
Nearly everyone in my life from my mom to great friends, they all say, “Oh, that’s on my Bucket List”. I doubt that will change. And, that’s ok.
At the end of the day, it’s about getting out there and experiencing life and the amazing world in which we live!
It’s about the pure joy you feel when you see dolphin swimming alongside your boat. The adrenaline rush from zip lining over the treetops. That overwhelming sense of peace when you see something truly beautiful. I feel that peace every time I see the sun setting over the beautiful ocean.
Whatever you call it, make a list. If you want to call it your Travel Bucket List..go ahead! I won’t mind. 😉
Live each day because no one knows how many we will be given. Don’t wait for the elusive “better time” to explore and travel. Why are we waiting for retirement, or for things to slow down?
Go Now!
Need some ideas? Here are just a few of mine.
My List! (My Travel Bucket List is Always Growing)
- Visit all 7 Continents
- Mediterranean Cruise – Ideally a back to back so we can see even more (with only one long flight). You can read about my cruise obsession here.
- Cruise the Panama Canal – It’s a wonder of the world, I need to check it out.
- Sing Mama Mia in the Greek Islands with my daughter- 😉
- Stand on the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland – I read a book series that took place in County Claire and now I have to see it in person.
- Road trip the entire Pacific Coast Highway – I have experienced several sections, but to start in the Pacific Northwest and head south seems like a magical journey.
- Eat noodles in Thailand
Oh…and Hawaii, Australia, New Zeland. I could go on and on. Check out my Top Travel Moments of 2017.
But, I want to hear from you! 
Where will your Travel Bucket List take you?
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Happy Travels!
Jillian