As I chase the many items on my bucket list, it seems that friends come and go from my life. But I recently read somewhere that “Friends are like stars, they come and go but the ones that stay are the ones that glow!” This is so very true as I grow older. That is why several years ago, I decided to create something I call The Wizard of Oz Dinner. For me it was a way to take the…
Having a bucket list to help you see different places and experience different cultures is one thing many of us will have in common. Whether there are just a few destinations on the list or endless places you want to experience the fact of the matter is there is either a physical or a mental note made for these things. But what about other things that could be once in a lifetime things? What about other experiences that can be…
I am sure we can all agree that it is often better to give than to receive. In fact, a study from the Harvard Business School shows that finding ways to help others can improve both our mental health and physical self. But with so many problems in the world today, how can we really make a difference? How do we actually tackle difficult situations affecting those in need? How do we find ways to tackle The Helping Others Bucket…
If you’ve got a travel bucket list you’re keen to work through, there’s every chance that your budget may throw a spanner in the works. It costs money to explore the world and indulge in wanderlust, but that doesn’t mean that you have to give up on your dreams if funds are low. There are myriad ways to save money on travel. If you’re looking to see more for less, here are some savvy tips for your travel bucket list…
Part of adventuring is going to places that are less traveled that are a little different from our own culture. So what better location to choose for such an adventure than the United Arab Emirates (UAE)? In fact, there are so many reasons to make the UAE the destination for your next break, and you can read about some of the best ones below. Ras Al Khaimah First off, before you go to some of the most famous sites in…
When it comes to choosing a vacation spot for the whole family, getting the right balance of a restful break and family fun is a top priority. Whether you decide to holiday at home or abroad, making sure you have the right mix for everyone helps to make your time away run as smoothly as possible and allow you to enjoy your time together. For many families, vacations also have to be affordable and excellent value for money, plus if…
The Dominican Republic is part of the Caribbean nation, and is a set on an island of which it shares with Haiti. The Dominican half of the island is the one that gets all of the attention, and for good reason. It’s split into two tourist parts, one being Punta Cana, and the other being La Romana. The most popular is Punta Cana, but we definitely would recommend checking out both to find your favorite! You’ll find it somewhere between…
On the evening of the full moon of the 12th month (November) of the Thai lunar calendar, the city of Chiang Mai celebrates The Thailand Lantern Festivals of Loy Krathong and Yi Peng. It is an experience that should be on everyone’s Bucket List. Hopefully the Bucket List Guide to the Thailand Lantern Festival will inspire you to attend this amazing festival of lights. The Bucket List Guide to the Thailand Lantern Festivals of Loy Krathong and Yi Peng When is the Thailand…
When the majority of us go away, we book up in luxury hotels or Airbnbs which provide home comforts. The more appliances on offer, the more appealing an accommodation option might seem. That’s no surprise considering that many of us go away to chill out. For some, even the idea of doing laundry during that luxury week is too much. Sadly, easy trips like these don’t always make it onto the bucket list. They’re nice, for sure, but they don’t…
Travelling is one of those things that many people aspire to do at some stage of their lives. It might be that you have just finished a long stint of education at college and university and now want to take a break before starting your new career and working life. It might be that you have worked for a while and feel like a career break is on the cards. It may even be something you decide to do with…