In 2018 a Gallup Poll was released stating that only 33% of Americans aged 18 to 29 said that they were extremely proud to be an American. In fact in that same poll, only 47% of all Americans described themselves as feeling Extremely Patriotic. So how can we fix this lack of Patriotism in the United States? Good news is that if it is on your bucket list to be more patriotic, then we offer 6 Simple ways to help…
“The crickets felt it was their duty to warn everybody that summertime cannot last for ever. Even on the most beautiful days in the whole year – the days when summer is changing into autumn – the crickets spread the rumor of sadness and change.” ―E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web Dang you crickets and your warnings that we cannot enjoy an endless summer! If you’re anything like Eric, your heaven will be 365 days of summer and sun and why not? Summer…
When you think about sports, you most likely think about getting your heart racing, maybe being thrown around a little bit, and definitely feeling ready for a good bit of food and drink afterwards. As we get older, it’s actually more rare that people are into their sports. Instead, people settle down into the quiet life, and the sports they once used to know and love die down. But sports gives us something to be passionate about in life, and…
Mark Twain once wrote in a letter to William D. Howells, “The Dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven not man’s!” There is no doubt that “man” can be unpolished, disloyal, and generally a disaster. If you don’t believe me, then just attend a professional wrestling match and watch the crowd get unhinged! On the other hand, it is easy for us to see how dogs are often loyal, noble, and courageous creatures no matter how…
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…
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…
Going on safari is one of those once-in-a-lifetime things that most people who love travel do at some point. Because of this, you want to make the most of your trip. Sure, you need to make sure that you go to an incredible location, like the Hinterlands of South Africa or untamed northern Kenya, but you also want to make sure that you have the right equipment to enjoy your trip. Making the most of your safari should be a…
Some people are scared of flying, some think they are too old to take on a long journey and others of fearful of things that could jeopardize their safety. Just are just three of the reasons that people give for not traveling, but there is no end of others that produce travel fears in people. Whiles having fears is natural, travel fears are stopping people from experiencing other parts of the world. That is an awful shame, as they will…
If you are anything like me, then there are a plethora of exciting adventure activities and experiences from around the world that are on your bucket list! Don’t get me wrong, there is something nice about sitting on an exotic beach, with a fruity cocktail in your hand, as you listen to the ocean. But in all reality, I am an active traveler who loves all kinds of outdoor adventures! That is why the country of Turkey is definitely on…