A bucket list are goals, achievements or experiences to be completed in our lifetime. It’s a dream or wish list. It can include learning a new language or skill, conquering a physical challenge or travelling to a new place.
A travel bucket list includes places and activities we dream to experience.
What makes a place bucket list worthy? The answer will vary depending on who you ask and what goals and dreams they have. The possibilities and options are endless. Here are some reasons why we should have a travel bucket list.
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Fulfilling a life long dream
Do you have a place you dreamed of travelling to as a child? This place will feature on your travel bucket list and you’ll have an incentive to visit.
Imagine the feelings of joy, excitement and happiness when your dream comes true with a visit. Perfect opportunity to indulge your inner child and relive cherished childhood memories.
Something to look forward to
Life is full of challenges. The last two years has definitely taught us this. Being hopeful is the key.
In life, we need something to look forward to. Having an upcoming trip planned, is just the remedy. It helps gets us through hard days while looking forward to better times. Life becomes meaningful and worthwhile.
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Good for our health
Travelling provides us with much needed rest and a break from our everyday life. Travelling is good for our health and helps to minimises stress levels keeping burnout at bay.
Travel bucket lists may also include wellness themed destinations and activities. This achieves two things. Completion of a bucket list item and a wellness recharge.
Provides direction
You may be at a crossroads in your life. Not knowing which way to turn or what to do next. Hello bucket list!
A new direction ➡️ provided by a bucket list idea can be life changing. A new skill learnt may turn into a new career path. Leading you to new opportunities once unavailable to you.
Challenges us
Are you achievement oriented? Do you want to challenge yourself mentally and physically?
Your bucket list could include climbing to Mount Everest base camp or walking the Inca Trail. Testing your stamina, will and resolve. Once achieved, your confidence and resilience is boosted.
The world is your oyster and anything is possible.
Boosts creativity
By creating a travel bucket list, you’re brainstorming and getting the creative juices flowing. No place is too wild or off limits on your bucket list. Its ultimately up to you where you end up next.
Fun, enjoyment, freedom and so much more is guaranteed.
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What places do you have on your travel bucket list? Comment below ⬇️⬇️
Linda is an Amazon author, writer and travel blogger. Her website The Smart Travelista offers travel resources and tips via her blog, books, videos and more.
