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Islands NOT to put on the Bucket List

Gail Palethorpe

2021-12-09T16:00:00+00:00

Ever dream about being marooned on a palm-fringed island with, of course, 5-star amenities at your disposal—say Ibiza or the Maldives? Such fantasies may fill daydreams of gorgeous sandy shores to swan along and quaint bamboo beach shack bars for evening cocktails. Of course, you don't want the scenario depicted in the movie Castaways; talking to volleyball 'Wilson' or spearing your own dinner and cooking it after you have mastered the art of making fire.

Category: Destination

Tags: Travel Destinations Bucket List Suggestions Information Brazil Indian Ocean India Italy

Bucket list travel: 5 trips to start planning now

Emma Lavelle

2021-08-08T16:00:00+00:00

We may not be travelling much at the moment, but there are better ways to use these strange times than to mope and wallow. In between taking staycations and exploring your own country, take the time to plan those trips that you’ve always dreamt of taking. Planning a bucket list adventure takes time – something we currently have a lot of. Create a spreadsheet, dedicate a notebook, get pinning on Google Maps and start saving images of the places you want to visit on Pinterest or Instagram. Here are five bucket list trips that you should start planning for now, to build excitement for when travel opens back up.

Category: Travel

Tags: Travel Destination Bucket List Places to visit Things to do Travel Planning Road Trip Greek Islands United States of America Kilimanjaro Machu Picchu Europe Off-season

Bucket-List Adventures for 2020

Emma Lavelle

2020-02-09T16:00:00+00:00

If you’re currently planning your 2020 travels, why not factor in that once-in-a-lifetime bucket-list trip? These are the kind of adventures that require a lot of planning but result in holidays that you’ll remember for your whole life.

Category: Adventure Destination

Tags: Travel Adventure Travel 2020 Bucket List Travel Planning Suggestions Road Trip USA Patagonia Northern Lights Iceland Costa Rica Japan Cherry Blossom Galapagos Wildlife Kenya Safari Africa Masai Mara Holidays

A Little Bucket List for Buenos Aires

Gail Palethorpe

2019-07-02T18:30:00+00:00

Argentina's Buenos Aires is a wealth of experiences to be had; get creative and make up your own bucket list of must-do things or sights. You don't want to be wandering around in a daze of confusion, especially if you have limited time.

Category: Destination

Tags: Travel Buenos Aires Destination Things to do Bucket List Paris City Tours Argentina South America

Once-in-a-Lifetime Trips to Add to Your Bucket List

Emma Lavelle

2019-03-27T04:50:18+00:00

Some trips take a great deal of time and money to plan, making them seem out of reach for a quick getaway. It’s worth saving up and planning for these adventures, as they are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that you will remember fondly.

Category: Destination

Tags: Travel Bucket List Adventure Adventure Travel Getaway Recommendations Road Trip Northern Lights Beaches Pacific Lapland Africa Safari Japan Cherry Blossom Europe Peru Landscapes Hiking Mountains Wildlife Galapogos Local Environment Travellers Sustainable Travel

Gourmet Food Bucket List

Emma Lavelle

2017-04-16T16:00:00+00:00

For those who are just getting their teeth around gourmet food, planning a trip around sampling some of the best food in the world is a great way to understand local culture and cuisine. Read on to discover where you can try five of the best gourmet foods around the world.

Category: Food and Drink

Tags: Restaurants Food Italy London Japan Kobe Hyōgo

Why Whale Watching Should Be on Your Travel Bucket List

Emma Lavelle

2017-03-27T16:00:00+00:00

Some travel experiences change you in a way that you may not expect. Watching whales swim in the ocean has a profound effect on our psyche. Here are the reason why whale watching should be on your bucket list.

Category: Feature Article

Tags: Whales Whale Watching Environment Fauna Ocean Cruises Boating Bucket List

Athens Bucket List

Bradley McGowan

2016-09-20T18:30:00+00:00

If you are travelling to Athens Greece, there is so much history, so much culture – you could not possibly take it all in during a short stay. However, these are a few of the highlights of our Athens bucket list.

Category: Destination

Tags: Europe Bucket List Athens Greece Europe