Traveling Bucket List

As you are beginning to travel, one of the most important things to do is to start a traveling bucket list. For me, making a traveling bucket list was essential to be able to keep track of where I have gone/want to go. Personally, I like to make lists of everything, so doing this was fun and easy!

As the new decade is upon us, I decided to make a bucket list on where I would like to go this decade. I tried to make this realistic as possible because I will be on a very tight budget the first couple of years of this decade due to paying off a car loan (adult-ing is fun right?) So with a small traveling budget, for the first couple of years I will travel inside the United States to save some money because international traveling can be pretty pricey.

One of the first places I would like to travel is to Nashville. It’s crazy to me that I have been all over the United States, but I have never been to Nashville. I have heard great things about it and I feel like I would fit right in with the culture and atmosphere! I’m a huge country music fan, so visiting the Grand Ole Opry is a huge dream of mine. Nashville is about 5 1/2 hours away from where I live, so driving there would save me money rather than flying. This is the first item on my list for 2020 and I have a feeling this wouldn’t break the bank!

What’s second on my bucket list for this decade is to go to Las Vegas. I have been to Reno, but never Vegas! This might not be ideal for me to go anytime soon because I would gamble all of my money playing poker, but who knows, I might win big one day?

There are so many places internationally that are on my traveling bucket list for the future, but I decided to narrow it down to be more realistic. Italy, is number one on my list for international travel. I have always been so fascinated with Italy. Their museums, landscapes, and culture is so interesting!

I have always dreamt of going to Greece as well. I remember being very intrigued with the beauty of Greece after watching “Mamma Mia.” Traveling to Greece would not be the cheapest on my list, so this might be a ‘later-in-life’ trip, but I am sure it would be worth the wait. I mean, look at this view!

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Not only is it beneficial to have a destinations portion of your bucket list, but you should also have a portion dedicated to activities. What is traveling to somewhere new without having a little fun?

These are just some of the activities on my list that aren’t crossed off my bucket list quite yet are:

• See the Northern Lights
• Skydiving
• Scuba dive
• Visit a place I have never heard of
• Volunteer abroad
• Ride in a hot air balloon
• Go on a safari

Be creative on your list! I catagorized my traveling bucket list by listing the most affordable activities and destinations first. I have mine stored on my laptop, so every time that I complete one of the activities or destinations on my list I can cross it out. Even when I am traveling to a new state, I like to make a bucket list of the things to do in that area. It gives me a sense of accomplishment and pride when I complete something. Whether you are starting your traveling bucket list alone or with someone, let your creativity run free, because a year from now you really could be swimming with the sharks in Bali.

“Stop dreaming about your bucket list and live it.”

-Annette White

So, where will this decade take you?