{"id":42,"date":"2018-06-15T13:38:43","date_gmt":"2018-06-15T13:38:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qa.www.nodeskproject.com\/blog\/"},"modified":"2018-07-14T01:39:32","modified_gmt":"2018-07-14T01:39:32","slug":"the-ultimate-travel-bucket-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-travel-bucket-list\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Travel Bucket List"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"c3fb\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--h3\">Everyone should have a travel bucket list\u200a\u2014\u200ait gets us motivated to get out there and see this beautiful world. Whether you\u2019ve always wanted to go scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef or go on an African safari, nothing is short of achievable\u200a\u2014\u200aso write it down, make it a plan, and bet on it. Stop calling it a dream, and start calling it a plan.<\/p>\n<p id=\"bb3e\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--p\">It\u2019s never too early to start planning your future adventures! If these ten things aren\u2019t on your travel bucket list, you need to add them. You wouldn\u2019t want to miss out on some seriously incredible and life changing adventures.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"47cc\" class=\"graf graf--h3 graf-after--p\"><strong class=\"markup--strong markup--h3-strong\">Experience the Northern Lights in\u00a0Norway<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"2064\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--h3\">The Northern Lights are one of those things you have to experience with your own eyes. It\u2019s a treasure unlike anything you\u2019ve ever seen before\u200a\u2014\u200aand you know it\u2019s going to be good because you\u2019ve probably been impressed by just seeing a photo of it. Imagine what it would be like seeing it in person. And the coolest thing about the Northern Lights\u200a\u2014\u200athey look different every time\u200a\u2014\u200agiving every \u201cfirst time viewer\u201d a unique sight that hasn\u2019t yet been experienced.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nodeskproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0RCZxjPeF1t9xmyfY.jpeg\" alt=\"Northern Lights in Norway\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0RCZxjPeF1t9xmyfY.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0RCZxjPeF1t9xmyfY-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0RCZxjPeF1t9xmyfY-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0RCZxjPeF1t9xmyfY-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"e4fd\" class=\"graf graf--h3 graf-after--figure\"><strong class=\"markup--strong markup--h3-strong\">Visit the Pyramids in\u00a0Egypt<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"000e\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--h3\">The pyramids of Giza are some of the most interesting sights from the Ancient world. In fact, The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only ancient World Wonder still standing. These pyramids not only hold a <a class=\"markup--anchor markup--p-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.history.com\/topics\/ancient-history\/the-egyptian-pyramids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.history.com\/topics\/ancient-history\/the-egyptian-pyramids\">fascinating history<\/a>, but also some cultural mysteries that have not yet been solved.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nodeskproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0BriQq60cgLErVtsW.jpeg\" alt=\"Pyramids in Giza, Egypt\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0BriQq60cgLErVtsW.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0BriQq60cgLErVtsW-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0BriQq60cgLErVtsW-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0BriQq60cgLErVtsW-1024x682.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ea56\" class=\"graf graf--h3 graf-after--figure\"><strong class=\"markup--strong markup--h3-strong\">Hike Mount Kilimanjaro<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"5374\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--h3\">Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano in Tanzania, at an elevation of 19,341 ft above sea level. It is the tallest and most recognizable mountain in Africa and one of the only places where you hike through four seasons in one day and see some dramatic changes in vegetation and wildlife.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nodeskproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0bgEtE8EZvoKv0Ewr.jpeg\" alt=\"Hiking Mt. Kilamanjaro\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0bgEtE8EZvoKv0Ewr.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0bgEtE8EZvoKv0Ewr-300x201.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0bgEtE8EZvoKv0Ewr-768x514.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0bgEtE8EZvoKv0Ewr-1024x685.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"8192\" class=\"graf graf--h3 graf-after--figure\"><strong class=\"markup--strong markup--h3-strong\">Walk across the Great Wall of\u00a0China<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"b75c\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--h3\">The Great Wall of China is the largest man-made structure to ever exist. Its stretch is an impressive 4,000 miles across Northern China and is made out of stone, brick, tampered earth, wood, and other various materials.<\/p>\n<p id=\"d3dd\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--p\">The architects and engineers who created this world renowned masterpiece certainly deserve the biggest round of applause for creating something that not only has a vibrant history but will continue to be a cultural center of appreciation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nodeskproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0VKcnGSZWLdmhlKGk.jpeg\" alt=\"Walking across the Great Wall of China\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0VKcnGSZWLdmhlKGk.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0VKcnGSZWLdmhlKGk-300x201.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0VKcnGSZWLdmhlKGk-768x514.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0VKcnGSZWLdmhlKGk-1024x685.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5825\" class=\"graf graf--h3 graf-after--figure\"><strong class=\"markup--strong markup--h3-strong\">See the Taj\u00a0Mahal<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"3681\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--h3\">From the wise words of Bill Clinton, \u201cThere are two kinds of people in the world. Those who have seen the Taj Mahal and love it, and those who have not seen the Taj Mahal and love it\u201d. The Taj Mahal is one of those places that everyone loves for it\u2019s remarkable beauty. In all of its glory, this ivory white marble mausoleum is a world treasure worth knowing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nodeskproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/00bCzwO7cHubT3sXs.jpeg\" alt=\"Taj Mahal\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/00bCzwO7cHubT3sXs.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/00bCzwO7cHubT3sXs-300x197.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/00bCzwO7cHubT3sXs-768x504.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/00bCzwO7cHubT3sXs-1024x672.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4ded\" class=\"graf graf--h3 graf-after--figure\"><strong class=\"markup--strong markup--h3-strong\">Attend the worlds biggest festivals<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"5738\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--h3\">Attending festivals around the world is one of the best ways to become immersed in a new culture. Usually, these festivals hold some sort of significance to the past, and can help you learn the stories of the world\u2019s people. Here are a couple popular festivals around the world:<\/p>\n<p id=\"38ef\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--p\"><em class=\"markup--em markup--p-em\">La Tomatina:<\/em> La Tomatina is the food fight you always dreamed of as a kid\u200a\u2014\u200aa tomato throwing festival held in the town of Bu\u00f1ol. With more than 100 metric tons of over-ripe tomatoes being thrown around in the streets, there is no doubt you will have a great time and get messy in the process.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2934\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--p\"><em class=\"markup--em markup--p-em\">Holi:<\/em> Also known as the \u201cfestival of colors,\u201d Holi is a festival celebrated in India marking the beginning of spring. This festival lasts for one day and one night, bringing people together from all walks of life. This festival represents the victory of superior over immoral.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-48 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nodeskproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/04scgQUpetwbrqmzI.jpeg\" alt=\"Holi festival in India\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/04scgQUpetwbrqmzI.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/04scgQUpetwbrqmzI-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/04scgQUpetwbrqmzI-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/04scgQUpetwbrqmzI-1024x684.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"9db3\" class=\"graf graf--h3 graf-after--figure\"><strong class=\"markup--strong markup--h3-strong\">Hike the Appalachian Trail<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"89c9\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--h3\">The Appalachian trail is one of the most difficult and rewarding adventures in the world. It spans 2,200 miles and crosses 14 state lines. Whether you are doing it for the physical challenge or mental clarity, it will be an experience that certainly changes you for the better.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nodeskproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0ZdHo0-Njh1fZbtde.jpeg\" alt=\"Hike the Appalachian Trail\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0ZdHo0-Njh1fZbtde.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0ZdHo0-Njh1fZbtde-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0ZdHo0-Njh1fZbtde-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0ZdHo0-Njh1fZbtde-1024x682.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"31bd\" class=\"graf graf--h3 graf-after--figure\"><strong class=\"markup--strong markup--h3-strong\">Stay in an overwater bungalow in the French Polynesia<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"072c\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--h3\">Could you even imagine waking up in the morning, walking outside with a cup of coffee, and standing right over crystal clear ocean water? Staying in an overwater bungalow in the French Polynesia is like living in a fantasy world. You don\u2019t even have to be an ocean lover to enjoy it. Its beauty will take your breath away no matter what.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-50 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nodeskproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0Hh8iwa2p2_fGfJT8.jpeg\" alt=\"Overwater bungalow in the French Polynesia\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0Hh8iwa2p2_fGfJT8.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0Hh8iwa2p2_fGfJT8-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0Hh8iwa2p2_fGfJT8-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0Hh8iwa2p2_fGfJT8-1024x682.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"27cd\" class=\"graf graf--h3 graf-after--figure\"><strong class=\"markup--strong markup--h3-strong\">Swim in Iceland\u2019s hot\u00a0springs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"857b\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--h3\">Although the Blue Lagoon is the most famous of Iceland\u2019s hot springs, Iceland is home to dozens. Take a dip in the natural hot tubs while experiencing the mountainous terrain.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nodeskproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0pJWrSL24CYjpGKfc.jpeg\" alt=\"Swimming in Iceland's Blue Lagoon\" width=\"1266\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0pJWrSL24CYjpGKfc.jpeg 1266w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0pJWrSL24CYjpGKfc-237x300.jpeg 237w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0pJWrSL24CYjpGKfc-768x971.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0pJWrSL24CYjpGKfc-810x1024.jpeg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"8271\" class=\"graf graf--h3 graf-after--figure\"><strong class=\"markup--strong markup--h3-strong\">Drive route\u00a066<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"fc7e\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--h3\">Route 66 crosses 8 state lines and is a symbol of American history. While driving the backroads of America, you can find ghost towns, diners galore, and you get a real taste of the diversity in America. And make sure to check out some of the many roadside attractions along the way!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nodeskproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0Fg7TVKzTU3BpZYll.jpeg\" alt=\"Driving Route 66\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0Fg7TVKzTU3BpZYll.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0Fg7TVKzTU3BpZYll-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0Fg7TVKzTU3BpZYll-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/0Fg7TVKzTU3BpZYll-1024x682.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"0bf3\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--figure\">Although these ten bucket list items might be a common theme in the travelers community, there is no two people who live the exact same experiences. That\u2019s the beauty of travel. Our eyes, our hearts, and our minds are all different\u200a\u2014\u200agiving us different perspective and insight into every nation we visit. Even if the same 10 things are on everyone\u2019s travel bucket list\u200a\u2014\u200ajust know that it isn\u2019t about the places or things that you visit, it\u2019s about how you feel and how it changes your story. These experiences are the crucial existence of our beings. They mold our lives and help us to create stories that only we can tell.<\/p>\n<p id=\"05e4\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--p graf--trailing\">So even if you create a travel bucket list, don\u2019t let it be a once and done checklist. Traveling is about experiencing new things, which means you shouldn\u2019t only experience the things that you wrote down ten years ago. Make memories that you will cherish for a whole lifetime, including trying local delicacies and meeting some new local friends. There are so many more things to experience in life than just this set in stone ten. Get out there and do something. Start small\u200a\u2014\u200aevery step counts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone should have a travel bucket list\u200a\u2014\u200ait gets us motivated to get out there and see this beautiful world. Whether you\u2019ve always wanted to go scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef or go on an African safari, nothing is short of achievable\u200a\u2014\u200aso write it down, make it a plan, and bet on it. Stop &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-travel-bucket-list\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;The Ultimate Travel Bucket List&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":44,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[9,14,15,16],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":196,"href":"https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42\/revisions\/196"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=42"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nomadize.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=42"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}