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MY (PROBABLY EXTREME) BUCKET LIST

10/10/2019 Comments : 22

Everyone has a bucket list. Maybe it’s a trip to the Maldives or perhaps running a marathon. Perhaps it’s swimming with Dolphins? Whatever it is, we all have that little something. However, after spending some time reflecting on what I want to do with my life (before I turn 30 in 2 years and a couple of months..queue a bit of a life crisis) I actually do not have a “normal” bucket list. I have an endless general country list but I don’t think that counts, does it? As I write this, I am happy to say that I’ve actually completed one of these already! I never thought I’d say that and I’m a bit shocked but anyway lets get to it.

Lets start with the most extreme first, get it out of the way.

Tornado Chasing.

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You did read that right. Ever since I was a child, I always said that one day I want to go Tornado chasing just the once by the time I was 21. I am now almost 28. When I say Tornado Chasing, I don’t mean Tornado chasing in the scientific way where you study hard and then chase for a living. I just want to go with a group one day, just the once and see one for real. At a safe distance obviously! I’m not sure why, but the fascination started way before I saw the movie Twister (which I do enjoy, before you ask.)

 

Ride In A Hot Air Balloon.

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Perhaps the easiest one to complete of them all but one I cannot bring myself to go out of my way to do. I have had many a dream of being in the balloons over Cappadocia.ย  That one is the ultimate goal! Unfortunately I have not made it there yet. So I’ll probably end up on one in my home town where I can have a view of fields full of dog poo and a prison. Magical. I also struggle to find justification to spend so much money on such a short amount of time while I am in any other country which offers it! Who has ยฃ300 laying around for a 1 hour trip? Not me! (This is also a budget blog. Come on now) I will do it one day though. I have to, it’s on my bucket list!

 

Visit Giraffe Manor in Nairobi

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After seeing a photo of a popular Instagram couple eating breakfast with Giraffes a couple of years back, this has been on my bucket list. I love animals, I really do. After volunteering with Elephants (ethically) a few years back (read it here), having any close (but ethical) experiences with animals have been on my bucket list. As long as I am not disturbing them or causing them any harm (watch out for those ones who are painting themselves as the good guys please!) I want to do it. One of the experiences with the giraffes is that you can put food in your mouth and the giraffe eats it out of your mouth. Now, I am not about to be french kissing with them (I think i’ll skip that one) but feeding one while having breakfast? I am there.

 

Visit North Korea

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This one might be controversial and I am super aware of how guided the tours are, the propaganda, the poverty and the pain the people suffer and that’s exactly why I want to go. I want to see it for myself but most importantly, I want to get the word out. Of course, this will now never happen because if I ever applied to go on the guided tour, NK would do a search and see this blog post and I would probably be rejected or arrested on arrival for conspiring. NK is a completely different world, dare I say in a completely different ERA to ours.ย  It would be interesting to see.

 

 

Visit Lapland and Sleep In An Igloo Hotel

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And hopefully watch the Northern Lights too? Is that too specific? Probably! But it’s something way out of my budget that I’ve always wanted to do! My first trip to Iceland, my tour for the Northern Lights was cancelled 3 nights in a row. I never did see them, but hopefully one day I will. In an Igloo. In Lapland.

 

Visit Disney World Florida Alone

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Guess what folks? I did it! I actually did this one already all the way from England! Just this September. I wanted to return because the only time I went before was with someone very toxic and I wanted to create new memories with my self. Turns out, there was an incredible amount that I didn’t do the first time around. A few posts will come soon. It was one of the best times of my life.

 

Sit on a steam train, have afternoon tea and pretend I am posh.

Afternoon Tea, Travel and Trains

This is probably the most “Nan” thing I ever want to do (27 going on 87) but I kind of like old things and steam trains come under that category. Yes, it could be my love for The Hogwarts express or it could just be a desire to hang out the window and wave to someone who is running along the platform to keep up with me. Who knows? But I love afternoon tea and I think it’s time I took it a little further. Ahh, train puns.

Go to Aoshima, Ehime

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What or where is Aoshima you might ask? Well, this place in Japan and is more commonly known as “Cat Island.” (I can feel every single one of my friends rolling their eyes as they read this) I’ve accepted my fate as a “crazy cat lady” already and it’s probably about time you did too. I need to go. End of discussion.

That is all so far for my bucket list, I am sure I will add to it over time. It’s short and sweet but definitely intense requests. Lets see if I can complete anymore! Who knows what 2020 has in store for me after all.

What’s on your bucket list? Would you do any of these? Let me know in the comments!

 

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Comments

  1. Seeking Wonderful says

    11/10/2019 at 07:43

    Never heard of Aoshima, sounds like a cute island. I would love to do all the things you mentioned, except tornado chasing and visiting Disney World (not that into this kind of things).

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      15/10/2019 at 08:20

      Haha! Those things definitely are not for everyone! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Amie.๐ŸŒผ (@acurvyvegan) says

    11/10/2019 at 18:43

    I really want to visit Lapland and just be in all the snow! I love it so much!

    Love, Amie โค
    The Curvaceous Vegan

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      15/10/2019 at 08:20

      Me too! I’m such a Christmas person and I think that helps my need for it! What about you?

      Reply
  3. Lisa Alioto says

    16/10/2019 at 16:53

    Our bucket lists are similar though yours is way more robust and fun! I may have to borrow a few! Tornado chasing always has looked fun and adventurous to me. (needtolive.com)

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      18/10/2019 at 08:40

      Yes! Someone else who agrees with the tornado part! haha
      ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  4. chrisdid.com says

    28/10/2019 at 11:51

    North Korea would be fascinating! How do you even organise that?!

    Chris | https://chrisdid.com

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      30/10/2019 at 09:59

      I’ve honestly no idea! Too scared to put it in to action

      Reply
  5. travelforawhile says

    30/10/2019 at 20:57

    Good list, what can I say? I’m with you on the hot air balloon and the igloo in Lapland. The posh train sounds good too, let’s call it the Orient Express ๐Ÿ˜€

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      31/10/2019 at 14:14

      Yes! Lets agree for that one! ๐Ÿ™‚
      Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Kirsten says

    26/11/2019 at 15:11

    I just read about Aoshima! I am a crazy cat lady myself and really want to go!

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      27/11/2019 at 08:58

      One day we’ll go! haha we HAVE to!

      Reply
  7. Sian Lifts Weights says

    26/11/2019 at 19:21

    Absolutely love this!! & kudos to hitting disney alone!! I wish i was brave enough, but i bet it was so magical!!!

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      27/11/2019 at 09:16

      Thanks Sian!
      I got caught up so much in the magic that I didn’t realise I was alone! haha

      Reply
  8. rachelmabel says

    27/11/2019 at 09:53

    I would love to stay in those igloo hotels!!
    Glad you managed to tick one thing off your list this year

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      27/11/2019 at 10:34

      Thanks Rachel!
      Lets see what 2020 brings!

      Reply
  9. hayleyxmartin says

    17/12/2019 at 15:40

    I love this! The giraffe hotel looks amazing – I donโ€™t know why but over the last maybe 5 years or so, I have become obsessed with giraffes..I donโ€™t know how or where it came from but I love them ๐Ÿ˜‚

    So cool that you went to Disney alone – I have contemplated this several times, have some nice time by yourself just to go and experience what you want without the influence of others haha! I realllyy want to go to Tokyo Disney!

    hayleyxmartin

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      06/01/2020 at 09:36

      Thanks so much Hayley!
      I know exactly what you mean about Giraffes! They have a certain charm that’s for sure.

      I definitely encourage people to go alone! I hope to visit Tokyo Disney this year!

      Reply
  10. Em C. Writes says

    08/05/2020 at 20:50

    Oh my gosh. WHAT a list!!!! This has got to be the best travel post Iโ€™ve read in a while. How exciting it must be to visit the igloo hotel and Disneyland Paris (loved how that was crossed out!)

    Em C. Writes

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      11/05/2020 at 15:03

      Haha, thank you Em!
      I was a little worried I’d receive backlash but actually it’s all been positive

      Reply
  11. Wrestling with Hotels says

    17/10/2020 at 22:03

    100% steam train with afternoon tea ๐Ÿฐ

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      19/10/2020 at 14:00

      Yess! So desperate to do this!

      Reply

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