Tips for Creating an Amazing Travel Bucket ListMonday, November 16, 2020 Happy Monday, friends! Since we’re all spending more time indoors, traveling less (or not at all), and on our computers, now is a fantastic time to create a travel bucket list. What is a travel bucket list? A travel bucket list is simply a list of all the things you’d like to do, see, or accomplish through travel one day. They’re super easy to start, there’s no wrong or right way to do them, and they’re a great excuse to research amazing destinations you’d like to experience. Looking at beautiful travel spots and visualizing ourselves there is also a nice way to motivate ourselves around travel savings while also reducing stress. Where to begin? We’ve got some ideas! 🤓 THINK BOTH BIG AND SMALL Not everything has to be as monumental as, say, the desire to climb Mount Everest. Start with adding some smaller, more attainable adventures to your bucket list and build from there. This is especially true if you’re trying out a new skill for the first time, and you’re working on building up your endurance or abilities. Just as one example, if hiking the Appalachian Trail is on your bucket list, start planning longer hikes to prepare. Consider creating a few different lists based on destinations and activities to begin and then combine them. There’s no wrong way to make a bucket list! EXPLORE POPULAR BUCKET LISTS Stumped for what to put on your bucket list? Consider visiting one of the popular bucket list sites out there for inspiration. There’s a bucket list site? Yep, it’s a thing, and there are several to choose from. On bucketlist.org, for example, you can browse popular goals or create your own. DO YOUR RESEARCH When it comes to planning anything big, proper research is always going to be on your side. You can alleviate a lot of mid-trip travel headaches by answering ALL of your potential questions in advance. How much is this going to cost? How long will it really take to experience this without feeling rushed? Do I have the right gear or physical stamina required to take this on? This is true for pretty much any adventure you want to take, big or small. CREATE A DEDICATED TRAVEL SAVINGS ACCOUNT Travel can get expensive really quickly. The good news is, once you learn how to budget for it, there are several smart and effective ways to set up a savings strategy to fund even your wildest travel dreams. DON’T GO INTO DEBT Seriously, don’t do it. It’s important to live life to the fullest, but it’s never worth it if it means being a slave to a credit card payment for years after your vacation ends. We’ve been here before, and it’s not fun. Ignore the supposed “deals” you might get by charging a trip for discounts or points. It just won’t be worth it in the long run. If you’re already in debt, check out our guide on how to Get out of Debt and Travel More.
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