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40 Family-Fun Things to Do in Southern California

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Lesley | 17 Comments

Southern California is a dreamland for families and it’s our home so we’ve been testing out the best experiences. Attractions, activities, hiking, camping, beaches, and adventures can all be taken in one day with your starting point in Southern California. Here are 40 family-fun things to do in SoCal. (Click on the links to read first-hand accounts of our experiences at…

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Experience is the Greatest Gift

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Whenever someone asks me what I want as a gift for any occasion, my mind always goes directly to flights, travel, and experience gifts. Experience is the greatest gift; I’ll take it over “things” any day. Being able to explore new countries, cultures, and adventures is a dream come true. At 34, I’ve visited more than 50 countries and participated in…

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What Not to Do When Creating a Bucket List

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Lesley | 1 Comments

Creating a bucket list is the first step to accomplishing your dreams. If you don’t like the idea of a bucket list because you associate it with dying, being old, or even setting unrealistic goals, you can call it whatever you like but call it something and write it down. You’ll be amazed at how much you can achieve if…

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Awesome Travel Blogs & Travel Photographers to Follow

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Lesley | 1 Comments

I like to consider Bucket List Publications as a great source of inspiration and insight into wanderlust and adventure for families, couples, and solo travelers. Being able to explore new countries, cultures, and adventures is a dream come true. At 34 years old, I’ve visited 55 countries and participated in countless extreme adventures that I thought only existed in movies and dreams….

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25 Best Adventure Quotes

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Lesley | 4 Comments

It’s no secret that I love a good adventure. I’m always thinking about what I can do to push my limits and step outside of the norm. I may not be a professional athlete or climbing the 7 Summits, but I want to try every extreme adventure I can imagine. Below are my favorite adventure quotes that inspire me to…

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25 Best Travel Books

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Lesley | 0 Comments

With a travel book in hand, you are experiencing a new culture or a new land while seeing it through the eyes of another. The only thing better would be to experience it for yourself. Until you can explore the vast corners of this world for yourself, here’s a list of 25 travel books, in no particular order, to take…

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50 Best Travel Quotes

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Lesley | 2 Comments

I love travel quotes. They remind of of why I travel and encourage me to explore more of the world. They are a pre-game pep talk at my finger tips. If you thinking of traveling or need some encouragement, here is the ultimate list of inspirational travel quotes. I hope they inspire you to pack your bags and head into…

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5 Epic Adventure Destinations

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Lesley | 13 Comments

From the vast, timeless sands of Wadi Rum, Jordan to 12,000 feet above Nadi, Fiji, where the sky and water blur the lines of reality, these five epic adventure journeys should be on everyone’s bucket list. Which ones have you experienced? 1. Wadi Rum – Jordan This is a stupendous, timeless place. Here, it is the weather and winds that have…

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Ten Ways to Make Travel More Affordable

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Lesley | 2 Comments

You ask me all the time how I can afford to travel so often and to so many different locations. Now, with sponsors, advertising, and affiliates, it’s a lot less expensive and sometimes even free but I traveled several times a year even as a struggling student with debt. If you make it a priority, it becomes more of a…

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10 Extreme Adventures Still On My Bucket List

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Lesley | 0 Comments

When I say that I’ve tried every extreme adventure I can image, it’s not true. There are still several adrenaline-pumping exploits I dream about experiencing. They are on my life bucket list but I’m preparing to add a few to my 2015 list. Do you have a lot of nerve? Include a few of these on your list and let’s see…

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