Bucket List

Exploring the Mekong River – Vietnam and Cambodia

By Carol Rowland / November 15, 2023 / Comments Off on Exploring the Mekong River – Vietnam and Cambodia

A few years ago, I had zero interest in this type of trip, so my conversion from meh to enthralled inspires this week’s article… Exploring the Mekong River – Vietnam and Cambodia When I think of taking a vacation to an exotic destination, traveling to Vietnam and Cambodia on a Mekong River cruise immediately springs…

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Getting to Antarctica – An Alternative to the Drake Passage

By Carol Rowland / September 27, 2023 / Comments Off on Getting to Antarctica – An Alternative to the Drake Passage

I started out this year with an epic bucket list trip – an expedition cruise to Antarctica. This trip had been a dream trip for over ten years, and it was amazing with stunning scenery and enchanting wildlife. The opportunity to actually step on Antarctica was thrilling. This adventuresome trip has some alternative travel styles…

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Exploring the Black Hills of South Dakota

By Carol Rowland / June 28, 2023 / Comments Off on Exploring the Black Hills of South Dakota

As much as I love traveling internationally and discovering new destinations, sometimes there are interesting spots in the United States that are worth time on your vacation calendar. The upcoming 4th of July and some clients who are currently traveling inspire this week’s article… The Black Hills – An Unexpected Destination Many Americans have heard…

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Best Sites Of Poland: The Top-Rated Places You Shouldn’t Miss

By Carol Rowland / March 8, 2023 / Comments Off on Best Sites Of Poland: The Top-Rated Places You Shouldn’t Miss

One of this year’s upcoming group trips is a Poland Pilgrimage, and I had to do a lot of research to prepare to design the tour. I have to confess that I was not really familiar with all the amazing sights and experiences to be found in Poland. Beyond the spiritual aspects, Poland is a…

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A Day in the Life of an Antarctica Expedition, Part 2

By Carol Rowland / March 1, 2023 / Comments Off on A Day in the Life of an Antarctica Expedition, Part 2

Last week I shared the details on the day in the life of an expedition, but only got through the morning, so this week we continue the rest of the story… A Day in the Life of an Antarctica Expedition, Part 2  Last week I started sharing the details of a day in the life of…

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A Day in the Life of an Antarctica Expedition, Part 1

By Carol Rowland / February 22, 2023 / Comments Off on A Day in the Life of an Antarctica Expedition, Part 1

I’m still sorting through pictures and videos from my Antarctica trip, and some of the questions I’ve heard are ‘how do you spend your day?’, ‘what do you do in Antarctica? and so on. So those questions inspire this week’s article… A Day in the Life of an Antarctica Expedition I had been planning the…

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A Tattoo for your bucket list – Edinburgh Military Tattoo!

By Carol Rowland / February 15, 2023 / Comments Off on A Tattoo for your bucket list – Edinburgh Military Tattoo!

Sometimes you don’t know what you don’t know – and if you’ve never heard of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, it’s time to learn about it. It is a breathtaking experience, so I want to share why it should be on your bucket list… Why the Edinburgh Military Tattoo should be on your Bucket List Somehow…

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Fascinating Facts About the Maldives

By Carol Rowland / January 25, 2023 / Comments Off on Fascinating Facts About the Maldives

Thinking about a destination that is an enticing tropical paradise and also a bucket list destination inspires this week’s article… Fascinating Facts About the Maldives Are you dreaming of a tropical vacation with the perfect mix of luxury and tranquility … someplace with crystal-clear waters, pristine white sand beaches, and perfect weather? You might just…

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Wonders of the World: Visiting the Colosseum in Rome, Italy

By Carol Rowland / November 9, 2022 / Comments Off on Wonders of the World: Visiting the Colosseum in Rome, Italy

Seeing the Wonders of the World inspires this week’s article about one of the most iconic sights of Europe… Wonders of the World: Visiting the Colosseum in Rome, Italy Only one of the New Seven Wonders of the World is located in Europe, and  it tends to feature prominently on the bucket lists of travelers…

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Discovering Your Destination Before You Get There – Books to Learn About Destinations

By Carol Rowland / September 28, 2022 / Comments Off on Discovering Your Destination Before You Get There – Books to Learn About Destinations

I find that reading before a trip can enhance the experience, so that inspires this week’s article… Discovering Your Destination Before You Get There –  Books to Learn About Destinations I have found that the more I travel, the more I am inspired to read. Reading books about other destinations can expand your perspective, but…

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