Now what was I supposed to remember?
You heard a great joke! You tell yourself, "I am NOT going to forget this joke!!!"
The next day, it's completely gone, obliterated, deleted from your memory banks, etc.
That's how it is with bucket list items for me. I hear something that I know that I MUST do! If it excites me this much, surely I won't forget it! Without a doubt, I do.
After determining that I would remember at least ten of the things that once captivated my full attention, I compiled this list. I have to say - I am pretty happy with how it turned out. I will also bet that if you are a travel addict like I am, you will steal AT LEAST eight of the things on this list! (and that's ok!)
Ready? Here we go!
1. We need to be startin' with all things pirate, savvy? Navagio Beach, Ionian Islands, Greece
This beach, also known as Shipwreck Beach or Smuggler's Cove looks like the ideal place to just hide away. Surrounded by a naturally hewn rock fortress, this secret retreat seems to beckon pirates to bury their treasure here! Someday, I want to lay on the beach here and forget the world!
2. The Ice hotel of Jukkasjärvi in Northern Sweden
If you know me - you have HEARD me say multiple times that I'm the Snow Grinch. So WHY would I want to sleep on a block of ice??? Well -look at it! I think it's pretty self-explanatory! Every year, the Ice hotel melts - and every year - various artist and architects build it back up again for a once in a lifetime experience! Each year it boasts a new design. If you go, you would be only a handful of people that could say they had been in that hotel! And look at the hall below! Opulence!!! Extravagance!!! Let's go!!! :)
3. You know how much I love cruises? Well prepare yourself for the lap of luxury! This cruise line is just one of those things that a cruise aficionado has to try at least once in their lifetime! I won't go into detail - because you can just look at this link for Regent Seven Seas to see the kind of experience I'm talking about! But... here is one of their fleet!
4. As far as cruises go... the previous one was quality. This next one is quality AND quantity! You've heard of the book Around the World in Eighty Days? Well how about a cruise that takes you around the world in 180 days? This beauty spans 5 continents and takes you to 90 ports! I couldn't possibly summarize it for you - so go whet your appetite here!
5. This one needs absolutely no explanation! Just feast your eyes on this extraordinary phenomenon!
6. I love horses. I love Georgian food. This 9 day horse trek through Georgia is a match made in heaven! The picture is just a beautiful example of a horse riding trip through nature... but if you want to see the REAL pictures and get to hear all about it - Take a look here at this fabulous adventure! I think my favorite part of the experience is that on one of the days of the trek, you get to homestay with a Georgian family! How's that for authentic?
7. The unbelievably pristine Lake Moraine
Words can't describe how badly I want to just be in the presence of this water! I'm not sure how likely it is that I can do all of the things on my list - but this one is going to happen! They have a cozy and inviting resort on the lake that calls my name! Who wants to jump in that water with me?
8. Seclusion on an overwater bungalow in the Maldives
Maybe I shouldn't go here, after all. If I go, I will surely never return!
9. A train ride tour through the Canadian Rockies
We took a 15 hour train ride from Moscow to our friend's village. For the first time in our lives, we decided to splurge on first class. We did not regret it!!!! Ever since then, I've been wanting to take another train ride - just a nice, slow, relaxing journey somewhere so I can sit and stare out the window at the beautiful scenery passing by! This seems like a great option in Canada!
10. Last but certainly not least - flying first class on Singapore airlines
This one wins the high school yearbook award for "Least Likely to Come True", but it is so insanely decadent that I had to put it on here! The pictures have to be seen on this website since I didn't know how to attribute their photos properly. I will say - if you click on the link, you won't be disappointed. They actually have first class suites on board this airline! It's like a hotel room on a plane! Wow! You know I could never actually save for this, because when I have $5000 saved up - it's going to turn my black eyes blue. ha @silversaver888! But even if it wasn't set aside for trading in my eyeballs... unless Singapore Airlines wants to send me on a free trip in exchange for my effervescent praise and continuous awe - this bucket list item will most likely not get crossed off!
If ANYONE does fly first class on Singapore Airlines, I hereby charge thee with the duty of providing photographic evidence and thorough documentation so that I may live every precious moment of your experience vicariously through you!
All images are taken from Wikimedia Commons, unless otherwise indicated