Where do you want to travel? Have you ever thought about it? I think about it all the time. And after talking about it for awhile, I’m finally pleased to share it with you… My Adventure List!
What is an adventure list you may be asking? It’s a compilation of all the places I want to go, and where I’ve been. I’ve found that if you write things down, you can check back on a regular basis and assess your progress. You can plan where you want to go next, and more importantly, save for that trip-of-a-lifetime. It’s a motivator.
You’ll notice as you read that I don’t want to just see something, but actually do something while I’m visiting the chosen destination. That makes adventures so much more fun! This is a living list. As more experiences are thought of, they’ll be added. Check back to see how I’m doing!
North America
- Catch some beads at Mardi Gras New Orleans – Louisiana [2/10]
- Witness the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) – Canada
- Stand atop a glacier – Alaska
- Celebrate Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney – Pennsylvania
- Surf the Pacific – Hawaii
- Hike a volcano – Costa Rica
- Camp at Yellowstone National Park – Wyoming
- Hike the Grand Canyon – Arizona
- Ring in the New Year in Times Square – New York
South America
- Trek the mountains of Machu Picchu – Peru
- Stand aside the monoliths of Easter Island – Chile
Europe
- Tour the ruins of Athens – Greece
- Relax on the French Riviera – France
- Become a Gladiator at the coliseum in Rome – Italy
- View the picturesque landscapes of Santorini – Greece
- Cruise through the canals of Venice – Italy
- Search for the Loch Ness Monster – Scotland
- Figure out the mystery of Stonehenge – Scotland
Africa
- Dive with Great White Sharks in Cape Town – South Africa [9/07]
- Marvel at Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe/Zambia
- Go on Safari in Kenya
- Enter the sacred tombs of Pharaohs – Egypt
Asia
- Eat sushi in Tokyo – Japan
- Walk the Great Wall of China – China
- Have a Thai Massage in Thailand – Thailand [12/09]
- Take a photo of me “pinching” the Taj Mahal – India
- Step foot into the Burj-Al-Arab Hotel – Dubai
Australia
- Scuba dive in the Great Barrier Reef – Australia
- Off-Road at Ayers Rock – Australia
- Sleep in one of those huts over the water – Fiji
Antartica
- Just get there!
Florida
- Visit “Old Florida” attractions like Gatorland
- Spend the afternoon at the Orlando Science Museum
- Tour historic planes at Fantasy of Flight
- Swim with Mermaids at Weeki Wachee Springs
- Pretend it’s the 1950’s and watch a movie at the Lakeland Drive In
- Collect seashells on the coast of Sanibel Island
- Stay in a hotel along Ocean Drive in Miami
- Kick back and relax in Key West
- Encounter untamed gators at the Florida Everglades
- Enjoy the tastiest fruit ever at the Plant City Strawberry Festival
- Watch an air show at the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In
- Stay up late for the midnight movie Rocky Horror Picture Show at Universal Orlando
- Float down Rainbow Springs in an inner tube
Miscellaneous*
*not necessarily tied to a specific location, but an adventure nonetheless
- Do a Polar Bear Swim
- Skydive from an airplane
- Attend an Olympic Game
- Run a marathon
- Fly in a private jet
- Wear a speedo on the beach. Yep, you’ve read that right!
- Bungee Jump
- Join the mile high club
- Ride in a helicopter
- Write a book
- Finish my Private Pilot’s License
- Spend a day with David Copperfield
- Be interviewed on TV as an “authority” on something
What I’ve Done
In addition to all the adventures I’d like to do, there are plenty of adventures I’ve had that I never thought I would. Here’s the list:
- Became an Honorary Newfoundlander in Canada [2/10]
- Rode through every single subway stop on the Boston “T” in a single day [10/01]
- Flew an aircraft before I drove a car [5/98]
- Starred as an extra in a Major Motion Picture [11/97]
- Descended over a mile underground in a South African Gold Mine [6/07]
- Won an all-expenses paid trip [12/09]
- Backpacked through Europe [5/05]
- Celebrated in a Superbowl-Winning City [2/10]
