There is a famous quote that says, “You learn more from failure than from success. Don’t let it stop you. Failure builds character.” Boy does this ring true for us! In this day and age of polished Instagram photos and amazing stories on blogs and other platforms, we often only see the positive side to a story. But there are many benefits of failure. In fact, when chasing the numerous items on our bucket list we have found that failure…
At the end of each December, I often sit down with my Bucket List notebook and ponder what I want to accomplish and where I want to go for the coming year. For me, I find that writing out a time line not only helps me plan what I want to do but gets me excited about what the coming year has to offer. If you would like to see what we did in 2017, check our 2017 Completed Items. So…
It may not be festival season just yet, but it’s still worth thinking about all the things you need ready for when the next season rolls around. Before you know it, it will be here! So, it’s a good idea to spend the next few months taking your time to ensure that you have everything you need ready for your next big music festival. Here’s a checklist to help you get organized. Tickets First things first – you need your…
People are often asking me how I learn about these crazy adventures, experiences, or places to travel that are on my Bucket List. Well, the internet of course! I not only scour the internet but I subscribe to numerous travel and adventure blogs out there to learn about the world. That is how I found out about The Travel Whispers Blogger Challenge! The Travel Whispers Blogger Challenge is the brain child of travel blogger, Stephanie Fox. Aimed at rounding up 2016 and…
It’s that time again, time for reflecting and planning out my 2017 Bucket List Hopes and Goals! I was home from India for barely a week when I started getting that same damn question, “So what’s next on the Bucket List Project?” It is a question that sometimes bothers me. I appreciate that people are excited for the next adventure (as am I), but sometimes I just want the chance to enjoy the items previously accomplished and tell that story before moving…
My First Year in the Woods – A Bucket List Adventure There’s a passage from Hemingway that I’ve often told people if offered a choice I would live in for eternity…. “Now that the bad weather had come, we could leave Paris for a while for a place where this rain would be snow coming down through the pines and covering the road and the high hillsides and at an altitude where we would hear it creak as we walked…
December is a magical time of year! Many people celebrate the holiday season with traditional customs passed down from generations of their family and community! This is especially true here in Louisiana, as we celebrate the coming of Christmas and the New Year in beautiful and unique ways. Perhaps, one of the most unique ways locals in Louisiana show their holiday spirit is through a Christmas tradition known as ‘the Bonfires on the Levee.’ Here they light up massive bonfires…
Every weekend in November the small town of Hammond, Louisiana, takes people back in time to a historical 16th century village (Albright) in England. The Louisiana Renaissance Festival (aka: RenFest) has been a popular destination since the year 2000, celebrating all things from the renaissance era. Here are the top 6 Reasons You Need To Attend The Louisiana Renaissance Festival: 1) The Shows & Events – There is no lack of entertainment at RenFest. At the festival (open at 10am) you’ll find many free shows that will transport…
Being from New Orleans, I never really experienced rodeos or any professional bull riding type events first hand. However, every year around October there is a slight buzz in the air about the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, Louisiana. NO, I am not referring to the buzz of the infamous electric chair, Gruesome Gertie! The Angola Prison Rodeo is an annual event located on the grounds of the Louisiana State Penitentiary commonly known as “The Farm.” The rodeo is held…
Have you ever dreamed of going on a wild African Safari? Hell Yeah! Oxford Dictionary defines a Safari as “an expedition to observe or hunt animals in their natural habitat, especially in East Africa.” Growing up reading Zoo Books has inspired many to follow in the footsteps Hemingway or President Roosevelt and fulfill their dream of going on safari. Who wouldn’t want to take such an epic adventure? What prevents people from doing so? Well, usually it is the cost and time to travel to Africa…