The Book Review of Visit Cuba – A Coloring Book about Cuba

Visit Cuba is the perfect gift for travelers, children and artistic adults alike. The Bucket List Project’s first travel inspired coloring book is a fun, lighthearted journey through vintage tourism posters, encouraging the artist to make the colorful heritage of Cuba their own. Above all, travel enthusiasts will find themselves dreaming of the tropical island and wanting to book a trip immediately. Children will love to color the enchanting pictures and stay busy for hours. Plus, adults will sit down to a beautiful canvas of pages that will help relieve stress and transport them to another world. You can’t go wrong with Visit Cuba, and we can only hope that this is merely the first in a line of coloring books from The Bucket List Project that showcase the world’s beauty and heighten our wanderlust in the best way.

Visit Cuba is a fun coloring book for kids & adults alike! If you have a Passion for Cuba, this fun coloring book will definitely feed your wanderlust! Get 1 Today! #ColoringBook #Cuba
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Why we created the Visit Cuba Coloring Book

For those who don’t know, Eric’s mother, Lilian Madan Gamble was born in and spent her early childhood in Cuba. Perhaps that is why he has always been interested in the island. But as he grew older he also yearned to learn more about the people, music, and culture of his family’s origin. As a result, a Visit to Cuba is the top item on the Adventure Travel Bucket List!

While dreaming about Cuba’s beautiful beaches, smoking cigars, and drinking a Hemingway Daquiri, he hopped online. But while searching for old travel photos of his mother’s homeland it happened. In that search, he found incredible old travel posters from now defunct airlines and travel agencies! These posters were absolutely beautiful in color and imagery. For instance, he found images from Braniff Airways highlighting travel to Cuba. These images were simple but definitely inspirational. Thus, in the hopes of stimulating other’s passion for Cuba as well, Eric decided to share them with the world.

How To Purchase

Visit Cuba is published and shipped by Lulu Publishing.  Lulu offers the expertise, independence and flexibility to buy and share what you love with the world. They are passionate about providing a remarkable experience for you to tell stories, share knowledge and fulfill your creative potential. To obtain your own Visit Cuba Coloring Book CLICK HERE!

Product Details of the Visit Cuba Coloring Book

Title: Visit Cuba – A Coloring Book for Those with a Passion For Cuba

ISBN: 9781365589577

Copyright: Eric R Gamble (Public Domain)

Publisher: The Bucket List Project

Published: January 27, 2017

Language: English

Pages: 44

Binding: Perfect-bound Paperback

Interior Ink: Black & white

Weight: 0.45 lbs.

Dimensions (inches): 8.5 wide x 11 tall

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About Our Book Reviewer:

Darcee Snider Gamble is a Wyoming native, who appreciates the work ethic and strong values that growing up in the Cowboy State afforded her.  New Orleans has been a part of Darcee for a long time and she is excited to now be a part of New Orleans. She believes there is truly nowhere else like the Big Easy and the experiences it affords its citizens; she can’t wait to share them with the family and friends that are sure to visit.  Passion for literature, food, history, adventure and music are reasons why living in New Orleans is such an important part of Darcee’s story. She writes each chapter by enjoying the wonders of the Carousel Bar, exploring the WWII Museum, walking the streets of Uptown, navigating the hidden gems of the French Quarter and eating a Po-Boy at Mahony’s. Visit Darcee’s blog at http://www.BackRoadsAndBootStraps.com

Disclosure: This post, “Visit Cuba – A Coloring Book For Those With A Passion For Cuba”, is a personal product post we have created. Using the links doesn’t cost you any extra if you decide to purchase our Coloring Book. If you do purchase a coloring book from our distributor it does help keep the site free, fun, and community supported! Eric & Darcee will never recommend a product that we don’t genuinely believe in, actually use ourselves, have researched, and trust. Please see the disclosure policy for more information.

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Picking your next holiday is an exciting pass-time. If you’re dying to visit Latin America—of course you are, right!—but you’re not sure whether you can realistically afford the trip, these tips will help you keep a lid on those travel costs without putting a damper on the fun. Hopefully these three savvy ways will help you save on a trip to Latin America.

Go Off the Beaten Track

Let’s be real: most of us travel mainly in to taste the local food and get to know how the locals live. Hotels and touristy things are nice and all, but it can also be expensive, and feel a little inauthentic. The key to keeping costs down and getting the authentic experience you came for is to make sure you plan your journey in such a way that you are able to interact with local people and experience their way of life. (The locals definitely aren’t paying inflated prices for their food and drinks!) Try Cuba Travel for a fantastic experience in the Caribbean, and always ask for local advice to help you find the path less travelled. Street food is an amazing budget-friendly option with arguably superior food than any touristy restaurants will serve.

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Cook Your Own Food

When you go travelling, most of your usual routines will go out the window. Most. You still have to eat three times a day. That means either eating out or eating in. Another great way to soak up the culture and enjoy the local cuisine at the same time is to head down to the markets that the locals frequent and get some fresh ingredients to prepare your own food back at your AirBnB. Not only will you have a blast while attempting to replicate the dishes you’ve enjoyed on your travels, but you’ll be able to make food that suits your own tastes and health preferences, which can be a relief after you’ve been travelling for a few weeks.

Use Public Transport

If you live in busy metropolis, you’ll know first hand how much cash you can save by using public transport links instead of taking a taxi every time you have to go somewhere. Even if you split the cost of a hired vehicle or taxi between a group of friends, your share will usually adds up to more than a local train or bus fare. Using public transport in an unfamiliar city can be intimidating, especially if you can’t understand a word the locals are saying! But why else have you decided to travel the world if not for a change of context and to break out of your comfort zone? Google translate is a great tool to help you ask friendly locals for help with public transport systems. Once you’ve worked out how to use the bus once or twice, you’re on your way.

Whether you’re a backpacking beginner setting off on your first solo adventure, or you’re a long-time globe trotter, the expense of travel can quickly add up if you aren’t careful with your money. Hopefully these tips will help your trip to Latin American stay within budget.

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It is said that with more than 400 million native speakers, Spanish is second most spoken language in the world. So it is not shocking that many people like me have “Learn to Speak Spanish Fluently” on our bucket lists. Perhaps, this is because learning Spanish can help with business or give us a leg up while we travel. But for me, becoming fluent in Spanish holds a very important and personal meaning. Finding a way to learn Spanish will allow me to connect to my Cuban heritage.

If you explore The Adventure Travel List part of The Bucket List Project, it won’t take you long to find the item titled “Visit Cuba: Visit my Cuban Family Homeland“. In fact, it is one of the top items on my entire list only behind some Personal Growth items. But with it now being easier to travel to Cuba from America, why haven’t I tackled it with full enthusiasm? Why haven’t I walked the streets where my mother and grandparents walked many years ago?

The main reason for me: because I speak Spanish very poorly. You see growing up, I took classes and spoke Spanish with my family whenever I was given a chance. But, we didn’t live near our Cuban relatives. Plus, growing up in New Orleans, I never really had an opportunity to practice my Spanish. Therefore, without practice and more study, my level of Spanish stalled at a child’s speaking level.

Now don’t get me wrong, this basic level of Spanish has worked for me while travelling the world. I was able to manage while walking the Camino de Santiago across Spain, backpack to Machu Picchu in Peru, and explore the amazing street art in Cartagena, Colombia. But with Cuba, I don’t want to just manage it. When I get to Cuba, I want to interact with the locals, find my mother’s childhood home, and really dive into the culture more than just the way a tourist would do.

So now what?

Well, I created the bucket list project as a way to make a conscious effort to start tackling items on my list! Therefore, to go to Cuba, I need to first take care of item #36 – Learn Spanish Fluently. Thus, I have researched 5 of the best way to learn Spanish and then some advanced techniques to help you practice what you have learned! If learning Spanish is on your bucket list, hopefully one of the five below will help you too!

1) Learn Spanish with a 1 on 1 Language Trainer

For me personally, Language Trainers are hands down the best way to learn Spanish. There is just something about having someone 1 on 1 to hold you responsible for your learning. What I like is that it forces you to study even if just for an hour with your trainer. For example, I had a Spanish language trainer before I went to Spain. She would work not only on my grammar and pronunciation skills but hold me responsible on days I didn’t do my homework. Plus, everyone learns differently, so a good language trainer can tailor lessons to your level rather than a blanket approach.

To learn with a 1 on 1 Spanish trainer we recommend: Language Trainers

Learning Spanish can help with business or just give you a leg up while you travel. But what is the Best Way to Learn Spanish? Discover a few great ways to help you learn Spanish today! #LearnSpanish #SpeakSpanish #LanguageApps
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2) Learn Spanish with a Language App

Probably the 2nd best way to learn Spanish is via a language app on your phone or mobile device. The reason why I like language apps is that they combine effective education methods with state-of-the-art technology. Plus they are extremely convenient to use whenever you have a break. Rather than checking Facebook or crushing some candy, you can score points while playing interactive games in Spanish. In general, these games will help you learn the more commonly used words and phrases in Spanish. But it is a start!

Apps that are the best to learn Spanish are:

• Babbel – Babbel is currently the #1 selling language learning app in the world. What I like is that most of their lessons can be done in 10 – 15 minutes. Plus, you can practice dialogue based on real-life situations rather than asking where the damn “biblioteca” is! Plus, can get 50% off a 6-month subscription at Babbel when you click here to download Babbel for your computer, smartphone, or tablet.
• Duolingo – Probably the 2nd most popular language app, Duolingo operates in a similar manner as Babbel. With this app, it seems that you can schedule a fixed amount of time every day and it fits your lessons around your schedule. What I like is that Duolingo turns learning into a game where you earn points for correct answers as you race against the clock. So now your boss can’t yell at you for playing because you keep playing that word tile game on your phone. Instead tell him you are studying!
• Memrise – So in doing my research, Memrise is becoming more and more popular from the looks of it. From what I gather Memrise takes old school flash cards to the next level. But it is not just another flash card app. (Yes they make flash card apps if you’re into that!) Essentially, it teaches you Spanish by showing you a limited amount of words, phrases, or concepts per lesson. Then they test your retention with multiple choice quizzes. One of the features that many people like is that there is plenty of Spanish lessons. But you can also words or phrases you need to learn whether for business or otherwise.

3) Learn Spanish with Classic Language Software

If you been conscious for the last 25 years, then you will recognize the infamous yellow box from Rosetta Stone. This software has been the leader in learning Spanish on your computer. Their comprehensive self-paced program offers ways to learn words and phrases that will help you in real life Spanish conversations. Plus they offer great audio tools to help you not only with pronunciation but also understanding natives in a real conversation. There is nothing worse than being told something in Spanish and replying, “huh? can you repeat that MAS LENTO!” because he spoke too fast or with a proper accent! My only issue with Rosetta Stone is that for the price you better be committed to using the software. But with that said, like anything, if you use their software properly, you can find success.

4) Learn Spanish with Old School Books

There is something to be said for digital Spanish learning tools. They are always accessible, easy to use, and often very interactive. But just like the resurgence of music records, there is a new interest in old school Spanish lesson books. Perhaps this is due to people suffering eye strain from staring at a their screens too long or just the desire to hold a real book again. Either way, there is no lack of books at your local library or BooksAMillion that can help you learn Spanish!

Here are a few books we found that are the best to learn Spanish:

• Living Language Spanish – This book teaches Spanish with proven techniques that will help you express yourself rather than regurgitate words you memorized like a parrot.
• Spanish for Dummies – So this may seem really silly to add Spanish for Dummies but after doing a lot of research they have an entire series of books that cover every aspect of learning Spanish. They have books for intro, intermediate, grammar, verbs, common phrases and more.
• See It and Say It in Spanish – So this book by Margarita Madrigal has been around for a while. Yet, it still maintains itself as one of the best ways to learn Spanish. I remember getting it for Christmas from one of my Cuban uncles several years ago who wanted to help me improve my skills. It’s great because right from the start, the book leads you into speaking conversational Spanish. One of the best features is that it implements line drawings that illustrate the words you are trying to learn!

5) Learn Spanish by Studying Abroad

I love the book in this picture because “Via Fora” essentially translates to “GET OUT!” Sometimes you just need to get out of your current environment to learn something new. This can definitely be true with learning a foreign language like Spanish. Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t always easy. But if you are going to go on vacation anyways, why not spend it doing something for yourself! In my personal experience, I learn far more Spanish while being forced to engage locals in another country. Plus, there are several international study abroad programs that offer unbelievable experiences that go well beyond the class room.

Study Abroad Programs that we like are:

• ESL – ESL offers study abroad programs in over 250 destinations around the world. What I like is that they offer programs that fit anyone from business professionals to young adults enjoying a gap year.
• International House – With over 160 schools in 52 countries, International House tries to make learning Spanish or any language enjoyable and functional. While learning Spanish they throw you into cultural experiences so you not only learn but have fun too.

Advanced Techniques to Help You Learn Spanish

One of the problems with learning anything is retaining what you have learned. This has always been a problem for me. So after doing some research, I have found ways to help you practice your Spanish no matter what method you choose to learn. Since I am a sensory learner, I find these ways engage me in different ways that will hopefully solidify the Spanish language.

• Watch things in Spanish – Whether you watch Sesame Street on your tv or you subscribe to fun educational Spanish shows on YouTube, your eyes will reinforce your skills. Plus, it will help you put visuals with words to help make them easier to remember.
• Listen to things in Spanish –  There have been countless studies that prove that music can help with memory. So bust out your favorite playlist and sing along. On top of music, there are countless podcasts that teach Spanish in a fun yet educational way.
• Read things in Spanish – Obviously you can always read some of the books we listed above. But you should also add fun magazines, comics, or your favorite novel in Spanish. I remember my parents giving me Castor and Pollux or Pitufos (the Smurfs) comics in Spanish when I was kid. It was a great way for me to be entertained while secretly I was learning Spanish.
• Write things in Spanish – Writing things out is a great way to commit them to memory. So whether you write out a daily journal that you share with your Language Trainers or you plaster all the things in your house with sticky notes written in Spanish, it can all help.
• Learn a new hobby in Spanish – One of the best ways to learn Spanish is to engage in a way outside of the classroom. It doesn’t matter if you decide to learn how to work out, build something, or take up a new talent. By trying to read the instructions in Spanish, can possibly help you strengthen your skills.
• Talk to other people in Spanish – Obviously, real life practice with other people is a great way to further learn Spanish. There are often meet up groups in your own community where you can go to practice your pronunciation skills and for an added bonus you make new friends.

So there you have it. Some of the best ways to learn Spanish along with some advanced techniques to help you practice what you have learned! Is learning Spanish is on your bucket list? Have you used any of the five ways above to learn Spanish? What has been the best way you have learned Spanish or any other language? Let us know all about it in the comments below!

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Disclaimer:  This is a collaborative post. With that said, all opinions in “Best Way to Learn Spanish” are our own. Also, “Best Way to Learn Spanish” may contain affiliate links. Using the links doesn’t cost you any extra, and it helps keep The Bucket List Project Blog free, fun, and community supported! Eric & Darcee will never recommend a product that we don’t genuinely believe in, actually use ourselves, have researched, and trust. Please see the disclosure policy for more information.

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Every December and in February around my birthday, my mother calls me with the same dreaded question, “What do you want for a present this year?” Gift giving can be stressful overall, but it can be even worse for that bucket list adventurer in your life. What do you give to a person who is constantly skating around the world searching for adventures? Well, I began scouring the web to find gifts ideas to give my mom and came up with a handy Gift Guide for the Bucket List Adventurer!

I categorized my Gift Guide for the Bucket List Adventurer to make it easier for you to use. So feel free to click on any of the links below or scroll down to see them all!

• • Gifts to Make Travelling Easier
  • Electronic Travel Accessories
  • Gifts for the Male Bucket List Adventurer
  • Gifts for the Female Bucket List Adventurer
  • Books for the Bucket List Adventurer
  • Gifts for the Home of a Bucket List Adventurer

Whether you need a gift for a friend or something for your own travels, the Gift Guide for The Bucket List Adventurer has Perfect Gifts for any adventurer! #bucketlist #adventure #travel
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Gifts to Make Traveling Easier for your Bucket List Adventurer

Multi Functional Diaper Travel Bag

When I fly, I inevitably see parents lugging around their baby’s gear in the most awkward way – along with their own carry on bag and of course their child. It looks quite uncomfortable, but no more! With the Multi Functional Baby Diaper Bag, you receive a universal bag that is waterproof, durable, and has a large capacity for all of your baby’s gear! It also has a USB port so you can easily recharge your phone!

Buy it from: Monogramania Shop Com

Leather Passport Wallet

Hand crafted in soft leather, this ultra sleek passport cover not only looks smart, it protects your passport and credit cards in this leather Passport Wallet. This will help prevent identity theft by stopping sensitive personal data from being stolen. Knowing your personal and credit card information is protected from digital thieves will allow you to travel in confidence .

Buy it from: Texans Leather on ETSY

Travel Checklists for Packing, Outfit Planning, and Shopping

I am a list person because I get distracted easily. So, these lists are great to help you stay organized while preparing for your travels. For example, with the TRAVEL PACKING CHECKLISTS you can instantly download an 11-page organizer to make packing for your next vacation smooth and simple. 

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Water Bottle Holder

Everyone drinks bottle water while traveling, but carrying around those bottles can be annoying. These water bottle holders are great for travel, taking a walk or bike ride – anywhere you are on the move and want to take a drink with you. You can clip it to your belt loop, your bag or backpack, fanny pack … you name it.

Buy it From: Amy’s Red Threads

Custom Luggage Handle Wraps

So probably one of the worst parts of travel is trying to find your bags on the carousel at baggage claim, especially since most suitcases are black. But now you can create your own monogrammed luggage finders! These Custom Luggage Handle Wraps are sure to keep your bags safe and stylish, sporting your own custom design.

Buy them from: Cherry Tree Lane Design

Travel Insurance from World Nomads

Travel insurance isn’t always high on the Bucket List Adventurer’s list of gifts, but it is probably one of the most important. Don’t get me wrong, I hope you never need to use it, but Travel Insurance from World of Nomads is an important safety net when things go wrong while traveling. What I like is that they cover all kinds of things: illness, theft, flight cancellations, and of course accidents – even from adventure sports.

Get a Free Quote from: World Nomads

ELECTRONIC TRAVEL ACCESSORIES FOR BUCKET LIST ADVENTURERS

Engraved Portable USB Power Bank

Portable Power Banks are life savers when your devices are dying but you can’t find a place to plug in. This portable bank charger fits in jean pockets, purses, includes a USB charger and comes in three colors: black, pink, or blue. Use it to recharge mobiles, tablets, laptops, or hybrids plus MyPersonalMemories can engrave your name, logo, or whatever you like to personalize it at no extra cost.

Buy it from: MyPersonalMemories

Leather Travel Cord Organizer

We experienced the frustration of digging your earphones out of the bottom of a bag, only to find them all knotted up. Well with the Leather Travel Cord Organizer you can keep your earbuds and Lightning iPhone charger untangled and organized. This handy leather keeper is available in tons of colors too!

Buy it from: 412 Leatherworks

Handmade Leather Cord Wrap Organizer

In today’s day and age cords are a necessary evil. With the Handmade Leather Cord Wrap Organizer you can store all laptop, mobile, camera, portable power cell, or any electronic plug adapter. These beautiful handmade leather wraps can even be personalized with your initials or name.

Buy if From: CutDesign

Gift ideas for the Male Bucket List Adventurer

Portable Rolling Travel Mini Bar Kit

Reminiscent of the days of traveling snake oil salesmen, is this quaint original design from VADCAD Store. A vintage-styled wooden container which comes with four 2oz. bottles (approx 1 1/4″ shots per bottle!) with aluminum screw on lids, and it’s own little funnel. The Portable Travel Mini Bar is a perfect accessory for camping, planes, or wherever your going!

Buy it from: VADCAD Store

Real Compass Cufflinks

Like I said, I really love cuff links and I personally love my Real Compass Cufflinks. There is something about wearing them that always strikes up a conversation about travel. These handmade silver cuff links feature an actual working compass set in silver plated cuff link bases. The red arrow points North in case you get lost in your Tuxedo!

By them from: BjeweledVintage

Personalized Wood Pocket Knife

Growing up in the Scouts, everyone had a pocket knife and as an adult traveler, I don’t ever leave home without mine. Sin City Engravers offers a beautiful wooden multi-tool pocket knife that can be individually engraved on both sides. Every knife is 5/8″ thick and offers 7 individual tools. All tools are stainless steel and the handle is solid hardwood.

But it from: Sin City Engravers

Gift ideas for the Female Bucket List Adventurer

Travel Infinity Scarf with a Secret Pocket

The 100% cotton Travel Infinity Scarf is the perfect gift, measuring about 66 inches around and about 10 inches wide. It is made to wrap around twice, resting nicely on your neck and chest. The best part? It has a SECRET POCKET with a hidden zipper to hold your passport and tickets while you’re bustling through the busy airports. Amazing, right? The pocket measures about 7 inches wide by 6 inches tall, which is the perfect size for a passport, ID card, credit card, etc.

Buy it From: Ruby’s Daughter

Hanging Toiletry Bag

The PeraCase Hanging Toiletries Bag will be your perfect travel companion: with its functional design, sturdy construction and attention to details, it reinvents your organizational needs when you need it most. You can now keep a large variety of products and travel essentials in ONE single bag.

Buy it from: PeraCase

Personalized Map Pendant

The Personalized Map Pendant is the perfect piece of map jewelry to keep any place close to your heart. Choose a place that is special to you and memorialize it forever in resin. The necklace makes a thoughtful gift for any traveler, wanderer, or long distance love.  This custom map necklace is the perfect piece of map jewelry to keep any place close to your heart. Choose a place that is special to you and memorialize it forever in a beautiful recycled piece of jewelry that you will love and wear for years to come!

Buy it from: Bjeweled Vintage

Bohemian Travel Sarong

A sarong may be one of the most essential items of clothing a woman can bring while traveling. Obviously, you can wear a sarong over a bathing suit, however Always Swanky from Ibiza Spain offers beautiful sarongs that can be used in many ways. Wear it as a cover-up, scarf, shawl, skirt, dress, or wrap. The possibilities are endless.

Buy it from: Always Swanky

Books for the Bucket List Adventurer

Visit Cuba – A coloring book about Cuba

Do you wanderlust about Cuba? Visit Cuba by Eric Gamble is a fun coloring book for children and adults alike. It is filled with ready to color pages for those dreaming of traveling to Cuba. The coloring book is presented by The Bucket List Project but if you would like to learn more about it read “Visit Cuba – A Coloring Book for those with a Passion for Cuba” here.

Buy it from: The Bucket List Project via Lulu

Bucket List Travel Journal

The Bucket List Travel Journal is a great journal for listing and planning all the goals and dreams you will complete in this lifetime. It is made with 60 lb. unlined paper for writing, planning, sketching and keeping all the little tokens from the road. Each journal contains a different set of repurposed maps to inspire travel beyond one’s comfort zone.

Buy it from: The Bucket List Book

How to Travel the World on $50 a Day by Matt Kepnes

I love this Book! How to Travel the World on $50 a Day by Matt Kepnes will show you how to make the system work for you in order to gain free flights, hotel rooms, find alternative accommodation, get into attractions for free, websites to find the best deals, as well as detailed costs and saving tips for destinations around the world. If you’ve ever dreamed of traveling the world – or maybe just taking your family to Disney or a trip to London, How to Travel the World on $50 a Day will give you the practical, step-by-step instructions to get your there.

Buy this Book from: Amazon

1,000 Places to See Before You Die by Patricia Schultz

1,000 Places To See Before You Die reinvented the idea of the travel book as both wish list and practical guide. As Newsweek wrote, “it tells you what is beautiful, what is fun, and what is just unforgettable everywhere on earth.” There are 600 full-color photographs along with suggestions of places to stay, restaurants to visit, and festivals to check out. As a result, you will find multi starred restaurants and historic hotels such as the Ritz, while also seeing moderately priced gems that don’t compromise on atmosphere or charm.

Buy it from: Books-A-Million

Learn another Language with Babbel

When you can speak another language, your world becomes bigger, richer, and more inspiring. Learn with Babbel is fun, easy and effective. Their motivation is to provide a user-friendly, solution that allows learners to acquire a foreign language in a fun but targeted way, regardless of time or place. Anyone can learn languages; this vision has driven the Babbel team since 2007. The market-leading app for online learning makes it easy to access languages from English to Indonesian either from home, or on the go with a smartphone or tablet.

Buy it from: Babbel

101 Places to Get F*cked Up Before You Die by Matador Network

Looking for a guidebook that isn’t full of tired, lame, or even BS travel information? 101 Places to Get F*cked Up Before You Die brings together the most irreverent and legit accounts of drinking, nightlife and travel culture around the world. Part guide, part social commentary, part party invitation, 101 Places to Get F*cked Up Before You Die gives you all the info and inspiration you’ll need to find a good time!

Buy it from: Books-A-Million

Gifts for the Home of a Bucket List Adventurer

Scratch Map of the World

If you ever come to my house you will see my Scratch Map of the World hanging on my wall. This scratch off map is an ideal gift for people who love to travel and explore the world. It will be a symbol of your past travels, all while reminding you that there are still many more exotic places, languages, cultures, foods, and people to explore.

Buy this from: Landmass Goods

Travel, Vacation, Adventure Fund Jar

The Travel,Vacation, Adventure Fund Jar is so much fun. It’s the ultimate vacation fund jar. Put it in an accessible place, an area where everyone can contribute to the fund and watch it grow. The front of the jar is etched with “Our Adventure Fund” or you can personalize it anyway you want with a world map behind it. This beautiful saving jar is the perfect way to watch your pennies add up.

Buy it from: All Sales are Vinyl

World Map Shower Curtain

I don’t know about you but I do some of my best day dreaming in the shower and these World Map Shower Curtains will have you thinking about where you want to travel next. Mapology makes World Map Shower Curtains from vintage maps they restore. They print each beautifully printed curtain in soft polyester fabric and will change the entire look of your bathroom!

Buy if from: Mapology

Bucket List Ballpark Map Tracker

Back in October, The Bucket List Project shared John Alo’s story, My Ultimate Baseball Stadium Bucket List, of how he was on a mission to visit all Major League Baseball stadiums. With the Bucket List Ballpark Map Tracker, you will have an awesome way to track your mission of visiting all 30 baseball stadiums. Each map features the 30 current ballparks, fun facts about the history of some of those parks, plus a section for you to personalize.

Buy it from: DestinationScratched

So what do you think of Gift Guide for the Bucket List Adventurer? Did you find new gifts for yourself or the Bucket List Adventurer in your life? Is there something you recently found that would be perfect to add? Let me know in the comments below!

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The Liebster Award!

Recently, I received an email informing me that the Bucket List Project was nominated for Liebster Award by Andreea of 10TravellingTips. If you don’t know Andreea, she’s a Romanian ex-flight attendant that shares her traveling experience, after visiting more than 60 countries, by adding 10 easy travel tips for each place visited.

So what is the Liebster Award?

The Liebster Award exists only on the internet, and is given to bloggers by other bloggers. Earliest cases of the award go as far back as 2011. It is a way to be discovered, but also to connect and support the blogging community.

“In German, Liebster means sweetest, kindest, nicest, dearest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing, and welcome.”

If you have been nominated for the Liebster Award and choose to accept it, you are required to follow these rules:

1. Thank the person who nominated you and post a link to their site.
2. List the rules of the award in your blog post & display an image of the award. Then write a post about your nomination on your blog.
3. Answer the questions your nominee has asked in their blog post.
4. Nominate 5-10 other deserving new bloggers for the award and ask them 10 questions of your choice.
5. Revel in the winning of the Liebster Award!

The Bucket List Project won the #Liebster Award! Break out the Bubbly & read all about it!
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My Liebster Award Questions & Answers

Andreea of 10TravellingTips, with her nomination, asked me 11 questions and here are my responses:

1. Which country left the biggest impression on you and why?

   So far I love everything about Spain. My first trip there was to Barcelona and then to Run with the Bulls in Pamplona. Though very different in personality, both were filled with history, culture, and great food! My second trip to Spain was to walk the entire Camino de Santiago from the Pyrenees to the Atlantic Ocean. Again, I was amazed by the culture and kindness of all the people in all the northern regions of Spain. Plus the physical scenery was often breath taking!

2. Show us your most beautiful travel photo.

   

3. Do you prefer to travel alone or accompanied?

   I think Andreea of 10TravellingTips is trying to get me beat up because this is a loaded question! To be honest, I don’t know. For the majority of my life until 2012, I, like most people always traveled with others.  There wasn’t another option in my mind and I always enjoyed the company of others. However, if people couldn’t or didn’t want to travel where I wanted to go, I often missed out and never went. Then in 2013, I decided I didn’t want to wait on others and their schedules and took my first solo trip to Spain. I loved it. For the next several years, any big international trip I took was always solo. There is just something about traveling on your own schedule without having to worry about the needs or feelings or cost of another person. Plus, when you travel alone, if you want, you can always make new friends. Now with that said, I did take a major trip with Darcee to India for nearly 4 weeks and it was great. Her company reminded me of how special it can be to share experiences with someone and that even when traveling with others, you can still make friends.

4. What is your no. 1 dream destination?

   Everyone always asks me this question and it is so hard! Currently, I am enamored with Morocco, Antarctica, China, Argentina, Mongolia, and Myanmar. However, I would have to say if I had to choose one dream destination it would be to spend several weeks exploring my family heritagein Cuba.

5. Where are you planning to travel this year?

   Planning where to travel is always fun for me as seen in my 2017 Bucket List Hopes and Goals. 2017 already started off with a bang, as Darcee and I were in India racing an auto-rickshaw for several weeks and then visited the Taj Mahal. As for the rest of the year, we have a list of places. First the plan is to travel to Scotland, England, and Wales in April and May. Then we hope to explore the national parks of Northern California at the end of Spring.  Near the end of July, we will be exploring Alberta, Canada and Banff National Park. Then come the end of September, we are flying to Germany to celebrate Oktoberfest with the possibility of a side trip to Morocco!

6. What is your biggest fear while travelling?

   Tough question. I don’t know if I have any major fears while travelling because I am usually happiest being nomadic. I guess if I am travelling with Darcee, I worry about her safety since I often find myself in fun but “risky” situations.

7. What are the 3 items that always go in your suitcase?

   First and foremost, I always pack several cigars. There is just something about sitting at a café or an outdoor area in a foreign country with a cigar as I relax and ponder my day of exploration. Secondly, it may be the Eagle Scout in me, but I never travel without a pocketknife. It’s not that I always seem to need it, but as they say in the scouts, “Always Be Prepared!” Third, I would have to say, a notebook and pens. Even in this day and age of social media instant posting, I find handwriting notes, travel plans, or even memories of the day in my notebook, help me to remember things better.

8. What do you love most about travelling?

   I recently realized I LOVE that nervous feeling in my stomach before a major adventure or experience! With traveling, I often get that feeling and it makes me feel alive. When you are exploring, you are often seeing things for the very first time and processing new information through all of your senses. To hear strange sounds, taste new flavors, see great works of art, or touch different environments offers me a great way to learn and grow that I would never have had back home.

9. Where do you see yourself in 5 years from now?

   Hopefully, 46! But seriously, I don’t really make plans that far off. But I would hopefully have checked off over 100 items off my Bucket List Project and perhaps added 50 more!

10. Tell us your favourite travelling quote if you have one.

    

11. What motivated you to start your blog?

    Why post The Bucket List Project online? For 3 Reasons:

    1) I need everyone’s help…keep me accountable, help me find ways to accomplish my goals, or just cheer me on!!

    2) I want to help others with their own Bucket List Items.  #103 on my list is to Help anyone Complete an Item on their Bucket List within 1 year of them Helping me Complete one of Mine!!

    3) I want to Inspire People to Dream & then to GO OUT & COMPLETE THEIR BUCKET LIST!  If I can do this, then ANYONE CAN!  Too many people, my Friends & Family included, just go through life living a mediocre existence!

The Bucket List Project nominates the following bloggers for the Liebster Award:

1. Be|Esther – Esther give tips on how she has and continues to thrive and overcome good and bad experiences. In addition to this, she helps small business owners promote their businesses online!
2. World in Paris – World in Paris is a team of quirky explorers with a preference for the local side of Paris and its less known sights. I love how they are continuously looking for new ideas to enjoy the best of Paris.
3. Live Jennormously – Around mid-2015, Jennifer made a promise to herself to never stop having adventures or trying new things. She’s traveled overseas solo, hiked and camped in back-country, and scuba dived. I love her passion and her desire to share it with other adventurers.
4. Danay – Danay is a Latina entrepreneur, mom and wife. She loves to share stories of her family and write about her journeys, challenges, wins and some of the interesting things she discovers and divulges about being an entrepreneur, a mom, a traveler, a proud Latina and trying to be awesome.
5. Momming with Grace – Breeanna shares her story as a police wife, cancer killer, and God lover trying to make it through parenting our girl, Annabelle Grace, with a whole lot of Grace.
6. Wandering with MI – A CPA by profession, on Maria’s free time she’s a traveler, foodie, chef (to her family and friends, haha), adventure seeker and just now, a blogger. I love reading about places she’s been to, the food that she’s tried, her lifestyle, and her personal experiences and thoughts on everything.
7. A Baby Abroad – Dani is raising a baby while living abroad and making the most of it by travelling near and far. A Baby Abroad is about our journey into parenting, family life, and family travel because the world is too interesting and marvellous to miss out on it… even with a baby in tow. 
8. A Touch of Bliss – Mikaela is a lover of all things beauty, fashion and lifestyle! Her blog is filled with everything but you may also find some more personal posts. Here she talks about her struggles with body image, self esteem, anxiety and other ‘normal’ daily struggles and my quest to combat them.
9. Leave the Couch and Go – Anya and George created Leave The Couch And Go, because they’re passionate about happy and healthy living, and it’s high time they share their knowledge, talents and experiences with you.
10. Ivy & Sprig – Ivy and Sprig is meant to depict moms who are still growing themselves in their interests and passions while raising little sprigs too.  Stephanie seeks to encourage your faith, give you practical ideas for your family and give you a laugh sometimes.

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Questions for my Nominees:

1. Of these four Wizard of OZ characters, which do you most resemble in your own life & why?
   • The Protagonist (Problems just happen when you’re around.): Dorothy
   • The Brains (You think of ways to avoid/escape problems.): Scarecrow
   • The Heart (Everyone loves your spirit when problems occur.): Tin Woodman
   • The Hero (“Who’s a coward now that your problem just got REAL?”): Cowardly Lion
2. What is a scary moment you’ll never forget?
3. What is a Bucket List item you have already completed and why was it on your list?
4. What is the #1 travel destination item on your Bucket List and why?
5. What is the #1 Non-travel item on your Bucket list and why?
6. Pick one photo with a good story and tell it!
7. How do you find inspiration and get new ideas for your blog?
8. What is your favorite post that you’ve written?
9. What is the Craziest or most Extreme thing you have ever done?
10. What is your favorite and least favorite candy bar?

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Win a Visit Cuba Coloring Book

How would you like to win a Visit Cuba Coloring book?

The Bucket List Project is having a giveaway where 3 people will win a chance to win a free coloring book.

This giveaway is open to everyone, wherever you are in the world!

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