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  • We navigate Copenhagen’s canals, gardens, markets

    We navigate Copenhagen’s canals, gardens, markets

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    A while back I wrote an article entitled “Is Copenhagen Europe’s most perfect city?” Even then, I said we had only scratched the surface. Another visit this year revealed 7 more ways to navigate Copenhagen. Hopefully, these articles will inspire you to explore the most livable city on the planet.

    We previously highlighted Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg, Christiania, Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn, and more, in this highly walkable city. Next, let’s take to the water.

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    Navigate the canals

    A quick metro to Christianshavn drops us off near GoBoats in the Islands Brygge neighborhood. Minutes later we are on a self-guided nautical adventure through narrow canals and bustling waterways. We choose the two-hour option, with “Captain Charlotte” at the helm of our quiet electric boat. We are treated to interesting water-level views of Christiansborg Palace and Nyhavn, the Opera House and more. Picturesque houseboats and sailboats line the canals of Christianshavn as we make our way back.

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    A few items to note. Weather in Copenhagen can change rapidly. I would only take this tour with the promise of good weather. Also, there are other options. We saw guided canal boats packed with more than a hundred people – not a great experience! Another self-drive option worth checking out is Friendships.

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    Danish Royal Library Garden

    A short walk across the bridge from GoBoats takes us by the Danish Architecture Center, where a local citizen suggests we maneuver along a path that takes us by the War Museum and the Danish Royal Library. The library is both an old building and a modern extension, called the Black Diamond. The highlight of this side trip is a century-old hidden garden, a quiet oasis with lovely grounds (and no tourists).

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    Botanical Gardens

    Speaking of lovely grounds, Copenhagen’s free Botanical Garden has been nature’s living museum since 1874. Exploring the 10 hectares (25 acres), with its 13,000 species of plant life (all labeled) can be an interesting diversion for a few hours. Enter a fascinating butterfly house in the famed Palm House (small admission fee) for even more fun.

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    King’s Garden

    Right across the street from the Botanical Garden is Rosenborg Castle, positioned at one end of the expansive King’s Garden. With 18 hours of daylight, any summer day brings couples and families out for a stroll or a picnic along the tree-lined lawns. Walk in the historic footsteps of King Christian IV, who acquired this 12-hectare (30 acre) land way back in 1606.

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    Torvehallerne Market

    If all this garden walking works up an appetite, you are in for a treat. Copenhagen has several large markets, our favorite being Torvehallerne. It’s only a few minutes’ walk from the aforementioned gardens. You can expect nothing short of top-quality product here, from the plentiful fresh fruits and vegetables to the numerous independent permanent stalls. A dozen kinds of ripe tomatoes? Check. Fresh fish to take home or have them cook for you? Check. Delectable bakery and patisserie? Check. Food ranging from Mexican tacos to Japanese sushi? Well, you can see why we visited nearly every day.

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    Royal Copenhagen

    The city has managed to somehow keep most of the international chains away, whether that be hotels or retail (though we do love the huge Muji store). You won’t find the mediocre brands that crowd the tourist-jammed streets of Amsterdam. That leaves room for some quality establishments, such as the iconic Royal Copenhagen flagship store in the city center. Of course, all the famous porcelain dishes are for sale here. But it is also like a museum, with the famous Christmas plates from each year of the last century displayed and an exhibit of creative work. Take time to admire the hand-painted exquisite Flora Danica collection.

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    Why not dance?

    The people of Copenhagen like it here and are among the happiest in the world. High taxes provide free education, free health care, and more. They might be so happy they just have to dance, as we see in the above video. Within 30 minutes, strangers become dance partners, and everyone seems to be having a good time. You will too in this land of fairy tales.

    Don’t forget to check out my other story, “Is Copenhagen Europe’s most perfect city?” and see if you agree with me.

    Whether you agree or disagree, feel free to comment at the bottom of this post.

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    What’s upscale?

    Quality of life comes with a price. Copenhagen can be expensive.

    What’s budget?

    Much of what we talk about in this article are free places to explore.

     

     

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  • What’s worth doing on Kauai (upscale and budget)

    What’s worth doing on Kauai (upscale and budget)

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    We love Kauai, with fewer tourists and a more lush and remote feeling. Now get ready to explore what’s worth doing on Kauai, aimed at the upscale on a budget traveler. Learn about 4 luxury adventures and 4 that are essentially free. Either way, the Garden Isle will leave you longing to return for another journey to paradise.

    This article assumes you have taken care of the practical side of settling into the island, such as when to go, where to stay, transportation, vacation rental, and food. For advice on all those things, please read my companion piece: Kauai upscale on a budget. Now that you have settled in, it’s time to have fun!

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    Kauai is called the Garden Isle due to 97% of the island consisting of undeveloped mountain ranges and jungle vegetation. Yet, Kauai is small relative to its popular neighbor islands. You can drive from Princeville on the north shore to Poipu on the south in just over an hour. Even the remote Waimea Canyon is merely another hour from Poipu. Along the way, Kauai features 43 miles of stunning beaches and plenty of land and sea activities.

    Of course, all this paradise comes at a price. Kauai can be expensive, even for Hawaii. As a result, I have divided the things to do into two sections: upscale and budget.

    Things to do – budget

    One of the things we love about Kauai is all the activities that are free or at least inexpensive. Here is a short list:

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    1. Waimea Canyon and Koke’e State Park

    No visit to Kauai is complete without setting aside a day to visit Waimea Canyon, known as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” It stretches about 14 miles and is more than 3,000 deep, but it is considerably lusher than its Arizona cousin.

    Starting at sea level, near the town of Waimea on the southwest side of the island, you climb a well-paved winding road to an elevation of 4,000 feet. Along the way, you pass landscape that first looks like Mars, then Sedona. Next experience the Grand Canyon, but with waterfalls and vegetation. Then enter forests with wildflowers, ending with spectacular views of the Na Pali coast from the inland side. Non-residents will pay an entrance ($5pp) and vehicle fee ($10) – a small price to pay to maintain this paradise.

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    You need to allow several hours to stop at the various lookouts, even though the entire route to the furthest lookout in Koke’e State Park is only 17 miles. The diversity and beauty of the scenery makes this arguably one of the best road trips on the planet. I say this having visited 54 countries at the time of this writing. And the good news is, you can make this a day trip even with Princeville as your base. Just get an early morning start, as it attracts more people in the afternoon.

    Speaking of early morning, your trip to Waimea Canyon must include a stop on the way at Aloha Sweet Delites, in Kaumakani. Like a hot dog at a ballgame, the pastries here just taste better on a road trip. The best malasadas on the island, pineapple fritters to die for, red bean buns! The secret is to visit this bakery in the morning; by afternoon, all the good stuff is sold out. You won’t be disappointed.

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    2. Kilauea Lighthouse to Hanalei to Kalalau

    Speaking of 17-mile drives, our next road trip starts at the scenic Kilauea Lighthouse and bird sanctuary on the north shore. Then drive west on Hwy 56 to the tiny Hanalei Valley lookout in Princeville. From there you can view a panoramic scene of taro fields and the Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge, with the backdrop of the mountains of Na Pali.

    Next stop is the funky town of Hanalei. Sitting on a beautiful bay with a lovely pier, Hanalei feels like you have stepped back into the 1970s. You expect to see beach dudes roaming the small hamlet, filled with boutiques, restaurants, and water sports activities. Hanalei is also home to the picturesque green church, Wai’oli Hui’ia, dating to 1912.

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    But don’t end your trip yet. The Kuhio highway continues to wind west across one-lane bridges (sort of a mini version of the road to Hana). You pass spectacular secluded beaches; Tunnels is famous for everything from snorkeling to surfing and Ke’e Beach has epic sunsets. At the end of the road, you reach the Kalalau Trailhead. As always, be respectful of the people who make this stretch of paradise their home.

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    3. Wailua Falls

    You are never far from nature on Kauai. Just 15 minutes from the Lihue airport you can view the superb double Wailua waterfalls. This photo is from the helicopter tour described later, but as you can see, there is some parking for a superb view by car. It’s the perfect welcome to the Garden Isle! What’s more, the road there features a fruit and vegetable stand where you can stock up on Hawaiian apple bananas, fresh coconut, mango, papaya, pineapple, and more. Support the local farmers.

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    And while you are in the Lihue area we recommend a visit to a historic landmark, the Kilohana Plantation Home. Stroll the manor, including fun boutiques and art galleries and the grounds, which feature a pottery studio. While not budget, Gaylord’s, the property’s restaurant, offers not only a beautiful setting, but an excellent meal. Reservations are a must.

    4. Princeville walks, plus hiking

    As I described in Kauai upscale on a budget, you will want to stay in Princeville on the beautiful north shore of the island. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention how walkable Princeville is. People of all ages stroll along the Makai golf course, leading to one-of-a-kind beaches. Hideaway is a tranquil spot, as is the beach leading to Hanalei Bay.

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    While we don’t recommend the climb down to sometimes-treacherous Queen’s Bath, a tide pool carved out of lava from an angry ocean, just looking down on it is a visual treat, as you can see from the above photo.

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    Visitors come to Kauai just to hike. We took a short family-friendly hike from Kalalau Lookout at the end of Koke’e State Park, but there are more than 45 miles of trails just from that canyon area. We also found a secluded path that connects the beach at Princeville to Hanalei (above photo). Surprising hikes are seemingly everywhere. Many adventurous treks await the serious hiker. Alltrails.com ranks and describes 77 of the best ones, from easy to the 22-mile Na Pali Kalalau monster effort.

    Things to do – upscale

    If all those road trips and beaches and walks have you craving some upscale adventure, naturally Kauai offers that too. Here is a short list:

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    5. Helicopter rides

    Blue Hawaiian flies the Eco-Star helicopter that can take you over the entire island in less than an hour. Make that 50 breathtaking minutes. Expensive, at nearly $400 per person, but you will literally fly into the Waimea Canyon and view Na Pali from the shoreline looking down on the cliffs (above photo). Go back and watch the beginning of Jurassic Park as the helicopter flies into a crevice with a 400-foot waterfall. That was real (Manawaiopuna Falls), not CGI. The ride is sort of Kauai’s greatest hits from a perspective you just can’t get from land or sea. Remember, 97% of the island is undeveloped mountain ranges and jungle vegetation. I don’t always recommend a helicopter ride as the way to view Hawaii from the air (see: You can pilot a plane on Maui), but the geography of Kauai is an exception – exceptional!

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    6. Na Pali coast by boat

    We can’t vouch for this. Hanalei Tours canceled on us just a few days before our sunset excursion, claiming the sun was going to set too early! Who knew the sun could suddenly play those kinds of tricks? I think they just didn’t have enough people signed up. Most tourists take a boat out of Port Allen on the southwest side of the island, then have to motor a long way just to get to the cliffs on the north shore and back. Reviews, though, are generally good. You will have to do your own research on this one. Expect to pay about $200 per person.

    7. Tubing and other tours

    I have found that many organized tours on Kauai carry a steep price tag for what they deliver. There is a kayak tour on the Wailua River for about $125 per person (cheaper to rent a kayak). I have done the mountain tubing adventure in the old sugar cane ditches on an 18,000-acre old plantation. It’s pretty good family fun, but I’m not sure it’s worth $125 per person.

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    You can visit a chocolate farm, but it will cost you $112. Limahuli Garden and Preserve (above photo) on the north shore is a nice botanical garden, but a self-tour there is $25. It reminds me of the Joni Mitchell song, “Took all the trees put ‘em in a tree museum; charged the people a dollar and half just to see ‘em.” It’s still a pretty place if you are looking for a manicured version of Kauai.

    In any case, read reviews and evaluate organized tours versus going on your own. Many tours will take you to places you can easily reach in your rental car.

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    8. Award-winning golf

    The accolades for Princeville’s Makai golf course are too numerous to list. The “Top 3 Best Courses in Hawaii” and “Top 5 Most Scenic Golf Setting in the World” are just a few of the awards for this oceanfront public course. The rates are as upscale as the course, at $300+ for 18 holes. There are special packages available though, such for unlimited play for three days. And it doesn’t cost anything to walk alongside this magnificent course!

    As mentioned above, this is a short list of the dozens of activities that can be done year-round, but plenty to keep you busy on a typical 5-day stay in paradise. Check out my Kauai: upscale on a budget for when and where to stay,

    Do you have any questions? Do you have your own list or suggestions to help others? Feel free to comment at the bottom of this post.

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    What’s upscale?

    Helicopters, boats, golf and more can add up to thousands of dollars for unique experiences.

    What’s budget?

    There are plenty of road trips and hikes that are memory-makers, yet cost nothing.

     

     

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  • 200 travel bucket list ideas, #151 – 200

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Travel seems to hold a special place in the hearts and minds of most of us, whether it is the vacation to get away from work or the lifetime memory created by visiting a special place or having a unique experience. This is Part 4 of Stephen’s 200 travel bucket list ideas – my own personal memory-makers from a lifetime of travel to 54 countries.

    It is a long list with a lot of photos, so I have segmented the list into four parts, each one with links to the other three. What follows is Part 4, #151 – 200 of the list.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”#151″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

    151. Find that there are plenty of things to do, even if you never gamble in Las Vegas, Nevada

    [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://journeyswithstephen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Las-Vegas-Neon-Museum-Stardust.jpg” alt=”Las Vegas Neon Museum Stardust” title_text=”Las Vegas Neon Museum Stardust” admin_label=”Neon museum Las Vegas” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Links to Las Vegas posts” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]I have several posts on things to do in Las Vegas: 8 Las Vegas attractions for non-gamblers. Also: Neon signs live forever in Las Vegas Also: National Atomic Testing Museum is in Las Vegas?[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”#152″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

    152. Learn to drive on the left side, with stick shift on the left, on a road trip through Great Britain

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    153. Take a helicopter ride over the waterfalls, forests and spectacular coastline of Kauai, Hawaii

    [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://journeyswithstephen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Kauai-Hawaii-Princeville-from-helicopter-1.jpg” alt=”Kauai, Hawaii Princeville from helicopter” title_text=”Kauai, Hawaii Princeville from helicopter” admin_label=”Kauai” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”#154″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

    154. Watch Beijing Olympic Stadium be built in record time for the Summer Olympics, Beijing, China

    [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://journeyswithstephen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Beijing-Olympic-Stadium-construction-2006.jpg” alt=”Beijing Olympic Stadium construction 2006″ title_text=”Beijing Olympic Stadium construction 2006″ admin_label=”Beijing Olympic Stadium construction 2006″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”#155″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

    155. Complete a half-marathon overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Huntington Beach, California

    [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text for half-marathon” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]I used to be a runner, but over the years the toll on the body evolved into fast walking. As a result, there is a sense of accomplishment when you can complete a half-marathon in your 60s, even at 4mph. And if you are going to torture yourself, there are few places more beautiful to do it than along the Pacific Coast Highway in Orange County, California.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”#156″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

    156. Relive Lord Byron’s poem inside the Chateau de Chillon, near Montreux, Switzerland

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    157. Watch Tony Bennett from Symphony Hall backstage, sing “I left my heart in San Francisco”

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    158. Put on a parka to enjoy a drink in a glass made of ice at Icebar, Stockholm, Sweden

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    159. Experience a human sea of scooters that somehow traverse the streets of Hanoi, Vietnam

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    160. Experience a white Christmas in the American southwest, in Santa Fe, New Mexico

    [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Santa Fe text” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]When one thinks of the American southwest, thoughts of the Grand Canyon, saguaro-covered deserts, and Monument Valley come to mind. But in the heart of the region is the art and cultural jewel of Santa Fe. And with an altitude of 7,000 feet (2,100 meters), there is plenty of precipitation, including a lovely snowfall on Christmas day.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”#161″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

    161. Watch 500 performers in a Naxi show at the gorgeous snow mountain near Lijiang, China

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    162. Peer through the window of a typical silver shop at the rooftops of Taxco, Mexico

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    163. Gather at the Royal Palace to mourn the death of Thailand’s king, Bangkok, Thailand

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    164. Take a road trip through New England’s covered bridges, such as Hemlock, Fryeburg, Maine

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    165. Watch “Evita” and “Wicked” both in the West End of London and on Broadway, New York City

    [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”London NYC shows text” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]I will admit to being a fan of stage musicals, have seen dozens when I lived in the New York metro area in the 1970s. Over time, I have seen some classics around the world. Nothing quite compares to the intimacy and yet, bigger than life, experience of seeing shows like “Phantom” and “Les Mis” in both a Broadway and West End theater.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”#166″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

    166. Celebrate winning the struggle for independence at the capital city of Riga, Latvia

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    167. Be an honored guest attending the Thadingyut Festival (of lights), Yangon, Myanmar

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    168. Spend a week immersed in the Neo-Gothic art and architecture of Florence, Italy

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    169. Munch on an egg tart baked in traditional earthenware at Ko Kret Island, Thailand

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    170. Walk the beach where the Wright Brothers invented airplane flight, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

    [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Kitty Hawk text” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]I like to walk in the footsteps of history, and Kitty Hawk is no exception. We think of the Wright Brothers’ flight as a remarkable aviation advancement – the first machine to fly under its own power. Setting foot on the sand of North Carolina is a reminder of how far we have come so quickly, as their 1903 flight was only 12 seconds and covered less than the length of a modern passenger aircraft.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”#171″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

    171. Discover two lions digging for warthogs at Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

    [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://journeyswithstephen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Lions-digging-Masai-Mara-Kenya.jpg” alt=”Lions digging Masai Mara Kenya” title_text=”Lions digging Masai Mara Kenya” admin_label=”Lions Masai Mara” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Link to Africa post” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Read more about Africa in my post: 8 mistakes we made on our first safari[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”#172″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

    172. Manage to escape from the category 4 super typhoon, Lawin, in Ilocos, Philippines

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    173. Admire the rooftop view from the top of Munster Church in the heart of Bern, Switzerland

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    174. Spend an evening with astronauts, at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville, Alabama

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    175. Almost drown snorkeling from a boat off the coast of Cozumel, Mexico

    [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Cozumel text” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Sometimes you wonder why you do things. I have a fear of drowning and also acrophobia, a fear of heights. So, when I signed up for a snorkeling activity in Mexico, I should have known better. What I didn’t realize was that we would motor far from shore to an area where the water was both clear and very deep, like falling off the side of tall building for me. Then, when the “spotters” took off to do their own thing, I suddenly felt myself drifting further away from the boat, with no help in sight. Two fears for the price of one! I lived to tell the story, but never again.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”#176″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

    176. Brave the elements for a grueling bike tour through the Gap of Dunloe, Killarney, Ireland

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    177. See the Forbidden City in a different light during a rare autumn snowstorm in Beijing, China

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    178. Be invited to rub elbows with the rich and famous in the Casino at Monte Carlo

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    179. Take a bicycle and explore the typically Dutch town of Volendam, Netherlands

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    180. Go island hopping in the French Polynesian islands, including Tahiti and Bora Bora

    [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Tahiti text” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Just mentioning the word Tahiti brings the phrase “tropical paradise” to mind for most people. Close your eyes and visions of paintings by Paul Gauguin, beaches, lagoons, waterfalls appear. This lush island chain that once attracted Captain James Cook is remote enough, yet still accessible.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”#181″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

    181. Wait for the swallows to come back to the Mission at San Juan Capistrano, California

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    182. Soak in colonial history with visits to Williamsburg and to Plimoth Plantation, Massachusetts

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    183. Toboggan down the Chutes Terrasse Dufferin at the Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City

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    184. Explore the Tyrolean wonderland of mountains, valleys, and the city of Innsbruck, Austria

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    185. Reach the southernmost point in the U.S., at America’s “Margaritaville”, Key West, Florida

    [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Key West text” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]There is nothing especially significant about the buoy that marks the southernmost point of the United States. The fun part is the drive through the Florida keys to get to the funky town of Key West, where I can pretend to be Jimmy Buffett for a few days, searchin’ for my lost shaker of salt.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”#186″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

    186. Join Buster Kelley and other Elvis impersonators, in wigs and jumpsuits in Las Vegas, Nevada

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    187. View the city in every direction from the second level of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France

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    188. Go back in time, maneuvering the ancient canal towns of Zhouzhuang and Tongli, China

    [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://journeyswithstephen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/China-canal-town-Zhouzhuang.jpg” alt=”China canal town Zhouzhuang” title_text=”China canal town Zhouzhuang” admin_label=”China canal town Zhouzhuang” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”#189″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

    189. Be mesmerized by the whimsical art at the Chapel of Jimmy Ray, Guanajuato, Mexico

    [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://journeyswithstephen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Kismet-Street-Chapel-of-Jimmy-Ray-Mexico.jpg” alt=”Kismet Street Chapel of Jimmy Ray Mexico” title_text=”Kismet Street Chapel of Jimmy Ray Mexico” admin_label=”Chapel of Jimmy Ray” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Link to SMA post” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]You can read about this fascinating place in my post: 5 unusual things to do in San Miguel de Allende[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”#190″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

    190. Attend the grand opening of Walt Disney’s vision, EPCOT Center, Oct. 1, 1982, Orlando, Florida

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    191. Climb to the top of Mount Phou Si for sunset over the Mekong River, Luang Prabang, Laos

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    You can read more about this in my post: Time is now to visit Luang Prabang, Laos

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    192. Dine on a souffle for every course of a memorable meal at Le Souffle, in Paris, France

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    193. Get an up-close look at Mardi Gras floats before the parades, New Orleans, Louisiana

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    194. Travel south to the place considered to be China’s Hawaii, Hainan Island, China

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    195. Watch surfers a long way from the ocean, on a river in Munich, Germany

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    You can read about this in my post: How to walk Munich with Old Town as your hub

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    196. Get a lovely town view and a great stay and meal at Chateau Gutsch, Luzern, Switzerland

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    197. Watch the 4th of July Boston Pops concert, parade, and fireworks, in Boston, Massachusetts

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    198. Eat hump and hoof of camel, deer tendon, and other delicacies served in Beijing, China

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    199. Experience the old tradition of goats paraded through town, in Zermatt, Switzerland

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    200. Faithfully visit the surprisingly colorful geysers of Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

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    Check out earlier entries:

    #1 – 50     #51 – 100     #101 – 150

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  • 200 travel bucket list ideas, #101 – 150

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    Travel seems to hold a special place in the hearts and minds of most of us, whether it is the vacation to get away from work or the lifetime memory created by visiting a special place or having a unique experience. This is Part 3 of Stephen’s 200 travel bucket list ideas – my own personal memory-makers from a lifetime of travel to 54 countries.

    It is a long list with a lot of photos, so I have segmented the list into four parts, each one with links to the other three. What follows is Part 3, #101 – 150 of the list.

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    101. View the city’s amazing skyline from the 88th floor of the Park Hyatt, Shanghai, China

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    102. Learn how to make Tom Yum Goong and more, at a Thai cooking class in Bangkok, Thailand

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    103. Go whitewater rafting on the Colorado River, near Beaver Creek, Colorado

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    You won’t find scores of thrilling adventures in my bucket list. I prefer a tame hike to a beautiful spot for a spectacular photograph. Several years ago, as part of an early Internet conference, I did participate in whitewater rafting at the mecca for such activity, the Colorado River. It was definitely an adrenaline rush; but for me, it became a one-time activity to cross off the list.

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    104. Hike in the Mars-like landscape of the volcanic crater, Haleakala National Park, Maui, Hawaii

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    There are plenty of things to do on Maui. Learn more in my post: 10 unusual things to do in Maui

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    105. Hike through hilly tea plantations, then drink tea at Longjing Village, near Hangzhou, China

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    106. Explore a mini-version of Holland, but off the coast of Venezuela: the island of Curacao

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    The Dutch managed to get around the world and spread their influence. One such place was Curacao, a little Caribbean island that is closer to Venezuela than the main string of the Caribbean. You will notice the Dutch influence from the moment you set your eyes on the architecture, but it is still an island paradise at heart.

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    107. Take a small guided tour through the White House, Washington D.C.

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    108. Step back to the 12th century with a tour of Edinburgh Castle, in Edinburgh, Scotland

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    109. Experience a deluge of 7 inches of rain in one afternoon in San Juan, Puerto Rico

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    Puerto Rico is a nice island. San Juan is a nice city. Unfortunately, my bucket list memory of the place was an astounding deluge of rain throughout the day that forced me to stay holed up in a hotel room. And once the rains stopped there was the inevitable flooding that hampered travel the ensuing days. I was happy to get on a plane to leave the island until we discovered on the tarmac that one of the engines was literally on fire. Quite a trip.

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    110. Participate in the 12K (7.5 mile) “Bay to Breakers” race in costume, in San Francisco, California

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    111. Take a relaxing sunset cruise on the Xi Hu (West Lake), Hangzhou, China

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    112. Discover a variety of fun things to do in Iceland

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    Today Iceland, with its varied and dramatic landscape, is a serious tourist destination. You can navigate this island with help from my article about fun things to do for the first-time visitor.

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    113. Learn to ski during the day at Deer Valley and dine at night in Park City, Utah

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    114. Walk through history, from the Pantheon to Trevi Fountain to the Spanish Steps, in Rome, Italy

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    115. Watch every detail of how Kellogg’s Corn Flakes are made, in Battle Creek, Michigan

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    Back in the 1970s I sold millions of dollars’ worth of computers to run the operations of Kellogg’s of Battle Creek. I understood a lot about their business and always got a kick out of visiting the plant to watch the magic of corn flakes being made. Dozens of freight cars of sugar sat outside, as the major ingredient in cereals such as Frosted Flakes. The smell of corn being toasted and rolled into flakes was memorable. Unfortunately, tours of the plant are history, a victim of America’s changing breakfast tastes.

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    116. Attend a “yellow umbrella” rally to support freedom of speech in Hong Kong

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    117. Watch martial arts performed in Stanley Park with a background of Vancouver, Canada

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    118. Catch a rainbow trout in one of the 10,000 lakes and fry it onshore, at Red Lake, Minnesota

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    When my family lived in Edina, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis, we would escape to a large lake not far from the Canadian border. A stay in a little cabin, a sunburn from fishing on the lake all day, and plenty of fireflies and mosquitos at night are the most vivid memories.

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    119. Learn how to make all kinds of jiaozi (dumplings) at a cooking school in Beijing, China

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    120. Eat 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight to ring in the New Year, Puerta del Sol, Madrid

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    121. Sail completely around the Pitons and island in a day at St. Lucia, Caribbean Islands

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    When I lived on the east coast of the U.S., I was a frequent visitor to the Caribbean islands. One such trip was to St. Lucia, an island rich in both history and natural beauty. A sail around the island gave one a special opportunity to view the twin mountains, the Pitons, from every angle. The other thing I remember was how popular the island was with German tourists, who were a long way from home.

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    122. Play an old string instrument in the home of a family in the Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam

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    123. Attend the ceremonial “burning of witches” on April 30th, in Prague, Czech Republic

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    124. Spend day and night in Tivoli Gardens, the inspiration for Walt Disney’s park, in Copenhagen, Denmark

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    Tivoli Gardens is more than 100 years older than Disneyland, but still going strong as an amusement park. And like so many things in Copenhagen, there is a warm and friendly atmosphere. The rides and entertainment range from classic to modern. It might be the second-happiest place on Earth. Read more about Copenhagen here.

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    125. Touch the 46-meter gold-plated Reclining Buddha, in Wat Pho Temple, Bangkok, Thailand

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    126. Walk on black, red, yellow and gold sand beaches on the same day, road to Hana, Maui

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    127. Tour Jinshanling Great Wall with Olympic Gold medalists, Hebei Province, China

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    This activity was featured in my post: China – U.S. tourism ready to soar

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    128. Consume a spettacolare pizza at a restaurant in the birthplace of pizza, Naples, Italy

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    Where certain foods originated are often up for debate, but most people agree that the pizza as we know was first prepared in Naples, Italy back in the 1700s. The wood-fired Napoli pizza still flourishes in pizzerias all over the world, but there is nothing quite like sharing one in the city of its birth.

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    129. Munch on Mozart kugel and other confections and pastries in Vienna, Austria

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    130. Take a boat trip to Drottningholm Palace, royal family residence, Stockholm Sweden

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    131. Observe tropical orchids, ferns, and ginger plants at Singapore Botanic Gardens

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    Do you have a problem keeping plants alive? This garden was founded in 1859 and is still amazing people daily with its fern and flora. Aided by its situation near the equator, Singapore Botanic Gardens houses more than a thousand species of orchards. It is the only tropical garden to honored as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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    132. Eat the freshest sushi after the auction in the morning at Tsukiji fish market, in Tokyo, Japan

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    133. Visit the outlying temples and the imperial Mountain Resort in Chengde, China

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    Learn more about this region in my post: Chengde Mountain Resort is China’s secret

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    134. Savor every stop on a 4-hour culinary tour through Charleston, South Carolina

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    135. Take a seat in the baseball dugout at Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants

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    136. Wander through Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in the year 1395, in Seoul, South Korea

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    137. Photograph the Chartres cathedral, Europe’s finest gothic architecture, Chartres, France

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    138. Listen to wind-created music from large metal tubes, Sibelius Monument, Helsinki, Finland

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    139. View the Crown Jewels, symbolic of the British Monarchy, inside the Tower of London, England

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    Kings and queens in England have stored their crowns, robes, and other royal ceremonial objects in the Tower of London for more than 600 years. If only our closets contained such treasures. As a bonus, one gets to wander around a real castle and its grounds.

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    140. Be inspired by the contemporary art at the Broad Museum, Los Angeles, California

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    And here is my article on how to visit the Broad.

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    141. Spend a peaceful day among Spanish moss-draped oak trees, Savannah, Georgia

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    142. Skipper a 30-ft sailboat for whale watching from Newport Beach, California to Catalina Island

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    I learned to sail and got certified through a club in Newport Beach. The boat of choice was a 30-foot Catalina, perfect for cruising up and down the coast from Huntington Beach to San Clemente. The highlight excursion was to head west, to the treasure that is Catalina Island. With any luck, you could be followed by dolphins or spot a whale. On one sail a whale the length of the boat silently surfaced next to us. It was a scary but thrilling moment.

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    143. See astonishing sea creatures at one of the world’s leading aquariums, Monterey, California

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    144. Drive 200 km per hour (125 mph) on the autobahn, between Köln and Frankfurt, Germany

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    Germany’s autobahns take some getting used to if you are a polite defensive driver from the United States. Cruise at what you think is a high speed in the left lane, and you will soon encounter fast-approaching flashing headlights in your rearview mirror. I mean really fast-approaching. You soon learn that, even driving at 200km per hour (125mph) in a BMW, the left lane is for passing only.

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    145. Savor an authentic dinner overlooking lotus ponds at Manda de Laos, Luang Prabang, Laos

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    Read more in my post: Time is now to visit Luang Prabang, Laos

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    146. Sample local delicacies at a remote market, then get food poisoning, Inle Lake, Myanmar

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    Food poisoning is just one scary travel moment I share in this article.

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    #147. Gaze at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo, in Vatican City, Italy

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    We mere mortals are not allowed to take photos inside the Sistine Chapel, but the view of the ceiling is nonetheless etched in our memory. To just imagine Michelangelo lying on his back painting such a mural, and to see the results at floor level, is to recognize artistic genius. If you can visit before the crowds as part of a small group tour, even better. See my post: A Rome visit can be upscale on a budget.

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    148. Photograph the snow-capped Grand Tetons reflected in lakes near Jackson Hole, Wyoming

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    See why October is a perfect month to visit Jackson Hole.

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    149. Watch baseball at Wrigley Field, Chicago, Fenway Park, Boston, and Yankee Stadium, New York

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    150. Learn the magical ways of giraffes, up close, at Giraffe Center, near Nairobi, Kenya

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    You can learn more in my post: Visit Nairobi before and after a safari

    Next check out #150 to #200 (plus!)

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    List # 1 – 50 here

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    List # 51 – 100 here

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    List # 151 – 200 here

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  • 200 travel bucket list ideas – #1 – 50

    200 travel bucket list ideas – #1 – 50

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    Travel seems to hold a special place in the hearts and minds of most of us, whether it is the vacation to get away from work or the lifetime memory created by visiting a special place or having a unique experience. Stephen’s 200 travel bucket list ideas are a result of my own personal memory-makers from a lifetime of travel to 54 countries.

    Most of these represent something I very much wanted to do and was able to “cross off the list.” And considering the places I haven’t visited, it is a never-ending list. It is meant to give you some ideas as you dream about journeys you might take. Nearly all of these represent experiences that can still be done in one form or another.

    It is a long list with a lot of photos, so I have segmented the article into four parts, each one with links to the other three. It is my hope that something on the list inspires you to make your own travel memory.

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    Travel bucket list ideas # 1 – 50:

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    1. Visit the 5000-year-old monument, Stonehenge, on Summer Solstice, in Wiltshire, England

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    2. Hike through the “Avatar-like” landscape of the mountains of Huangshan, China

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    3. Discover the magnificent, turquoise tiered waterfalls of Kuang Si, Laos

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    4. Watch a cheetah stalk and devour its prey, on safari, at Samburu Reserve, Kenya

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    5. Navigate around the thunderous splash of a Humpback whale off Lahaina, Maui

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    6. Pay respects at the graves of Beethoven, Schubert, Strauss, and Brahms, in Vienna, Austria

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    7. Hug a furry, 30kg panda on your lap, one of just 2,000 pandas in the world, in Chengdu, China

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    While you can’t actually hold a panda in your lap anymore, there are plenty of places to see pandas worldwide.

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    8. Ride a train to the “top of Europe” at 11,000 feet (3,400m) at Jungfraujoch, Switzerland

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    9. Enjoy the brilliant autumn foliage colors along the Kancamagus Highway, New Hampshire

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    10. Hike to King Ludwig’s fairy tale Neuschwanstein Castle, in Bavaria, Germany

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    11. Ride an elephant through jungle and streams and give it a mud bath, Chiang Mai, Thailand

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    12. Take a cruise ship to Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, Bahamian Islands

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    13. Visit the magnificent, still-unfinished La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain

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    14. Watch the sunset and full moon rise simultaneously above the clouds, Haleakala, Maui

    [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://journeyswithstephen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Stephen-Henson-Haleakala-Maui-sunset.jpg” alt=”Stephen Henson Haleakala Maui sunset” title_text=”Stephen Henson Haleakala Maui sunset” admin_label=”Haleakala sunset” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Link to Maui post” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]You can read my full post about 10 unusual things to do in Maui
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    15. Take an overnight cruise on a small junk to a pearl farm in Bai Tu Long Bay, Vietnam

    [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://journeyswithstephen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Bai-Tu-Long-Bay-fishing-village.jpg” alt=”Bai tu long bay fishing village” title_text=”Bai Tu Long Bay fishing village” admin_label=”Bai Tu Long Bay fishing village” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Link to Bai Tu Long post” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]You can read my full post: Sail Vietnam’s Bai Tu Long Bay, not Halong Bay
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    16. Explore the astonishing colorful rock formations at Secret Canyon, near Page, Arizona

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    17. Gaze down at the picturesque city from the castle in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic

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    18. Explore numerous ancient temples throughout Angkor Wat, Cambodia

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    19. Encounter hundreds of elephant seals lumbering onto the beach near Cambria, California

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    20. Hike up and down the largely unrestored section of the Great Wall at Simitai, China

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    21. Ride in a helicopter over The Twelve Apostles rock formations, Victoria, Australia

    [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://journeyswithstephen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Twelve-Apostles-Victoria-Australia.jpg” alt=”Twelve Apostles Victoria Australia” title_text=”Twelve Apostles Victoria Australia” admin_label=”Twelve Apostles Victoria Australia” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”#22″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

    22. Watch history come alive aside Vasa, a real 17th century warship, Stockholm, Sweden

    [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://journeyswithstephen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/The-Vasa-Museum-Stockholm.jpg” alt=”The Vasa Museum Stockholm” title_text=”The Vasa Museum Stockholm” admin_label=”Vasa Stockholm” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Link to Vasa post” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]You can read my full post: History comes alive at Sweden’s Vasa museum
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    23. Step back in time to explore the many mystical temples of Bagan, Myanmar

    [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://journeyswithstephen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Temples-Bagan-Myanmar.jpg” alt=”Temples Bagan Myanmar” title_text=”Temples Bagan Myanmar” admin_label=”Temples Bagan Myanmar” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Link to Bagan Myanmar post” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]You can read my full post: Myanmar in a magical time machine
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    24. Surf on the sand at the steep Suba Paoay Sand Dunes, Ilocos Norte, Philippines

    [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://journeyswithstephen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Suba-Paoay-Sand-Dunes-Philippines.jpg” alt=”Suba Paoay Sand Dunes Philippines” title_text=”Suba Paoay Sand Dunes Philippines” admin_label=”Suba Paoay Sand Dunes Philippines” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Link to Ilocos post” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]You can read my full post about Ilocos: Philippines are more than beaches
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    25. Traverse the lakes of Killarney National Park from Ross Castle, County Kerry, Ireland

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    26. Explore the small, old villages of Tuscany from the base of Montepulciano, Italy

    [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://journeyswithstephen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Pienza-Tuscany-Italy.jpg” alt=”Pienza Tuscany Italy” title_text=”Pienza Tuscany Italy” admin_label=”Pienza Tuscany Italy” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”#27″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

    27. Interact with baby and adult orphaned elephants at Sheldrick Wildlife, Karen, Kenya

    [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://journeyswithstephen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/David-Sheldrick-Elephant-Orphanage-Kenya.jpg” alt=”David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Kenya” title_text=”David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Kenya” admin_label=”Elephant orphanage Kenya” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Link to Nairobi post” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

    You can read my full post: Visit Nairobi before and after a safari

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    28. Be captivated by the work of Salvador Dali at his hometown museum, Figueres, Spain

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    29. Rent a long-tail boat to meander through the Thonburi canals, Bangkok, Thailand

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    30. Hike to the perfect viewing spot for Half Dome, Yosemite Valley, California

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    31. Tour the 2nd largest art museum in the world, the Hermitage, Saint Petersburg, Russia

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    32. Visit both the Silver and Golden Pavilions while temple-hopping in Kyoto, Japan

    [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://journeyswithstephen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Golden-Pavilion-Kyoto-Japan.jpg” alt=”Golden Pavilion Kyoto Japan” title_text=”Golden Pavilion Kyoto Japan” admin_label=”Golden Pavilion Kyoto Japan” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Link to Kyoto post” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

    You can read my full post about How to see Kyoto in a weekend

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    33. Hike to the top of Diamond Head for a sunrise view over Honolulu, Oahu

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    34. Eat authentic paprika goulash and drink Palinka brandy in Budapest, Hungary

    [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://journeyswithstephen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Hungarian-goulash-Budapest-Hungary.jpg” alt=”Hungarian goulash Budapest Hungary” title_text=”Hungarian goulash Budapest Hungary” admin_label=”Hungarian goulash Budapest Hungary” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Link to Budapest post” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

    You can read my full post about How to see Budapest in two days

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    35. Practice the 6th century art of Chinese paper cutting in Chengde, China

    [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://journeyswithstephen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Chinese-paper-cutting-Chengde.jpg” alt=”Chinese paper cutting Chengde” title_text=”Chinese paper cutting Chengde” admin_label=”Chinese paper cutting Chengde” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Link to Chengde post” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

    You can read my full post: Chengde Mountain Resort is China’s secret

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    36. Watch ceremonial Aztec dancers perform in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

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    37. Spend a day in the tiny double landlocked kingdom of Liechtenstein

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    38. Discover the unearthed Terra Cotta Warriors of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, near Xi’an, China

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    39. Watch the Arc de Triomphe lighted in red, white and blue for Bastille Day, in Paris, France

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    40. Walk right next to flowing hot lava from Kilauea Volcano, on the Big Island, Hawaii

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    41. Attend Opening Ceremony at the Summer Olympic Games, 1984, Los Angeles, California

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    42. Walk completely around the inside of the 2,000-year-old Coliseum, Rome, Italy

    [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://journeyswithstephen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Roman-Colosseum-scaled.jpg” alt=”Roman Colosseum” title_text=”Roman Colosseum” admin_label=”Roman Coliseum” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Link to Rome post” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

    You can read my full post: A Rome visit can be upscale on a budget

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    43. Walk through huge, intricate ice sculptures at the Winter Carnival, Québec, Canada

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    44. Experience the skeletal remains of military buildings, Corregidor Island, Philippines

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    45. Climb the lighthouse at the southernmost point of the archipelago, Landsort, Sweden

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    46. Pilot a Cirrus SR22 aircraft from Kahului, Maui, past sea cliffs, to the Island of Molokai

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    You can read my full post: You can pilot a plane on Maui

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    47. Hike among spectacular poppies and other wildflowers at Diamond View Lake, California

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    48. Stay as the only guests in the 16th century Chateau de Bourron, near Fontainebleau, France

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    Historic châteaux near Paris include more than Versailles. You can stay in one.

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    49. Step back in time to explore the Canada de la Virgen Pyramid, Guanajuato, Mexico

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    You can read my full post about 5 unusual things to do in San Miguel de Allende

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    50. Cruise upscale to five Nordic countries in a week with Royal Caribbean, in the Baltic Sea

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    You can read my full post: 8 reasons to cruise upscale

    Next check out #51 to #100 on the list.

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    List # 51 – 100 here

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    List # 101 – 150 here

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    List # 151 – 200 here

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