Then, I started blogging. It was the accumulation of all of my dreams come true.

For the last two months, I’ve been posting about The Biggest, Baddest Bucket List contest; after all, no contest exists that is more fitting for Bucket List Publications. Following my dreams of traveling and experiencing life to the fullest has taught me that the world is full of endless possibilities and Bucket List Publications is the accumulation of all of my wildest dreams come true. The Biggest Baddest Bucket List contest, though, is like my bucket list on steroids. With only 9 days left to vote, I’m currently in 1st place for a trip around the world and $50,000! I’m going to win… with your help. 

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Encouragement from a Teacher in Poland

I received an email message a few days ago from a teacher and I thought I’d respond publicly since I was touched by her words.

Message from Erin:

Hey Lesley!

I just wanted to say your site was a huge inspiration this past week. Lacking ideas for what to teach with some of my teenage students, I decided to have them create bucket lists of their own! We talked about things they wanted to do before they die and at the beginning of class they had nothing, but after showing them one of your bucket lists (I believe from 2012) and showing them all the things you were able to accomplish as well as all the things you still wanted to do, they were super inspired! They all asked 2 questions though 1.) How old you are and 2.) Why Poland wasn’t on your list of countries?

It was awesome and I just wanted to let you know you’ve been an inspiration even here in Poland!

Best wishes,

Erin

If You Could Make Someone’s Bucket List Dreams a Reality, Would You?

If you could make someone’s bucket list dreams a reality, would you? It’s time! Click on this link and vote as many ways as possible. By voting, you will be part of making all of my bucket list dreams come true.

Some people create a bucket list because they are dying, I created one because I want to live! 

Six months, six continents, ALL EXPENSES PAID, my choice of destinations, and $50,000 cash when I return. Does it get any better than that?

With 30 days until entries close, I am currently in 2nd place in My Destination’s Biggest, Baddest Bucket List! There is a lot of contest left though and I’d like to remain at the top of the pack going into the next round. I’ve been working hard to maintain my status, gaining interviews with the Cape Breton Post and the Halifax Herald, but I still need your regular votes.

If you’ve been following along for a while, you know my motto: the more unrealistic I am with my dreams and goals, the more I’m able to achieve. Who would have thought that I would have the opportunity to travel around the world this year? This is my chance.

For those of you that don’t know me as well, you can learn a little bit more about me here.

This contest won’t just change my year, it will change my life. Gaining followers, friends, and support during my travels will bring the world to my doorstep.

I recently added to my video to give a deeper look into my Fiji experience. Check it out here:

http://www.mydestination.com/users/lesley/bbb#tab

Vote, vote, and vote again. You can help me win. You’re capable of making all of my bucket list dreams a reality.

“The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences.”

- Eleanor Roosevelt

My Biggest Baddest Bucket List X2

(Confusion settled and reentered. Now I need your vote!)

I can win a six month, six continent, all expenses paid trip; oh and don’t forget the $50,000 when I get back! Travel and adventure encompass my life. It is as much a part of me as family and friends. I was born for this competition. You have been following my adventures and many of you have become like family. Now, I need your great social media skills at their finest.

I entered My Destination’s Biggest Baddest Bucket List! You can find my entry here:  http://www.mydestination.com/users/lesley/bbb#tab

It’s a short, 1.5 minute video on my adventures in Fiji. Regardless if you vote, it’s totally worth checking out.

I can win with your help. I need people to like it on Facebook, Tweet it, Google +1 it, Stumble it, and pin it on Pinterest. Each voter can only vote once per Entry, but your votes count for each social media outlet.

Some people create a bucket list because they are dying; I created one because I want to live. The more unrealistic I am with my dreams and goals, the more I am able to achieve. I need your help. I can make this happen!

Brazil, Barbados, South Africa, Tanzania, Spain, Ireland, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Russia, India, UAE, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, China… the list goes on! I’m already planning.

Top Ten Tourist Attractions – Bucket List Publications

The Top 10 World’s Most-Visited Tourist Attractions article was received with skepticism. With more than half of the spots in the US, it was questionable on how the “attractions” were measured. The good part about the list is that it was controversial; I actually liked that it brought a lot of comments and evoked thoughts about what should really be on the list.  After touring 34 countries, I decided that I would make my own “Top Ten Tourist Attractions” list. While I can’t address places I haven’t seen nor can I speak for anyone else, these ten attractions stood out above the rest for me. I’m certain that the list will change with time; it will most likely change in a few weeks after I visit Fiji, but for now… these are my top ten tourist attractions.

You can share your list at http://www.bucketlistpublications.com/submissions. All articles, posts, lists, and photos selected for publication will appear on Bucket List Publications with a direct link to your blog.

Do you think you know what’s on the list? Check it out and see for yourself.

Top 10 World’s Most-Visited Tourist Attractions

Are the world’s most visited tourist attractions on your bucket list? Which ones have you visited? If you’ve crossed off any of the top ten, we’d love for you to share your experiences with us.

You can submit your articles/photos to Bucket List Publications. Those chosen for publication will appear on Bucket List Publications with a direct link to your site.

With an average of 1.7 million views a month and over 43,000 followers, Bucket List Publications wants to continue growing and include your experiences in the process.

Can you guess which attractions make the cut? Click here to find out!

The stats are obviously American skewed, but it got me thinking about what my Top Ten would be. What would you include? 

Old Edwards Inn -Bringing Europe to North Carolina

Rather than traveling to Europe for the weekend, we brought European style and comfort to us. Situated at 4,118 feet, Old Edwards Inn sits in the Western North Carolina Mountains with its welcoming ambiance of relaxed luxury. Consistently voted a top travel destination, this meandering mountain hotel graces the rolling hills in the charming town of Highlands, NC. The town offers breathtaking vistas and waterfalls in abundance, while the hotel provides accommodations ranging from spacious guestrooms to spa suites, and cottage lodging, a world-class spa, locally-inspired cuisine, and a top-notch fitness center. It’s an ideal location for weddings, corporate events, and family and romantic getaways.

Ultimate Life Bucket List

Some people create a bucket list because they are dying; I created one because I
want to live!

What’s on your bucket list? You can submit your bucket list or your bucket list adventures to Bucket List Publications or info@bucketlistpublications.com for publication. Share your goals and find inspiration in the accomplishments of others.

The more unrealistic we are with our dreams and goals, the more we’re able to achieve!

My life list is ever-changing, always growing; that’s why I create a yearly list. My 2012 Bucket List included things like fly a jetpack, swim with whale sharks, experience aerobatics in a biplane, and delivery my baby girl.  With only a few items left, I’ve been thinking about my 2013 list.

Overall, these are the things I’d like to accomplish in my life. I usually choose from these each year and add new ones as I see fit.

“The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences.”

- Eleanor Roosevelt

Media/PR

Bucket List Publications is open to sponsorship, partnerships, and travel writing placements. Currently, I’m working with Tourism Nova Scotia, Destination Cape Breton, and Tourism Fiji to plan trips for the 2012/2013 year, but if you’re an online travel agency, airline, in-flight magazine, destination magazine, or tourism board, then I would love to speak with you.

Please send me an email about who you are and what you’re looking for and I will be happy to talk with you more about how we can work together.

Bucket List Publications Online Magazine is Accepting Submissions

You can now submit your own articles to Bucket List Publications Online Magazine for publication! It’s easy to create your own account (two short steps), upload your article and photos, and await publication to over 1.9 million readers a month and more than 49,000 subscribers!

SUBMISSIONS

Register, become a Bucket List Publications contributor, write your own articles, and submit your own pictures. Share your knowledge and experiences with others.

How to Proceed:
Look at several articles in the magazine and become familiar with the types of articles that are published in the various sections.

Please note that a place is not an idea, and that the editor is looking for a compelling reason to publish an article: a specific angle, news that makes the subject fresh, a writer’s enthusiasm for and familiarity with the topic.