This year has already been incredibly busy with my Bucket List Journey having taken me to a whopping five continents in the past eight months. There has been travels to Thailand, Hong Kong, Chile, Argentina, Tokyo, Palau, London, Kentucky, Toronto, Africa, Idaho, Louisiana and, not to mention, some major bucket list checks in my very own home of Sonoma County. Oh my.
But, it’s not over yet…
SPAIN
I am heading back to Spain, where I will be putting my jammy red wine obsession on hold to do a fizzy cava tour on the outskirts of Barcelona. Sounds like the perfect reason to put down the Syrah glass. Right? We will surely be tasting many of the cavas that have been rated as the 50 Best Cavas, as well as getting an education about how Spain does bubbly. It is a certainty that there will also be some tasty eating along the way. Tapas anyway?
photo credit | calafellvalo
FRANCE
Since I will already be in Spain, why not pop over to the neighboring France to soak up all that Paris has to offer. My hubby will be meeting me for this part of the trip and the bucket list itinerary will include kissing under the Eiffel Tower, getting spooked at the Catacombs, seeing the Mona Lisa up close and learning the art of making the perfect Macarons (as well as eating a crap load of them).
photo credit | mezzoblue
GALAPAGOS & ECUADOR
After overdosing on Macarons in Paris I will be traveling to Ecuador and then the Galapagos Islands on the Ecoventura expedition yacht. Yep, little old unrefined me will be on a yacht! I am envisioning something like all the photos circulating of Beyoncé and Jay-Z lounging around in bikinis while basking in the sun. It’s probably not going to be anything like that, but it will still be my first time in the Ecuador, first time touring the Galapagos Islands and first time on a yacht. Three birds, one stone. Bonus.
photo credit | max ruckman
That is what’s on the schedule for now, though I am sure that more unexpected opportunities will arise that I just can’t possibly say no to. A trip to tour the castles of Ireland would be nice. Hint, hint.
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All the best for your upcoming adventures! Enviable list!
Sounds great, chica! Enjoy some serious macaron making and eating for me :-)
It will not be a problem popping a few macarons in my mouth for you!
galapagos is next on my travel list! we’re trying to go before the end of the year. just waiting on ticket prices. *crossing fingers* :)
I will cross my fingers for you!
Ooh, these all sound amazing! You are really packing it in this year!
I am all about taking opportunities when they present themselves, but it is getting a little crazy!
I am so envious of u and at d same time happy for u. All the best. Hope you have awesome adventures and I am waiting for your stories…
Galapagos is on my list too.
You have got one hell of a list there , girl.
Hope you enjoy it to the core & ‘ve a total blast.
Amazing upcoming adventures waiting for you indeed! :)
Thanks! This year has been crazy so far and I am fortunate to have even more amazing adventures lined up. Excited!
I guess you’re not technically supposed to call ‘Cava’ Champagne but anyway, if the Champagne or Cava is of real good quality, then it should be enjoyable, and if there is tapas to accompany the bubbly, that will enhance the experience greatly.
Yes, there must be delicious tapas to enhance any sort of bubbly :)
Wow. Again, so jealous of your many, many travels! I am aching to travel but will be pinching pennies for a while. But, jealous in the best way possible–excited to hear of all your new experiences!!
Thanks! I had to pinch some pennies to get to this point too. Actually, still do :)
You should definitely hit up Galicia if you want to taste amazing seafood, wine and enjoy free tapas :) Also Valencia is beautiful as well, and there is the home of Paella! MMMMMMM.
And France, I know I’ve got Annecy and the French Riviera on my list. I also need to finish exploring the Louvre!
Never been to the Galapagos but it’s been on my list since 07!
I am always up for tasting amazing seafood!! I am looking forward to Galapagos in a month!