Be inspired and empowered by this collection of transformative travel experiences. From sleeping under the stars or learning a new craft, to more ambitious challenges like taking a big trip alone, helping to rebuild a community or saving an endangered species, this is your essential companion to a life well-lived.


Each experience in this feel-good bucket list is enriching in some way, whether it's about forging a stronger connection with the natural world, helping the planet, or better understanding yourself. From the easily attainable to the aspirational, the variety of goals makes it easy to create a set that's right for you.


Every goal is accompanied by recommendations about where to try it, as well as websites and information to ensure each one is achievable.


The life-enhancing goals in this book include:




Travelling spontaneously
Embracing the off season
Retracing the steps of history
Being a tourist in your own country
Making a pilgrimage
Having adventures with your children
Learning from indigenous cultures
Spending a night in the jungle
Taking the slow road
Becoming an ocean defender
Embracing your sexuality
Meditating with masters
Taking a big trip alone
Making an epic overland journey
Giving a year of your life to others
Helping a community to rebuild


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