how to create your travel bucket list

September 19, 2011

Traveling is one of my favorite (and most expensive) hobbies. And sometimes I like to think about all the places I want to go, especially when watching a movie like Eat, Pray, Love where the colors are so vivid and the scenes are realistic and just plain beautiful.

So whether you want to go to a beach in Bali, or to the Grand Canyon, you need some sort of list. You can pull from this list when you actually have the cash to go on vacation. Or you can stare at it and count-down the days until your retirement. Either way, this will be your travel bucket list.

My travel bucket list is growing and I am always open to suggestions because, really I just want to travel everywhere and anywhere. Like come October I will be in Washington D.C., Boston, Cape Cod, and New York City. This is one of my first ‘real’ journeys east and I am very excited about it.

To create your bucket list:

1. Create a google doc/ word doc titled Travel Bucket List

2. Create seven sections for each continent

3. Type all of the places you can think of that you want to go

4. Use google maps, national geographic, and other travel sites to get inspiration.

5. Share the heck out of your list. You might find a facebook friend that also wants to backpack Europe (eehemm–oh excuse me), and then you can do it on the cheap!

Check out my bucket travel list!

The list:

Charlevoix Region. Quebec, Canada
Amazon Rainforest Brazil
Dalarna Sweden
Lot Valley, France
Kitzbuhel – Alps, Austria
Olympia, Greece
Copenhagen, Denmark
Maldives, Indian Ocean
Komodo Island, Indoneisa
Great Barrier Reef, Austrailia
New Zealand
Ireland
Warsaw, Poland
Oslo, Norway
Lake Geneva, Switzerland
San Diego, California, USA
Portland, Oregon
Seattle, Washington
(this list is always growing- do you have any additional for me?)

Is there something specific you like to do in each town you travel to?
I love going to Farmers Markets.

 

fashion inspiration: farmers market

September 18, 2011

You might think that I often talk about farmers markets but in reality I just really love them. Awesome food, great prices and inspiration is everywhere. Sometimes even in fashion. Last weekend I took note of this woman’s outfit. It was super casual and comfy looking yet she looked like she belonged at the market.

ms giggles farmers market look

Here is a similar re-creation on polyvore.

 

Farmers Market look

 

Don’t you wish that Google or Pintrest had a “in real life (IRL)” search? That would just be lovely!

my drunk kitchen: a must watch

September 11, 2011

 

I am obsessed with Hannah Hart. A YouTube sensation, she is just full of perfect humor. It’s honestly, bust me up laughter! Take a look!

welcome fellow gigglers

September 11, 2011

I laugh… a lot [maybe a bit too much some times]. A friend used to call me “little miss giggles” because when I would laugh at something I found extremely funny, it [the laughing] could go on for 30+ seconds. Now, just think, 30 seconds is a long time to remain laughing. But it is one of my favorite things. I love life and I love to laugh. I hope we can laugh together on my journey down the road of blogging.

I will be covering a plethora of topics ranging from photography, blogging, fashion, and travel. All-in-all it should be an awesome ride.

A little background on me.

I live in St. Paul, Minnesota. I love Minnesota. It’s not that bad people, I promise. In fact, Chris Hardwick said that we have an amazing cultural atmosphere here. [Sweet, right?] I work for Anytime Fitness. I am a communications and design specialist, with a photographer title mixed in there. I manage the blog at Anytime Health– and I love it. Health has become a huge part in my life ever since starting at Anytime Fitness about a year ago. The culture at the office is unmatched. I love being entertained, whether that is music, movies, comedy shows, or whatever. I love my boyfriend, Breon. He is the bestest [I am sure you’ll get to know him].

Amanda Ingle | Miss Giggles | Lifestyle Blog

We have a long journey and I don’t want to get long winded; you’ll get to know me pretty quick. I wear my heart on my sleeve, for better or for worse. Look for awesomeness to come! If you have questions, contact me at amandacingle [at] gmail [dot] com or hit me up on twitter @amandaingle