After the chaos and uncertainty of the last couple of years, many of us are only now beginning to catch up on the experiences we’ve missed. Whilst many of us are still simply looking forward to catching up on time missed with loved ones, there are a great number who are wanting more from 2022 to make up for lost time. And with the first month of the year down, and 2022 in full swing, there’s no reason to stop making New Year’s Resolutions! In this post I'm going to share four bucket list ideas that could help you do just that.

Go to a Music Festival

If you’ve never been to a music festival before, you’re definitely missing out. While music festivals have largely been on hold the last couple of years, gig-goers are finally getting the chance to enjoy live music in person once again - so if you’ve always want to go, now’s your time! And there’s a fantastically diverse range of festivals out there for lovers of just about every genre. From Black Deer Festival in Kent, celebrating country and Americana, to Llandudno Jazz Festival, the perfect event is out there no matter what you’re into! Make sure to check out this festival checklist so you know you've got everything you need.

Take up a New Hobby

Ever wanted to become a master baker, learn to knit or pick up the guitar? No matter that secret skill you’ve always wanted to learn, there’s no better time in history to teach yourself. With the internet you can learn the ropes of just about anything online, and you can find some great tutorials for free, whether you’re an absolute beginner or an intermediate looking to brush up and improve. Meanwhile online education platforms such as Masterclass offer slightly more advanced courses for those looking to specialise even further.

But remember, you don’t have to be great at everything you try your hand at - what matters most is that you enjoy it!

Volunteer

If you’ve ever wanted to make a difference in the world, there are plenty of volunteer opportunities out there. Check out local community efforts to find out how you can help close to home. Many cities have hubs for volunteers to assist with homeless or elderly individuals, as well as community clean-ups or youth projects.

Alternatively, if you’re looking for a truly unique volunteer experience, you could consider international opportunities working on global environmental issues. Conservation Travel Africa conduct conservation projects in Africa, working alongside expert conservationists to protect endangered species.

Find your Dream Job

Working out what you want to do for a career is hard. But your next role doesn’t have to be a commitment for life (it just has to be something that makes the working day that little bit easier). Play to your strengths, brush up your CV and don’t be afraid to push the boundaries of your comfort zone and try something new.You could even combine this goal with your new hobby/skill goal, as you might find your new skill becomes your passion! 

These are just four ideas for your 2022 bucket list, but I know there are so many others you could add. What are your plans for 2022?

Our Disneyland Paris Plans + Bucket List | June 2019

After months and months of planning, it's now just over a week until our magical holiday to Disneyland Paris. I didn't actually share too much of our trip last year on my blog, but this year I'm hoping to share so much more, starting with our plans for our visit!

Last year I shared our holiday plans, so I thought I'd do similar for this year's trip - as well as sharing my Disneyland Paris bucket list! There are so many things we missed last year, either because we didn't have time, or because we didn't even realise they existed.

Our holiday plans

This year we're travelling differently, opting to self-drive via the Eurotunnel instead of the Eurostar. Our Eurostar journey home last year was particularly disastrous (over 2 hours delayed, dirty train, Indiana was unwell and Lilah screamed the whole journey...) This way we don't have to worry about luggage allowances, as we can pack as much as we want in the car. Wish us luck!

I am so excited that this year we're also staying in a different hotel - Disney's Newport Bay Club. Santa Fe was great last year, but the deal we got this year made NPB so much more reasonably priced. The pool will be great when we just want to unwind, and the walk to the parks will be slightly shorter too.

We have the half board plus meal plan again this year, as it was fantastic on our last trip (I would 1000% recommend getting a meal plan and pre-booking your restaurants before your trip!). We are having meals at -

Cape Cod (NPB restaurant)
Plaza Gardens character breakfast
Chez Remy
Auberge de Cendrillon (Princess Character Dining)

Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show

Bucket List

Of course there are soo many other things that I want to do and enjoy on our holiday (and I'm also not expecting to tick off everything - we are travelling with three children aged 5 and under after all!). There's definitely things I've missed completely too, so I'd love to hear what your must-dos are for Disneyland Paris, so I can add them to my list!