{"id":18805,"date":"2025-08-07T09:00:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T08:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/?p=18805"},"modified":"2025-08-05T15:11:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T14:11:04","slug":"bucket-list-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/bucket-list-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Bucket list ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The whole point of a bucket list is that it\u2019s all about what you want to get up to in your lifetime, whether it be something that\u2019s relatively easy to achieve, longer-term dreams, or something you were already planning on doing anyway but just needed that extra little push.<\/p>\n<p>From travel-related ideas to those that the whole family can be a part of, this is pretty much the ultimate bucket list that we hope will help inspire you to create your own. So, if you\u2019re in need of more ideas, you\u2019ve come to the right place \u2013 so just keep on reading!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maybe you\u2019d like to gift someone one of their dream bucket list activities to tick off before they hit the next big milestone age? Well, be sure to check out our selection of <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/gifts?c=our-experiences-range\"><strong>unforgettable Virgin Experience Days<\/strong><\/a><strong> that pair perfectly with one of our <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/cards\/birthday\"><strong>birthday cards<\/strong><\/a><strong>, featuring unique designs created by small creators who are part of the thortful community.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Fun experiences to add to your bucket list<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s start off with some fun experiences that should be achievable with a bit of effort:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn to play an instrument<\/li>\n<li>Take a cooking class<\/li>\n<li>Attend Glastonbury<\/li>\n<li>Figure out how to solve a Rubik\u2019s cube<\/li>\n<li>Attend a murder mystery dinner (or, if you\u2019re feeling extra ambitious, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/how-to-host-a-murder-mystery-party\/\">host your own murder mystery party<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Attend a taping of a TV show<\/li>\n<li>Ride a horse<\/li>\n<li>Go stargazing<\/li>\n<li>Sign up for a puppy yoga class<\/li>\n<li>Get a tattoo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Exhilarating bucket list ideas<\/h2>\n<p>For those who are after thrill-seeking adventures, you might want to consider some of these exhilarating bucket list ideas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take the plunge and try skydiving<\/li>\n<li>Take in some beautiful scenery by riding a zip line<\/li>\n<li>Embrace the cold by learning to ski or snowboard<\/li>\n<li>Explore the underwater world with some scuba diving<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy a bird\u2019s-eye view from a hot air balloon<\/li>\n<li>Take to the skies with a flying lesson<\/li>\n<li>Get your heart pumping with some abseiling<\/li>\n<li>Be brave and shark cage dive<\/li>\n<li>Hike an active volcano (with experienced professionals, of course!)<\/li>\n<li>Hit incredibly high speeds by driving around a track in a race car<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Bucket list activities for the family<\/h2>\n<p>Make it a family affair with the following bucket list activities that will ensure everyone is able to get involved!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Swim with dolphins<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/treasure-hunt-ideas\/\">Organise a treasure hunt<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Go camping (or glamping if you really think that you need the luxuries)<\/li>\n<li>Make a time capsule<\/li>\n<li>Go on a road trip<\/li>\n<li>Start a new weekly family tradition<\/li>\n<li>Make pizzas from scratch<\/li>\n<li>Build an epic blanket fort<\/li>\n<li>Give a rescue pet a forever home<\/li>\n<li>Visit a theme park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Travel-related bucket list experiences<\/h2>\n<p>There are so many wonderful reasons to travel the world, whether it be experiencing new cultures, seeing the sights, or trying the local cuisine. That\u2019s why we thought it worth including some travel-related bucket list experiences within our round-up:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go on a cruise holiday<\/li>\n<li>See the Northern Lights<\/li>\n<li>Order room service<\/li>\n<li>Go on an African safari<\/li>\n<li>Spend time gazing up at the Taj Mahal in India<\/li>\n<li>Visit the Vatican<\/li>\n<li>Solo travel abroad<\/li>\n<li>Partake in some water sports activities at Australia\u2019s Great Barrier Reef<\/li>\n<li>Fly first class<\/li>\n<li>Take a stroll along the Great Wall of China<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Bucket list ideas for special occasions<\/h2>\n<p>Whether it be Halloween, Christmas, or Valentine\u2019s Day, there are all sorts of different traditions associated with these days throughout the year that you could give a go. Below is just a selection of potential bucket list ideas that are particularly relevant for special occasions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-love-letter\/\">Write a love letter<\/a> to your crush or significant other<\/li>\n<li>Plan an Easter egg hunt (we\u2019ve got loads of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/easter-egg-hunt-ideas\/\">Easter egg hunt clues<\/a> that should come in handy here!)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/easter-baskets\/\">Make your own Easter basket<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Visit a haunted mansion<\/li>\n<li>Go pumpkin picking<\/li>\n<li>Try bobbing for apples<\/li>\n<li>Make s\u2019mores over a bonfire<\/li>\n<li>Make a gingerbread house<\/li>\n<li>Go to Lapland for the festive season<\/li>\n<li>Kiss under mistletoe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Phew \u2013 there\u2019s all of our different bucket list ideas for ya! Maybe you\u2019ve found some once-in-a-lifetime experiences or other fun things that you think you\u2019d like to tick off at some point? Well, go ahead and get them added to your own list.<\/p>\n<p>Here at thortful, we\u2019re all about celebrating all of life\u2019s moments and special occasions, and you can find loads more inspirational reads over on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/\">our blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The whole point of a bucket list is that it\u2019s all about what you want to get up to in your lifetime, whether it be something that\u2019s relatively easy to achieve, longer-term dreams, or something you were already planning on doing anyway but just needed that extra little push. 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