Today we welcome a collaborative post from a talented contributor.\u00a0 Enjoy, C.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Some people might call it their bucket list, things they want to do before they die.\u00a0 Others call it their wanderlust list — things that will satisfy their curiosity and make their heart beat a little bit faster. <\/span><\/p>\n

Vacations are enjoyable, and they help you see places for a short amount of time.\u00a0 Traveling is a different ball game altogether.\u00a0 Authentic traveling, when you immerse yourself in the culture and stay a little longer changes you as a person.\u00a0 Your experiences of what the world is, and what life is, is a little bit richer for these experiences.\u00a0 <\/span>That said, there should always be occasions for you do the fun stuff too, not just the culturally significant.\u00a0 However, maybe some things on the list that which offer a bit of both are key. <\/span><\/p>\n

Oktoberfest<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

You don\u2019t have to love beer to go here, and the atmosphere is enough to get you drunk all by itself.\u00a0 Of course, it helps if you enjoy a beer or two.\u00a0 Munich is the host for this huge party.\u00a0 It lasts a few weeks, so you don\u2019t have to rush to arrive – and you can soak it in for a few days if you want to.\u00a0 It\u2019s fun and cultural, which is the best of both worlds.\u00a0 A liter of beer will cost around \u20ac10, but prices vary. <\/span><\/p>\n

Rent A Boat<\/span><\/h2>\n

There is something scary and beautiful about the open ocean.\u00a0 However, if you book with the right place, you will get to soak up the sea air, bask in the sun and depending on where you go, you might even see some wildlife.\u00a0 There is a lot to be said for skipping the cities for a while and being in complete peace.\u00a0 You can, of course, play your favorite music and relax even more.\u00a0 A <\/span>yacht charter<\/span><\/a> will vary from place to place; however, the south of France is always a pretty good bet. <\/span><\/p>\n

Pastry Class<\/span><\/h2>\n

Speaking of France, what about learning from a French master?\u00a0 They are fantastic at creating work of art style pastries and sweet treats.\u00a0 If macaroons mystify you and you want to make a choux pastry to impress, then this is for you.\u00a0 The courses run about \u20ac100 for around two hours of magic. <\/span><\/p>\n

Northern Lights<\/span><\/h2>\n

There aren\u2019t many people who wouldn\u2019t say that the lights are stunning and worth the airfare and potentially a cold evening waiting.\u00a0 The sky turns a stunning array of colors – greens, blues, yellows, and purples dance across the sky in waves.\u00a0 Jukkasjarvi,\u00a0 Sweden is one of the best places to find them.\u00a0 Although you can also catch them in Portknockie in Scotland. <\/span><\/p>\n

Polar Bears<\/span><\/h2>\n

This experience might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but after you\u2019ve seen the northern lights in Sweden, you might like to take a short trip to <\/span>Svalbard<\/span><\/a> and see some polar bears.\u00a0 They\u2019re known as the king of the Arctic and for a good reason.\u00a0 You shouldn\u2019t go without a guide, as they know where to go to get the safest viewpoint.\u00a0 There are no polar bear safaris as they are protected by law. <\/span><\/p>\n

So there are a few extraordinary things that you should try and fit into your list of things you want to do!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Today we welcome a collaborative post from a talented contributor.\u00a0 Enjoy, C.\u00a0 Some people might call it their bucket list, things they want to do before they die.\u00a0 Others call it their wanderlust list — things that will satisfy their curiosity and make their heart beat a little bit faster. Vacations are enjoyable, and they help you see places for a short amount of time.\u00a0 Traveling is a different ball game altogether.\u00a0 Authentic traveling, when you immerse yourself in the culture and stay a little longer changes you as a person.\u00a0 Your experiences of what the world is, and what life is, is a little bit richer for these experiences.\u00a0 That said, there should always be occasions for you do the fun stuff too, not just the culturally significant.\u00a0 However, maybe some things on the list that which offer a bit of both are key. Oktoberfest You don\u2019t have to…<\/p>\n

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