Bucket list ideas for adults aren’t just about checking off thrilling experiences; they’re all about crafting a life with unforgettable memories, becoming your best self, and adding a sprinkle of adventure!
Whether you are a globe trotter, a career woman, or a personal development enthusiast, these bucket list ideas are the perfect roadmap for you.
I divided the following bucket list into 5 categories: travel, adventure, lifestyle, personal development, and professional/financial ideas.
Life is too short for ‘what-ifs,’ so grab your bucket list journal (I recommend this one,* iykyk*), and let’s dive into the treasure trove of adventures and growth.
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- 1 x Memory capsule page, well to capture the memory
- 1 x ‘Top 15 Before I Die’ page
- 1 x ‘Top 10 of The Year’ page
- 1 x ‘Top 10 for The Season’ page
- 1 x Notes page
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Right, that’s enough self promo *lol*. Let’s get into the actual list.
The Ultimate Bucket List Ideas For Adults
Adventure Bucket List Ideas
- See the Big 5 in the wild – My South African tendencies will become a common theme *lol*
- Go bungee jumping
- Snorkel
- Go scuba diving
- Jump out of a plane i.e. sky diving
- Experience a big swing (the little brother of bungee jumping, also highly recommend)
- Go zip lining
- Have an interactive elephant experience
- Go mountain climbing
- Get your pilot’s license
- Take a scenic train ride
- Swim with dolphins
- Experience a helicopter ride
- Go on an aerial treetop walkway
- Hike a famous mountain
- Experience turtle watching
- Go caving
- Try sandboarding
- Saddle up for a ride on a horse – better yet, enjoy a scenic route along the beach
- Go dog sledding
- Try skiing and snowboarding
- Enjoy a wine-tasting session
- Walk with lions
- Go on a road trip with no destination
- Give river rafting a try
- Go camping
- Run a marathon
- Go on a New Year’s Eve game drive in the Kruger National Park
Travel Bucket List Ideas
- Go on a safari in South Africa
- Visit Machu Picchu in Peru
- See the Swiss Alps
- Enjoy a hot air balloon ride in Turkey
- Go on a boat cruise
- Visit Stonehenge in England
- Go on the cable cars up to Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa
- See the Northern Lights in Iceland
- Visit the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania during the Great Migration
- Sleep in a Castle
- Visit a pub in Ireland
- Step foot on all 7 continents
- Visit the Colosseum in Italy
- See the Pyramids of Giza
- Go on the Holy Land Tour in Israel and follow in Jesus’ footsteps
- See the Syndey Opera House up close
- Visit a World Heritage site
- See the Eiffel Tower in Paris
- Walk on the Great Wall of China
- Visit Santorini, Greece
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Lifestyle/Personal Bucket List Ideas
- Get a tattoo
- Attend a concert
- Write a book
- Fall in love
- Marry your best friend
- Create a family tree
- Buy your dream car (mine’s a Jeep Wrangler – not that anyone’s asking *lol*)
- Go to a farmer’s market
- Attend a festival
- Live off the land
- Get a piercing
- Go to a sports game
- Create a vision board
- Host themed parties
- Build a capsule wardrobe
- Have a best friend
- Own a dog
- Dye your hair a fun color
- Buy your dream house
- Become a blood donor
Personal Development Bucket List Ideas
- Learn a new language
- Complete a reading challenge
- Master public speaking
- Improve your emotional intelligence
- Write a memoir i.e. a ‘book of me’
- Have an end-of-life planner (you can find a great one here)
- Become a mentor
- Volunteer at a cause close to your heart
- Organize a fundraiser
- Become the finder of a new charity
- Tithe your 10%
- Learn to play an instrument
- Attend a women’s weekend retreat
- Build a journaling habit
- Practice digital detoxing – here’s a ‘how to’ guide
- Read the entire Bible
- Volunteer on a mission trip
- Join a Bible study group
- Keep a prayer journal
- Write a letter to your future self – here is a step-by-step guide with an example
- Retire your parents
- Have a complete goal planner – like this one *wink*
- Learn a new skill
- Start a new hobby – here is a list of 40+ hobbies for women
Professional/Financial Bucket List Ideas
- Retire
- Have an emergency fund in place
- Invest your money
- Make 6 figures a month
- Become a millionaire
- Own multiple real estate properties
- Be at the top of your career
- Get a degree
- Make passive income
- Start a side hustle
- Own a business
- Discover a work-life-balance
- Give a TED talk
- Start a podcast
Conclusion
So, there you have it – bucket list ideas for adults to turn your dreams into real-life experiences! Embrace life’s magic and start making memories.
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Have a great day wherever you are in the world!
Love, Steph ♥
