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FROM THE “BUCKET LIST” TO THE “TO DO LIST"; A PARADIGM SHIFT .

2/16/2015

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A trip abroad!!  I mean, how hard can it be, right??  You just make a list and start doing it: 
  1. Get a passport 
  2. Pick a destination 
  3. Pick date
  4. Buy a plane ticket
  5. Book a few hotel rooms 

BAM!!  You’re on the brink of becoming a world traveler!!  

So that’s exactly what I did.  

Once I cleared the biggest hurdle, which was making the decision to actually go, I needed a destination.  But, OMG, WHERE??  When you decide you’re actually going to do it, suddenly, the world gets really big… and really small… in equal proportions and at the exact same time!!  I mean, we can, literally, go anywhere a plane flies or a boat sails.  ANYWHERE in the WORLD!  Isn't that exciting??  Think about it: if you could go anywhere in the world, where in the world would you go??  G’head… take a minute & think about it… I’ll wait...

OK, I’m a natural planner with an eye for detail, a strong sense of adventure and, admittedly, a lot to learn… but I’m AM learning.  I've found the most charming little inns & B&B’s in the most unbelievably picturesque villages, a romantic Airbnb and a fabulous hotel, both on the waterfront, in two of the worlds most exciting cities (more about them later!)   I’m doing it all on a budget and I've found that there are deals to be had if you're willing to look!  Do you want to see how I do??  I’d love to share my experience with you!!  Please come along!!  I’m planning my dream trip… and you know what THAT means... if I can do it, so can you!!  


Thought for the day: 

"MAKING A LIST TURNS A DREAM 
INTO A PLAN!!"
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DORIAN
2/17/2015 12:12:04 pm

I have written and erased my comments five times already because honestly no words are adequate enough to describe just how insanely excited I am for you to be doing this!! We'll be together on the next one but for this, your first, you go girl!! Woohoo!!

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Amie Gabriel link
2/17/2015 01:13:24 pm

Thank you so much!! I am SO doing this then WE are so doing this!! Manifest it, Baby!! :)

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Leslie
2/17/2015 02:19:16 pm

I Totally agree with Dorian ~ I am INSANELY Excited for you Amie ! and Sooo Dang Proud and in Complete Awe. Watching from a Distance all you keep Accomplishing is beyond Inspiring ... :) Keep Rockin' the World Girl ~ I have NO Doubt you are gonna Rock it Good. <3 <3 (annnd, Just Exactly WHERE are you going first ?? )

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Amie Gabriel link
2/17/2015 09:39:08 pm

Thank you so much, Les!! Couldn't do it without my everyone cheering me on!! More details about the trip to follow!! ;) If you click the "RSS Feed" button to the right you'll automatically get updates!! xoxo

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Kay
2/17/2015 08:40:00 pm

Amie you are amazing! I am that same woman of a certain age that longs to travel. I will definitely be following your adventures and trying your suggestions. I too, want to be a world traveler..

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Amie Gabriel link
2/17/2015 09:45:11 pm

Thank you, Kay!! I believe I've included a "how to" instruction list at the top of this post... Just 5 easy steps, and BAM, you're on the brink of becoming a world traveler, right? lol ;) I'm going to be blogging about my earlier process between big trips this year so stay tuned... I KNOW you can do this, too! If you click the "RSS Feed" to the right I believe you'll get the updated posts! Feel free to share, Tweet, whatever! thanks again xoAmie

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Lisa Tickles
2/19/2015 05:00:18 am

My travel tip for the day: before we went to Europe last summer, I researched mileage credit cards and came across the Barclay travel card. With the initial sign on bonus, plus the price for round trip tickets for the 3 of us, we got about $500 cash back.

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Amie Gabriel link
2/19/2015 06:23:15 am

Wow!! 500 bucks?? Seriously, that's amazing!! Thanks for the great tip, Lisa!! I've already booked my tickets but didn't even think to use a card that would give me cash back or rewards! But I'll do that in my future travels!!

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Jessica Boswell
2/20/2015 12:04:33 am

Two words - Trip Advisor. It's been invaluable on every trip I've ever taken, abroad or otherwise. Enjoy!!

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Amie Gabriel link
2/20/2015 09:52:45 am

I couldn't agree more, Jessica!! I don't go anywhere without chechink it out on TripAdvisor!! :)

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