Bucketlist of a Norwegian Girl

Completed; 30/100 ✔️

In the process of preparing for my future trip to South-East Asia, the first thing I did was to create a Bucketlist! After extensive research and gathering lot’s of recommendations from people, I have put together a 100 point Bucketlist (covering Thailand, Laos and Vietnam) with everything from places I want to see and explore, foods to try, countless activities, and of course a little focus on self-care! Enjoy! 🙂

1. Go backpacking in South-East Asia
2. Create a South-East Asia Bucketlist before traveling! 
3. Visit Thailand
4. Visit Bangkok
5. Have dinner & drinks at a rooftop bar in Bangkok
6. Visit Damnoen Saduak floating market
7. See the train pass at Maeklong railway market
8. Go for a stroll in Lumpini Park
9. Witness the madness of Khao San Road (backpacker street!)
10. Visit the Wat Pho Temple
11. See the giant reclining buddha
12. Explore Talai Noi (Bangkok’s coolest neighborhood!) 
13. Explore Bangkok’s Chinatown
14. Visit Chiang Mai
15. Explore Chiang Mai Old Town
16. Find the best coffee shops in Chiang Mai (No chains! 🙂)
17. Visit an ethical elephant sanctuary
18. Have breakfast/lunch at Fern Forest Cafe
19. Try the avocado toast and freshly squeezed orange juice at Rosie’s Cafe
20. Visit the Wat Phra Sing Temple
21. Coffee and cat cuddles at Mali Cat Cafe Nimman
22. Explore the grounds of Wat Chedi Luang
23. Go on an organized street-food tour
24. Take a cooking class 
25. Visit a local food market
26. Cook a dish from a different culture
27. Visit a buddhist temple
28. See a monk (and kindly ask for a picture)
29. Visit a national park
30. Spend the night in a hostel (for the experience)
31. Travel solo
32. Spend a full day at the SPA
33. Have a full body massage
34. Have a foot massage
35. Have a manicure & pedicure
36. Take a mud bath
37. Attend a relax retreat (wellness, food, SPA, working out and relax)
38. Walk barefoot for a whole day
39. Take a sabbatical vacation from work
40. Take a cool jumping picture
41. Watch a sunrise and a sunset in the same day
42. Indulge in tons of delicious street-food
43. Pick fresh fruit from a tree and eat it
44. Thailand food Bucketlist; pad thai, mango sticky rice, curry, coconut ice cream, khao soi, papaya salad, fried rice, moo tod kratiem, mangosteen, tom yum, fried bananas, fried spring rolls, sai oua, and kanom krok pancakes.
45. Order something completely different from the menu 
46. Eat a meal with locals while traveling
47. Order room service
48. Make new friends
49. Try surfing
50. Swim in a waterfall
51. Relax in a hammock doing absolutely nothing 
52. Rent a private longtail boat
53. Swim with sea turtles in their natural habitat
54. See a monkey
55. Ride a tuk-tuk (a fun and adventurous form of transportation!)
56. Go on a canoe/kayaking trip
57. Try scuba diving/snorkeling 
58. Go island hopping in Thailand
59. Walk on a suspension bridge 
60. Take pictures of the beautiful, wooden boats in Thailand
61. Watch a ladyboy show
62. Visit Laos 
63. Take in the beauty of UNESCO heritage city Luang Prabang
64. Swim in Kuang Si Falls outside Luang Prabang
65. Eat your way through the alleyway night street food market (the best in Laos!)
66. Witness the Luang Prabang alms giving ceremony with the monks
67. Buy a fruit shake/smoothie bowl at Noy’s Fruit Heaven Restaurant
68. Learn about the coffee culture & harvesting in Bolaven Plateau
69. Indulge in some Lao cuisine on Buffet Street
70. Visit a traditional herb-infused sauna and have a body scrub + a massage
71. The Gibbon Experience (a combination of jungle trekking, zip-lining and glamping in the world’s highest treehouse!)
72. Chill out on the 4,000 islands
73. See the amazing sunrise at Mount Phousi 
74. Take a hot air balloon ride in Vang Vieng
75. Explore the Laos Capital Vientiane
76. Check out Vientiane’s booming cafe & bar scene, luxury wine bars and artesian coffee shops!
77. Visit Vietnam
78. Unwind on one of the Vietnams islands (Phu Quoc, Con Dao, or Cham)
79. Visit the Mekong Delta (floating markets, fruit picking and homestay)
80. Explore the local, charming and ancient city of Hoi An
81. Order custom made products from one of the great tailors in Hoi An
82. Try the avocado toast and fresh juice at Rosie’s Cafe
83. See the lanterns light up the town of Hoi An
84. Visit An Bang Beach (one of the 50 most beautiful beaches in the world!)
85. Take an evening boat tour and make a wish with a paper lantern
86. Chill out at Roving Chillhouse cafe overlooking the beautiful rice fields 
87. Relax and rejuvenate at Koi Resort & SPA Hoi An 
88. Vietnam food Bucketlist; Banh mi, springrolls, pho, bun cha, crispy vietnamese crepes, vietnamese ice coffee, egg coffee, bia hoi beer, bo bit tet, beef noodle salad, and bun cha.
89. Take a coffee making class in Vietnam 
90. Visit Sapa (trekking, rice fields, waterfalls, markets, and rich cultural diversity)
91. Experience a “homestay” in Vietnam
92. Visit Hanoi
93. Explore Hanoi Old Quarter (Hoan Kiem District)
94. Experience the passing train on Hanoi Train Street
95. Try Vietnamese egg coffee
96. Visit the Hoa Lo Prison
97. Visit the Cafe Apartment
98. Dive into Vietnamese coffee culture (it’s big!) 
99. Take a boat-cruise on Ha Long Bay
100. Check off all 100 points on my south-east Asia Bucket List! 🙂

I visited New York for the first time in 2007 and have been wanting to go back ever since.. It’s one of the top points on my Bucketlist! 🙂
There’s just something about the amazing chaos, diversity, energy and inspiration. The excitement of every neighborhood (because they’re all so different!), whether it’s a new restaurant, bar og unique store opening up.. As the years have gone by, I still haven’t been back to New York, but I would like to change that one day. And when I do, I will do it right. I wanna make sure I have enough time to explore everything this crazy city has to offer, I’m therefore starting with the #1 point on my New York City Bucketlist;

1. Live a month in New York City and get to know the city like a local!
2. Party on a NYC Rooftop
3. Go to a bottomless boozy brunch with friends
4. Wander through Times Square
5. Read a book at the NYC Public Library
6. Visit the Ground Zero memorial
7. Find the best coffee shop in New York City
8. Eat your way through Smorgasburg – the largest weekly open-air food market in America!
9. Visit Brooklyn Flea Market
10. Visit Grand Central Station
11. Take in the views of NYC from Top of the Rock
12. Walk the High Line with a take-away coffee
13. Attend the New York Food & Wine Festival
14. Stay in the Plaza Hotel around christmas time
15. Attend a free yoga session in a New York City park
16. Have a picnic in Central Park
17. Go on a bike ride in Central Park
18. Go for a walk in Central Park
19. Relax in Central Park with a blanket, a good book, a coffee & lunch
20. Vacay in the Hampton’s
21. Fly a trapeze through Trapeze School New York
22. Enjoy a true NYC bagel
23. Watch a Broadway show
24. Take a picture of the iconic New York skyline
25. Eat a hotdog from a local NYC food-cart
26. Find the best Italian food in Little Italy
27. Overlook the city from Empire State Building
28. Take a (free) ride with the Staten Island Ferry
29. See the Statue of Liberty
30. Watch a free movie in Bryant Park (summer)
31. Go ice skating in Central Park
32. Take a picture of the iconic Flat Iron Building
33. Visit Carrie’s apartment on 66 Perry Street in West Village (SATC!)
34. Go kayaking on Hudson River for free
35. Check of the cool architecture of the Vessel in Hudson Yards
36. See a baseball game at Yankee Stadium
37. Eat your way through Chelsea market
38. Check out Chelsea Art Galleries (Free wine, bites and art exhibits on Thursdays after 6.30 pm)
39. Tour the Brooklyn Brewery
40. Shop fresh produce at a NYC Farmer’s Market
41. Admire the architecture of St. Patrick’s Cathedral
42. Fancy drinks at Nubeluz
43. Grab a slice at the city’s best pizzerias
44. Take a helicopter tour over the city
45. Go on an organized NYC food tour
46. Walk across iconic Brooklyn Bridge & take pictures during sunset
47. Indulge in amazing cookies at Levain Bakery
48. Wander through Greenwich Village (great food, people & thrifting!)
49. Shop for less at sample sales (pop-up sales!)
50. People’s watching by the Bethesda Fountain
51. Watch a free summer concert
52. Eat amazing barbeque in Koreatown
53. Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
54. Celebrate New Years Eve in New York
55. See the ball drop on New Years Eve
56. Visit Coney Island
57. Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere in Washington Square park
58. Explore Chinatown
59. Stroll the street of 5th Avenue (most expensive shopping street!)

As just like my main Bucketlist, this Bucketlist will be altered and forever a work in progress, just like myself.. If you got any New York suggestions on things to see, do, places to eat, etc feel free to drop them in the commenct section or in the comment section on Instagram! 🙂

Self-care may be defined by the term itself – caring for yourself ❤
It includes anything you do to keep yourself healthy, both physically, mentally and spiritually. In a world that’s moving faster than ever and were we are expected to achieve everything on a higher level, it’s even more important to take time, slow down and practice a little self-care. Burning the candle at both ends, so to speak, comes with significant consequences, including burnout, stress, depression, anxiety, resentment, and a whole lot of negative implications. Practicing self-care is something I’ve been working hard to put as a priority and now I would like to encourage you to do the same! 🙂

In case you need some inspiration, here’s a handful of great ideas;

1. Take a solo mini-vacation
2. Go to bed early in fresh, clean sheets
3. Spend a night at the Farris Bad SPA Hotel
4. Binge watch your favorite tv-series
5. Handwrite a letter to a good friend
6. Have an outdoor bonfire night with good friends
7. Establish a good sleeping routine
8. Enjoy your favorite coffee outside in the sun
9. Establish a good morning routine
10. Establish a good evening routine
11. Take some deep breaths (breathe in-out)
12. Do one tech-free day a week
13. Have breakfast in bed
14. Visit a friend you haven’t see in a long time
15. Have a SPA session at home
16. Invite your girlsfriends over dinner
17. Take a yoga class
18. Learn to meditate
19. Create a gratitude journal
20. Go for a walk/run outside
21. Buy fresh flowers for your home
22. Take yourself out on a date; put on a cute outfit, have a glass of wine & treat yourself to a dinner
23. Listen to/find a new favorite podcast
24. Take a roadtrip someplace new
25. Suprise visit a good friend
26. Re-connect with an old friend
27. Volunteer for a good cause
28. Try out a new recipe in the kitchen
29. Watch a feel-good movie with lots of candles & blankets
30. Treat yourself to a professional massage
31. Treat yourself to professional manicure & pedicure
32. Make a vision board for your future
33. Try sauna and ice bathing
34. Pick up a new book
35. Hike a new trail
36. Spend quality time with your family
37. Spend quality time with your friends
38. Create a good skincare routine
39. Take a nice long shower/bath
40. Try learning something new
41. Write down 5 things you love about yourself
42. Drink more water w/lemon and ice
43. Unfollow people who aren’t serving you
44. Talk to a professional therapist
45. Take a well deverved nap (at anytime)
46. Fuel your body with clean, nutricious and colorful food
47. Clean and de-clutter your home (a tidy home = a tidy mind)
48. Walk barefoot in the grass
49. Spend a day in the park with a good book and a coffee
50. Have a great conversation with someone
51. Try out a new hobby
52. Have a streching session on the floor
53. Buy a new outfit you feel great in
54. Have an outdoor picnic
55. Make your favorite cocktail
56. Make your favorite dinner
57. Bake your favorite treat
58. Watch a sunrise/sunset
59. Do a staycation at your favorite hotel
60. Take a foot-bath
61. Switch from late nights to late brunches
62. Laugh a lot with friends
63. Spend a full lazy day at the beach
64. Play your next vacation/get-away
65. Sleep with a weighted blanket
66. Be creative; pick up knitting, painting, sewing and get crafty
67. Invest in quality sheets and towels
68. Invest in a fluffy robe and comfy slippers
69. Eat a good breakfast
70. Embrace JOMO (Joy of missing out)
71. Take a cold shower
72. Practice positive self-talk
73. List the tasks weighing on you and get it done
74. Organize your finances and secure yourself financially
75. Create a mini library at home
76. Invite friends over for a clothing-swap
77. Listen to an audiobook
78. Go to a concert with your favorite artist
79. Make yourself a DIY face scrub
80. Make yourself a colorful fruit platter
81. Invest in luxurious bathroom products (I love Rituals!)
82. Do a hair mask
83. Make a feel-good playlist on spotify
84. Create or join a book club
85. Snuggle your pets
86. Create a moodboard on Pintrest that inspire you
87. Order a meal from your favorite restaurant
88. Say “no” more often if you don’t feel like doing it
89. Write a letter to your future self (to track progress)
90. Forgive someone
91. Spend more time outside in nature
92. Do something new for the first time
93. Give someone a good hug
94. Watch a motivational TED-talk
95. Smile at someone for no reason
96. Suprise someone with the gift of kindness
97. Do something for the first time
98. Create your own Bucketlist
99. Create a Bucketlist with your best friend
100. Take one step towards a lifelong dream!

Last updated; April 14th, 2026

Completed; 223/860 ✔️

Hi everyone!
After switching my social media strategy and now using Instagram as the main channel to document my Bucketlist progress, I have received several messages requesting a separate post displaying my Bucketlist progress (e.g. which Bucketlist points I have checked off). It’s very clear that people are interested in the topic of Bucketlist and it makes me really happy! 🙂
I have always loved Bucketlists and use them as a drive to do all the cool and fun things I want to do, and my goal is to use my experience to inspire others. Anyway, your wish is my command, so here is a separate blog post displaying all my checked off Bucketlist points;

1. ✔️ First, star by writing my own complete Bucketlist!
2. ✔️ Write a letter to myself & read it in one year (written 6/10/22)
3. ✔️ Check into a hotel alone (Netflix, pajamas and a big bed alone!)
4. ✔️ Live in a big city (San Francisco 2007 + Leiden 2016)
5. ✔️ Live abroad for more than a year (3 in the U.S. + 1 in the Netherlands)
6. ✔️ Have breakfast in bed
7. ✔️ Visit a total of 20 countries
8. ✔️ Have breakfast at Glassverket Bakeri
9. ✔️ Drink coffee at Kaffehjørnet Palma
10. ✔️ Lunch and coffee at Cafe Sliperiet
11. ✔️ Visit San Fransisco
12. ✔️ Work as an Au pair (San Francisco, 2007)
13. ✔️ Ride the cable cars in San Francisco
14. ✔️ See the sea lions at Pier 39
15. ✔️ Explore the presidio of San Fransisco
16. ✔️ Drive/walk across the Golde Gate Bridge
17. ✔️ See the famous Mrs. Doubtfire house
18. ✔️ See the Painted Ladies
19. ✔️ Explore the famous LHBT district Castro
20. ✔️ See Lombard Street (the crookdedest street of San Fransisco)
21. ✔️ Admire the beautiful victorian homes in Pacific Heights
22. ✔️ Have a stranger buy you a drink
23. ✔️ Visit Las Vegas
24. ✔️ Visit Chicago
25. ✔️ Visit Los Angeles
26. ✔️ Visit Seattle
27. ✔️ Celebrate Thanksgiving in the U.S.
28. ✔️ Celebrate Kings Day Netherlands
29. ✔️ Celebrate a local holiday
30. ✔️ Eat a colorful meal at Oslo Raw
31. ✔️ Walk the Coastal Path in Stavern
32. ✔️ Serve in the military (Royal Norwegian Air Force 2008-2009)
33. ✔️ Shoot with a weapon
34. ✔️ Try zip-lining (Down Holmenkollen skijump)
35. ✔️ Visit Svalbard (Worked there in 2018)
36. ✔️ See the Acropolis, Athens
37. ✔️ Go island hopping in Greece (Been to Paros, anti-Paros, Naxos, Paxos, Crete, Rhodes & Kos)
38. ✔️ Greek food Bucketlist; tzatziki, lamb kleftiko, greek salad, Frappé, mythos, stifado beef stew, souvlaki, loukoumades, and gyros pita.
39. ✔️ Do a staycation Farris Bad SPA Hotel
40. ✔️ Spend an evening at the Farris Bad SPA
41. ✔️ Become an organ donor
42. ✔️ Go on a road trip in Norway
43. ✔️ Dance my ass off at Stavernsfestivalen
44. ✔️ Dance my ass off at Fjordfesten
45. ✔️ Drink coffee at Bare Barista coffeeshop in Tønsberg
46. ✔️ Drink coffee at 18 Café & Interiør in Horten
47. ✔️ Go on a girlstrip abroad
48. ✔️ Meet an online friend in person
49. ✔️ Have lunch at Mønsj restaurant in Arendal
50. ✔️ Read a book in a day
51. ✔️ Read a book on the New York Bestseller List
52. ✔️ Visit an UNESCO World Heritage Site in the world
53. ✔️ Fly a helicopter (in the Air Force)
54. ✔️ Eat gelato in Italy
55. ✔️ Do the “Italian Aperitivo”
56. ✔️ Visit Duomo di Milano (the Milan Cathedral)
57. ✔️ Italian food Bucketlist; pizza, pasta, tiramisu, raviolli, foccacia and Italian meat & cheeses!
58. ✔️ Celebrate Halloween in the USA
59. ✔️ Go swimming at Miami Beach
60. ✔️ Eat dinner at Sjøslag Restaurant
61. ✔️ Eat my way around Oslo Street Food
62. ✔️ Look for a bargain at a flea market
63. ✔️ Visit a local farmers market
64. ✔️ Go to the movies solo
65. ✔️ Go to a restaurant solo
66. ✔️ Make a meal out of random fridge leftovers
67. ✔️ Visit Krakow
68. ✔️ Explore Krakow’s Old Town
69. ✔️ Visit the Krakow Main Market Square (Rynek Glówny)
70. ✔️ Visit the Auschwitz & Birkenau Consentration camps
71. ✔️ Visit St. Mary’s Basilica
72. ✔️ Explore Kazimierz (Krakow’s Jewish Quarter)
73. ✔️ Have a “catpuccino” at the Kociarnia Cat Cafe in Krakow
74. ✔️ Eat a meal from a food truck
75. ✔️ Visit Hadeland Glassverk
76. ✔️ Eat tapas and drink san miguel in Spain
77. ✔️ Eat gyros and drink mythos in Greece
78. ✔️ Eat tacos and drink corona in Mexico
79. ✔️ Eat pasta and drink wine in Italy
80. ✔️ Try parasailing
81. ✔️ Ride a jet-ski
82. ✔️ See the Northern Lights
83. ✔️ Visit Skopje
84. ✔️ Stroll around the Old Bazaar, Skopje
85. ✔️ See Alexander the Great Statue & fountain
86. ✔️ See the colorful Umbrella street
87. ✔️ Visit a Stave Church
88. ✔️ Have afternoon tea at Hotel Bristol in Oslo
89. ✔️ Have a fish pedicure
90. ✔️ Buy my first home alone (December, 2021!
91. ✔️ Move into my first home alone (June, 2023!)
92. ✔️ Go to a #huninvesterer event hosted by DNB
93. ✔️ Pay off my credit cards
94. ✔️ Pay off my car loan
95. ✔️ Go to college abroad
96. ✔️ Graduate from college (UND class of 2013 with a degree in Criminal Justice studies!)
97. ✔️ Go back to school/take courses to further my education (Project Management 23/24!)
98. ✔️ Reach 1000 followers on Instagram
99. ✔️ Sell something online
100. ✔️ Be portrayed in the media for something I’m proud of
101. ✔️ Go on a road trip in the U.S. (We drove from ND-FL)
102. ✔️ Experience an American college keg party
103. ✔️ Experience the crazy spring-break in the U.S.
104. ✔️ Climb Gaustadtoppen
105. ✔️ Find the best homemade granola recipe
106. ✔️ Find the perfect banana bread recipe
107. ✔️ Be in two places at once (One foot in Florida, one in Alabama)
108. ✔️ Build a (smart!) warderobe in my apartment
109. ✔️ Find the perfect bar-cart for my apartment
110. ✔️ Gamble in Las Vegas
111. ✔️ Have a facial treatment
112. ✔️ Get a manicure & pedicure
113. ✔️ Get a Brazilian wax
114. ✔️ See a dermatologist for skin care treatments and products
115. ✔️ Go skinny dipping in the sea
116. ✔️ Volunteer for a cause I’m passionate about (HOHV)
117. ✔️ Go on a date
118. ✔️ Go on a date in another country
119. ✔️ Have a one night stand
120. ✔️ Eat a meal at Jamie Oliver’s restaurant
121. ✔️ Hand write a letter to a good friend
122. ✔️ Stay in a 5 star hotel (Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen Adults Only All Inclusive)
123. ✔️ Sleep outside in a hammock
124. ✔️ Visit Heather, Evelyn and Gigi in the Netherlands
125. ✔️ Visit Lillavendel (Alpaca walking and cafe!)
126. ✔️ See a musical
127. ✔️ Try “plogging”
128. ✔️ Visit Fredrikstad Old Town
129. ✔️ Try pole dancing
130. ✔️ Ride a limousine
131. ✔️ Visit London
132. ✔️ See Big Ben
133. ✔️ See Buckingham Palace
134. ✔️ Go treasure hunting at Portobello Road Market
135. ✔️ Take a “hop-on-hop-off” bus tour in London
136. ✔️ See a drag show
137. ✔️ Drive on autobahn
138. ✔️ Go on a bike ride outside
139. ✔️ Do something crazy and out of character
140. ✔️ Visit the European Christmas markets
141. ✔️ Visit Amsterdam
142. ✔️ Experience the madness of Red Light District, Amsterdam
143. ✔️ Ride a bike like a local in the Netherlands
144. ✔️ Visit Rotterdam Markthall
145. ✔️ Try stroopwaffles (Dutch specialty)
146. ✔️ Eat pancakes at The Pancake Bakery (Amsterdam’s oldest pancake restaurant)
147. ✔️ See the Windmills at the Zaanse Schans
148. ✔️ Visit Polarberry (the most Instagram friendly cafe in Amsterdam)
149. ✔️ Admire the beautiful architecture in the streets of Amsterdam
150. ✔️ Eat dinner at SMAK av Stavern
151. ✔️ Eat dinner at Solsiden
152. ✔️ Visit the Easter exhibit in Stavern
153. ✔️ Visit Norsk Folkemuseum
154. ✔️ Pick wildflowers and create a pretty bouquet
155. ✔️ Spend the night in a tree-house
156. ✔️ Save 10 000,- in my emergency savings account
157. ✔️ Go strawberry picking and make strawberry jam
158. ✔️ Graduate with a project management degree
159. ✔️ Create a library at home for free (only free books)
160. ✔️ Write a gratitude list
161. ✔️ Go apple picking and make apple jam & apple cake
162. ✔️ Visit Gdansk
163. ✔️ Enjoy the best drinks at Jozef K, Gdansk
164. ✔️ Explore charming Gdansk Old Town
165. ✔️ Drink the best coffee at Kaffe Perro Negro
166. ✔️ Visit beautiful St. Mary’s church
167. ✔️ Check out the fascinating World War II museum
168. ✔️ Have dinner & drinks at Chleb i Wino
169. ✔️ Have a relaxing massage at Bali SPA in Gdansk
170. ✔️ Go shopping at Designer Outlet Gdansk
171. ✔️ Read a book before the movie
172. ✔️ Read 10 books
173. ✔️ Buy a quality backpack from Osprey
174. ✔️ Create a Asia Bucketlist before traveling
175. ✔️ Go backpacking in South-east Asia
176. ✔️ Witness the madness of Khao San Road (backpacker street!)
177. ✔️ Visit an ethical elephant sanctuary
178. ✔️ Have a foot massage
179. ✔️ Visit the Cafe Apartment
180. ✔️ Coffee and cat cuddles at Mali Cat Cafe & Bar Nimman
181. ✔️ Visit the Damnoen Saduak floathing market
182. ✔️ Visit Hoi An
183. ✔️ Explore the local, charming and ancient city of Hoi An
184. ✔️ Order custom made products from one of the great tailors in Hoi An
185. ✔️ Visit the Wat Prah Singh temple
186. ✔️ Unwind on one of the Vietnams islands (Phu Quoc, Con Dao, or Cham)
187. ✔️ Indulge in tons of delicious street-food
188. ✔️ Try Vietnamese egg coffee
189. ✔️ Explore the grounds of Wat Chedi Luang
190. ✔️ Visit the Hoa Lo Prison
191. ✔️ Try the avocado toast and freshly squeezed orange juice at Rosie’s Cafe
192. ✔️ Spend a full day at the SPA
193. ✔️ Explore Hanoi Old Quarter (Hoan Kiem District)
194. ✔️ Experience the passing train on Hanoi Train Street
195. ✔️ Eat pad thai with rice noodles in Thailand
196. ✔️ Visit Vietnam
197. ✔️ Travel solo
198. ✔️ Have breakfast/lunch at Fern Forest Cafe
199. ✔️ See the train pass at Maeklong railway market
200. ✔️ Spend the night is a hostel
201. ✔️ Read Jay Shetty’s book “Think Like a monk”
202. ✔️ Spend a night at the Farris Bad SPA Hotel
203. ✔️ Create a passive income
204. ✔️ Find the perfect bag
205. ✔️ Eat dinner at Paparazzi
206. ✔️ Bake Dutch oven bread
207. ✔️ Visit a Buddhist temple
208. ✔️ Have lunch at NOVA Resto & Bar
209. ✔️ Eat breakfast at Cafe Camelot
210. ✔️ Have lunch at Palmehaven Bistro & Cocktaibar
211. ✔️ Eat the most delicious Italian food at Pasta Bar Resto & Wine
212. ✔️ Visit Chiang Mai
213. ✔️ Explore Chiang Mai old town
214. ✔️ Eat springrolls, pho and all the best noodle dishes in Vietnam
215. ✔️ Visit a local food market
216. ✔️ Visit 10 restaurants
217. ✔️ Visit Thailand
218. ✔️ Visit Bondens Hage
219. ✔️ Visit Riga
220. ✔️ Explore Riga Old Town
221. ✔️ Visit Āgenskalns Market
222. ✔️ Visit Love Lock Bridge
223. ✔️ Eat Italian food at Casa Della Pasta
     

It was so much fun writing this post, because it made me realize I’ve actually done lot’s of cool things throughout the years and I’m even more exited for what’s to come!

Last updated; April 14th, 2026.

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Do you ever feel your life is flying by in the blink of an eye? Do you worry about all the things you want to do, often before hitting a certain age? Or maybe you just need that extra push to get off the couch and get moving? Looking back at the past six months, have you reached any goals, visited a new place, or maybe taken that one chance you’ve been thinking about for a long time? If not, now is the time! 🌍✈️🤩

I strongly encourage everyone to create a Bucketlist of their own and in case you need some inspiration, here’s mine;

1. First – start by writing my own complete Bucketlist!
2. Write a letter to myself & read it in one year (track progress) (written 6/10/22)
3. Go to a live podcast show
4. Meet Jay Shetty
5. Read Jay Shetty’s book “Think Like a monk”
6. Check into a hotel alone (Netflix, pajamas and a big bed alone!)
7. Join a #freewalkingtour
8. Spend a night at the Well SPA & Hotel
9. Spend a night at the Farris Bad SPA Hotel
10. Spend a night at Strømstad SPA & Resort
11. Spend a night at Fyri Resort Hemsedal
12. Spend the night at Kragerø Resort
13. Fly business class on an international flight
14. Spend the night in a castle
15. Have lunch and coffee at Havfuglen Cafe
16. Meet with a psychic
17. Visit a rum distillery
18. Visit someplace new every month for a year (domestic + internationally)
19. Live in a big city (San Francisco 2007 + Leiden 2016)
20. Live abroad for more than a year (3 years in the U.S. + 1 year in the Netherlands
21. Move abroad again (even if it’s just for a short period)
22. Travel the world
23. Travel to every country I put down on my Bucketlist
24. Fill your passport with stamps/visas before it expires
25. Pick wildflowers and create a pretty bouquet
26. Visit Copenhagen
27. Visit the tivoli gardens
28. Explore Nyhavn
29. Indulge in the delicious Danish cuisine “Smørrebrød”
30. Have breakfast in bed
31. Roadtrip through Europe
32. Meet Khalil Rafati
33. Throw a dart on a world map and book a ticket where it lands
34. Visit a total of 20 countries
35. Visit a total of 50 countries
36. Visit a total of 100 countries
37. Have breakfast at Glassverket Bakeri
38. Have breakfast at Pastis Bistrobar
39. Have breakfast at Vanite
40. Eat Brazilian barbeque at Brasilia
41. Eat dinner at Paparazzi
42. Eat Italian food at Salome
43. Eat lunch at Malibu Farm Cafe
44. Drink coffee at Kaffehjørnet Palma
45. Lunch and coffee at Cafe Sliperiet
46. Visit San Fransisco
47. Work as an Aupair (in San Fransisco, 2007)
48. Ride the cable cars in San Francisco
49. See the sea lions at Pier 39
50. Explore the Presidio
51. Drive/walk across the Golde Gate Bridge
52. See the famous Mrs. Doubtfire house
53. See the Painted Ladies
54. Explore the famous LHBT district Castro
55. See Lombard Street (the crookdedest street of San Fransisco)
56. Admire the beautiful victorian homes in Pacific Heights
57. Visit Iceland
58. Unwind in the Blue Lagoon
59. See the Rainbow Street of Reykjavik
60. See the Church of Hallgrím (Hallgrímskirkja)
61. Get a “birds eye” view of Reykjavik (from the top of Hallgrímskirkja)
62. See the Godafoss waterfall
63. The Golden Circle (Gullfoss, Strokkur & Thingvellir National Park)
64. Visit a black sand beach
65. Have coffee and lunch at Kaffibrennslan
66. Have a drink at the ice hotel
67. Have a stranger buy you a drink
68. Celebrate Thanksgiving in the U.S.
69. Celebrate Kings Day in the Netherlands
70. Buy a same-day-plane-ticket to another country
71. Eat a colorful meal at Oslo Raw
72. Go on a cruise (combine Caribbean and USA)
73. Walk the Coastal Path in Stavern
74. Serve in the military (Completed the mandatory military service in the Royal Norwegain Air Force, 2008-2009)
75. Shoot with a weapon
76. Drive a go-cart
77. Go on a safari in Africa
78. Visit Instanbul
79. Try zip-lining (Down Holmenkollen skijump)
80. Visit Porto, Portugal
81. Visit Svalbard (Worked there in 2018)
82. Visit Gdansk
83. Explore charming Gdansk Old Town
84. Drink the best coffee at Kaffe Perro Negro
85. Visit beautiful St. Mary’s church
86. Enjoy the best drinks at Jozef K
87. Check out the fascinating World War II museum
88. Have dinner & drinks at Chleb i Wino
89. Have a relaxing massage at Bali SPA in Gdansk
90. Go shopping at Designer Outlet Gdansk
91. Visit Dublin
92. Visit a souk
93. Visit Kjærra Fossepark
94. Visit Norsk Folkemuseum
95. Visit Australia
96. Visit Sydney
97. Witness the spectacular Sydney fireworks on nye
98. See the Sydney Opera House
99. See the Sydney harbor bridge
100. Go swimming at Bondi Beach
101. Swim in the Bondi saltwater pool
102. Walk the Bondi to coogee coastal trail
103. Wine tasting in Hunter Valley
104. Explore the beautiful suburb of Manly
105. Hop on a ferry and cruise to Manly
106. Explore the best food markets in Sydney
107. See the sunset from Mrs. Macquaries Chair
108. Sail in the Whitsundays
109. Drive the Great Ocean Road
110. Drive on the other side of the road
111. See a koala in their natural habitat
112. See a kangaroo in their natural habitat
113. Visit Byron Bay
114. Kayak with dolphins in Byron Bay
115. Visit Melbourne
116. Fall in love with the best Australian coffee in Melbourne
117. See the Acropolis, Athens
118. Go island hopping in Greece (I’ve been to Paros, anti-Paros, Naxos, Paxos, Crete, Rhodos, and Kos)
119. Greek food Bucketlist; tzatziki, lamb kleftiko, greek salad, Frappé, mythos, stifado beef stew, souvlaki, loukoumades, and gyros pita.
120. Buy a quality backpack from Osprey
121. Go backpacking in south-east Asia
122. Create a Asia Bucketlist before traveling
123. Visit Thailand
124. Visit Bangkok
125. Go for a stroll in Lumpini Park
126. Visit Damnoen Saduak floating market
127. See the train pass at Maeklong railway market
128. Visit the Wat Pho Temple
129. See the giant reclining buddha
130. Witness the madness of Khao San Road (Bangkok’s backpacker street!)
131. Explore Talai Noi (Bangkok’s coolest neighborhood!) 
132. Explore Bangkok’s Chinatown
133. Chill in a hammock with a colorful drink and do absolutely nothing
134. Eat my way through a Thailand food Bucketlist
135. Visit Chiang Mai
136. Explore Chiang Mai old town
137. Have breakfast/lunch at Fern Forest Cafe
138. Try the avocado toast and freshly squeezed orange juice at Rosie’s Cafe
139. Visit the Wat Phra Sing Temple
140. Coffee and cat cuddles at Mali Cat Cafe Nimman
141. Explore the grounds of Wat Chedi Luang
142. Go on an organized street-food tour
143. Take a cooking class 
144. Visit a local food market
145. Cook a dish from a different culture
146. Visit a buddhist temple
147. See a monk (and kindly ask for a picture)
148. Visit a national park
149. Explore a cave
150. Have dinner & drinks at a rooftop bar
151. Have a floating breakfast in a pool
152. Ride a tuk-tuk (a fun and adventurous form of transportation!)
153. Try scuba diving/snorkeling 
154. Visit an ethical elephant sanctuary
155. Go island hopping in Thailand
156. Walk on a suspension bridge
157. Take pictures of the beautiful, wooden boats in Thailand
158. Watch a cabaret show with ladyboys in extravagant outfits
159. See a monkey
160. Get a Thai massage
161. Indulge in tons of delicious street-food
162. Rent a private long tail boat
163. Visit Cambodia
164. Visit Seam Reap
165. Visit Angkor Wat Temple
166. Eat my way through a Cambodian food Bucketlist
167. Visit Laos 
168. Take in the beauty of UNESCO heritage city Luang Prabang
169. Swim in Kuang Si Falls outside Luang Prabang
170. Eat your way through the alleyway night street food market (the best in Laos!)
171. Witness the Luang Prabang alms giving ceremony with the monks
172. Buy a fruit shake/smoothie bowl at Noy’s Fruit Heaven Restaurant
173. Learn about the coffee culture & harvesting in Bolaven Plateau
174. Indulge in some Lao cuisine on Buffet Street
175. Visit the Xieng Khuan Buddha Park
176. Visit a traditional herb-infused sauna and have a body scrub + a massage
177. The Gibbon Experience (a combination of jungle trekking, zip-lining and glamping in the world’s highest treehouse!)
178. Chill out on the 4,000 islands
179. See the amazing sunrise at Mount Phousi 
180. Take a hot air balloon ride in Vang Vieng
181. Explore the Laos Capital Vientiane
182. Check out Vientiane’s booming cafe & bar scene, luxury wine bars and artesian coffee shops!
183. Visit Vietnam
184. Visit the Mekong Delta (floating markets, fruit picking and homestay)
185. Visit Hoi An
186. Explore the local, charming and ancient city of Hoi An
187. Order custom made products from one of the great tailors in Hoi An
188. Rent a bike and cruice around Hoi An and the countryside
189. See the lanterns light up the town of Hoi An
190. Visit Roving Chillhouse Cafe overlooking the beautifull rice fields
191. Visit An Bang Beach (top 50 most beautiful beaches in the world!)
192. Try the avocado toast and fresh juice at Rosie’s Cafe
193. Take a coffee making class in Vietnam 
194. Eat my way through a Vietnam food Bucketlist
195. Unwind on one of the Vietnams islands (Phu Quoc, Con Dao, or Cham)
196. Visit Hanoi
197. Drink coffee and leave your mark at the Note Coffee
198. Experience the passing train on Hanoi Train Street
199. Explore Hanoi Old Quarter (Hoan Kiem District)
200. Dive into Vietnamese coffee culture (it’s big!) 
201. Take a boat-cruise on Ha Long Bay
202. Try Vietnamese egg coffee
203. Visit the Hoa Lo Prison
204. Visit the Cafe Apartment
205. Visit Sri Lanka
206. Eat a homecooked meal at a guesthouse in Sri Lanka
207. Explore the city of Colombo
208. Take the train from Ella – Kandy
209. Tour and explore Galle Fort and lighthouse
210. Sip tea in the plantations of Sri Lanka
211. See the nine arch Bridge
212. Explore the Dambulla Cave Temples
213. Take in the amazing view from Adams Peak
214. Do a staycation Farris Bad SPA Hotel
215. Spend an evening at the Farris Bad SPA
216. Visit New England in the fall (transition between fall & summer)
217. Eat a lobster-roll from a local crab shack in New England
218. See the fall foliage in New England
219. Visit Maine
220. Become an organ donor
221. Go on a road trip in Norway
222. Go on a road trip in the U.S.
223. Do a self-guided tour in a city
224. Visit Riga
225. Explore Riga Old Town
226. Visit Āgenskalns Market
227. Visit Love Lock Bridge
228. Eat Italian food at Casa Della Pasta
229. Order room service
230. Make homemade ice cream
231. Make homemade apple cider
232. Make homemade apple cider donuts
233. Jam to the music at Stavernfestivalen
234. Jam to the music at Fjordfesten
235. Drink coffee at Bare Barista coffeeshop in Tønsberg
236. Drink coffee at 18 Café & Interiør in Horten
237. Learn to knit something
238. Go on an girls trip abroad (been to several and will do many more in the future!)
239. Invite my girlfriends on a sleepover
240. Make new friends
241. Meet an online friend in person
242. Re-connect with an old friend
243. Surprise visit a friend I haven’t seen in a long time
244. Have a crazy night out with good friends
245. Have lunch at Mønsj restaurant in Arendal
246. Go on a trip abroad with my mom and sister
247. Read a book on the New York Bestseller List
248. Create a “little street library” in my hometown
249. Attend a book signing with a favorite author and buy a copy
250. Host, join and/or participate in a book club
251. Read a book before the movie
252. Read a book in a day
253. Read one book a week for a year
254. Read a biography
255. Visit an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Norway
256. Visit an UNESCO World Heritage Site in the world
257. Meet the indigenous population of Norway
258. Experience the “southern hospitality” in the U.S.
259. Drive Highway One from San Diego – San Francisco
260. Fly a helicopter (in the Air Force)
261. Yoga travel with Silje Thorsteinsen
262. Spend the night at a local bed & breakfast in the U.S.
263. Spend the night in a castle
264. Spend in the night in a water-villa
265. Spend the night is a hostel
266. Spend the night in a tree-house
267. Visit the Amalfi Coast and explore the beauty of Cinque Terre, Italy
268. Visit Milan
269. Visit Duomo di Milano (the Milan Cathedral)
270. Do the “Italian Aperitivo”
271. Eat gelato in Italy
272. Italian food Bucketlist; pesto, Parmesan, tiramisu, raviolli, carbonara, foccacia and Italian meat & cheeses
273. Visit Rome
274. Visit the Colosseum
275. Make a wish at the Trevi fountain
276. Cruise along the banks of Lake Como
277. Ride a gondola in Venice
278. Take a cooking class in Italy
279. See the leaning tower of Pisa
280. Visit Capri
281. Dine with locals in Italy
282. Rent a villa in Italy
283. Eat your way through Bologna (Italy’s #foodiecapital!)
284. Savor Lake Tahoe’s unspoiled beauty
285. Visit all 52 states in the U.S. (✔️ 15/52 so far!)
286. Celebrate Halloween in the USA
287. Visit Las Vegas
288. Visit Chicago
289. Visit Los Angeles
290. Visit Seattle
291. Overlook Los Angeles from Griffith Observatory
292. Eat street-tacos from a food truck in California
293. Go rollerblading at Venice Beach
294. Enjoy wine-tasting and good food in Sonoma
295. Go swimming at Miami Beach
296. Take a food truck tour of LA = fusion food capital of the world!
297. Visit San Diego
298. Eat Mexican Food in the Mission District, SF
299. Celebrate new years eve in another country
300. Celebrate Christmas in another country
301. Celebrate my birthday in another country
302. Rent a house/villa with a private pool
303. Eat dinner at Sjøslag Restaurant
304. Have my nude body artistically painted
305. Visit Oslo
306. See Deichman Bjørvika Library
307. See the Oslo opera house
308. Have a coffee at Cafe Grensen
309. Eat my way around Oslo Street Food
310. Brunch at Nedre Foss Gård
311. Be a foodie in Mathallen
312. Look for a bargain at a flea market
313. Visit a local farmers market
314. Volunteer in a third-world country
315. Try house-sitting
316. Travel solo
317. Go to the movies solo
318. Go to a restaurant solo
319. Go strawberry picking and make strawberry jam
320. Go apple picking and make apple jam & apple cake
321. Go berry picking and make lingonberry/blueberry jam
322. Make some type of food using ingredients from nature
323. Make a meal out of random fridge leftovers
324. Swim in a waterfall
325. Visit Krakow
326. Visit the Auschwitz & Birkenau Consentration camps
327. Explore Krakow’s Old Town
328. Visit the Krakow Main Market Square (Rynek Glówny)
329. See the St. Mary’s Basilica church
330. Explore Kazimierz (Krakow’s Jewish Quarter)
331. Have a “catpuccino” at the Cat Cafe Kociarnia
332. Have lunch at NOVA Resto & Bar
333. Have breakfast at Cafe Camelot
334. Eat the most delicious Italian food at Pasta Bar Resto & Wine
335. Swim with dolphins in their natural habitat
336. Swim with sea turtles in their natural habitat
337. Release baby turtles into the ocean
338. Cook a traditional dish from a different culture
339. Eat a meal from a food truck
340. Attend a local food festival
341. Go on a food tour
342. Create your own personal recipe book
343. Make fresh pasta
344. Make fresh pesto
345. Bake Dutch oven bread
346. Toss pizza dough in the air
347. Cook every dish in a cookbook
348. Learn to eat with chopsticks
349. Visit Hadeland Glassverk
350. Enjoy dinner & a show at Wallmanns
351. Learn a good bartending trick
352. Order something completely different on the menu
353. Order the most expensive thing on the menu
354. Experience afternoon tea in England
355. Eat pasta and drink wine in Italy
356. Eat tapas and drink san miguel in Spain
357. Eat gyros and drink mythos in Greece
358. Eat tacos and drink corona in Mexico
359. Eat fish and chips in England
360. Eat pad Thai with rice noodles in Thailand
361. Eat springrolls, pho and all the best noodle dishes in Vietnam
362. Eat croissants and drink coffee in France
363. Eat curry in Sri Lanka
364. Eat a great steak in Argentina
365. Eat a meal prepared by a celebrity chef
366. Pick fresh fruit from a tree and eat it
367. Take a professional cocktail making class
368. Sleep in an iglo at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resport in Finland
369. Leave a 100 % tip for someone who deserves it
370. Try parangliding
371. Ride a jet-ski
372. Create my own signature dish
373. Create my own signature drink
374. Try surfing
375. Attend a rodeo
376. Learn a new language (Duolingo is a perfect place to start!)
377. See the Northern Lights
378. See the Midnight Sun
379. Visit Røros Christmas market
380. Visit Skopje
381. Stroll around the Old Bazaar, Skopje
382. See Alexander the Great Statue & fountain
383. See the colorful umbrella street
384. Ride a snowmobile
385. Go dog-sledding
386. Walk barefoot for a whole day
387. Visit a museum of interest
388. Visit a stave church
389. Try indoor skydiving
390. Jump of a cliff
391. Fly a private jet
392. Meet a celebrity
393. Have afternoon tea at Hotel Bristol in Oslo
394. Meet your favorite blogger
395. Be in the audience of a TV-show
396. Live in NYC for a month and get to know the city like a local
397. Go to a bottomless boozy brunch with friends
398. Party on a NYC rooftop
399. Wander through Times Square
400. Read a book at the NYC Public Library
401. Visit the Ground Zero memorial
402. Find the best coffee shop in New York City
403. Visit Brooklyn Flea Market
404. Visit Grand Central Station
405. Walk across Brooklyn Bridge
406. Take in the view from the Edge, New York City
407. Walk the High Line with a take-away ice coffee
408. Stay in the Plaza Hotel around Christmas time
409. Attend a free yoga session in a New York City park
410. Have a picnic in Central Park
411. Go on a bike ride in Central Park
412. Go for a walk in Central Park
413. Relax in Central Park with a blanket, a good book, a coffee & lunch
414. Vacay in the Hampton’s
415. Fly a trapeze through Trapeze School New York
416. Watch a Broadway Show
417. Take a picture of the iconic New York skyline
418. Eat a hotdog from a local NYC food-cart
419. Find the best Italian food in Little Italy
420. Overlook the city from Empire State Building
421. Take a (free) ride with the Staten Island Ferry
422. See the Statue of Liberty
423. Watch a free movie at Bryant Park (summer)
424. Go ice skating in Central Park
425. Take an picture of the iconic Flat Iron building
426. Visit Carrie’s Apartment on 66 Perry Street in West Village (SATC!)
427. Eat your way through Smorgasburg – the largest weekly open-air food market in America
428. Go kayaking on Hudson River for free
429. Check out the cool architecture of the Vessel in Hudson Yards
430. See a baseball game at Yankee Stadium
431. Eat your way through the Chelsea Market
432. Check out the Chelsea Art Galleries (Free wine, food and art exhibits on Thursdays after 6.30 pm)
433. Tour the Brooklyn Brewery
434. Shop fresh produce at a NYC farmers market
435. Admire the architecture of St. Patrick’s Cathedral
436. Fancy drinks at Nubeluz
437. Grab a slice at the city’s best pizzerias
438. Take a helicopter tour over the city
439. Go on an organized NYC food tour
440. Enjoy a true NYC bagel
441. Walk across iconic Brooklyn Bridge & take pictures during sunset
442. Indulge in amazing cookies at Levain Bakery
443. Wander through Greenwich Village (great food, people & thrifting!)
444. Shop for less at sample sales (pop-up sales!)
445. People’s watching by the Bethesda Fountain
446. Watch a free summer concert
447. Attend the New York Food & Wine Festival
448. Eat amazing barbeque in Koreatown
449. Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
450. Celebrate New Years Eve in New York
451. See the ball drop on New Years Eve
452. Visit Coney Island
453. Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere in Washington Square park
454. Explore Chinatown
455. Stroll the street of 5th Avenue (most expensive shopping street!)
456. Become a certified mindfulness instructor
457. Try stand-up paddle boarding
458. Attend a relax retreat (wellness, food, SPA and relaxation)
459. Spend a full day at the SPA
460. Have a fish pedicure
461. Take a mud bath
462. Fly first class on an international flight
463. Create a passive income
464. Become debt free
465. Buy my first home alone
466. Move into my first home alone
467. Buy my dream home in Stavern (long term goal)
468. Sell a home for profit
469. Write a book
470. Have a dream walk-in-closet
471. Have a home gym
472. Have a pantry
473. Buy my dream car
474. Buy a vacation home
475. Buy a cabin in the Norwegian mountains
476. Invest in property abroad
477. Go to a #huninvesterer event hosted by DNB
478. Buy something from an auction
479. Develop a passion project & transform it into a business
480. Start investing money wisely (ask a financial advisor for help)
481. Have a coffee with an inspiring CEO
482. Make a living of an online business
483. Pay off my credit cards
484. Pay off my car loan
485. Save 10 000,- in my emergency savings account
486. Pay off my student loans
487. Earn six figures
488. Be a self-made millionaire
489. Go to college abroad
490. Graduate with a bachelor degree (UND class of 2013 with a degree in Criminal Justice studies!)
491. Graduate with a masters degree
492. Graduate with a project management degree
493. Graduate with a PHD degree
494. Strive for FIRE (financial independence – retire early)
495. Become financially independent
496. Try a new profession
497. Start a non-profit organization
498. Go back to school/take courses to further my education
499. Land my dream job
500. Start my own business
501. Have my own business card
502. Have my own office space
503. Be a brand ambassador
504. Reach 1000 followers on Instagram
505. Reach 3000 followers on Instagram
506. Reach 5000 followers on Instagram
507. Reach 10 000 followers on Instagram
508. Sell something online
509. Invent something
510. Build a community of like-minded people
511. Complete a research project I’m passionate about
512. Lead a major project
513. Connect/work with past teachers/professors
514. Attend a conference/networking event
515. Attend a public speaking event
516. Take advantage of a free online class/course
517. Be invited as a speaker at a public speaking event
518. Be portrayed in the media for something I’m proud of
519. Have a meaningful conversation with a stranger
520. Publish my own fill-in-Bucketlist book
521. Get paid to travel
522. Go on a roadtrip in the USA (we drove from ND-FL)
523. Experience an American college keg party
524. Experience crazy spring-break in the U.S.
525. Be someone’s mentor
526. Collect money for a good cause
527. Hold a management position
528. Receive a fan letter for making a difference in someones life
529. Be on the cover of a magazine
530. Be interviewed in a podcast
531. Write a gratitude list
532. Pay for a strangers coffee
533. Make “just because” gifts for your friends because they deserve it
534. Buy lunch to a homeless person
535. Climb the Pulpit Rock
536. Climb Gaustadtoppen
537. Tour a beer/cider brewery
538. Brew your own beer/cider
539. Attend Biohacking Weekend
540. Get in good shape (where I’m comfortable!)
541. Manage to do 10 hand-standing push-ups
542. Learn to meditate
543. Complete the “30 days of yoga with Adriene“
544. Walk 10 000 steps for 30 consecutive days
545. Do 30 squats a day for 30 days
546. Do a color run
547. Complete the 30×30 challenge (30 minutes activity for 30 days)
548. Attend a mindful meditation silent day retreat
549. Try a booth camp class
550. Try soul-cycle
551. Try Pilates
552. Take a self-defense class
553. Climb a rock wall
554. Work out with a personal trainer
555. Participate in an obstacle race
556. Try escape room
557. Try whitewater rafting
558. Play tennis just for fun
559. Make my own body scrub
560. Find the best homemade granola recipe
561. Find the best green juice recipe
562. Find the best Sangria recipe
563. Find the best smoothie bowl recipe
564. Find the perfect banana bread recipe
565. Find the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe
566. Remodel an old piece of furniture
567. Finish a fun DIY project
568. Have an outdoor picnic
569. Take a photography class
570. Shop at the Rose Bowl flea market in Los Angeles
571. Attend a black-tie event
572. Attend a movie premiere
573. Attend a gallery opening
574. Attend a masquerade ball
575. Attend a gay pride event
576. Attend a day-drinking party
577. Attend a white/black party
578. Be in two places at once (One foot in Florida, one in Alabama)
579. See Taylor Swift live
580. Buy a national costume (Vestfold Bunad)
581. Grow an herb garden
582. Grow something from a seed
583. Build a (smart!) warderobe my apartment
584. Find the perfect bar-cart for my apartment
585. Paint some art for my living room
586. Send an anonymous gift to someone who deserves it
587. Gamle in Las Vegas
588. Find the perfect pair of shoes
589. Find the perfect pair of jeans
590. Find the perfect dress
591. Find the perfect bag
592. Find the perfect bikini
593. Find my signature scent
594. Buy a pair of happy flops
595. Own Tiffany Jewelry
596. Buy a cute outfit at a second hand store
597. Go shopping with a personal shopper
598. Dress up fancy and go somewhere just for fun
599. Have a full body massage
600. Have a foot massage
601. Have a manicure & pedicure
602. Get a blow-out
603. Have a facial treatment
604. Have a gold facial
605. Get a Brazilian wax
606. Create the perfect morning routine
607. Create the perfect bedtime routine
608. Try ice bathing and sauna at FLYT Stavern
609. Have a SPA day at home
610. Do a complete make over (hair, body and style)
611. See a dermatologist for skin care treatments and products
612. Go skinny dipping in the sea
613. Have a professional photo shoot
614. Create a gratitude journal jar
615. Experience weightlessness
616. Take a one week vacation by yourself
617. Visit 10 restaurants
618. Read 10 books
619. See 10 documentaries
620. See 10 movies
621. Watch 52 films in 52 weeks
622. Go to a drive-in movie theater
623. Have a movie marathon
624. Volunteer for a cause I’m passionate about (HOHV)
625. Treat my parents to a well deserved dinner
626. Treat my parents to a well deserved trip abroad
627. Pay off my parents debt
628. Travel to surprise visit someone
629. Go on a date
630. Go on a double date
631. Go on a date in another country
632. Invite someone out
633. Have a one night stand
634. Have a new years eve kiss
635. Fall in love and be happy again
636. Have a naked photo shoot
637. Hike a new trail
638. Visit Bali
639. Eat a meal at Jamie Oliver’s restaurant
640. No shopping for a month
641. No alcohol for a month
642. No sugar for a month
643. No coffee for a month
644. Go vegetarian for a week
645. Go vegan for a week
646. Hand write a letter to a good friend
647. Hand write a letter to someone special
648. Hand write a nice note and leave on a strangers windshield
649. Complete the “Sell 100 things” challenge
650. Eat a meal cooked by a famous chef
651. Stay in a 5 star hotel (I stayed at Wyndham Alltra Playa in Mexico, 2013)
652. Go camping
653. Go glamping
654. Sleep under the stars
655. Prepare an entire meal on a bonfire
656. Have an outdoor bonfire night with good friends
657. Sleep outside in a hammock
658. Go on a cabin trip in the Norwegian mountains
659. Make s’mores over a campfire
660. Throw an epic theme party
661. Party in a private VIP booth in a night club
662. Leave a club or bar as the sun is rising
663. Attend a unique small town event
664. Get a tattoo
665. Try zip-lining (Down Holmenkollen skijump)
666. Go back and visit friends in the U.S.
667. Visit Heather, Evelyn and Gigi in the Netherlands
668. Visit Lillavendel (Alpaca walking and cafe!)
669. Host a “friendsgiving” dinner
670. Host a game night
671. Host a Christmas party
672. Host a fall inspired dinner
673. Host a “boozy brunch”
674. Celebrate Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts
675. See a musical
676. See a live TED-talk
677. See a Broadway show
678. See a Las Vegas show
679. Try plogging
680. Adopt a rescue animal (kitty cat ❤ )
681. Visit one of the eight wonders of the world
682. Take a sabbatical vacation from work
683. Invite friends over for a backyard barbecue
684. Invite friends over for an outdoor movie night
685. Invite friends over for day-drinking
686. Visit Fredrikstad Old Town
687. Make a care-package to someone going through a tough time
688. Send flowers to someone going through a tough time
689. Spend a rainy day watching movies in pj’s
690. Say “yes” to something I normally wouldn’t do
691. Try pole-dancing
692. Display a year of your life in pictures (365 pictures in an album)
693. Visit a nude beach
694. Go night swimming
695. Go bowling
696. Go ice skating
697. Ride a limousine
698. Go celebrity hunting in Malibu, CA
699. Have a swap-meat with girlfriends (swap clothes)
700. Relax in a natural hot spring
701. Watch a sunrise & sunset in the same day
702. Go to a shooting range and shoot with a weapon
703. Take a cool jumping picture
704. Visit London
705. See Big Ben, London
706. Go treasure hunting at Portobello Road Market, Notting Hill
707. See Buckingham Palace
708. Take a hop-on-hop-off bus tour in London
709. Experience pre-christmas in London
710. Take a picture with the iconic red telephone booth
711. Visit Lancaster Road, Notting Hill
712. Check out Acklam Village Street Food stalls
713. Experience high tea in London
714. See a movie at Electric Cinema in Notting Hill (one of the oldest working in the U.K.!)
715. Lunch at Farm Girl Cafe, Notting Hill
716. Visit the Notting Hill Travel Book Shop
717. Visit Cornwall, England
718. Float in the dead sea
719. Have a professional photo shoot (just for fun)
720. Celebrate a local holiday
721. Jump into a pool fully clothed
722. Rent a place through AirBnb
723. Fly in a hot air balloon
724. Do the Hollywood Sign hike
725. Have a nutritious smoothie at Sunlife Organics
726. Go on a canoe/kayaking trip
727. Have a pen pal
728. See a dragshow
729. Create a fun vision board for your future
730. Throw someone a surprise party
731. Ride a jet-ski
732. Eat a meal with locals while traveling
733. Sign a petition
734. Start a petition
735. Drive on Autobahn
736. Master the art of self confidence
737. Go on a bike ride outside
738. Take a photography class
739. Visit a nearby historical monument
740. Create a library at home for free (only free books)
741. Take a bath with bubbles & reality TV
742. Spend the night at Britannia hotel in Trondheim
743. Do something crazy and out of character
744. Take in samba dancing and party vibes in the carnival in Brazil
745. Have a home gym
746. Enjoy Happy Hour at Henry’s in LA
747. Take a vow of silence for a day
748. Have a “me day” where I do & buy whatever I want
749. Go to a huge sporting event
750. Visit the European Christmas markets
751. See a polo bear
752. See penguins in their natural habitat
753. Bundle up in front of the fire with a blanket, hot cocoa and a book
754. Do the Paint’n sip with girlfriends
755. Spend the night in a glass container (literally!)
756. Visit Bondens Hage
757. See the twinkling lights of the Eiffel Tower at night
758. Rent bikes on the Koster Islands in Sweden
759. Have fun at after-ski
760. Try cupping
761. Visit Charleston, SC
762. Ride a bike on Sullivans Island, SC
763. Stay on a houseboat in the Netherlands
764. Ride a bike like a local in the Netherlands
765. Visit Amsterdam
766. Experience the madness of Red Light District, Amsterdam
767. Visit Rotterdam Markthall
768. Try stroopwaffles (Dutch specialty)
769. Take a personal boatour on the canals
770. Chill out in Vondelpark (perfect for picnic + spotting Amsterda residents)
771. Eat pancakes at The Pancake Bakery (Amsterdam’s oldest pancake restaurant)
772. Visit a famous flower market
773. Visit the Cat Boat in Amsterdam
774. Wander around Jordaan District
775. See the Windmills at the Zaanse Schans
776. Visit Polarberry (the most Instagram friendly cafe in Amsterdam)
777. Admire the beautiful architecture in the streets of Amsterdam
778. Visit the Brewery Brouwerij’t IJ
779. Take a picture with the giant I Amsterdam sign
780. Eat Dutch poffertjes (mini pancakes)
781. Build a capsule wardrobe with quality pieces
782. Extend an invite to someone who is alone on Christmas eve
783. Create a Bucketlist with your best friend
784. Visit a mosque
785. Try 5 new workout classes
786. Go on a non-budget shopping spree
787. Visit Prague
788. Attend a wedding in another country
789. See orangutans at Borneo
790. Get VIP passes to a show/festival/concert
791. Face a fear
792. Achieve one new health goal
793. Swim in the highesty infinity edge pool in the world (Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore)
794. Stay in a penthouse suite
795. Eat at in-n-out Burger
796. Work from anywhere in the world
797. Visit Tel Aviv
798. Explore Tel Aviv’s coffee culture
799. Try your bargaining skills at the Souk
800. Do an Old Jaffa guided walking tour
801. Get the buzz of the caramel market
802. Rent a bike and cruise around Tel Aviv
803. Swim (float) in the dead sea
804. Have a fabulous brunch Israeli style
805. Enjoy the vibrant night life of Tel Aviv
806. Experience the traditional “Shabbat”
807. Try the hummus and pita (mandatory!)
808. Visit a synagoge
809. Have the breakfast at Benedict
810. Visit Verdens Ende, Tjøme
811. Visit Engø Gård
812. Have a drink at Hotel Wassilioff
813. Eat dinner at SMAK av Stavern
814. Eat dinner at Solsiden
815. Buy a local dinner at Søndre Grevle Gårdshandel
816. Visit the Easter exhibit in Stavern
817. Have a culinary experience at Refsnes Gods
818. Visit Stockholm
819. Stroll through Gamla Stan
820. Enjoy a traditional “fika” (coffee, cake and catch-ups!)
821. Eat your way through Østermalmshallen Food Hall
822. Visit Barcelona
823. See the spectacular La Sagrada Familia
824. Go on a Barcelona food tour
825. Juice up at Boqueria Market
826. Travel abroad to work
827. Go on a bike ride to Veierland
828. Go for a walk with Jentene på Kyststien
829. Have lunch at Palmehaven Bistro & Cocktaibar
830. Take a “friendcation”
831. Visit Paris
832. Explore the streets of Parisian neighborhoods
833. Go treasure hunting at Paris flea markets
834. Have a “French picnic” (Wine, baguettes, cheese & pastries)
835. Watch the Eiffel Tower light up at night
836. French food bucketlist; beef bourguignon, coq au vin, tartiflette, garlicky escargots, raclette, ratatouille, croque monsieur, crunchy baguettes & cheese, crepes, and tarte tatin.
837. Visit Helsinki
838. Visit Boston
839. Walk the Freedom Trail
840. Visit Harvard University
841. Explore picturesque Beacon Hill neighborhood
842. Take a Boston beer tour
843. Combine books, food and coffee at Trident Booksellers & Cafe
844. Eat my way through Little Italy in the North End of Boston
845. Take a stroll along Boston Harborwalk
846. Browse all the floors of used books at Brattle Book Shop
847. Eat at a chef’s table
848. Visit Lisbon
849. Get lost in the beautiful Alfama neighborhood
850. Stroll along the Belem prominade
851. Enjoy the nightlife in Barrio Alto
852. Visit Mercado de Ribeira (Fresh food market!)
853. Ride the famous tram 28
854. Take a picture of the very instagrammable Pink Street
855. Have a drink with a view at Park Bar Rooftop Terrace
856. Be a hipster and spend a day at the LX Factory
857. Check of the view from Sao Jorge Castle
858. Enjoy Lisbon’s famous “Pasteis De Nata” (lemon tart)
859. Eat breakfast/lunch in a traditional pasteleria
860. End goal – finish this Bucketlist before I die!
     

Countries visited so far (24); Norway, Sweden, Denmark, England, Spain, Portugal, Bulgaria, Turkey, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Greece, Macedonia, USA, Mexico, Canada, Cyprus, Poland, Italy, France, Thailand, Vietnam, and Latvia.

Do you have your own Bucketlist? 🙂