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Missed #TravelBL aka the Travel Bucket List chat yesterday? We got your back! Here’s a recap of what happened on both sessions so you get what you missed and write it down on your own travel bucket list. Don’t forget the #TravelBL chat happens twice every Wednesday, at noon and 6:15 pm (EST). Also, always use the #TravelBL in your tweets to share your travel bucket list items, experiences and spread the inspiration!
This week’s theme was HOLIDAYS. Grab a pen and add your favorite answers to that travel bucket list of yours! **All questions formulated by yours truly, @latinAbroad =)
Christmas in Vienna (Photo: Manfred Werner)
Q1. What holidays do you celebrate? Where?
“It’s not really a holiday but I plan a trip every year during my birthday. Always somewhere on my #TravelBL” -@emeraldcitytooz
“All of them….haha I will celebrate the opening of a letter if I get a day off” –@Mackinnontweets
“Any excuse to celebrate & travel – I’m there!” -@LolaDiMarco
“The usual suspects- Christmas, Easter, etc. – the ones that fatten you up and leave you with a hangover!” –@marktravel
Q2. What are some traditions in your country for the holidays?
“In Puerto Rico we do PARRANDAS: Spiced up version of Xmas Carols that lasts til the next morning. Blog post comin soon! ” -@latinAbroad
“In Australia, kangaroos deliver the presents in the pouches #TravelBL… or, in this case… #TravelBS :)” –@goodtravellife
“Unfortunately it seems to involve stampedes and violence in walmarts #travelbl #saynotowal
“Because the US is a ‘melting pot’ country, there is a wide array of traditions!” –@RachelChaikof
Chinese New Year (Photo: Nepenthes, Wiki Commons)
Q3. What holidays have you never celebrated, but would love to someday?
“A Chinese New Year especially if its the year of the dragon!” -@goodtravellife
“Just heard about the Loi Krathong festival in Thailand. I am hoping to go to Thailand in Nov to see it :)” -@thetravelbee
“Would love to celebrate the ‘don’t overeat or drink too much’ holiday but haven’t yet- ‘making merry'” -@marktravel
“Australia Day” -@MiraCristine
Christmas in Las Vegas, NV, USA (Photo: Lasvegascityguide.org)
Q4. What Christmas-related items are on your travel bucket list?
“To see the holiday tree and lights and ice skating rink in as many big cities as possible” -@elatlboy
“Do you think you could visit the North Pole on the 25th of December or would everything be shut for Christmas?” -@michaelturtle
“Wouldn’t say no to these options #vegas #Miami #stbarts: http://yfrog.com/
“A flying sled would be AWESOME” -@HitTheRoadca
Whale shark, Ningaloo reef, AU (Photo: NeilsPhotography, Flikr)
Q5. If Santa could grant one wish from your #TravelBL this year, which one would it be?
“A RTW plane ticket” -@KelseyIvey
“He could just take you on his sleigh this week @kelseyivey!” –@michaelturtle
“Snorkeling with whale sharks at Ningaloo Reef is at the top of my #TravelBL. So Santa if you could work on that it would be great” -@emeraldcitytooz
“Dear Santa: I want my own show with the @travelchannel !!” -@latinAbroad
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!
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I love the #TravelBL hashtag! I think everyone should have a travel bucket list, and being able to share it with others can really help motivate everyone to actually get there!