Bucket List

Speaking of vision boards.  I'm also working on my bucket list.  With COVID putting a stop to travel - that list is growing but I'm determined to travel soon.

I've been looking for those "out of the way", "quirky" festivals to enjoy.  Don't really care where they are just as long as they are unusual and look fun.  

On my list are the following:

Jasper Dark Sky Festival. Held in October, Jasper National Park is one of 17 designated Dark Sky Preserves in Canada. They are the 2nd largest Dark Sky Preserve in the world, and the largest accessible Dark Sky Preserve - meaning there's a town within the limits of the preserve.  A Dark Sky Preserve is an area in which no artificial lighting is visible and active measures are in place to educate and promote the reduction of light pollution to the public and nearby municipalities. It sounds amazing.  Just look.

Hydrangea Festival in Cape Cod. This festival is held in July at Cape Cod, of course, and is an annual celebration of the region's blue, pink and white signature flowers! This ten day festival's main attractions are the daily tours of private gardens, each designed and maintained by the individual homeowners and carrying a unique charm. It is filled with unique spaces, including a cocktail trail. 

The Tarot Garden in Tuscany Italy. I've always wanted to go to Italy and this space spoke to me. Inspired by Gaudi's Parc Guell in Barcelona, Niki de Saint Phalle created Le Garden des Tarots in Capalbio, Tuscany. Her monumental structures were inspired by Tarot Cards, resulting in huge creamic, mosaic and glass figures. 

Hon Fest in Baltimore, Maryland. Grab your boas and tease that beehive! It's time for the 27th Annual HONfest.  HONfest symbolizes all the charm and goodwill that lies within the hearts of those who live, work and play in Bawlmer. "Hon" the Bawlmer term of endearment sort for "Honey", embodies the warmth and affection bestowed upon our neighbors and visitors alike by the historic working woman of Baltimore. HONfest is an annual celebration in honor of these women. Looks like so MUCH fun!

Anywhere in New Zealand and Australia. I've always wanted to go to Australia and New Zealand. It looks amazing. And it takes so long to get there you might as well stay awhile. The beauty of the land, the famous animals and the people. Recently I saw a special on the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. It's an attraction at the North Island of New Zealand. It's a cave known for a species of glowworm found exclusively  in New Zealand. That sealed it for me - I have to go. 

I'm always looking for exciting, quirky and unique festivals to attend.  Anything that looks fun and unusual. The list, like my travel world, is growing.