A couple of days ago I got an interesting question on Instagram, of all places. The question was: "With three planes gone missing just this year, how has your perception of flying changed?" And that's complicated to answer, at least for me. It’s a miracle how safe flying is, but the past week has just…
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Well said. One has to live in the moment and seize every opportunity! One of my bucket list items was to watch the sunset at Angkor Wat, and I booked a ticket to Cambodia leaving this weekend just this morning. Money and miles are no good just growing in numbers on a screen.
Beautifully written, Ben. So are you going to publish you bucket list or just keep us updated each time you check another city/flight/airline/hotel off your list?
So following that line of thinking, I think your readers would be interested in hearing what you would say deserves consideration for everyone's top ten bucket list.......specific flights, hotels, etc..........as you are constantly on the move your opinion on these items matter and while we may get them in a scattered way throughout the year, it would be a treat to see them organized over a couple of blog posts.......
Stellar post as always Ben! That flight looks amazing by the way.
One of my best friends in the world died in a tragic accident this past Spring at the young age of 31. He lived his life on the edge and died what he loved doing best. One of his favorite quotes was by Mae West,
"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough."
It chokes me up just thinking about this right now, but there is no better way to live your life! Chase your dreams, spend time with the ones who you love the most, have no regrets and don't let anyone stand in your way!
Again, stellar post!
oh good Ben! you are finally going to consider my request for you to try Ariana Afghan Airlines and that 'once in a lifetime' trip to Kabul 🙂
Is Fifty Shades of Grey--the movie, on the list? 😉
But in all seriousness, it is an appropriate week to remind us of this message. Thanks!
Totally agree & thats why my extended family will be in Alaska a month from now. Can't wait.
Well said and totally agree. What's on my bucket list?...I want to do a RTW flying as many A380's first class. Need tons of miles for this one, but in the meantime, I'll just keep traveling to as many places as I can.
Great post. The question of "Is it safe to fly?" has certainly been asked often of late. Yet one never hears the questions "Is it safe to ride in an automobile?" or "Is it safe to be a pedestrian?" I certainly fear for my life far more when I'm in a cab on the streets of Washington or walking down a sidewalk in Little Rock. But the important point is that I can die at anytime from any of very many causes. Ben's post struck home for me as it made me ponder the fact that I still haven't been to Paris. Or Rome. Or Tel Aviv. Or Shanghai.
I better get moving.
Bingo Ben! I've been living this for 15 years now and I've been similary fortunate to both spend time with people who mean the most as well as checking off a few bucket list items here and there. The key, however, is that despite the value we place on the currency we all call 'points' and 'miles', we constantly remember that that currency is meaningless in comparison to spending time with the people who matter most in our lives. Unless, of course we're using it to accomplish sharing that time.
"fun to watch just how happy people on the flight were"
Possible they popped a molly on the way to the rave (Tomorrowland)?
Well said. My husband and I booked a trip to Ireland two days ago. We're flying economy and staying in a Best Western, but we get to see the Cliffs of Moher and explore an amazing place that we've never been before. We were through waiting around to have enough money for a luxurious trip. We just wanted to GO. Life is just too short. Like you said - none of us will make it off of this ride alive. At least this trip will earn me enough miles for my one-way reward in biz to Australia!
Do it! I wish I had had your opportunities (and courage) when I was your age. I'm making up for lost time now at age 62, although when I finally get to go RTW, it will be on a cruise ship!
I agree. While flying in first class and staying at Park Hyatt's can be amazing, so can flying in coach on AA and staying at a Courtyard for the weekend to see your cousin's wedding. Being one of those constricted by work, we make a point to maximize our time away. Big trip this year to Australia and Japan. Next year, taking advantage of the SW companion pass and a bunch of long weekend trips around the US. Gotta live your life while you can.
Fascinating! I wish my son would that thoughtful. Only it is better not to be a first article ("We’re all going to die...") for someone I recommended this blog for "How to book award ticket" 🙂
Try any domestic flight going to Sydney on the eve of Mardi Gras, leaving Sydney at 7am on the 011\2000 to PPT arriving at 7pm 31\12\1999 to do it all again! Life is a journey and how you travel sometimes the journey can be best enjoyed not in first class. Did you actually go to Tomorrowland?
great post as always, Lucky! After starting this hobby in early 2013, I will admit it is easy to get hooked. It is even easy to get sidetracked and book an SFO-HND flight on JAL First when the item on the bucket list is flying first on Etihad A380. 😉 Nonetheless, I look forward reading future blog posts of yours checking off items on your bucket list!
Wow, Ben, this is a wonderful article. Not only for what it has to say but for the way you reveal so much about yourself. Points blogs, for the most part, are of the "just the facts" variety, but your opening up to all of us is appreciated. Great job.