Should I enter the Biggest, Baddest Bucket list travel competition?
Ok, I admit I like to be called “gutsy,” so in the middle of the night, while my brain worked overtime, I ran to my desk and wrote on a post-it note:
“How the hell can I tell people to be “gutsy” if I don’t do it myself.”
So I found this contest which just happened to land in my inbox in the nick of time. Here’s the video.
It’s called the Biggest Baddest Bucket List launched on 28th January 2013, and I read it’s the ‘the world’s biggest ever travel competition’.
The prize is an amazing all expenses paid trip around the world.
6 months (June 2013-December 2013)
6 Continents
All travel/hotel expenses paid
$10,000 spending money
25 destinations minimum from the My Destination network
At least two destinations per continent.
Meet “local Experts”
Blog as you go
Win $50,000 when you get home
The winner selects HER (yes why not a female, why not me?) destinations.
How to enter:
Submit your own video 3-minute (max) video about a destination of your choice
Short blog post (200-500 words) + photos
Spread the word on social media
Get people to vote for you
You have until 31st March 2013 to enter.
Check out all the details on the Biggest, Baddest, Bucket List.
For inspiration check out the My Destination website and Travel Blog and keep your eyes peeled for updates on our Twitter and Facebook pages. We’re certainly not shy when it comes to food for thought!!!
How to Win!
It’s not difficult to be in the running for this amazing prize, as long as you take a close look at these and other requirements. Remember, only the best entries will get voted by the public and by our judges, so give yourself the best chance possible.
The themes covered on the Destinations website:
Adventure
Arts and Culture
Editorial
Family Fun
Food and Drink
Hot List
Inspiration
Mini Break
Retreats and Relaxation
Seasonal Celebrations
Sports
If you love to travel, I think you’ll enjoy this article about Fred Finn, the 15 million-mile man.
“Today, Fred has crossed the Atlantic 2,000 times; he’s taken 718 Concord flights and visited 139 countries. Having clocked up over 15 million miles he is the Guinness World Record holder for the World’s Most Travelled Man. Not bad for a man who claims he used to get car sick.”
So where else does Fred want to go? Maybe he should ask Chris Guillebeau, the younger version of Fred, who has visited every country in the world, except one I believe it’s Norway, before his 35th birthday.
Fred Finn, a man who has been to over 139 countries, says his highlights have been:
Paragliding and big game fishing in Florida
Croatia has also won him over
For beauty Fred recommends the Seychelles
For history he adores Romney Marsh in south-east England
For warmth of welcome the Ukraine
“The Ukrainians are the most hospitable people, they really are magnificent.”
With so much under his belt is there anywhere still on his bucket list?
“Antarctica,” he says after careful consideration.
So should I enter the contest?
What kind of video should I make?
What angle should I take to stand out from the “young people?”
What would interest you ?
What can I bring to this competition?
Would you support me?
What about you? Do you want to give it a shot?
VOTING for your favorite January 2013 “My Gutsy Story®” started on January 31st, and ends on February 13th. You can read all 4 submissions here.
The winner will be announced on February 14th, Valentine’s Day. We have a new sponsor, Carolyn Howard-Johson, who is offering her e-book as a prize: The Frugal Editor.
Do you have a “My Gutsy Story®” you’d like to share?
NOW is the time to submit your “My Gutsy Story®” and get published in our Anthology. Please contact sonia@soniamarsh.com for details.
You can find all the information, and our sponsors on the “My Gutsy Story®” contest page. (VIDEO) Submission guidelines here
