22 days at sea without internet access; it’s hard to believe that’s actually something I signed up for. Will I be suffering from withdrawals or liberated from online chains? Only time will tell. While I think I will find other life-changing things to do with my time, Bucket List Publications will not unless I ask for help.
From January 11, 2015 to February 2, 2015, I will be part of the Bark Europa sailing crew on a voyage to Antarctica and I will not have internet for the entire time. Rather than leaving the site empty during that time, I’d like to ask readers to submit their travel and adventure articles to us for consideration and publication. From now until January 3, 2015, I will accept submissions. I will publish 6 of my favorites based on which ones align best with our direction and content.
Please submit your original, unpublished articles to [email protected] with the title SUBMISSION in the headline. Your story must have at least 3 photos (and no more than 8), be unique content (not published on your site or other sites), and focus on travel or adventure. I will choose 6 of my favorites and share them on bucketlistpublications.org with a direct link to your own website/blog.
We have an international audience with hundreds of thousands of readers each month. If you submission is chosen, I will notify you on or before January 4th, 2015. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I look forward to sharing your stories on Bucket List Publications.
right on right on .have a kewl trip 😎 when opportunities arrive take em while ya can 🙂 meanwhile enjoy ur holidaze season best to u an Urs ….Q
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Wow, have a great time!
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Have a fantastic time!!!
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probably a little of both worlds…have fun and may the lord be with you.
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Have a wonderful trip Lesley
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Have a nice trip 🙂
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That sounds like an amazing experience you’ll be having!
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Merry Christmas Lesley, may just be a grand time to journal!!! Happy New Year too! Cheryl
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I would lose my marbles with no web access! I’m interested to hear how you handle it. I am SO submitting an article and hope it gets picked! YAY!
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I was on a 120-mile trek in Bhutan. It took maybe two days, but then I settled into the natural rythm. It was absolutely LIBERATING. I began noticing so many things my otherwise digitally distracted life is missing. I recommend everybody disconnect occasionally to reconnect with Earth.
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I should also note that when overseas I journal, not blog. I feel I am missing something if I am on an electronic device when overseas.
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Reblogged this on 1FUNGRL TRAVELS and commented:
My friend is going on a bucket list adventure so she needs you to write for her Bucket List publication while she’s gone! I’m taking advantage! Will you? 🙂
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Reblogged this on quirkywritingcorner and commented:
It will be fun to see all the ones sent in.
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Can’t wait to submit! I think you’re really gonna like what I got.
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I hope you have a Happy Holiday & Happy New Year. I’ve enjoyed your blog and look forward to what you come up with next year.
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Thank you, Ana!
I wish you a holiday season filled with joy and laughter.
Lots of great adventures and new experiences to come in 2015.
Lesley
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from your words to my life…I long for my adventures to spread past central Florida 🙂
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Sounds like a great trip. Consider taking some Fabrese with you. We were unable to go ashore in Antarctica last January, but two women who did told us they couldn’t get the smell of penguin guano out of their clothes.
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I expect to see photos of you up in the masts. 🙂 Or at least with a penguin. Have a great journey. –Curt
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I’ll do my best for both, Curt! You know me; I’m willing to try anything 🙂
Merry Christmas! I hope it’s filled with joy and laughter.
Lesley
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And a very Merry Christmas to you and your family as well, Lesley.
Curt
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Looking forward to your posts afterwards!
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The piece has to be nonfiction? Any word length?
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Yes, nonfiction and I’m not too specific about word length although I’d like it to be less than 1200 words. 🙂
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Thanks! And best wishes on your adventure!
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🙂 awesome! jealous! bring a jacket
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you’ll be liberated
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hello lesleycarter its dennis the vizsla dog hay wow 22 days on a bote!!! i think my dada is gitting simpathetikally seesick alreddy!!! or maybe just pathetikally ha ha ha!!! hav a gud voyage!!! ok bye
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Be safe. Have fun
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That’ll be a mother of adventure, Leslie! Have fun and be safe!
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Blue Skies and Safe Travels! Happy New Year!
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Enjoy your new adventure and relax. There will be so many new avenues to follow, you won’t miss the internet. And look at all you can write when you return. Happy New Year.
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Have a wonderful and safe trip, Lesley, and I think you’ll probably experience a little of both! 🙂 Happy New Year, too!
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Have a great time and wish I would have seen this sooner. Maybe next time 🙂
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Enjoy your unique opportunity to visit this vast wilderness.You wont need the internet just enjoy fully every NOW as I am sure you will. Regarding what you pack or don’t – know that it is all perfect – as it is. Especially tailored for you. YOUR PRESENCE on this most extraordinary journey is all you require!
I am so glad you have brought it to my attention – years ago i felt I’d like to go but dropped it. I know Now that I will definitely be going – in the world of ‘All Things Are Possible’ this has got to BE! So thank you Lesley for triggering’ this trip to be for me!’
Thank you also for following my posts and indicating your ‘likes’.
It is wonderful that you have offered this opportunity to your readers to contribute on your site. i’ll have to let it pass as i feel all is published on my own blog. Nevertheless thank you!
ENJOY.
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I can’t wait to hear all about your trip, when you return. Sorry I missed this opportunity, but I look forward to reading the stories you choose! Thinking about you, Lesley, as you prepare for the trip of a lifetime. Truly: trip. of. a. lifetime! hugs. xox
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Thank you, Dawn! I wish you were joining me, but maybe on the next big one. I’m still working on gorilla trekking. I’ll certainly keep you posted 🙂
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Please do! That is high on my list. SO excited for you. xox
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I think I’m going to go gorilla trekking in May. It will be in Uganda. 🙂
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So cool! I am sure the Internet will wait…. life and living are much more important.Have a blast!
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So cool!
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#PiloturBLP Screwed back plate with F16-logo. Watch case in 316L stainless steel. I like that!
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