About Me

Bucket List Publications portrays the beauty and limitless possibilities of this world. The quote, “The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences,” (Eleanor Roosevelt) describes my goals perfectly.

You can find more great articles, photos, and videos at our online magazine.

Editor/Writer

Lesley Carter

Traveling and adventure have encompassed my life; from white-water rafting, skydiving, paragliding, bungee jumping, rock climbing, biplane flying, dog sledding, base jumping, kayaking, surfing, boogie boarding, rappelling, and caving, I’ve tried every “bucketlist” item I could imagine. Rock climbing and a trapeze act were even part of my wedding day in Jamaica. I’ve been more than 75 countries and I envision 100 more.

Following my dreams of traveling and experiencing life to the fullest has taught me that the world is full of endless possibilities. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advanced English, a Bachelor of Education degree in Secondary Education, a Masters in Literacy, 8 years of teaching, and a vast imagination, I decided to put my writing and editing skills to the test. Bucket List Publications is the accumulation of all of my wildest dreams come true.

Let’s Work Together

If you’re an online travel agency, airline, in-flight magazine, destination magazine, tourism board, or any of the like, then I would love to speak with you. Please send me an email about who you are and what you’re looking for and I will be happy to talk with you more about how we can work together. You can email me at info[email protected]

1,711 thoughts on “About Me”

LoveJoy on July 28, 2012 at 2:34 pm said:

Sounds like you are where I want to be!

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- kiyahinslumber on August 13, 2012 at 4:57 am said:
  
  Second that!
  
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  - wackadoodle! on August 30, 2012 at 4:38 am said:
    
    and I third that!
    
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    - Anant Awasthi on September 5, 2012 at 10:50 pm said:
      
      Me too, i also wanted to visit the entire globe with a backpack consisting camera!
      
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    - sufiabanu on October 28, 2012 at 8:30 am said:
      
      I fourth that. Nice to meet you Lesley. I don’t know why, but suddenly I am getting excited.
      
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      - donm89 on November 24, 2012 at 5:04 am said:
        
        Ditto! Your life is my goal 🙂
        
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      - cheescakefactory on March 21, 2015 at 3:03 am said:
        
        Wow me too, so inspired by you Leslie. :0)
        
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  - mojohnhaley75 on October 3, 2012 at 4:43 pm said:
    
    God, such a sweet gig!
    
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  - askthebookdoctor on February 12, 2013 at 7:55 am said:
    
    Just voted for you on Biggest Baddest etc by posting your blog to my fb page. (Sandi Gelles-Cole). Your intrepid spirit is the opposite of my quiet stay at home and read books personality and I do so admire your outward looking optimism. Good luck and thanks for visiting my blog.
    
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    - qcb101 on January 6, 2015 at 11:08 am said:
      
      Keep on moving in the direction you’re going — it will open more doors than you can possibly imagine. Motivation makes it all worth while (don’t ever lose that spark). Hats off to you!
      
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- mylostjourney on September 15, 2012 at 12:30 pm said:
  
  4th that…curious as to his many “# that’s” this will grow to.
  
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  - NicoLite Великий on September 20, 2012 at 4:24 pm said:
    
    second about curiosity, 5th on the want
    
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    - SuperkatWins on November 4, 2012 at 7:14 pm said:
      
      I concur.
      
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      - chery fee on March 6, 2013 at 7:34 am said:
        
        cool! awesome!
        
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- drglenh on September 28, 2012 at 9:40 am said:
  
  Great blog, Lesley…quite deeply meaningful! And thanks so much for Liking my posts on my blog. Please know it means a lot. Brightest blessings – Glen
  
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- Earth Dr Reese Halter on November 30, 2012 at 4:57 am said:
  
  Lesley drop me an email, please Dr Reese — [email protected]
  
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  - lesleycarter on December 1, 2012 at 3:00 am said:
    
    My address is [email protected] 🙂
    
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    - baalumkingblog on December 4, 2012 at 2:02 pm said:
      
      lots of adventure waiting fou you in Belize
      
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- Aurora on December 28, 2013 at 1:52 pm said:
  
  I love your pics, you are SUPERWOMAN!!!!!! you go girl, and please be safe
  
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- baywoodgallery.com on May 1, 2014 at 7:42 am said:
  
  Leslie, I admire your loving life and experiencing all you can. I am 66, and an Artist, and you liked my site, but I can enjoy other people’s “fun” in life.
  
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  - lesleycarter on May 1, 2014 at 7:46 am said:
    
    I love your work, especially the Greek stuff 🙂 Great job!
    
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Teaholic on July 29, 2012 at 4:14 am said:

Hey Lesley! I nominated you for the “One Lovely Blog Award”, so you can check it out here if you want to participate: http://lifeinametropolis.wordpress.com/2012/07/29/one-lovely-blog-award/ Please keep up your great work which is truly inspiring to me!!!!

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- lesleycarter on August 6, 2012 at 5:05 am said:
  
  Thank you for the nomination! I’m now following your blog and I will check back regularly.
  
  Enjoy your day,
  
  Lesley
  
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ahmrita natural mental health on July 29, 2012 at 5:27 am said:

Great stuff! I wish I would have felt like smiling as much as you do in my skydive pic 😉 Thank you for dropping in on my blog !

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talesintranslation on July 29, 2012 at 7:44 am said:

Thanks for stopping by my blog Lesley! It sounds like you are a great adventurer, I love adventure! I look forward to reading more about yours :-).

Mary

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The Lu Life on July 29, 2012 at 8:42 am said:

Because I really like your blog, I nominated you for the ‘One Lovely Blog Award’. You can see it here:http://thelulife.wordpress.com/2012/07/29/lovely-blog-sharing/

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- lesleycarter on August 6, 2012 at 5:07 am said:
  
  Thank you for the nomination! I appreciate your support. I’m now following your blog and I will check back regularly.
  
  Have a great day,
  
  Lesley
  
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  - The Lu Life on August 7, 2012 at 9:11 am said:
    
    Thank you for the follow!
    
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  - Jaye Irons on December 9, 2012 at 9:35 am said:
    
    You are a inspriation Les, I admire that about you girl, keep doing what you like I say. Jaye Irons. (justspititoutalreadyenterinform.com)
    
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Anna Scott Graham on July 29, 2012 at 12:55 pm said:

Intriguing blog! Thanks for popping round to mine. 🙂

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The Globe Trotting Gal on July 29, 2012 at 1:27 pm said:

Thanks for stopping by and liking some of my posts. Hope you are enjoying Charlotte–it’s on my list to visit!

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Katina Makris on July 29, 2012 at 6:37 pm said:

wonderful Life !!! rock on!
thanks for liking my blog post on ‘falling prey to sickness’.

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tonettejoyce on July 29, 2012 at 8:09 pm said:

Thanks for stopping by my blog.You lead an interesting life! I may have to come and do some vicarious traveling through you! Best of luck with your “new adventure”.

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Ravyn's Nest on July 29, 2012 at 9:25 pm said:

Thanks for liking my recent blog post =D It’s exciting to get likes, LOL. You’re blog is looks exciting, I’ll definitely have to check it out in more depth and see what adventures you’ve had…what a life you must have!

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thirtydaysofnew on July 29, 2012 at 10:33 pm said:

Hey Leslie! It looks like you are doing what I’m trying to do x 1,000,000,000. Rock on, chica. Thanks for checking out my site. I love yours. Very inspiring.

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brandconsultantasia on July 29, 2012 at 10:46 pm said:

What a great blog! Every trip is a thrill (or should that be ‘every thrill is a trip?”) Anyway, keep up the good work oh, if you want to try somewhere new, check out the Kamchatka peninsula. I was there in about 1990 and it was breathtakingly beautiful. I’d love to know what it is like today!

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dakini207 on July 30, 2012 at 3:33 am said:

THanx so much for your continued support of my blog. I love your adventurous spirit. I am also someone that continually looks for adventure, new experiences.

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Roxanne Elaine on July 30, 2012 at 4:58 am said:

Hi Lesley, Thanks so much for LIKEing my post–I am just getting started on my blog and your support is very much appreciated! 🙂 Your blog is so inspiring and you are so fortunate to have such a loving and supportive family–I loved reading about their meeting Athena. Now to start my own bucket list!! Warmest wishes, Roxanne Elaine

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alltheseplacesfeellikehome on July 30, 2012 at 5:24 am said:

Thanks for the positive support on my post! I’m still growing my blog, so every little bit of positive feedback helps 🙂

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lisahurstphotography on July 30, 2012 at 5:37 am said:

Nice blog. It looks like you are having a lot of fun.

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aquahlekkergarla on July 30, 2012 at 7:03 am said:

hey love…i see you having fun..i love travelling too .but my job does noy allow me to..so i think your blog deserves a one lovely blog award so i nominated you…please check details here: http://aquahlekkergarla.wordpress.com/2012/07/30/one-lov3ly-blog-award/

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travelrat on July 30, 2012 at 8:11 am said:

Hi, Lesley!

Thanks for leaving all the ‘likes’ on my blog, and I’m sorry I haven’t got around to stopping by earlier. I like what I’ve read so far, and will be back … soon, I hope!

Best,

Keith

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ohiocook on July 30, 2012 at 1:42 pm said:

Thank you for stopping by my blog and the like of my post.

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oakritchie on July 30, 2012 at 3:50 pm said:

Rock on with your bad self! I have been digging the posts, and would love to travel as much as you seem to be!

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- lesleycarter on July 30, 2012 at 3:56 pm said:
  
  Thanks! I’m hoping to be back in the air soon.
  
  The next stop is a more local trip to Charleston, SC. We’re looking forward to visiting the Wentworth Mansion there and relaxing on the ocean once again.
  
  Stay tuned,
  
  Lesley
  
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  - oakritchie on July 30, 2012 at 4:02 pm said:
    
    Nice! That’s where I went to High School. There are some great restaurants in that area…partake!
    
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    - smittenchef on November 29, 2012 at 8:32 pm said:
      
      I would have to second that comment about the good restaurants in that area! I know I’m super later commenting, but I just found you! Hello blogger friends! 🙂
      
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  - Jim on October 5, 2012 at 8:45 am said:
    
    Lesley , can I ask how you get so many likes on your blog – it appears that you have some nice traffic? If you don’t mind sharing, I’d love to learn.
    
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thehesaidshesaidexperience on July 30, 2012 at 3:52 pm said:

Thanks for visiting The He Said She Said Experience and liking our post about Sweet Frog yogurt!

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thelandy on July 30, 2012 at 4:07 pm said:

Hey Lesley, sign me up! I’m with you, so many adventures, not enough time, so just have to go at it harder! Thanks fr dropping by, and I look forward to rading of your ongoing adventures. My focus currently is to scale an 8,000m peak in Tibet…but lots of other things might grab me along the way! Cheers, Baz – The Landy

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Baxter Labatos on July 30, 2012 at 9:20 pm said:

Interesting Lesley. You are living a life that everyone wants to have. Keep it up 🙂

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Cynthia on July 30, 2012 at 10:33 pm said:

Thanks for stopping by, loved your posts you are a adventurous lady.

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WildChild on July 31, 2012 at 12:31 am said:

Hi! I nominated your blog for an award– More info can be found here: http://wildchildrenfullofgrace.wordpress.com/2012/07/31/one-lovely-blog-award/ Congrats!

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towim on July 31, 2012 at 5:04 am said:

Hi, thanks for liking my blog post, as I am new to the blog world its great to see that some people are reading it.
I am loving your blog and am very envious of your jetsetting lifestyle, I will definitely be stopping by again to read about your exploits and get some inspiration for my own planned travels while I am living down under. 🙂

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malinkasstudio on July 31, 2012 at 6:43 am said:

wow, you have so many activities, I am amazed!!!! great blog and great life!!!!

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Karen's Nature Art on July 31, 2012 at 7:26 am said:

You seem to be living life to the fullest! Keep it up! Thanks for visiting my blog… 🙂

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donnagae on July 31, 2012 at 10:42 am said:

Lesley, thanks for visiting and liking my blog:www.thethirdtrimesteroflife.wordpress.com. Love your articles. donnagae

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criseldapar on July 31, 2012 at 11:48 am said:

Hi lesley. Thanks for stopping by my page. I just started blogging and I’d like you to know that I’ve been constantly visiting your page even before I actually create my own travel page. The time you liked one of my post I was like ‘hey this was the girl who owns the page I was reading the other day’ 😀 And yeah your blog is one of my favorite. Keep on inspiring us!

All my best,
Criselda

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Main Street Musings Blog on July 31, 2012 at 1:39 pm said:

Wow, I’ve been around the block a few times, but you’ve been around the globe a few times!

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DéJonDé Magazine on July 31, 2012 at 3:22 pm said:

Great blog!

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barrentoblessed on July 31, 2012 at 4:37 pm said:

I nominated this blog for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Check out my recent post to learn about it. 🙂
http://barrentoblessed.wordpress.com/2012/07/31/very-inspiring-blogger-award/

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The Little Turtle Company on July 31, 2012 at 6:27 pm said:

Wow! Your adventurous spirit is truly an inspiration, Lesley! Thank you for dropping into The Little Turtle Company blog and for liking my recent blog post. It was great to connect with you. I wish you all the best with your future adventures!

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paisleypedlar on August 1, 2012 at 12:20 am said:

I think pretty the previous comments sum it all up, I love your blog, it is inspirational. Thank you for dropping by my more humble offering!

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walterhampson on August 1, 2012 at 6:15 am said:

Very interesting blog, you appear to have found you niche in life and put across your adventures very well. Thank you for taking the time to like my recent posting on my Shot of the day at my photography blog.

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bilafond on August 1, 2012 at 7:16 am said:

Keep travelling keep enjoying and keep meeting people around the world. Sky is the limit 🙂

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vent-o-machine on August 1, 2012 at 7:58 am said:

You have a very adventure-filled blog. I hope I can do some of the things in your bucket list. Thanks for visiting my site. You are an inspiration. Thanks again! 🙂

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beautifulweddingstore on August 1, 2012 at 11:37 am said:

🙂 Wow! From the first look I thought hmmm who is that cute modest girl in the sea who likes my wedding products..(your photo).. I pushed on your picture and I WAS SURPRISED! YOU are the bravest girl! AWESOME girl! Wow !keep traveling – world is such a wonderful place ! I wish you best luck and the best adventures maybe one day I will do something like you! You are an example for many people! THANK YOU!

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Kas-a-fras on August 1, 2012 at 12:08 pm said:

I think it is awesome that you are so proactively following your dreams and bucket-list. I think I only have 4 marked off mine… love your adventurous spirit and thanks for liking my post!

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ttkach on August 1, 2012 at 2:22 pm said:

Thanks for visiting my blog and liking my post. Happy travels!

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ohshecooks on August 1, 2012 at 3:55 pm said:

You’ve been nominated for the One Lovely Blog Award! Check it out: http://ohshecooks.com/2012/08/01/one-lovely-blog-award/

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1catholicsalmon on August 1, 2012 at 4:08 pm said:

Hi there Lesley, nowhere else to let you know this: I have nominated you for the Reader Appreciation Award. Please collect the award from 1catholicsalmon. Thank you for reading my blog!

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Cindy Zelman on August 1, 2012 at 5:44 pm said:

Thank you for reading my blog post and liking it. Your blog looks terrific. Cindy

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ariesgrl23 on August 1, 2012 at 7:01 pm said:

Thanks for liking my blog post. You and your site look amazing!
Thanks again,
~Ariesgrl

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triedtestedandtruemommy on August 1, 2012 at 7:02 pm said:

I just nominated you for blogging awards! Love your blog. Check here for the details:
http://triedtestedandtruemommy.wordpress.com/2012/08/01/sisterhood-of-the-world-bloggers-award/

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- ladybirdcottagelove on August 2, 2012 at 12:24 am said:
  
  Glad to see that so many people are wanting other people to be successful. That was very nice of you to vote for her.
  
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Roxxroxx on August 1, 2012 at 7:52 pm said:

Hello – thanks for looking at my blog – yours is very interesting – I’ll be keeping up with you 🙂

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loniduek on August 1, 2012 at 8:46 pm said:

Hi there, I have nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award! I truly enjoy your site; keep posting! 🙂 Make sure to click the link.
loniduekart.wordpress.com
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writingwater on August 1, 2012 at 11:32 pm said:

Thank you for stopping by and checking out our blog. I like what you are doing with your site. If you would ever like to be a guest blogger and share your experiences as a travel writer with our readers let me know at [email protected]. Thanks again.
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Lyn Ferrand on August 2, 2012 at 1:30 am said:

Hi. Thanks for liking my blog today. I have passed your URL to my daughter who is in Sydney and works in PR but wants to be a travel writer. Great blog!

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