Before I Kick the Bucket
Hadia Farrukh's Bucket List
My Travel Interests
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1. Go for Hajj
Alhamdulillah, I've been fortunate enough to do Tawaf and Sa'y in Makkah when I lived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. But, inshallah, when I get older, I want to go for Hajj because it's one of the duties I need to fulfill as a Muslim. Due to this reason, going for Hajj is at the top of my bucket list. (Religious Tourism)
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2. Sponsor a Child
3. Explore Kashmir!
4. Go to Italia!
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5. Swim the Great Barrier Reef!
Below is a video of what a scuba diving experience would be like. Watching this video makes me even more excited to visit this amazing ecosystem. However, if I had the opportunity to travel here, I would want to be an ecotourist and one who practices sustainable tourism, therefore, scuba diving so close to the marine life would be something I'd be unwilling to do. The Great Barrier Reef is already threatened by climate change and I'd like to see it while I can, but I'd also like to have the least impact on it while doing so. I'd be willing to look for other ways in which I can practice sustainable tourism. Besides, I admit, I would be a little apprehensive getting so close to strange (and amazing!) creatures that I've never seen before, so admiring from afar works best for me! (Nature Tourism / Ecotourism / Sustainable Tourism)
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6. Learn to Cook at Le Cordon Bleu
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7. See the Northern Lights!
In my opinion, one of the best places to see the Aurora Borealis is from Kakslauttanen, Finland at their Arctic Resort. What interests me about this place is that it's dark and in the middle of nowhere, making it an ideal destination from which you can spot the Northern Lights. There's no direct flight to this area so you have to be very willing to make the trip, most likely on foot. But it'll be worth it in the end. You stay in luxurious igloos, which give you the best view of the Northern Lights from the glass ceiling. Above are a few images of the resort.
It's true that I'd be terrified of taking the trip to this isolated part of the world, but I'm willing to go on this journey where the final destination is absolutely amazing. Also, I'd prefer to go with someone on this trip, which would make it even more special. (Nature Tourism / Wilderness Tourism)