{"id":8598,"date":"2018-12-26T11:32:30","date_gmt":"2018-12-26T18:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/?p=8598"},"modified":"2019-12-30T16:27:35","modified_gmt":"2019-12-30T23:27:35","slug":"pack-these-tips-for-your-bucket-list-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2018\/12\/pack-these-tips-for-your-bucket-list-destination\/","title":{"rendered":"Pack these tips for your Bucket List destination"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662b8eb0594b3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662b8eb0594b3\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2018\/12\/pack-these-tips-for-your-bucket-list-destination\/#Whats_on_your_Bucket_List_for_this_year\" title=\"What\u2019s on your Bucket List for this year?\">What\u2019s on your Bucket List for this year?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2018\/12\/pack-these-tips-for-your-bucket-list-destination\/#Wine_suggestions_Heres_mine_for_an_epic_tour\" title=\"Wine suggestions? Here\u2019s mine for an epic tour\u00a0\">Wine suggestions? Here\u2019s mine for an epic tour\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2018\/12\/pack-these-tips-for-your-bucket-list-destination\/#Seven_words_Zonin_Family_Estates_wine_trail_in_Italy\" title=\"Seven\u00a0words: Zonin Family Estates wine trail in Italy.\">Seven\u00a0words: Zonin Family Estates wine trail in Italy.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2018\/12\/pack-these-tips-for-your-bucket-list-destination\/#Luxury_Cruising_Tip_My_recommendation_for_a_once-in-a-lifetime_cruise\" title=\"Luxury Cruising Tip: My recommendation for a once-in-a-lifetime cruise\">Luxury Cruising Tip: My recommendation for a once-in-a-lifetime cruise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2018\/12\/pack-these-tips-for-your-bucket-list-destination\/#What_is_exotic_delicious_and_vast_Asia_for_the_win\" title=\"What is exotic,\u00a0delicious, and\u00a0vast?\u00a0Asia for the win!\">What is exotic,\u00a0delicious, and\u00a0vast?\u00a0Asia for the win!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2018\/12\/pack-these-tips-for-your-bucket-list-destination\/#Next_stop_Vietnam\" title=\"Next stop: Vietnam\u00a0\">Next stop: Vietnam\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_on_your_Bucket_List_for_this_year\"><\/span>What\u2019s on your Bucket List for this year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Does it include wine tasting, a luxury cruise, or an exotic trip touring the floating market? Here are my tips and travel experiences for your next Bucket List destination.<\/p>\n<p>Is there one destination or travel experience that stands out for you in 2018?\u00a0Anything you checked off your\u00a0Bucket\u00a0List?\u00a0Tough questions, I know.\u00a0I was able to narrow my 2018 standouts to three.\u00a0And these qualify as\u00a0lifetime\u00a0standouts, not just 2018\u00a0highlights.\u00a0It\u2019s difficult work curating a list like this. I did my best\u00a0and packed my list with tips\u00a0to share with you.\u00a0\u00a0I\u00a0look forward to hearing what you think and\u00a0also\u00a0to hearing about\u00a0your\u00a02018\u00a0standouts\u00a0and Bucket List.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wine_suggestions_Heres_mine_for_an_epic_tour\"><\/span><strong>Wine suggestions? Here\u2019s mine for an epic tour\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BjVnRunnq51\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8474 size-large colorbox-8598 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SicilyDinnerORG_DSC04033-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SicilyDinnerORG_DSC04033-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SicilyDinnerORG_DSC04033-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SicilyDinnerORG_DSC04033-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SicilyDinnerORG_DSC04033.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 740px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 740\/416;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8474 size-large colorbox-8598\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SicilyDinnerORG_DSC04033-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SicilyDinnerORG_DSC04033-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SicilyDinnerORG_DSC04033-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SicilyDinnerORG_DSC04033-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SicilyDinnerORG_DSC04033.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seven_words_Zonin_Family_Estates_wine_trail_in_Italy\"><\/span>Seven\u00a0words: <a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2018\/07\/a-to-zonin-italian-wine-and-the-best-way-to-enjoy-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zonin Family Estates wine trail in Italy<\/a>.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not only was I able to spend a week driving and jetting through Italy with a local Zonin friend, I attended the Zonin\u00a0#Epicurean1821\u00a0in Sicily.\u00a0The Zonin1821 Gastronomy Experience put me in the inner circle of international wine experts.\u00a0 Part of the experience was a day at the gorgeous\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/feudobutera\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Feudo\u00a0Principi\u00a0di Butera Estate<\/strong> <\/a>participating in blending games, traditional food pairings, and other gastronomic activities.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BjZsKI7HZm3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8470 colorbox-8598 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/FeudoPrincipiIMG_9692-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"666\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/FeudoPrincipiIMG_9692-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/FeudoPrincipiIMG_9692-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/FeudoPrincipiIMG_9692-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/FeudoPrincipiIMG_9692.jpg 675w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 375px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 375\/666;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8470 colorbox-8598\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/FeudoPrincipiIMG_9692-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/FeudoPrincipiIMG_9692-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/FeudoPrincipiIMG_9692-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/FeudoPrincipiIMG_9692-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/FeudoPrincipiIMG_9692.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We received a beautiful photo album, the traditional kind, with stunning photos. It\u2019s a beautiful keepsake; I love looking through it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insider tip<\/strong>: If Italy isn\u2019t in your near future, visit\u00a0Zonin\u2019s\u00a0beautiful vineyard in Barboursville, Virginia.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BaoSP1NHaqP\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8601 colorbox-8598 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BarboursvilleVineards-00629-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BarboursvilleVineards-00629-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BarboursvilleVineards-00629-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BarboursvilleVineards-00629-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BarboursvilleVineards-00629.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8601 colorbox-8598\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BarboursvilleVineards-00629-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BarboursvilleVineards-00629-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BarboursvilleVineards-00629-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BarboursvilleVineards-00629-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BarboursvilleVineards-00629.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Luxury_Cruising_Tip_My_recommendation_for_a_once-in-a-lifetime_cruise\"><\/span><strong>Luxury Cruising Tip: My recommendation for a once-in-a-lifetime cruise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Number 2 on my\u00a0Bucket\u00a0List\u00a0of\u00a0trips\u00a0was\u00a0the fabulous\u00a0five-\u00a0star luxury cruise with<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HLCruises?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>\u00a0@hapaglloydcruises<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0We\u00a0set sail in Mallorca on the incredible\u00a0#MSEUROPA2.\u00a0One of the many details that makes this ship so unique\u00a0is all rooms have a veranda. All rooms, not just\u00a0the\u00a0suites.\u00a0On a broader scale, too, the architecture and design of the luxury liner was a perfect balance of form and function. Though fully booked, the on-board public spaces felt roomy, there was no jockeying for cabanas or chairs around the poolside. That made staying poolside or go exploring a tough choice. Well, I went exploring. (Come on, you know I would.)\u00a0Take this tip:\u00a0Climb the 200 steps for\u00a0a\u00a0private rooftop tour of the Malaga Cathedral\u00a0in\u00a0Spain.\u00a0The view is unreal. When back on the\u00a0#MSEuropa2, treat yourself to a beverage from the\u00a0massive and eclectic selection of 450 various cuvees or 19,000 bottles of wine \u2013 red and white \u2013 originating from 14 different countries. There are\u00a0champagnes,\u00a0sparkling wines, more than 20 different vodkas and nearly 45 gins!\u00a0I\u2019ve cruised quite a bit, and I must say\u00a0this was\u00a0the\u00a0voyage of a lifetime. Thank you for the fond memories!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BlVe162HTJl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8608 colorbox-8598 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/MSEuropa2Cruising.IMG_3227-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"667\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/MSEuropa2Cruising.IMG_3227-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/MSEuropa2Cruising.IMG_3227-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/MSEuropa2Cruising.IMG_3227-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/MSEuropa2Cruising.IMG_3227.jpg 675w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 375px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 375\/667;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8608 colorbox-8598\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/MSEuropa2Cruising.IMG_3227-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/MSEuropa2Cruising.IMG_3227-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/MSEuropa2Cruising.IMG_3227-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/MSEuropa2Cruising.IMG_3227-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/MSEuropa2Cruising.IMG_3227.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_exotic_delicious_and_vast_Asia_for_the_win\"><\/span><strong>What is exotic,\u00a0delicious, and\u00a0vast?\u00a0Asia for the win!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>My trip through Asia to my birth country, Vietnam,\u00a0is number #3\u00a0on my Bucket List.\u00a0Thank you to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/British_Airways?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>@britishairways<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for\u00a0flying me back home via\u00a0business class.\u00a0It was the best.\u00a0My first stop was my first visit to Bangkok, Thailand.<\/p>\n<p>I toured through the Dam Neon\u00a0Saduak\u00a0Floating Market\u00a0and Mae Klong Train Market.\u00a0The market provides local cuisine, fruits,\u00a0BBQ,\u00a0and\u00a0all kinds of beverages. Also sold are\u00a0brand knock-offs of\u00a0clothing and\u00a0other merchandise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Very helpful tip<\/strong>: If you go to the floating market, make sure not to go during rush hour,\u00a0around 10:00 a.m.,\u00a0as you will be stuck in a traffic jam.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know, there are some 400 temples in Bangkok?\u00a0And more than\u00a040,000 in Thailand, with some 6,000 abandoned.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Next_stop_Vietnam\"><\/span><strong><em>Next stop: Vietnam\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I\u00a0always\u00a0have wanted to see Ha Long Bay. Most of you may not know this,\u00a0my mother country is Vietnam, however I grew up in the U.S. This\u00a0was the second time I returned to Vietnam.\u00a0Two years ago, I visited Ho Chi Minh City.\u00a0This trip\u2019s visits to cities like\u00a0H\u1ed9i\u00a0An\u00a0held me captive and completely enthralled. Details, details, details on that\u00a0here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2018\/10\/hoi-an-hanoi-and-ha-long-bay-make-vietnams-perfect-trifecta\/\">H\u1ed9i\u00a0An, Hanoi, and Ha Long Bay Make Vietnam\u2019s Perfect Trifecta<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/HaLongBayAnnTranIMG_8764.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8544 colorbox-8598 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/HaLongBayAnnTranIMG_8764-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"675\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/HaLongBayAnnTranIMG_8764-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/HaLongBayAnnTranIMG_8764-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/HaLongBayAnnTranIMG_8764-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/HaLongBayAnnTranIMG_8764.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/675;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8544 colorbox-8598\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/HaLongBayAnnTranIMG_8764-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/HaLongBayAnnTranIMG_8764-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/HaLongBayAnnTranIMG_8764-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/HaLongBayAnnTranIMG_8764-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/HaLongBayAnnTranIMG_8764.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I tend to revisit Europe more often\u00a0than Asia\u00a0partly because of the\u00a0very\u00a0long flight to reach Asia. (I\u2019m situated on the East Coast in the\u00a0U.S.)\u00a0However, let me tell you, the adventures Asia holds are well worth the flight times.\u00a0Now I\u00a0yearn to revisit my Mother Land and other countries in Asia.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly,\u00a0and this\u00a0wasn\u2019t a\u00a0Bucket\u00a0List\u00a0item,\u00a0per se,\u00a0as I have frequented Germany many times, was my TEDx talk\u00a0on\u00a0my journey as social media influencer and personal\u00a0account\u00a0as a\u00a0war\u00a0refugee. In case you missed it, here\u2019s the link:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QSi-K0KhIMQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Ann Tran\u00a0TEDxKoenigsallee\u00a0 The Future of Social Infuence<\/a><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"title style-scope ytd-video-primary-info-renderer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ann-Tran_Header_Art-new10152018-2-final.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8514 colorbox-8598 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ann-Tran_Header_Art-new10152018-2-final-1024x347.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"251\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ann-Tran_Header_Art-new10152018-2-final-1024x347.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ann-Tran_Header_Art-new10152018-2-final-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ann-Tran_Header_Art-new10152018-2-final-768x260.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ann-Tran_Header_Art-new10152018-2-final.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 740px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 740\/251;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8514 colorbox-8598\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ann-Tran_Header_Art-new10152018-2-final-1024x347.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ann-Tran_Header_Art-new10152018-2-final-1024x347.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ann-Tran_Header_Art-new10152018-2-final-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ann-Tran_Header_Art-new10152018-2-final-768x260.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ann-Tran_Header_Art-new10152018-2-final.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/h1>\n<p>Please share\u00a0your standouts and Bucket\u00a0List with us,\u00a0whether it is an item you\u2019ve crossed off or will in the future. I love being inspired by your thoughts, ideas, and experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you,\u00a0everyone,\u00a0for being part of my 2018 and I look forward to 2019 with you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What\u2019s on your Bucket List for this year? Does it include wine tasting, a luxury cruise, or an exotic trip touring the floating market? 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