Bucket List Fanatic

We can’t dance at all – but we took on a swing dance event and lessons to see if there was any hope for us. And, of course, we’ve made it a competition with a hilarious punishment for the loser… 5TH AVENUE DANCE (Dance Lesson Provider) 📍 7/115 Currumburra Rd, Ashmore QLD 4214 ☎️ 07 5527 8018 💻 https://5thavenuedance.com.au/ 💻 https://www.facebook.com/5thAvenueDance/ 💻…

As my girlfriend, Polly, had never shot with a real gun before, it was only time before I would bring her to a shooting range for us to try lots of different guns. Having had some prior experience from the days I served in the army, I felt confident I was gonna do way better than her, but that turned out to not really be the case…. Details: Address: The Gold Coast Shooting Centre, 76 Ferry Rd,…

In this video, I surprised Polly with a road trip to experience a drive-in cinema, fulfilling one of our bucket list goals! As you can see from the video, we really enjoyed the informal and private atmosphere of the drive-in, as well as the stereo sound in their car. And hopefully you find the tips we shared useful in case you’re ever planning on going yourself. And we truly recommend the…

I’ve always wanted to try doing a very large jig-saw puzzle, and in this video, we take on the challenge of completing a 2000-piece puzzle in less than 10 hours! We set the timer and get to work, but soon realize it’s harder than anticipated… Overall, as you can see from the video, we really enjoyed the activity and also see it as a way to improve communication and problem-solving skills in our…

The video follows us as we experience an immersive interactive game experience at Hijinx Hotel, which is a quirky New York-style hotel with quick-play collaborative challenge rooms.  As you can see from the video, we had a lot of fun playing the challenge rooms and even though some rooms had anti-cheat systems, we managed to score solid points and had a great time.  We would recommend the…

I am a quirky guy – who loves anything else that’s quirky or silly – so naturally, just a day or two after I learned about that the weird restaurant “Karen’s Diner” was close to where we have moved on the Gold Coast, we had to go! As you’ll see from the video, the gimmick of their restaurant is that the staff will be rude to you! And oh, the food is pretty good! PS! Karen’s Diner is not the only…

So… I’m an ascendant of the Scandinavian Vikings – though I do not look like one! But, one of the things that are historically related to the Vikings are axes. Axes were not only weapons but also tools for daily life, used in farm work and hunting. Today, axe throwing has transformed into a modern sport where competitors aim axes at wooden target scoreboards, and this is what I signed Polly and…

In our latest adventure, Polly and I decided to try something new and exciting: a fish spa! Located in Surfers Paradise, just a short distance from our home, we embarked on a foot treatment that involved immersing our feet in a tank of tiny fish. You may either check out the video below or read the summary below. Before starting, we had to remove any equipment, loose items, shoes, and socks to…

We have just moved to Australia and gotten settled in our apartment at Surfers Paradise, in Gold Coast, Queensland. And luckily, we arrived the country just before Australia’s national day, Australia Day! And, what Polly and I did then was to climb Australia’s highest external building climb at Q1. We figured it would be the perfect way to start our journey here on the Gold Coast. It will give a…

For this Valentine’s I surprised my girlfriend with some bucket list-worthy activities, including private limousine, helicopter ride and a romantic gondola trip.  Overall, it was a lot of fun, but also a bit “over-the-top” romantic stunt. And though I’m glad Polly enjoyed it, I think it is important to stress that you don’t have to do anything extravagant or expensive to show your love and…

I brought Polly for the first time to my native country Norway this winter to show her what the country – and my great family and friends – has to offer. And the goal then naturally became to have Polly try all kinds of things that are “typical Norwegian”. So, that’s what I did.  And in the video below you can learn more about all these.                                   Voiceover17 # P: And…

On our recent trip to Alta, we were going to tick off several major bucket list goals, one of which was to stay at Sorrisniva’s Igloo Hotel! Sorrisniva’s Igloo Hotel is a unique hotel located in Alta, Norway. The hotel features rooms made of ice and snow, offering guests a unique and unforgettable experience. With its Arctic surroundings, the hotel offers various winter activities such as riding…

Growing up in Norway, I was quickly introduced to most things related to winter, snow, ice and skiing – but never had the chance to try curling. And so I’ve been eager ever since seeing it in the Winter Olympics in my childhood to try the activity. While Norway is a winter nation, curling is a niche sport that you don’t easily get exposed to, but since I got Polly with me in Norway for the first…

Dogsledding in Alta, Norway, is a popular winter activity that allows visitors to experience the Arctic wilderness while being pulled by a team of sledge dogs. The Alta region is known for its beautiful landscapes and opportunities to see the Northern Lights. Many tour operators offer dogsledding and Northern Lights tours, where participants can enjoy the thrill of dog sledging while also…

I have many food-related bucket list items tied to specific locations or connections, such as eating various national dishes in their place of origin (examples from this list are below at the end of this article). And, one of these is to eat and bake danishes in Denmark! And so we went to Copenhagen, Denmark to see who could make the best danishes –  their lovely pastries and the famous…

✓ Doing the World’s Highest Indoor Roping Course

My girlfriend Polly and I are both terrified of heights! But, on a recent trip to Copenhagen, Denmark, I decided to surprise her with the world’s highest indoor high roping course. This was an immense challenge for us – and you’ll see if we dared to do it or not… And basically, when it comes to my fears, I tend to not challenge them briefly, but rather go all out and seek “World’s X”, such as…

✓ Writing and Publishing a Song

I’ve always wanted to write and dedicate a song to a loved one, but as shown before: I can’t really sing (singing workshop we previously did), so I had to focus on the lyrics and melody matters and get someone else to do the actual singing part for me. So that’s what I did! I made a song to my girlfriend Polly about her and our relationship, which I decided to surprise her with while on a road…