Everyday Bucket List: Travel Ideas, Local Adventures & Money Hacks

Updated: 26 Nov 2025 • 152 episodes
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The podcast for bucket list travel and local bucket list ideas is here! Check out the Everyday Bucket List podcast with author and host Karen Cordaway, where she shares an array of bucket list adventures at different price points. The podcast offers short, insightful episodes crafted to help you discover new experiences to add to your bucket list. Every other week, the show equips you with the tools, resources, and knowledge needed to turn your dreams into reality. If you're struggling to find interesting things to do in your spare time, you're not alone! Work, family, and other commitments can leave little room for planning exciting activities. The fear of missing out (FOMO) can be overwhelming, but the Everyday Bucket List podcast is here to help. This podcast provides practical tips and a wide variety of ideas, from simple and local activities to more unique and involved experiences, both nearby and for travel. The show covers diverse topics, including bucket list trip ideas, seasonal bucket lists for summer, fall, winter, and spring, and even some hobbies for men, women, and kids of all ages. From outdoor and indoor activities such as pickleball, tea tastings, exploring iconic landmarks, visiting street art, museums, seeing comedians, attending concerts, and more. You'll also pick up a money hack or two along the way so you can afford to have fun regularly. Listeners can also expect insights on day trips, weekend getaways, and practical advice and encouragement for turning dreams into reality. Karen, known for her book "The Everyday Bucket List Book: 10 Steps to Bringing More Exciting Experiences to Everyday Life," has extensive experience in fulfilling her bucket list dreams, and now she's sharing her expertise to inspire others. Karen has written about bucket list ideas, bucket list travel destinations and bucket list experiences, money-saving tips, smart spending, and other money-related topics for Clark Howard, Huffington Post, and nationally syndicated articles for U.S. News and Wealth of Geeks. Her insights have been shared all over the internet in Money Magazine, Yahoo Finance, Market Watch, The Consumerist, and even O Magazine. She now inspires people to fulfill their bucket list dreams regularly and within budget. If you're looking to add more excitement to your everyday life, travel more, and make the most of your money, the Everyday Bucket List podcast is a must-follow. Discover a treasure trove of bucket list ideas by visiting our website: KarenCordaway.com Let's connect here: - Twitter @KarenCordaway - Pinterest @EverydayBucketList - TikTok @Everyday_Bucket_List

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#138 Want to map out some fun goals for the winter holidays? You're in the right place! In this episode of The Everyday Bucket List podcast, we explore a wide range of festive ideas for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and beyond for adults, couples, and families with kids. We touch on: Travel inspiration for winter getaways C

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#137 Don't ignore your bucket list — be thankful for chances to explore new places, try meaningful experiences, and enjoy the unexpected along the way! Exploring cities, historic landmarks & candy shops Travel surprises — good and bad Travel to breathtaking destinations  In this podcast, the hosts reflect on the travel

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#136 Don't ignore your bucket list — be thankful for chances to see amazing concerts, laugh with your favorite comedians, and travel to unforgettable places! Need inspiration? Tune in for ideas! Feel the energy of live musical concerts from your favorite artists Laugh out loud at unforgettable shows from top comedians

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#135 Don't ghost your bucket list — explore epic geographic locations, natural wonders, and real-life castles that are worth showing up for! Not sure where to start? Listen in! Straddle the Earth's dividing lines Witness some of nature's rarest wonders Explore castles around the world In this episode of The Everyday Bu

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#134 Travel to Salem. Massachusetts, other parts of New England, and even Colorado for some spooky bucket list adventures! Not sure what to do there? Listen in! Salem, MA in the off-season New England True Crimes A Haunted Hotel in Colorado In this episode of The Everyday Bucket List podcast, we'll share some spooky fa

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#133 Travel to England, Ireland, and Scotland! Not sure what to do there? Listen in! UK and Ireland Itineraries & General Things to Do Travel Tips and Advice Cultural Highlights and Experiences In this episode of The Everyday Bucket List podcast, we'll share some of the best things to add to your England, Ireland, and

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