10 things you must do before you die｜Is it "The Bucket List"?

foreword

Bucket List means "bucket list or life goal list" in Chinese. This word is known to come from a movie called "play all the way to hang". The English of the movie is "The Bucket List", but, Not every foreigner knows the word, I once asked an Australian and he didn't know "The Bucket List".

Someone once said that having a dream is the most beautiful, and I hope to accompany you. The "Ten Things You Must Do Before You Die" is what I hope to do, but it may not be done or can be done, but those things may be It has been hidden in my heart for a while, or those thoughts must have been carefully thought about at some stage in my life, but limited by practical considerations, let them slowly fall asleep in my heart first, and wait for the right time to wake up again.

Tourism

1. Complete Tibet tour

Some people seem to have said that you must go to Tibet once in your life, so that you will have no regrets in your life, but I have deeply memorized this sentence. I can only say that the brainwashing of the travel agency is really powerful.

For me, Tibet is a beautiful, unique and mysterious area. My preferred way of travel is to take the Qinghai-Tibet Railway train in and out of Tibet, to enjoy the gorgeous natural scenery of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and to taste the Tibetan culture with a strong religious flavor. The Qinghai-Tibet Railway is the highest and longest plateau railway in the world. Taking the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, you can take a look at the world's highest railway station - Tanggulashan Station, pass through the world's highest permafrost tunnel - Fenghuo Tunnel and the world's longest plateau permafrost Tunnel - Tunnel of Kunlun Mountains.

The time plan for the trip to Tibet is one to two months, and the time will be so long because I don’t want to look at the flowers. I want to experience the customs and customs of Tibet. It should be a jump-type tour. Looking for other means of transportation, I hope to visit the majestic Potala Palace, which is known as the highest palace in the world, visit its unique temple architecture, linger in the urban area of Lhasa, see the oldest temple in Tibet, the Jokhang Temple, and stroll around Around Barkhor Street, which has a strong Tibetan life atmosphere, I hope to visit the three holy lakes in Tibet (Yamdroyongcuo Lake, Namtso Lake, Manasang Yongcuo Lake) and so on.

2. Chase the Northern Lights in Nordic countries

Legend has it that seeing the aurora will make you happy for a lifetime, so I, who have weak brain waves, do not know when this idea has always been in my mind.

The aurora, also known as the Northern Lights, is because the Northern Lights can only be seen in the extreme northern countries, and the aurora phenomenon rarely occurs in areas below 60° north latitude. Norway, Canada, Greenland, Alaska, Sweden, and northern Finland all have the opportunity to see them, so the five best places to watch the aurora in the world (Iceland, Yellowknife in Canada, Fairbanks in Alaska, Sri Lanka in Norway) Valbart Islands, Saliseka in Finland) are all in my consideration.

Among them, Iceland, in addition to being voted by CNN as the world's top five places to watch the aurora, has also been rated as the most popular country for tourists to chase the aurora in recent years by the well-known travel book - Lonely Planet. Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland (Reykjavik) The northernmost capital in the world, in addition to enjoying the aurora at night, it can also arrange various activities such as glacier hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, and exploring ice caves during the day, so I may choose Go to Iceland to see the Northern Lights.

3. Go to Africa to see the great migration of animals

The "Great Migration of Animals", which is listed as one of the life's travel lists, is a key project for arranging travel in Africa, and it is also one of the projects that I have heard about, but I have always wanted to experience it.

The sun rises slowly across the tranquility, and the ecology on the African grasslands gradually awakens. Tens of thousands of wildebeest gallop on the plains, elephants walk on the savannah, and lions lie on the rocks. This is the daily life on the African savannah. , But at the end of July every year, Africa will usher in the dry season. At this time, millions of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles will migrate collectively. In order to find water and food, this is the annual estrus of animals. During this period, males were constantly fighting to establish turf, females would shuttle and mate in various places, and African hunters would also hunt for food along the path of the great migration. In this perilous journey, there may be as many as half of them. Animals will be hunted or die of physical exhaustion on the way, but hundreds of thousands of babies will be born before the rainy season. This "Animal Migration" will not only die, but also new life will be born at this time. The mysteries of nature are unspoken.

The way I want to travel is to take a hot air balloon. At sunrise, I can overlook the process of animal migration from the air, and I will visit the aboriginal cultural village at a fixed point to visit the local African nomads wearing bright clothes and exquisite earrings, and experience the local Culture, the planning time is about a month.

4. European Rail Journey

The connected European countries have diverse geographical beauty and rich culture and art. In addition, the transportation in most European countries is very convenient. You can travel all over Europe by taking a fast and safe train. Therefore, I have always been very I want to travel around Europe by train.

European trains are the most commonly used transportation for tourists when they travel across Europe. The fare is not too expensive, and the comfort is not too bad. I plan to use the way of independent travel. Fortunately, most European countries have Join the EU, as long as you have a Schengen visa and pass,

Plan according to the place you want to go, experience the local customs and customs, and come to an in-depth European tour. The planned travel time is two to three months.

interest class

5. Fish and grass

Although raising fish and grass is very simple, it also takes time and energy. I used to raise fish and shrimp as a living adjustment, but raising fish and shrimp should take care of water quality, and raising flowers and grass should take care of the environment. , The species of fish, shrimp, flowers, and plants, start with the species of medium difficulty. If you still can't raise them well, stop them. You don't have to be reckless to the end.

6. Become a race car driver

Every boy, who may want to be the characters with initial D in his heart, has super-strong driving skills.

In reality, F1 drivers must hold a "super driver's license" issued by the FIA to participate in the race. In addition to passing the track safety workshops and related tests sponsored by the FIA, drivers must also have sufficient levels of race results and F1 levels. The test mileage of the car is required to obtain a super license, which is an affirmation of the skills of a racing driver. A former little boy promised to become a racing driver, without a plan, he had to wait for the opportunity.

7. Own a yacht

Yachting is a leisure-oriented vessel, mostly found in private clubs and other places. Its cost may be equal to or higher than that of a private car, but the fixed expenses are much higher, requiring license fees, dock fees for berthing, cleaning fees, repairs, etc. Fees, replacement parts, captain's fees, security, insurance, etc., so it is often regarded as an entertainment tool for the rich.

However, yachts can be engaged in relatively abundant water activities, such as sailing, sea fishing, diving, water skiing, towing, canoeing, SUP, snorkeling, diving, whale watching and non-professional fishing. Apply for the right to use the country, berth at a port in a certain country in Southeast Asia, and use it when you have time.

8. Complete the space expedition

As human technology becomes more and more sophisticated, space exploration has become less out of reach than before. During July this year, Richard Branson, chairman of the Virgin Group, and Bezos, the founder of Amazon, took their own rides. They are the leaders in the arrival of space vehicles in outer space. It is estimated that within twenty years, the price of space exploration may be like the price of a first-class flight on an airplane.

9. Learn and understand quantum technologies

Quantum mechanics is an important breakthrough in modern physics. Quantum technology has gradually moved from concept to reality. Recently, governments and major technology companies in various countries have taken "quantum hegemony" as one of their goals.

For us engineering professionals, the implementation of quantum computing is closely related to us, and I think it will become one of the most obvious things in 20 to 30 years.

dream class

10. Build a passive income system

I think this is one of the dreams of most people, to be able to do what they want without having to work, but the premise is that there must be an endless economic cycle system that can support themselves or their family's living needs, and also There are unexpected expenses.

"Rich Dad Poor Dad" is a series of world-renowned financial management books. The book mainly talks about the concept of "cash flow and passive income". The salaried class like us, no matter how high the salary is, is spending time or money. Physical strength is exchanged for money. As long as you stop working, you will have no income, and your account will gradually dry up. Therefore, you need to find ways to establish such as owning real estate (receiving rent), buying stocks (withdrawing dividends and investment remuneration), buying bonds (receiving interest), etc. Passive income, now only stock investment, I hope there will be a way to achieve it in my lifetime, but I will not force it.

postscript

In fact, the ten things that must be done before death are far more than ten. Some things can be achieved as long as you have money, leisure and dedication, such as tourism, and some things require external intervention, such as space exploration, However, things in the world can't be as good as one would like, so I won't force it, just live a happy life .