Summer bucket list ideas for 2020

This summer will be more interesting than any others but especially because of that we should appreciate the little things in our life. I decided that I am going to make a list of summer bucket list ideas for 2020.

Most of the ideas are nature-related because they are important for me and this year we should appreciate the beautiful nature around us. I hope we all appreciate the air to breathe, birds singing and rivers running a little more. All I could think of in the last months were going camping, hiking, having a picnic. However, I also included some at home or inside activities for when it rains. Most of these summer bucket list ideas for 2020 are the activities you can do in other seasons too and for sure, in other years. This is the bucket list usually for me during summers and most of these things I always do when summer comes! What would you add?

Activities in the nature

Picnic in the park

Picnics in nature are the best kind of meals. Everyone has a park somewhere close by if you have a lake or river next to you, even better! You can even take some playing cards, invite your partner or friends and spend a nice day in the park.

BBQ party with friends

I love good food and BBQ. A great way to chill with your friends, grab some beers and grill together while chatting about life. You can host a BBQ in your garden if you have some, or I have seen parks and special locations with BBQ places.

Sunset chill with partner/ friends at the beach

What is the summer with a good sunset on the beach? The sunrises and sunsets are so beautiful! Grab some snacks and maybe wine, as well as a blanket for if it gets cold, and enjoy a nice evening on the beach! I have seen many sunsets, even from the ship but I would love to once have a sunset swim in the sea as well! The sound of waves calms me so much.

Drive-in movie theater

This year I have heard of so many drive-in movie theaters, in countries where I have never heard of ones. I have also never been to one but have always wanted to. If you like to be away from people, bring in your snacks, this might be for you!

Dance in the rain

I do not know what it is about warm rain and dancing in the rain or kissing in the rain! It is cheesy and I agree with that. However, that is still a nice way to release our inner child and have some fun! When we were kids, we dreamed of growing up and eating ice cream at dinner, jumping in puddles but then we grew up and forgot about it! So dance in puddles, then go and eat a bucket of ice cream because you can!

Have a water guns fight

Water gun fights could be a fun activity for when it is hot weather! Buy some for you and your partner and invite him to some nice water gunfight when you go to the park or beach! He will be surprised but love it! I am even thinking of doing this as a surprise one day!

Shopping in the open-air market

What kind of fashion blogger would I be if I did not mention some shopping? In the summer season, I do not like crowded shopping malls, I must rather go to some open-air markets. They are very famous here in Spain and can find all kinds of things but mostly clothing and shoes! It depends on what kind of market it is because I have also seen book markets.

Beach day

I remember the beach day last year on my birthday- it was the best beach day that I could ever ask for! The whole day at the beach, it was very hot as well. Then going for some lunch and back to the beach! Summer without sunbathing on the beach or swimming in the sea is not summer! I cannot wait to go to the beach!

See fireworks

Fireworks can be a tricky one but I feel like in summer there are always some. Either it is because of the festival, concerts, or maybe your country celebrates an independence day or some city has an anniversary but you can find one!

Trips and active tourism

Nature walking and hiking (in mountains, forest)

I mentioned before that hiking on the trails of mountains and forests is my go-to. Check if there are some nice hiking trails near you or travel to some. Dress accordingly, take water with you, and some fruits or snacks for an energy break. Most likely you will not want to carry the whole picnic table but some snacks for energy regain are necessary. The best way to lose weight while seeing amazing views and having the best time. Every year we try to do some hiking in the mountains and plan to do some this year as well!

Go kayaking/ canoe

You do not know how fun kayaking or going canoeing is until you try it out. I have done it once in a canoe and other times in kayaks. I was kayaking last year with my brothers and boyfriend and it was the most memorable activity I have ever had, especially with my brothers! We also chose a little wilder river with stones to make it more fun but it can also be a very calm and more chill kayak session. Then we took a break to go to the natural bathroom in the woods and have some snacks and coffee! My arms did hurt for two days straight!

Week-end in camping

I have a special bond with campings. I have spent a lot of time in camps since I was little and therefore I feel very close to them. Campings now are not just grass and tents, they have cabins and bungalows, even restaurants and all kinds of activities. Not everyone understands the idea of campings, but it has a special vibe to it, the interaction with people, the nature around it. I feel like people in hotels always search for the beautiful view but camping has it all for less money!

Go on a road trip

A road trip does not mean you must travel around the world. It can be a domestic road trip around your country (search in Google, there are a lot of places you have not visited yet). Road trips with a good company and music can be so much fun! I did a fun road trip across Europe last year with my boyfriend and it was the best adventure ever! The road trip can be only two days long or more days, go to campings or small hotels, and to places you have never been to. Support your local tourism.

Video of my Eurotrip and what I wore HERE

Go on a bicycle ride and adventures

In the past couple of years, I have started to love my cycling rides more and more. However, I especially love them if I have some destinations to go to! Make your bicycle rides fun! Go alone, with friends, or invite your partner. Look in google maps where is some beautiful place you could go to! I always suggest taking some snacks, that makes any sports a lot nicer!

At-home or chill summer activities

Movie marathon

Movie marathons are my favorite days no matter the season! I always make sure I have some snacks or popcorn at home for them. Do a movie marathon at least once a month, get your favorite snacks and drinks, and snuggle up! Movie nights was my go-to quarantine activity but I loved it so much that it takes place in my summer bucket list ideas as well!

Game night

Game nights are considered more of a winter activity but it does not need to be! You can make a game night in your garden, on your balcony, in the park or beach. Choose your favorite board games and take some wine and have fun.

Read a good book

This year I promised myself that I am going to read more books, and not just any books but good books. Books that make you go places, books that inspire and motivate me. I feel like I always read more entertainment books that are not bad but motivational help us grow mentally. Especially if you have a business or want to open one, motivational books are a must-have!
I will include the link to my article “TOP books for success that you must read” that I wrote a few months ago.

SPA day

A good Spa day with your partner or friends, why not? This is the chill activity that I not only would add to the summer bucket list ideas but any other season as well! If you have some money, spend it at the SPA hotel or some good SPA center. It is not necessary, you can also buy good skincare and make a nice SPA night at home- you can even turn it into a girls’ night with champagne and girls movies!

Which ones are you adding to your summer bucket list? Are there any activites you would add to this summer bucket list ideas article? I got very excited while writing it because now I cannot wait to see which ones I make reality and which not. I do know few that most likely will not come to life but we never know right? However, for some, I will work hard to make them real!

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