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Doug's Bucket List
  • Emirates First Class, A380, $6,200 not $22,000
  • Mt. Fuji, Japan
  • Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Shanghai, China

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What a bucket list is, why it matters, and 50 ideas to steal.

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How a not-rich retiree books big trips for a fraction of the price.

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The places Doug has checked off, laid out like a passport.

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Doug's story, from ten years teaching in China to first class for $6,200.

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Aerial view of a turquoise cove with a small boat near the shoreA street in Edinburgh, ScotlandA colorful fruit stand with oranges and lemons on a sunny sidewalkA view of green countryside through a train windowThe Bund waterfront in Shanghai, ChinaA green mountain ridge under a blue sky with a valley belowMount Fuji, JapanA cobblestone street lined with pastel colored buildings under a blue skyA gold and red temple roof against a bright blue sky
THE PROOF

The $22,000 flight I took for $6,200

EMIRATES FIRST CLASS · A380QUOTED $22,000 · PAID $6,200

Emirates First Class on an A380 was the number one item on my list. The list price was about $22,000, and for years I figured it would stay a dream.

Then I watched one video, did the research, and booked the same seat for $6,200. That kept $15,800 in my pocket for the trips that came after.

If a retired guy on a regular budget can do it, so can you.

  • 72% saved
  • $15,800 kept
  • First Class, A380
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Doug West, founder of Bucket List Boomers
MEET DOUG

The guy behind the list

I’m Doug West. I’m retired, I live in the Philippines, and I’ve been traveling here, there, and everywhere for years.

I’m not a rich guy, so I lean on research and points to see the things on my list. My number one item, Emirates First Class on an A380, cost me $6,200 instead of $22,000.

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HOW IT WORKS

Three steps to a shorter bucket list

I use the same three steps for every trip.

STEP 1

Find the Goal

Write your list down and put it where you see it every day. Pick the number one item and aim at it.

STEP 2

Find the Path

Research the price, the points, and the timing. The tools are already out there, and they cut the cost fast.

STEP 3

Go Do It

Book it and go. Each trip teaches you something you can use on the next one.

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