Traveling around the world, listening to the call of nature, following your dream, living life with freedom, and exploring new cultures, traditions, landmarks, and food, is a mesmerizing vision. It is a dream of many, but not everyone dares to leave the comfort of their house and job to explore the world. Sedentary behavior is not natural for us. We were born to travel. Changing our environment and moving for a better lifestyle or learning the meaning of life has been a part of human history. We all have seen a picture of a breathtaking beach, mountain, or hill station and dream of traveling there one day. Unfortunately, our schedules and commitment never let us.
Lesley Carter is one of those who understand the true meaning and necessity of traveling. She has unlocked the wonders of the majestic Earth. She has visited more than 100 countries, covering almost every corner of the world. She started on these journeys a hobby but soon realized it was what she meant to do. During her trips, she understood how important it is for her to share her experiences and motivate others to travel. Lesley Carter created a blog publication platform, Bucket List Publications, where she shares her ongoing journey worldwide.
Being a mother of a young girl, Athena, and a two-year-old son, Max, she has proven how fun and exciting can it be to travel with kids. Lesley Carter and her husband, Cord Smith, have nourished their children and introduced them to a world of freedom and opportunity. Their incredible lifestyle teaches their children about different cultures, races, and colors and allows them to experience and explore their true purpose in life.
After traveling over 100 countries, Lesley Carter has made sure to bring the statement YOLO (You only live once) into a lifestyle. Her adventures are filled with thrilling stories and activities she has performed.
Lesley has been known to be a profound risk-taker. Her hunger for adventures and craving for breathtaking moments have brought her too many life-threatening situations. From piloting a fighter jet to snorkeling with blue whales, Lesley has crossed off every great adventure she could imagine.
One of her most thrilling adventures was driving a Formula One car on a track in Virginia. She exceeded speed limits of 130 mph and experienced g-force as she maneuvered around a track with Formula Experiences. Lesley said, “The first turn was the most petrifying. When we came out of it and winded along the track, my adrenaline kicked in and I was screaming with excitement. I didn’t even realize it at first but it continued to burst out of me. With every increased tick of the speedometer, I was more and more thrilled. I wanted to stay in the car all night. My fears had subsided and all that was left was pure joy.”
Lesley’s brave journey to conquer her fears and complete every bucket list item imaginable took her to the deepest sea to meet the deadliest predator, the Great White Shark. There’s no doubt that cage diving with great white sharks can be a bit terrifying experience, but for Lesley, it needed to be crossed off her bucket list. During her first dive, she had a panic attack, which included crying, hyperventilating, and almost giving up. She couldn’t function because she was terrified of the experience. Everything changed once she got in the water and observed the motions and reactions of over a dozen different great white sharks. She was utterly enthralled by how they moved and acted. It was thoroughly intriguing, as well as an eye-opening and life-changing experience.
The world is filled with wonder and beauty, just waiting for people with courage and dreams to capture them. In this era of development, traveling has become so easy and efficient. What people usually misunderstand is they compare traveling with luxury. Still, people like Lesley carter have shown that it is more than just a luxury for the rich. It’s medicine for spirit and life and is necessary for a happy life.
