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Your Bucket List Buster
by Karen Duncan MS, CTC, DS
"Create the life you've dreamed of living, find your passion, by traveling the world" Your Bucket List Buster travel show helps you make your bucket list dreams come true. Host, Karen Duncan, has spent decades running a travel business, and now she's an expat as well. She, along with other industry experts, share their knowledge, travel stories and wisdom about how to travel, where to travel and how to have a stress-free adventure. She also hosts some of her new expat friends who talk about finding their passions living abroad. Tune in and give yourself permission to focus on yourself, create life-long memories with family and friends, and finally, learn to relax, rejuvenate and reconnect
Episodes
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Travel Industry Update
Host Karen Duncan provides an in depth update on the travel industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Karen's expertise in the travel and tourism industry abounds 25 years of insight and information from travel providers all over the world. In this episode Karen discusses new polices going for…
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Dreaming of Beyond
Dreaming of Beyond by Your Bucket List Buster is the new series presented by Karen Duncan host of the podcast Your Bucket List Buster and owner of Peeks Cruises & Tours. During this time of lock downs, fear, The Virus, and negativity everywhere, Karen Duncan has brought back her podcast to offer...
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Quarantini or Mimosa
Find yourself as we are quarantined and social distancing ourselves from each other. What fun things can you come up with as we watch the world reset. Host Karen Duncan addresses what's happening in the travel industry with some of her trusted vendors and destinations. But she also challenges us…
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Cuba before and After with Ivan Marquez
This week's episode includes a lively and fun interview with Ivan Marquez-Owner of Manglar Lodge Hotel in El Palmar, Panama on his recent trip to Cuba. Ivan and his wife Mafe own a cute boutique hotel in the beach community of Panama, where they are becoming one of the premier venues for live...
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Winning in the NEW YEAR with Windstar Cruises
What are your dreams? What's on your bucket list? Are you ready to make 2020 the year you stop dreaming and start doing? Host Karen Duncan owner of Peeks Cruises & Tours and podcast host of Your Bucket List Buster is kicking off Wave Season, term used in the travel industry to promote cruising,...
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Best of Fall
Cooler weather is in the air, people are feeling energized and motivated. Host Karen Duncan talks about setting goals, achieving dreams, living your bucket list. Bucket list don't always have to be exotic destinations, it's about living your best life and finding things you're passionate about....
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Dionne Ross Entrepreneur Extraordinaire
Do you have a dream? Have you accomplished any of the things you've dreamed of doing? If not why not? Too busy, no money, no motivation? This episode will motivate you, inspire you, and get you going in the right direction. Guest speaker Dionne Ross is works full time, has a two year old, is...
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Tribe of Global Travelers with Joe DiVittorio
Tribe of Global Travelers with Joe DiVittorio is for all you folks that dream about traveling to exotic locations while still having a full time job. Joe DiVittorio a native Chicagoan took a leap of faith in March of 2019 and has been to over a dozen countries all while keeping his full time job…
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Bahama Love!
Karen Duncan, Your Bucket List Buster is back in the saddle..This week's episode finds Karen back in good health and enthusiastic about being back on the mic. This fall offers some great travel specials to take advantage of, Free or Discounted International Air is the theme. And with that this...
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Sport Your Bucket List with Customized Sports Tours at Major Sporting Events
This rebroadcast on Sports Tours will have you looking into what your sports bucket list trip would be? If you are interested in the 2020 Olympics, Major League Baseball National League Football or 2022 World Cup then this is show for you. Sport Your Bucket List with Customized Sports Tours at...
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Fundrasing thru Travel
Are you a part of an organization either through volunteering, member, or employee that is looking for ways to raise funds? Does your child's sports team need to raise funds, or have you thought of creating a seminar that could benefit others? Today's show is about Fundraising Thru Travel. The...
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Dancing Thru Retirement with Ruth Rivera
It's Panama Founders Day A National Holiday in Panama and also Expat Thursday. Have you ever considered retiring in another country well today we will be Dancing thru Retirement with Ruth Rivera. Ruth Rivera is a high energy retiree from the United States by way of Puerto Rico who loves to dance....
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FALL and FABULOUS
Summer is drawing to a close and fall is knocking on the door, have you vacationed during this busy summer season or have you been waiting until the crowds die down? Some of the travel companies are offering some great deals during the fall to attract those of you who may have waited until the...
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NCL Freestyle Cruising with Lisa Eartmann
Freestyle cruising with Business Development Director Lisa Eartmann of Norwegian Cruise Line is the guest speaker of today's show. Learn about Norwegian being the youngest fleet on the high waters, the creativity of the new ships, excursions, and new itineraries. If you have a bucket list then…
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Sizzling Midwest Summer
When you have lemons sometimes you have to squeeze out some lemonade. Host Karen Duncan is unexpectedly in the Midwest for the middle of a heat wave. Due to a family emergency she gets to spend some unexpected time in Detroit, Michigan where everyone is complaining about the heat. Well Karen is...
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Cannabis Tourism with Kolbe Rose
Parents beware! Happy 4th of July everyone..Today's show can't be anymore about our freedoms, Cannabis Tourism around the world with Kolbe Rose from the Stoney Moose dispensary in Ketchikan, Alaska. This topic is controversial to some and a matter of personal freedoms to others. Thats why it…
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Buying BeachFront with Joaquin Arias
Oh the fun of living abroad. Several months ago host Karen Duncan interviewed Joaquin Arias, Sales Director of El Palmar beachfront condos in Panama. But the interview never aired due to technical difficulties. They say all things happen for a reason, because Joaquin is back and this interview…
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Friendly Travel with Grant Smith
Have you ever wondered if traveling with friends was a good idea? Will you continue to get along, will like each other when you get back home? Well this week's episode with host Karen Duncan is all about friendly destinations for the LGBTQ community and what its like to travel with friends, and...
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PickleBall
This episode is a replay from 2017 about one of the fastest growing sports in the world, Pickleball. Host Karen Duncan in 2017 was just discovering pickleball and since then has taken up the sport since moving to Panama. Sports travel is one of the leading trends in travel, people travel for...
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North to Alaska with Mitchell Duncan
The trip of a lifetime is the theme of this show with host Karen Duncan convincing her husband and better half to come on the show and discuss their recent trip North to Alaska. They cruised from Yokohama, Japan to Vancouver, Canada, and Alaska was the highlight. Mitchell and Karen also starred…
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Life is Your Bucket List
Life is your Bucket List, at least that's the life guest speaker Dale Gebhardt is living onboard his sailboat Arios. Karen has a fun interview with Dale as he explains his past life in corporate, early retirement and traveling the world on the seas. They also talk about his ability to see how the...
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Bucket List Bundling with Apple Leisure Group
All kinds of excitement on this show as Karen Duncan interviews Ben Recob the education and implementation director of Apple Leisure Group. One of the premier tour companies in the United States. ALG can take you anywhere in the world with some of the best hotels, and by bundling your flights,...
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Bucket List Busting with David McDougal
This is a fun one! Bucket List Busting with David McDougal, a family friend of host Karen Duncan and an advent budget traveler, David takes Karen and the audience on an adventure. As Karen and David prepare to travel to Japan, Russia, through Alaska up to Vancouver, they compare notes on what…
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Matt Paul Bicycle Adventures 41819
Wow talking adventures around the world, Your Bucket List Buster host, Karen Duncan connects with Matt Paul of Bicycle Adventures to discuss active and bicycle tours. One of the hottest trends in active travel is bicycle touring. You don't have to be a professional cyclist to get in on this...
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Living the Expat Life Joaquin Arias El Palmar
Is living abroad on your bucket list, then this week episode may help you make some decisions to move or not! Host Karen Duncan is the living the expat life and has loads of resources and opinions of what its like emotionally and physically to make that decision. This weeks show is how to decide…
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Savor the Sea with Bryan Coates of Oceania Cruises
Super fun and exciting show about Savoring the Sea, a culinary experience with Oceania Cruises. Bryan Coates the Business Development Manager South and Southwest US hits off with host Karen Duncan as they discuss, the Oceania Cruises difference. Bryan, talks about how he ended up being a…
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Catch The Waves, Cruising
It's all things cruising this week on Your Bucket List Buster. Host Karen Duncan provides a wealth of news and trends revolving around cruising. •Best cruise for non-cruisers •Things not to do on sea days •What to do about sea sickness •Carnival Cruise lines woes with Antiguan government...
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The Beaches are Back 32119
Whew, this week's episode is jammed packed with lots of spring break goodness. 1.Katie Harwood with GAdventures is back to talk about GNormous promotions and destinations 2.This weeks specials include Gadventures top destinations and discounts 3.Find out what Carnival Cruise Line will be the…
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Japanese Adventure
Such an exciting show this week on Your Bucket List Buster with Host Karen Duncan. This week's show starts out with one really big travel news item and question, The grounding of the Boeing 737-8..Is this a good thing without knowing if the two crashes of this plane were related, or is this…
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It's Springbreak Time
It's that time of year again, Springbreak. Whether you've planned your vacation or looking for some last minute getaways, this podcast will provide you some invaluable information. 1. Learn the 10 top less expensive places to travel with things to do in 2019 2. River cruising is getting younger…
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Leygh Allison
Host Karen Duncan starts an interview with a new entrepreneur in the Panama Tourism Industry, Leygh Allison founder and lead instructor for LenVenture. Leygh has combined his love for photography and travel into the perfect sustainable tourism adventure in Panama Central America. Leygh talks…
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MSC Rosalie De Los Hoyos
This week's episode of Your Bucket List Buster, host Karen Duncan invites Rosalie De Los Hoyos the business development manager for MSC Cruises to the table to talk about the new innovative ships MSC is bringing to the cruise game. MSC has some of the newest and most exciting ships on the high…
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Expat Living in Panama!
This week host Karen Duncan, Your Bucket List Buster sits down with expat Steven Hensel live from his home in Gorgona Panama to discuss what its like living as an expat in Panama. This lively conversation is upbeat and fun as they talk about day to day life, cost of living, volunteering, and…
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Wireless Traveler 2019
Exciting show this week with host Karen Duncan emphasizing the importance of the Global Entry Program for US travelers with the US customs becoming more of an issue. She also provides some great travel promotions with Norwegian Cruise Line, and Beaches Resorts partnering with REAL MADRID…
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Katie Harwood and GAdventures
Join host Karen Duncan as she visits with Katie Harwood of Gadventures a company that offers small group tours around the world. Learn how Peru is their top destination followed by Costa Rica, and how Morocco and Portugal are up and coming trends. Gadventures is home of some fantastic National...
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It's Wave Season -How To Select the Cruise for You!
It's Wave Season for the cruise in industry which means great deals for you! But how do you decide what cruise, which ship, where to go. Karen Duncan host of Your Bucket List Buster walks you through how to figure this all out. Find out about deals for the week, group trips, and how the…
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YBLB Panama and Cynthia Lehman
Join Karen Duncan, Your Bucket List Buster in a discussion with Cynthia Lehman a relocation consultant and advent traveler as they discuss moving to Panama, living as expats, living your bucket list dreams, and traveling the world. Karen and Cynthia have a lively discussion on what its like…
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Fun or Foul-Travel Safety
How do you know if a destination is safe? There so much sensationalism in the media about things happening in the world, Mexico and Paris for instance. This episode explains steps you can take to secure safety and backup in other parts of the world. Plus, Deals of the Week, Group trips for 2019…
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Your Bucket List Buster Live from Panama
YBLB is back on the air after moving to Panama. Learn about why host Karen Duncan became an expat, what the following shows will include, and what type of guest will be on the show in the future. Find out about Puerto Rico being open for business, and trends in US travel for 2019
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No Stinking Fires Can Destroy Sonoma Wine Country
Host Karen Duncan talks with Joe and Catherine co-owners of Farmhouse Inn a wonderful boutiquie hotel in the Sonoma/Napa Wine country about how a small percentage of wineries were affected by the fires, but the region is still open for business. You will want to hop on a plane and head straight…
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Travel Photography Going Beyond Smartphones
Host Karen Duncan and Gregg Burger General Manager of Precision Cameras in Austin Texas have a frank and spirited conversation about camera and video equipment versus smart phones. Tune in to find out what’s best for your next adventure Links: http://www.precision-camera.com/...
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To Cycle or Not To Cycle in Scotland
Michael Dolan is the ski technician and head bicycle mechanic at Sun and Ski Sports in Austin Texas. He loves being able to introduce new people to cycling and winter sports and get them outfitted for new adventures. He also loves to get out there himself and rides his bicycle almost every day.…
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Wikipedia Get Staycations Right
Host Karen Duncan takes you to a whole new place with this episode, from Christmas markets around the world to back home with for a staycation. She has a disagreement with Wikepdia about their definition on Staycations and she's very vocal about why. Tune in to give your opinion on who has it...
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Winter Travel Continued with Kelly Shannon of the Poconos Mountains Tourism Bure
Host Karen Duncan takes you to the Poconos. Whether you are a family looking for winter fun or looking to break away from the kids and have some adult only fun, the Poconos has it all. Karen talks with KELLY SHANNON PR & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER of the Poconos tourism bureau to learn all about the...
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Top Winter Vacations with Gwen Shearman-US News Travel
Best Winter Vacations- Gwen Shearman is an Editor/Digital Producer for the Travel section at U.S. News where she writes and edits a variety of travel-related consumer advice content. Since joining the travel team in 2014, she’s focused on the Best Vacations and Best Cruise Lines franchises. She…
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Visit Tahiti in the Winter
Karen Duncan talks about why Tahiti is at the top of her bucket list with the beauty and all the activities and culture this part of the world has to offer. It’s summer there the weather is warm and the beaches are magnificent. She provides information about two events that take place in Tahiti...
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Fall and Winter Travel
Winter Travel-Where to go during the Cool Winter Months Host Karen Duncan provides some fun and interesting advise on traveling during the winter months. What’ are your preferred winter activities? Skiing, snow boarding, Ice fishing, or riding the rails? Or maybe you are still a beach lover in…
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Traveling with the Special Olympics
Tela Mange Vice President of Communications at the Special Olympics Texas explains how traveling to events with the Special Olympics transforms lives through the joy of sport, every day, everywhere. They are the world’s largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities: with...
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Sports Travel with Brian Walters, The Game of Cricket in the US
Join Host Karen Duncan as she speaks with Brian Walters a seasoned business valuation specialist and management consultant that helps people with: pricing analysis; budgeting and financial analysis; financial projections and pro forma statements; HR management; business startup/expansion...
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Experience Sports Around the World, Sports Travel with Your Bucket List Buster
It’s that time of year college football has started, NFL, Baseball is still going on, Hockey is coming and so is the NBA. Not to mention the US open just finished with a new phenomenal winner, and then there is soccer, etc. But guess what there are some great new sports that are causing people to...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
"Create the life you've dreamed of living, find your passion, by traveling the world" Your Bucket List Buster travel show helps you make your bucket list dreams come true. Host, Karen Duncan, has spent decades running a travel business, and now she's an expat as well. She, along with other industry experts, share their knowledge, travel stories and wisdom about how to travel, where to travel and how to have a stress-free adventure. She also hosts some of her new expat friends who talk about finding their passions living abroad. Tune in and give yourself permission to focus on yourself, create life-long memories with family and friends, and finally, learn to relax, rejuvenate and reconnect
HOSTED BY
Karen Duncan MS, CTC, DS
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"Create the life you've dreamed of living, find your passion, by traveling the world" Your Bucket List Buster travel show helps you make your bucket list dreams come true. Host, Karen Duncan, has spent decades running a travel business, and now she's an expat as well. She, along with other industry...
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