2023-09-05 13:03
We can’t dance at all – but we took on a swing dance event and lessons to see if there was any hope for us. And, of course, we’ve made it a competition with a hilarious pun… Read More
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2023-08-29 11:24
As my girlfriend, Polly, had never shot with a real gun before, it was only time before I would bring her to a shooting range for us to try lots of different guns. Having had some prior expe… Read More
2023-06-02 15:06
In this video, I surprised Polly with a road trip to experience a drive-in cinema, fulfilling one of our bucket list goals! As you can see from the video, we really enjoyed the informal and… Read More
2023-05-29 16:51
I’ve always wanted to try doing a very large jig-saw puzzle, and in this video, we take on the challenge of completing a 2000-piece puzzle in less than 10 hours! We set the timer and g… Read More
2023-05-24 03:07
The video follows us as we experience an immersive interactive game experience at Hijinx Hotel, which is a quirky New York-style hotel with quick-play collaborative challenge rooms. As… Read More
2023-05-18 16:50
I am a quirky guy – who loves anything else that’s quirky or silly – so naturally, just a day or two after I learned about that the weird restaurant “Karen’s Di… Read More
2023-05-16 03:22
So… I’m an ascendant of the Scandinavian Vikings – though I do not look like one! But, one of the things that are historically related to the Vikings are axes. Axes were n… Read More
2023-05-13 04:49
In our latest adventure, Polly and I decided to try something new and exciting: a fish spa! Located in Surfers Paradise, just a short distance from our home, we embarked on a foot treatment… Read More
2023-03-21 15:33
We have just moved to Australia and gotten settled in our apartment at Surfers Paradise, in Gold Coast, Queensland. And luckily, we arrived the country just before Australia’s national… Read More
2023-03-15 03:34
For this Valentine’s I surprised my girlfriend with some bucket list-worthy activities, including private limousine, helicopter ride and a romantic gondola trip. Overall, it was… Read More
2023-03-03 15:16
I brought Polly for the first time to my native country Norway this winter to show her what the country – and my great family and friends – has to offer. And the goal then natura… Read More
2023-02-19 10:27
On our recent trip to Alta, we were going to tick off several major bucket list goals, one of which was to stay at Sorrisniva's Igloo Hotel! Continue reading ✓ Stay in an Ig… Read More
2023-02-12 23:40
Growing up in Norway, I was quickly introduced to most things related to winter, snow, ice and skiing - but never the sport curling. Until now! Continue reading ✓ Try Curli… Read More
2023-02-08 10:22
We embarked on a dogsled journey with the hopes of seeing the night sky light up in its beautiful green colours... Continue reading ✓ Dogsledding and Seeing the Northern Lig… Read More
2023-01-24 23:50
We went to Copenhagen, Denmark to see who could make the best danishes - their lovely pastries and the famous wienerbrød. Continue reading ✓ Bake Danishes… Read More
2023-01-14 11:25
My girlfriend Polly and I are both terrified of heights! So I decided to surprise her with the world’s highest indoor high roping course... Of course... Continue reading
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2023-01-11 23:24
I've always wanted to write and dedicate a song to a loved one - so that's what I did. Continue reading ✓ Writing and Publishing a Song Read More
2022-12-10 14:47
To stay in a transparent bubble has been something I've had on my bucket list since its inception over 10 years ago! Continue reading ✓ Stay in a “bubble pod” (b… Read More
2022-12-06 14:39
In this couple challenge, we had an exciting archery class in Hong Kong with some friends. The loser had to spin our Wheel of Pun-ishments... Continue reading ✓ Try Archery Read More
2022-12-01 14:27
We love the YouTube show “Hot Ones”, and recreated their hot sauce challenge with their identical lineup of sauces! Continue reading ✓ Recreate the “Hot On… Read More
2022-11-29 14:09
Polly surprised me yet again, this time with a skateboarding class! Continue reading ✓ Try Skateboarding Read More
2022-11-26 13:56
Polly surprised me by helping me fulfil this bucket list goal for my birthday back in September. Continue reading ✓ Eat dinner in a Michelin restaurant in the reverse order Read More
2022-10-17 15:30
I'm not sure why we made a video out of our experience learning to sing, as we are both pretty horrible, and especially me. But hey, gotta try everything, right? Continue reading … Read More
2022-10-17 08:16
We rented a car for a day to have some different type of fun and experience for our anniversary - and Polly had recently gotten her driving license! Continue reading ✓ Renti… Read More
2022-10-13 06:33
I surprised my girlfriend Polly with a a fun workshop where we learned how to make candy lollipops. And of course, I made it into a competition as well... Continue reading ✓… Read More
2022-09-19 13:11
Polly loves candles so much, and so I've been wanting to give her this experience for so long. Finally the schedules aligned and I was able to take her. Continue reading ✓ M… Read More
2022-09-16 07:12
I found this amazing and quirky experience where you can build your own mini-aquarium, so I obviously had to sign us up for it! Continue reading ✓ Have an aquarium Read More
2022-09-13 05:47
Polly surprised me by taking us to learn how to beatbox! Continue reading ✓ Learn to Beatbox Read More
2022-08-12 06:38
My girlfriend Polly surprised me with an adventurous day of abseiling, ziplining and rock climbing! For someone like myself, who’s afraid of heights, these types of activities are some… Read More
2022-08-09 03:17
Polly has been pulling a lot of surprises on me lately and helped tick off things from my bucket list. This time around I was told to show up in “sports clothes” and did not know… Read More
2022-07-24 02:49
Besides always seeking new adventures with Polly, I wanted to learn magic to entertain my young nephews and show them anything is possible. Continue reading ✓ Learn magic tr… Read More
2022-07-22 05:55
I loooooooooove showing my appreciation to my family around me, and inspired by mum, it has been amazing to create some sweet heartfelt books for people close to me. Continue &hell…Read More
2022-07-20 02:06
We experienced complete silence and tranquillity at Hong Kong’s first sensory deprivation centre, Float Co., where you can float in pods that mimic a zero-gravity environment. Con… Read More
2022-07-10 03:00
The idea of starting a YouTube channel has intrigued me for years, but only very recently has this finally happened with the creation of the channel: "Polly & Jon" Continue rea… Read More
2022-07-03 07:25
A while back we watched a TV show called “Is it Cake?”, and ever since I knew I had to get her a similar cake at some point! Continue reading ✓ Eat a Photo-Reali… Read More
2022-07-03 01:53
Surprising my girlfriend with balut as Easter eggs... Continue reading ✓ Eat Balut! Read More
2022-06-30 00:35
My sweet girlfriend Polly arranged a full-day tufting workshop for us at the amazing The Fès Studio in Hong Kong. It was so fun! Continue reading ✓ Try Tufting! Read More
2022-06-27 14:16
I’ve always wanted to re-create a TV Game Show; basically bringing the world of game shows to the living room for some loved ones. However, the thought of it has always been daunting… Read More
2022-06-22 10:58
I had never tried driving a dirt bike - but always wanted to - so it was about time that both Polly and I tried this! Continue reading ✓ Go dirt biking in Hong Kong Read More
2022-06-20 11:05
The technology of VR has seen some incredible developments in recent years – and no surprise is it that the gaming industry is one of the first areas where this technology is being put… Read More
2022-06-09 13:37
For some reason, I have had two balloon-related goals on my bucket list for over a decade. 1) To fill a room full of balloons, and 2) to learn how to make balloon animals. So, naturally, it… Read More
2022-02-19 18:21
Out of all things, my silly girlfriend, surprised me with a session for intimate Brazilian waxing... For me... On “Chinese Valentine’s Day”! Continue reading My G… Read More
2022-02-06 13:53
Hi folks! As mentioned in my previous post, I’ll be gradually sharing more content – especially vlog/video-related content. And a key part of that process is making videos with m… Read More
2022-02-05 14:45
For a few years now I’ve continued to pursue my bucket list goals, but have done so in a private manner. I’ve not done any blogging and I’ve essentially spent zero time on… Read More
2018-07-17 19:40
Do you want to explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, and to boldly go where no one has gone before? Sorry, I might got a bit carried away, but yeah, do yo… Read More
2018-07-07 18:19
Are you dreaming about visiting the Maldives but think that it’s so expensive that you gotta save up until you win the lottery or are heading for honeymoon? Well, it can certainly be e… Read More
2018-06-24 17:01
Do you also like writing content that inspires others? Or maybe you have valuable skills that could help others? Basically I am reaching out to see if there is any interest in joining me as… Read More
2018-03-25 08:24
"Mini-vacations" some call it. A "breathing break", some might say. Procrastination? Well, workaholics may term it that. Regardless, research has shown that small breaks, where we close… Read More
2018-03-07 08:11
Hey all. So I’m not really good at talking about what I do and why, whether on this blog or in social media in general, but that’s one of my core goals for 2018 as well as focusi… Read More
2018-02-24 06:37
I'm a big fan of cool and crazy place names and have been compiling a list of such for quite some time — some of which I also have on my bucket list. So here I thought I'd share some o… Read More
2018-02-16 16:31
A vital thing related to travel that I have yet to cover is sustainable travel. Being a sustainable traveller is very important to me, and thankfully, it is an increasingly important topic w… Read More
2018-02-10 09:42
What can you do today to get back to that feeling that it is you — and only you — that in the end control your own time and energy? Continue reading You’re the Au… Read More
2018-02-03 10:52
If you're like me then you will feel familiar with this: the sensational feeling of happiness that spreads through you once you've booked your next trip, as you know that you've got lots of… Read More
2018-01-15 14:45
To let go is often much easier said than done. But doing so can be immensely important, and therefore the extra effort to do so is definitely worth it. We all more or less know this, but do… Read More
2018-01-07 09:32
Most of us like to think that we have a relatively rational and impartial outlook on the world around us. We’ll often claim that we hold the same values, attitudes and behaviour every… Read More
2017-12-15 12:15
Some of the most romantic experiences you could ever have around the world. Maybe these will act as an inspiration to you and your boyfriend/girlfriend? Continue reading 15+ Romant… Read More
2017-12-07 10:33
To live in a foreign country and within a different culture is exciting. However, it can also at times be frustrating. It is one thing to travel abroad as a tourist, and then move on when on… Read More
2017-12-01 12:32
Hong Kong is one of the most exciting places on earth and, even after countless places visited, the city easily remains one of my top places to visit (and live in!). Therefore, we have put t… Read More
2017-11-26 11:29
I tend to refer to my own bucket list on a somewhat frequent basis, which I urge you to have a look at for inspiration in making your own list. However, the internet obviously has more… Read More
2017-11-20 21:04
Christmas is awesome. There's just one problem. Christmas has become way too materialistic which neglects more important aspects of the holiday and of life in general. For Christmas, we shou… Read More
2017-11-14 23:39
I'm a huge fan of lists. Obviously my all-time favourite list is my infamous bucket list. However, there are many other lists that can have a tremendous positive impact on our lives. Today… Read More
2017-11-07 10:05
Here I’ve compiled a list of awesome travel quotes, which I hope can act as inspiration and motivation; quotes that will make you want to break out of the every-day routine and travel… Read More
2017-11-01 18:09
Today I want to share with you some key traits to dramatically save your time and become a better you. Think about it; what do you spend a majority of time doing? Wouldn't you say writing an… Read More
2017-10-29 14:50
For many people, swimming with whale sharks is the ultimate underwater experience, and it's definitely among the top water experiences on my list. If you’re going to Philippines then s… Read More
2017-10-22 17:13
It can often be difficult to really put those long-term questions and goals into something tangible. Questions such as "where do you see yourself in 10 years?" or "what's your major life goa… Read More
2017-10-16 04:21
Every journey has 2 parallel experiences; the external and internal journey, and together they form vivid accounts of our trips. There's only one problem... Continue reading The P… Read More
2017-10-09 11:54
A major reason to why we procrastinate is because many of us are perfectionists. We refrain from making decisions or starting a project because we feel that every choice we make and action w… Read More
2017-10-05 21:52
Some of the coolest items you could have on a bucket list and set yourself as various life goals revolves around “good deeds”. By good deeds I mean things such as doing good to o… Read More
2017-09-30 17:01
Life passes by quickly and many of us are faced with regrets when we get old. To avoid having life regrets and live a life to the fullest, ask yourself these questions today. PSST! Remember… Read More
2017-09-26 21:22
As you know. I’m all about the bucket list and all it can do to create a better and more meaningful life. Previously I’ve covered why you need to stop with new years’s reso… Read More
2017-09-23 01:03
I’ve always been a proponent of to-do lists; they often help me get started and then make me keep going. As a “recovering gaming addict” they’re especially helpful. T… Read More
2017-09-21 20:57
So, normally on my blog I’ve tended to write more or less strictly about things that would come to the benefit of you without ever necessarily going into much detail about myself &mdas&hell…Read More
2017-06-03 09:11
Here I have compiled over 60 heart-pounding activities that will make you feel utterly alive, and who wouldn't want to feel that? Isn't that to some extent what life is truly about? Challeng… Read More
2017-05-30 16:24
There are so many amazing events around the world so I simply had to put together a compilation of some of the best ones. The only difficulty in attending these events is keeping track of th… Read More
2017-05-01 15:29
Are you chasing the WRONG kinds of goals? Here we will show you how to set the right type of goals – those that will actually make your life better. Continue reading Don&rsqu&hell…Read More
2017-04-13 19:50
Here are the 10 key topics you ought to address sufficiently on your bucket list (and in your life in general!) to live life to the fullest! Continue reading 10 Key Topics That Sho… Read More
2017-04-09 12:50
Simplicity brings balance, freedom and joy. When we simplify our life and start to experience these benefits we begin to further ask where we can rid ourselves of distractions and focus on w… Read More
2017-03-02 19:30
It is easy to fall into the trap of measuring your productivity simply by the ever-growing to-do list. However, there are many other useful ways to evaluate your day that a to-do list fails… Read More
2017-02-22 12:00
Like most of us, you probably have a general idea about your own life goals (a mental bucket list) — where you broadly keep track of what you would like to achieve in life and so forth… Read More
2017-02-19 12:00
Las Vegas is all about having fun. And what better way to have fun than to fly stunt plane; doing crazy aerial acrobatics or even some aerial combat — and experience some massive g-for… Read More
2017-02-16 12:00
Regrets are an inevitable part of life for most of us. However, they shouldn't and they don't have to. If you can understand — and apply — these 6 rules to your life then you can… Read More
2017-02-14 12:00
Business and first class is expensive, that's true for sure. However, if you know these tricks you might just be able to receive such upgrades on your next flight. For FREE! Continue&nb&hell…Read More
2017-02-06 10:47
I gave this speech back in July 2015 as valedictorian at Griffith University in Australia. The reason why I want to share this speech with you is because I believe it fits extremely well wit… Read More
2017-02-06 08:50
Venice, the city of canals, is unlike any other. I mean, Italy is certainly full of charm and charisma (and one of my absolute favourite countries), but no place is as romantic as Venice… Read More
2017-01-24 17:20
Earlier this month, on a brief trip to the motherland Norway, we went to Lillehammer for some bobsleigh and skeleton. What an adrenaline-packed day it turned out to be with speeds up to 120… Read More
2017-01-22 12:06
Along with the Seychelles, Comoros, Maldives and Reunion, Mauritius is one of those tropical getaways that sit just beyond the beach dreams of our imagination. Located in the Indian Ocean of… Read More
2017-01-16 22:13
It seems that life is just like a wine that keeps getting better. What a year! It has contained a ridiculous amount of work on several startups that have begun bearing fruits, an amazing amo… Read More
2017-01-08 07:05
This year, instead of thinking through and jotting down the same old uncreative new year resolutions, make a bucket list instead. You owe it to yourself. Think about it; it’s pretty po… Read More
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