In this episode, David shares his recent bucket list adventure to the Head of the Bight in South Australia, where he and his wife Tammy experienced the magnificent southern right whales in their natural nursery. This wasn't just a holiday—it was the fulfilment of a long-held bucket list dream that required careful planning, financial preparation, and a commitment to fully disconnecting from work.

David reveals:

• How to financially prepare for significant bucket list adventures without stress
• Why the journey itself is just as important as the destination
• Practical strategies for disconnecting from work to fully enjoy your experiences
• The importance of budgeting for unexpected opportunities during your adventures

"It was important that we broke that trip up as much as possible... finding destinations along the way that had points of interest for us was important."

"I've made that conscious decision to enjoy my holidays and my breaks. I've found it a lot easier to switch off and then when I get back, just switch back on again."

"We had a really good idea of how much the trip was going to cost... and then to have money aside for unexpected things that popped up along the way."

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Key Moments

00:40 David's Whale Watching Experience

03:16 Planning the Journey

08:00 Switching Off and Enjoying the Holiday

11:58 Financial Planning for Bucket List Trips

17:43 Reflecting on the Experience

19:12 Conclusion

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