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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
Scottish landmark beats Taj Mahal, Colosseum & Route 66 in Brits' top Bucket List destination
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SCOTTISH landmark has beaten iconic tourist hotspots including the Taj Mahal, Maldives and Route 66, in Brits' top Bucket List destinations. A list of the top 40 dream holiday bucket list choices for families across the UK has been compiled by experts at Boundless. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Visiting the Taj Mahal in India came in 40th on the list Credit: Getty 4 Driving Route 66 across America ranked 23rd in the list Credit: Alamy 4 Mount Ngauruhoe, used as Mouth Doom in Lord of the Rings, came in at 34 Credit: Image Bank - Getty 4 They were all beaten by Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, which ranked 15th Credit: Getty The firm issued a new poll to 2,000 British parents to find out what experiences they would love to share with their children if money were no object. And it included some of the best of the best experiences across the globe. The research found that one destination in Scotland ranked high on the list. And it won out over trips to exotic places like surfing in Hawaii, celebrating the Day of the Dead in Mexico, and exploring the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Looking over Edinburgh from the top of Arthur's Seat came in at number 15 on the iconic list, with 19 per cent of families naming it as a dream trip to do with their family. Coming in at the number one spot was visiting the bright lights of Times Square in New York at night. Almost half (44 per cent) of British parents named visiting the iconic Manhattan destination as the most desirable thing to do with their children. This was followed by tucking into a pizza in Naples (32 per cent), travelling on the Orient Express (30 per cent) and seeing the Northern Lights in Reykjavik (27 per cent). Other family adventures to make the definitive list, were experiencing the thrills at Disneyland Paris (25 per cent) and discovering the ancient Roman world of Pompeii (24 per cent). Swimming in the Great Barrier Reef in Australia also came in high at tenth place with 22 per cent, closely followed by spotting wild animals on safari in South Africa at 21 per cent. W Edinburgh Crowned Scotland's Hotel of the Year 2025 Parents would also love to take their little ones to enjoy deep dish pizza in Chicago (19 per cent), trek along Hadrian's Wall (18 per cent), explore the lost city of Petra in Jordan (17 per cent), and see an original Van Gogh painting in Amsterdam (15 per cent). The research also found that almost eight in ten (78 per cent) mum and dads believe travel helps to broaden children's horizons and encourages them to learn about different cultures (77 per cent). However, 71 per cent go a step further and say that exploring the world together helps give children more confidence in later life. And 39 per cent are travelling more with their children now compared to three years ago. It is clear UK families love to travel – it has the power to educate, inspire and bring people closer together So much so that two-thirds (64 per cent) say their children travel more than they did when they were their age. In contrast, a third (35 per cent) are travelling less because of the cost (64 per cent), while two-thirds (66 per cent) wish they could travel more with their children. And 64 per cent are currently working their way through a family 'bucket list'. More than half (53 per cent) of the parents surveyed think that the best way to make family memories is through travel. And one in two (50 per cent) admit that lots of their favourite childhood memories are from family holidays. Almost all parents (96 per cent) hope that family holidays will inspire their children to take their own kids away when they grow up. While two-thirds (63 per cent) would love to explore and travel in the UK more. Darren Milton at Boundless, which commissioned the survey of 2,000 British parents, said: 'It is clear UK families love to travel – it has the power to educate, inspire and bring people closer together. "Sadly, it's not surprising to see that a third of families are travelling less now because of the cost. 'We're proud to help our members make the most of their time off by offering great value days out, travel deals and inspiration for holidays in the UK and abroad. "Whether it's a staycation or ticking off a bucket list adventure overseas, we're here to help create lasting family memories without breaking the bank."
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Steve-O 'Crash and Burn' tour brings 'naughtier' stunts to Canada: 'I really treasure my Canadian passport'
Following his successful Bucket List tour and comedy special, Jackass star Steve-O is retuning to Canada for "The Crash and Burn Tour," beginning April 3. Once again pushing the boundaries on daring and shocking stunts, while also having honed his comedy skills, the multimedia show is one not to be missed, coming to cities including London, Ont., on April 8, Toronto on April 9, Ottawa on April 10 and Montreal on April 11. "I always love going to Canada. I really treasure my Canadian passport so much," Steve-O told Yahoo Canada about returning to the country for his tour. "I always have, but more and more, I just really value my Canadian citizenship." Steve-O was born in the U.K. to a Canadian mother and American father. As he journeys through Canada, Steve-O is also travelling with his special road buddy, his dog Moon Pie who, unlike Steve-O's beloved dog Wendy, isn't afraid of the tour bus. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Steve-O (@steveo) This time around, for the Crash and Burn tour, Steve-O is leaning into the fact that the famous stunt performer turned 50. "I would say that this show's really about me confronting middle age," Steve-O said. "I actually turned 50, and as unlikely as it seems that Steve-O would have made it to 50, I'm actually in really good physical shape and seeking to beat myself up as much as ever." "Not all the ideas I came up with for this tour proved to be very good ones, there were a lot of really outrageously hilarious fails, and for everything that failed I doubled down on something else to make sure that I could bring a worthy show." But if you still think age could be a barrier for Steve-O, he's promising an even "naughtier" show this time around. "I go out of my way to create even naughtier content than I could create for Jackass," Steve-O said. "Because that's always my motivation, to just be naughty and break rules and the crazy stuff." If you haven't seen Bucket List and you're questioning what a Steve-O comedy show will be like, you're not alone. "People don't really know what it's going to be and I've never been particularly upset about that," Steve-O said. "I think that's fine, and if anything, I viewed it as a benefit for people to come to my show with some low or no expectations." "Because I just believe so much in what I'm doing that if people come, they don't know what they're going to get, maybe they're not sure how great it's going to be, then the consensus is pretty much always, wow that was a lot better than I expected." But after seeing multiple Steve-O shows, there's something special about his live, multimedia experience, whether you've been a fan since the beginning of Jackass on MTV, or even if it was never your thing. Firstly, you realize that as raucous as Steve-O is, he really takes the time to craft an impressive show. Secondly, the energy in the room is absolutely magnetic. It's a collective bonding experience for the audience, alongside Steve-O, to laugh, gasp, and even cringe and shield their eyes from some of his stunts. It's an experience unique to Steve-O, making his shows unlike anything else you'll see. But throughout the years there have been headlines threatening that Steve-O's latest, greatest stunt will be his last. While he's toyed with the idea, Steve-O's keeping the door open, even to when he's a 90-year-old man. "I've gone back and forth on that. I've treated this show as if it's going to be my last real physical stunt thing," Steve-O said. "I don't want to commit one way or another to whether I'm going to keep doing stunts or not." "[But] I kind of turned the corner a little bit. I imagined what a 90-year-old Steve-O would have to say to me. And I pictured this 90-year-old Steve-O just saying, 'Dude, stop being such a little bitch. F**king go for it. Make your own rules.' ... If I was to think the [show] I'm working on now, there's going to be a bunch after it, it would probably be too daunting. So, yeah, I think as a tool for raising the bar, just viewing every project [as the] last one is helpful." Tickets are currently on sale for Steve-O's Crash and Burn comedy tour. Purchase tickets for a tour date near you here.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Steve-O 'Crash and Burn' tour brings even 'naughtier' stunts to Canada: 'I really treasure my Canadian passport so much'
Following his successful Bucket List tour and comedy special, Jackass star Steve-O is retuning to Canada for "The Crash and Burn Tour," beginning April 3. Once again pushing the boundaries on daring and shocking stunts, while also having honed his comedy skills, the multimedia show is one not to be missed, coming to cities including London, Ont., on April 8, Toronto on April 9, Ottawa on April 10 and Montreal on April 11. "I always love going to Canada. I really treasure my Canadian passport so much," Steve-O told Yahoo Canada about returning to the country for his tour. "I always have, but more and more, I just really value my Canadian citizenship." Steve-O was born in the U.K. to a Canadian mother and American father. As he journeys through Canada, Steve-O is also travelling with his special road buddy, his dog Moon Pie who, unlike Steve-O's beloved dog Wendy, isn't afraid of the tour bus. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Steve-O (@steveo) This time around, for the Crash and Burn tour, Steve-O is leaning into the fact that the famous stunt performer turned 50. "I would say that this show's really about me confronting middle age," Steve-O said. "I actually turned 50, and as unlikely as it seems that Steve-O would have made it to 50, I'm actually in really good physical shape and seeking to beat myself up as much as ever." "Not all the ideas I came up with for this tour proved to be very good ones, there were a lot of really outrageously hilarious fails, and for everything that failed I doubled down on something else to make sure that I could bring a worthy show." But if you still think age could be a barrier for Steve-O, he's promising an even "naughtier" show this time around. "I go out of my way to create even naughtier content than I could create for Jackass," Steve-O said. "Because that's always my motivation, to just be naughty and break rules and the crazy stuff." If you haven't seen Bucket List and you're questioning what a Steve-O comedy show will be like, you're not alone. "People don't really know what it's going to be and I've never been particularly upset about that," Steve-O said. "I think that's fine, and if anything, I viewed it as a benefit for people to come to my show with some low or no expectations." "Because I just believe so much in what I'm doing that if people come, they don't know what they're going to get, maybe they're not sure how great it's going to be, then the consensus is pretty much always, wow that was a lot better than I expected." But after seeing multiple Steve-O shows, there's something special about his live, multimedia experience, whether you've been a fan since the beginning of Jackass on MTV, or even if it was never your thing. Firstly, you realize that as raucous as Steve-O is, he really takes the time to craft an impressive show. Secondly, the energy in the room is absolutely magnetic. It's a collective bonding experience for the audience, alongside Steve-O, to laugh, gasp, and even cringe and shield their eyes from some of his stunts. It's an experience unique to Steve-O, making his shows unlike anything else you'll see. But throughout the years there have been headlines threatening that Steve-O's latest, greatest stunt will be his last. While he's toyed with the idea, Steve-O's keeping the door open, even to when he's a 90-year-old man. "I've gone back and forth on that. I've treated this show as if it's going to be my last real physical stunt thing," Steve-O said. "I don't want to commit one way or another to whether I'm going to keep doing stunts or not." "[But] I kind of turned the corner a little bit. I imagined what a 90-year-old Steve-O would have to say to me. And I pictured this 90-year-old Steve-O just saying, 'Dude, stop being such a little bitch. F**king go for it. Make your own rules.' ... If I was to think the [show] I'm working on now, there's going to be a bunch after it, it would probably be too daunting. So, yeah, I think as a tool for raising the bar, just viewing every project [as the] last one is helpful." Tickets are currently on sale for Steve-O's Crash and Burn comedy tour. Purchase tickets for a tour date near you here.
