30 Experiences You Should Have Before You Turn 30
Run a half marathon (it’s okay if you have to walk a little).
Travel somewhere TRULY exotic — anywhere that feels like the end of the earth.
Buy tickets to a music festival and rage with the best of them.
Go skinny dipping.
Splurge on a once-in-a-lifetime meal at one of the world’s best restaurants.
Cook a huge meal and throw a dinner party for friends.
Test drive your dream car.
Grab the microphone and perform at a karaoke bar, even if you have stage fright.
Stay up all night partying in a big city like Los Angeles, Tokyo, or London.
Watch a meteor shower.
Go bungee jumping or skydiving — really, anything that involves heights and massive amounts of adrenaline.
Throw yourself a huge birthday party.
Climb a mountain (it doesn’t have to be Mt. Everest).
Go scuba diving — or at least try snorkeling.
Travel somewhere all by yourself. It's not as scary as it sounds.
Eat something that makes you squirm (may we suggest bugs, pigs’ ears, or intestines?).
Spend a night camping under the stars.
Join an intramural sports team, even if you’re not an athlete.
Splurge on an item that you technically can't afford, but that will last for years.
Sign up to be a mentor, or spend some time volunteering.
Go whitewater rafting.
Apply for your dream job — there's no better time to try.
Take a cross-country road trip. (Remember: it doesn’t have to be across the U.S.)
Attend a major sports event, whether it's the Superbowl, World Cup, or World Series.
Sign up for a summer share at a beach house, ski house, or lake house.
Take a class that’s totally out of your element, like improv, golf, or pottery-making.
Get lost in a foreign country. Sometimes, that's the best part of the trip.
Unplug for a full day...or even a full week if you're feeling zen.
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