7 Things Everyone Should Do Before Turning 30

When you clock 30 years old, your expectations and perceptions in life are never the same as when you are in your 20's. No pocket money from parents or guardians. No much free time to hang out with friends and family or relatives as used to do. There are bills to pay. In short, life gives you so many responsibilities that you cannot afford to have pleasure of your own.

The following are things you should do before turning 30 and you would not regret it.

Visit a really exotic place

Hook up with friends to go a really expensive place - hotel, holiday home or restaurant – and experience the best that life can offer.

Spend a night or two under the stars

Sign up for road trips or camps where you spend a night outside in the wilderness or by the lakeside inside a tent or a shack house. You shall best appreciate nature.

Research your family tree

Spend time to learn and meet your family relatives from both your paternal and maternal sides. You can never know when you will need them.

Volunteer for something

Indulge yourself in voluntary work in your community and learn from the experiences you get. Provides an opportunity to make friends within your community.

Travel on your own to unknown city or country

Attempt to travel by yourself to a city or country you have never visited and connect with the culture and people.

Run a half marathon

Challenge yourself to participate in a charity half marathon. You may be surprised by the fitness of your body.

Attend a major sporting/music event

Buy a ticket to a major sporting or music event and join your friends to have an once-in-a-lifetime experience. You shall have fond memories to share and story to tell.

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