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18th Aug 2015

10 Incredible Experiences To Add To Your Bucket List

Anyone else got itchy feet?

Emma lahiffe

The world is full of magical sights and sounds just waiting for us to come along and experience them first-hand. From climbing mountains and white water rafting down rivers, to learning new languages and watching our musical heroes on stage, our bucket list gets longer every week. 

Here are ten incredible experiences to add to your bucket list…

1. Stand above the clouds…

At the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. You might want to give Croagh Patrick a go first, but working towards this incredible hike will leave you feeling like you’re on top of the world. Literally.

A happy trekker above the clouds on the route to the summit of Kilimanjaro

2. Put on your walking boots…

And complete the epic Camino de Santiago across northern Spain. Experience the charm of rural Spain and undertake the walk of a lifetime before arriving in the beautiful Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela.

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3. Take a hot air balloon ride…

Through the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The only way to see the stunning wildlife savannah, home to over 500 species of wildlife.

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4. Hop in a car…

And take a great American road trip across the continent. Visit as many states as possible, and don’t miss driving the California coastline – a trip along the Pacific Coast Highway is something everyone should experience once during his or her lifetime.

Mature woman leaning out of sunroof at sunset. Mature age woman on vacation showing her joy with her arm in the air. She is alone and wearing a hat and looking relaxed in a remote area. Sunset colours shot in California, USA. She is very happy and having fun.

5. Test yourself to the limit…

And take on a Fire Walk on behalf of a charity. That’s right, take on the ultimate challenge of walking barefoot over a bed of hot embers or stones. An experience and sensation that will stay with you for life.

Walking on the burning cinders

6. Take a dip…

In the Dead Sea. Head to The Middle East to float in the saltiest and most mineral-laden water on the planet. World-renonwed for its healing properties, this is an experience you’ll never replicate or forget. Definite bucket list material.

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7. Hike your way…

Along the Inca trail to the top of Macchu Picchu in Peru. Once you climb the last 50 steps at Intipunku (Sun Gate), the views waiting for you will blow your mind.

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8. Do a Bungee jump…

Off Kawaran Bridge in Queenstown, New Zealand. Home to the first ever organised bungee jump (in 1988), this is the best place in the world to try your hand at the most electrifying experience of your life.

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9. Head to Finland’s Arctic Circle…

And stay in an igloo under the Northern Lights. Surrounded by snow and woodlands, this is a truly magical experience.

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10. Get your diving certificate…

And explore the Great Barrier Reef up close and in colour. Home to one of the most fascinating ecosystems in the world (including over 1,500 fish species), the sprawling vibrant world beneath the sea will blow your mind.

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Tick something off your bucket list and sign up for the first ever DEBRA Ireland Fire Walk on 1st October. To find out more about the Fire Walk, and to sign up click hereDEBRA Ireland is the national charity to provide patient support services and to drive research into treatments and cures for those living with the genetic skin condition, epidermolysis bullosa (EB). EB Awareness Day takes place on 23rd October. Text BUTTERFLY to 50300 to donate €4.

100% of your donation goes to DEBRA Ireland across most network operators. Some operators apply VAT which means that a minimum of €3.25 will go to DEBRA Ireland. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline: 076 680 5278

 

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