The Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada

Viva Las Vegas Baby!!!!!!!

The Ultimate US Destination on everybody’s list!!!!

Charity Work

We as young people can sometimes forget how blessed we are to live the lives that we have. Not only do we have easy access to the essential needs in life (food, running water, housing) but we also have easy access to the unnecessary goods (mobile phones, computers, clothes, cars)!

A Little Pleather Never Hurt Nobody!

The organic smell of genuine leather- to me, there is no better scent! Leather is a quality material and has no equal. However, there is a great alternative that feels great, looks great, and is much more affordable… Pleather!

Grand Canyon, Arizona

One of the Seven Wonder of the Natural World, here is something for the Bucket List!!

Run A Marathon

You only live once so why not make the most of it and try something new, even it’s completely out of your comfort zone!

It’s time to check your health, put those runners on, grab a couple of your mates and get ready to raise money for a charity… all by running in a marathon.

Running in marathon is a whole lot of good for you and for other people too. Not only do you get fit and healthy training to run a marathon, most marathons are made to raise money for a charity or for those in need. Don’t feel shy or feel like you have to be a fast runner to compete, there are many events out there that support people just having a go and having fun with their friends.

Not sure what marathon to start off with? I recommend The Color Run! Definitely a whole lot of fun and money raising for charities!

– Lights x

Related articles

• Getting Ready to Run a Marathon (everydayhealth.com)
• Crossing the finish line: ‘The perfect end to a perfect day.’ (blogs.windsorstar.com)
• Topps family complete the Disney Half Marathon (toppstiles.co.uk)

Hot Air Ballooning

Why not view this world in a different way and fall in love with its beauty along the way…

We’ve all wished we could fly when growing up, and unfortunately we still smack the ground hard when we trip. Damn gravity! But there is the next best thing to flying that will send you floating high in the sky with the wind blowing through your hair… hot air ballooning! With many different deals and packages being offered these days, there is a trip in the sky to cater everyone. Soon you’ll be finding yourself singing Nelly Furtado’s, ‘I’m Like A Bird’ while you’re looking down at the world bellow.

Write A Book!

You don’t need to be, or even want to be, an author to write a book – that’s the beauty of this. These days there are so many different and unique ways to write our very own books, you don’t even need to write a book IN a book!

Before you think I’m going all crazy on you, let me explain…

Mountain/Downhill Biking

Adrenaline pumping.
Calves burning.
Forehead sweating.
Hands gripping for life on those handle bars.

Mountain and Downhill Biking.

You definitely have to have some guts…and recommend safety equipment for these sports. There have been many an accident and broken bones because of this sport… going over the handlebars appears to be the most common… But if you can stay on the bike, these sports are endless fun!

If you are confused, mountain biking is going up the hill, and downhill is about going down the hill. Mountain biking usually requires a lot more leg strength and physical fitness. The main goal is to get to the top of the mountain in good time. Downhill biking is all about the journey downhill. If you are going to a riding mountain, you chuck your bike on a lift and it takes you up to the top. Downhill is about riding over the rocks, and doing jumps and balancing on tight bridges. It does require a little bit fast-thinking and skill…and yes some physical fitness.

Apart from the whole….breaking your bones “thing”, the downside to this sport; is that it kind of requires you to have a bit of saved up dosh in that back pocket. The bikes are about a grand, and the equipment will cost you close to another thousand once you get fully set up. But once you are set up, you don’t have much to pay for in terms of upkeep. Of course, if you are just giving this a try, hiring is always an option!

Both sports are amazing fun and can be done pretty much anywhere in the world…the only catch is you need some sort of mountain to do it on…because doing “mountain biking” on a flat area…is probably going to be a mission…. Mountain biking, you just really need a bike and a helmet. As for downhill biking, this sport is popular across North America and parts of Europe. They transform particular ski hills into downhill bike areas. Whistler and Kicking Horse in British Columbia, Canada, are two fantastic hills that have paths for all skill types and made to cater for both sports.

So for summer….THIS SPORT IS IN and on the Bucket List.

-Jecca