Before I Kick The Bucket...
By Soha Memon
About Me
My name is Soha Memon and I am currently studying at Stephen Lewis Secondary School in Grade 11. I am interested in discovering new cultures, travelling, cooking and baking, adventuring, and relaxing. I want to start saving money so that when it is the right time I will be prepared to accomplish most or all things on my list with my significant other and family. Before I kick the bucket there is certain list of activities and places I would like to experience below.
Visit the San Diego Zoo
I have a strong passion for animals and I have a pet cat of my own. I am so interested to learn about the lives and all the different types of animals there are. In the past I have went to the Toronto Zoo and I really enjoyed it, and visiting one of the worlds biggest Zoo's would really be a great sight to see of nature tourism.
Cruising the Caribbean
I have never travelled much on a plane let alone a cruise. My family and I go on a lot of road trips to the states but never been on a cruise. After learning about cruises and all the entertainment they carry, I definitely grew a huge interest to travel with this option. The idea of almost an entire city on a large boat carrying thousands of passengers and stopping around on each island really attracts me. This is the perfect idea of recreation tourism to just get away from regular routine for a couple of days.
Zip-lining in New Zealand
Going on forest walks, hiking, and exploring nature is really relaxing for me and what better way to explore nature than to go on an adventurous thrill ride. This is the perfect opportunity to get some adventure tourism in because I would be exploring and having a thrill both in one.
Snorkeling in Australia
Although I am not an expert when it comes to swimming, I am determined to advance my swimming skills which may come very useful while snorkeling. I am really interested to see all the creatures that exist underwater. This would be a great experience of nature tourism as I would be able to examine and observe the underwater species.
Skydiving in Dubai
Skydiving is something I have always wanted to do since many years back. I first became very amused when I saw skydiving in Wonderland. Although I have never tried it at Wonderland, it seems really exciting and adventurous which attracts me to want to try it. Dubai is known for their beautiful sights and skydiving there will allow me to see some of these sights.
Take a picture with the Eiffel Tower
The only European country I have ever travelled to was England way back when I was younger. In the next ten or fifteen years I'd really like to backpack around Europe and especially stop by in France to take a picture with the Eiffel Tower. I'd like to experience cultural tourism and the exotic cuisine in Paris and see the Eiffel Tower at night.
GoPro: Synchronized Skydive in Dubai
Going to an Oxygen Bar in Vegas
Until just a couple weeks ago, I had no idea whatsoever what an Oxygen Bar was or that it even existed. An Oxygen Bar is where people go to inhale oxygen for therapeutic effects. I would really like to try this because it seems really cool and it is offered in a various flavors which can satisfy all the tourists. I guess one could say that this may fall under social tourism since if I were to actually go to an oxygen bar, I would obviously be in a new environment meeting new people.
Dog sledding in Iceland
Sledding is tons of fun all on it's own, but sledding with the power of huskies is probably even more fun. Exploring and seeing Iceland while dog sledding is great for adventure tourism.
Go to the Lantern Festival in China
To see a little bit of the culture in China, I would definitely like to participate in one of their traditions which is the Lantern Festival. It must be such a majestic sight when seeing all the bright lanterns in the sky.
Swinging Time at the Oxygen Bar
Camping in California on a Private Beach
Before I kick the bucket, the one thing I really want to do is go camping on a Beach in California with a close group of friends or a special someone. California definitely has some of the most amazing beaches. This is a perfect example of recreational tourism. I want to get out of the everyday routine and just spend a couple nights somewhere far away and just enjoying the beautiful nature. It would be great to maybe have a small Barbeque on the beach just before the sun sets, and at night I would want a nice campfire to roast marshmallows and make s'mores. Staying on a beach for a couple nights would probably be one of the most relaxing experiences ever in my opinion. Sleeping with the sounds of waves in the back, and waking up to the sound of waves. Swimming anytime you want, just laying on the sand anytime you want. I would bring sports equipment like maybe a beach volleyball, and other activities to keep entertained on the beach. It would be so interesting to see and observe all the sea animals in their habitat. I plan on going camping on the beach in California maybe at the end of university or after I get married, but before I kick the bucket, I really hope I was able to camp on a beach.
Southern California Beach Campgrounds