Priya's Bucket List
Things I NEED to do before I "kick" the bucket
A little bit about me...
My name is Priya O and I am currently a 16 year old student in grade 11. Before I "kick" the bucket there are many things I want to experience and places I want to visit. There are so many regions of the world that are rich in culture that spark my interest. I think the regions I am most interested in visiting include Europe, Asia, and Oceania. I think I'd like to travel somewhere that offers a a glimpse of the modern and traditional side. Experiencing the culture/lifestyle in another country is one of the top things I want to before I "kick" the bucket. Also, I'd like to travel somewhere where I can have amazing adventures and make life-long memories. The types of tourism I like most are cultural, recreational, nature, and adventure tourism. I think I'd also like to participate in voluntourism at one point in my life.
Visit Tokyo, Japan
I want to visit Tokyo, Japan because I find the Japanese culture really interesting. Tokyo shows both the modern and traditional side of Japan. In Tokyo, there are lots of big shopping centers such as Shibuya 109 and many festivals that take place different times of the year. The best part of Tokyo is that it is really easy to get around so I could visit lots of regions in Japan. The picture shows the nightlife in Tokyo. (Recreation and Cultural tourism)
Eat pizza in Naples, Italy
I want to eat pizza in Naples, Italy because pizza is extremely well known for being Italian and Naples is well known for pizza. I've eaten takeout pizza many times so I really want to try authentic Italian pizza because I like Italian cuisine and really want to see the difference in taste. (Recreation and Cultural tourism)
Live abroad in France for one year
Living abroad in France is something I'd really like to do so i can improve my French speaking skills. I was in French immersion for 8 years and have taken core French in high school so I really want to practice speaking French so I don't forget it. I'd also like to live abroad in France for one year so I could fully experience the French culture. (Active and Cultural tourism)
Go hang gliding in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hang gliding in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil looks so amazing and I have wanted to do this ever since I saw the movie "Rio". Being able to "fly" looks like such a cool experience and I think that I'd get an incredible view of Rio by flying over the city. I'd also want to hang glide in Rio to challenge myself into taking more risks. (Adventure tourism)
Explore the Great Barrier Reef, Australia
I want to explore the Great Barrier Reef, Australia because I want to see all the different species of fish and other creatures in the water. I also want to be able to swim in the clear, blue water. I would want to either go snorkeling or diving in the Great Barrier Reef. I also want to do this because I have always wanted to go to Australia. (Nature and Recreation tourism)
Go skydiving in Queenstown, New Zealand
Skydiving seems like a really cool thing to experience. I don't take a lot of risks so I'd really like to do this to challenge myself. I also want to skydive in Queenstown, New Zealand because New Zealand's landscape is really beautiful so the view would be amazing. Skydiving is also something I want to experience because I just want to see how it feels like. (Adventure tourism)
Witness Yi Peng in Thailand
Yi Peng is a religious ceremony in certain parts of Thailand where people release hundreds of Loi Krathongs (paper lanterns) on the water to bring luck and fulfill wishes. I want to witness this because from the pictures the night looks so beautiful when the lanterns are in the air. I would also like to light up my own lantern and learn more about the ceremony. (Recreation and Cultural/Religious tourism)
Swim with dolphins in Hawaii
I want to swim with dolphins because it is something I have always wanted to do ever since I was little. Dolphins have always been one of my favourite animals and it'd be really fun to be so close up with them since they are known to be so friendly. I'd also like to swim with dolphins in Hawaii because the water is so pretty. I never got to do this in Cuba so I'd really like to do it if I ever visit Hawaii instead. (Nature and Recreation tourism)
Visit Disneyland in California
Visiting Disneyland in California is something I definitely want to do before I "kick" the bucket because going to Disneyland seems like something every kid should do in their lifetime. I used to love Disney a lot when I was younger so I really want to visit Disneyland so I can see what it looks like and I'd also really like to go on rides in Disneyland like Space Mountain. (Recreation tourism)
My Top Bucket List Entry
My top bucket list entry would be living abroad in France for one year. This would be my top bucket list entry because living abroad would be a really cool experience. There are many places I'd love to live abroad in but I think somewhere in France (most likely Paris) would my first pick because I already know how to speak in French. I was in French immersion and I have also taken French in high school but I still don't feel like I'm fluent in French. I want to live abroad in France for one year because I want to practice speaking French on a daily basis and improve in my French conversational skills so I don't forget the French I've learnt over the years. I'd also like to live abroad in France for one year so I could fully experience the French culture. I would really like to experience living in France and visit different regions in France such as Alsace and Marseilles. Living abroad in France would also give me an opportunity to make new friends and visit many historical sites in France. Since France is so close to other European countries, I could fly to these other countries at lower prices. (Active and Cultural tourism)
Skying in New Zealand!
This is a video of skydiving in New Zealand. In the video, a Kpop idol goes skydiving and the you get an idea of how it feels like to go skydiving and how the ground below you looks while you're skydiving. (Adventure tourism)
130412 f(x) Krystal Skydiving @ New Zealand