We’ve all seen or heard about small, local museums dedicated to a specific topic. They can be about local history, a particular product, or type of art. Even the history of a business or location. Visit these museums. The Shell Museum. The SPAM Museum. The World’s Smallest Art Museum. You’ll get more out of the experience than you ever thought possible.
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#85 – eat dim sum
Who eats Chinese food for breakfast? About a billion Chinese people! If you can find a restaurant near you who offers it, go for dim sum! Dim sum is best eaten with others.
Enjoy steamed buns, noodles, potstickers, dumplings, and other delicious foods served in bamboo dishes off steam carts. Yum!
#82 – fly standby
Have hours to kill before your flight? See if there is an earlier option, and get on the standby list. If the flight is near full, you could end up with an upgrade if it’s the only available seat. You get there earlier with perks? Win-win.
#71 – eat with your hands (indian style)
In India, people traditionally eat with their right hand, instead of using a fork. Channel your inner toddler and try it. Try eating curry and rice with your hands. It is messy and liberating and fun!
#70 – go on a factory tour
It’s fun and educational to see how things are made. Ever marvel at the “Sesame Street” video of a crayon factory? Lots of factories offer tours to the public.
#65 – learn to ride a motorcycle
You don’t have to be a daredevil to enjoy a ride on a motorcycle. Feel connected to nature. Be exposed to the elements. Open your eyes and your mind.
#63 – learn to merge
When you are driving you typically don’t have to brake to a crawl or stop to merge into traffic. It is actually safer of you don’t! You don’t have to merge as soon as you can. You don’t have to wait to merge at the last second. Roads are designed to give a length of road so you can smoothly transition.
#56 – drink Thai iced coffee
Start with a shot of espresso. Mix with a spoonful of sweetened condensed milk until it is smooth. Pour over ice. For fun, drink with a straw. Mmmm…
#53 – go camping
Pack a tent, sleeping bag, and a cooler that includes marshmallows for roasting. Go for hikes during the day. Tell stories around the campfire at night. Grill steak & veggie kebabs if car camping. Bring a hammock and book if you are in the woods. Don’t forget the bug spray!
#43 – learn to use chopsticks
Although it takes practice, everyone should learn to use chopsticks. Practice picking up Cheerios, raisins, chocolate chips, or other small foods if you are a newbie. Once you learn you will see it is fun (and helps slow down your eating!).
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