Eight things to do in your twenties

8 THINGS TO DO IN YOUR TWENTIES TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR LIFE

Want to make the most of it? If so, start with these 8 things you must do in your twenties.

Are you in your twenties? Welcome to the prime time of your life! You will only be a twenty-something once, so make sure you’re making the most of your 20s and prepare yourself to live a more fulfilling life.

DO SOMETHING SCARY

Sky dive out of a plane. Bungee jump. Zip-line across a rocky canon.

TRAVEL

The world is meant to be explored. Taking an adventure by yourself will help you grow your perspective (plus you’ll get to do all the stuff you want to do without complaint).

A consistent sleep schedule is your best bet for energy to carry you through the day, but who’s to say you can’t break the rules on occasion? Go to a club, concert, or bar with your friends. Have a blast until the place shuts down and then go to an all-night diner for coffee and conversation. Memories are made up of things like late nights with the people you care about most. It is amazing how little we can know about a person despite how long we have known them. Find out how your parents and grandparents met. Ask older family members to explain what life was like when they were your age.

PLAY A SPORT VOLUNTEER FORA CAUSE

What was your favourite sport when you were a kid? Invite some friends out to a park for a game of football,cricket, rugby or ultimate frisbee. If it’s a hit, make it a weekly event. Complaining about the world’s problems will not make them go away. Choose a cause that connects with you and be a part of the solution.

PAY OFF YOUR DEBT

Frugal living might not be sexy, but there is nothing fun about drowning in debt. Begin by reducing your debts that carry the lowest balances or highest interest rates. There is nothing wrong with the occasional indulgence, but financial freedom requires making sacrifices (and is so worth it).

SEE YOUR FAVOURITE BAND LIVE

I know it sounds amazing on your car stereo or vinyl record, but there is something magical about hearing your favourite song performed live and in person.

DARK & STORMY COCKTAIL ICED PEPPERMINT What you need WITH CUCUMBER • 1 lime AND MINT • 5ml dark rum What you need • 1 dash of bitters • 125ml alcoholic ginger beer • 1 peppermint infusion bag • 2 tsp caster sugar • 1 sprig fresh mint • 3 thin cucumber slices • 20g raspberries

How to make

• Cut 2 or 3 thin slices from 1 lime and set aside • Squeeze the juice from the rest of the lime into a small bowl • Half-fill a cocktail glass with ice, then pour over the lime juice, 15ml dark rum and a dash of bitters • Stir to combine, then top up the glass with 125ml alcoholic ginger beer • Add the slices of lime before serving How to make

• Put the infusion bag in a tall, heat-safe glass and pour over 200ml boiling water • Leave to steep for 3 mins, then remove the infusion bag • Stir in the sugar until dissolved, then add the mint, cucumber and raspberries • Top up with ice to serve juice. Timing excludes freezing

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GREEK SALAD WITH MARINATED FETA

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 1 tsp dried oregano • 1/2 garlic clove, crushed • Zest and juice of 1 lemon • 1/4 tsp chilli flakes • 1 tsp red wine vinegar • 1/2 tsp caster sugar • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper • 2 tsp capers, drained • 200g pack Greek Feta cheese • 225g pack piccolo tomatoes, halved • 1/2 cucumber, cut into 2cm chunks • 1 small red onion, finely sliced • 10 pitted black hojiblanca olives • 7 mint leaves, roughly torn

Method

1. First, make the marinade by combining the olive oil, oregano, garlic, lemon juice and zest, chilli flakes, vinegar, sugar, pepper and capers. 2. Put the Feta in a small dish and pour over the marinade.

3. Chill for at least 1 hour, or longer if you have time, turning it occasionally.

4. To serve, arrange the tomatoes, cucumber, onion and olives on a plate.

5. Position the Feta in the middle, drizzle over the marinade and scatter over the mint leaves.