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• Morgan

  

  about 1 year ago

  Skydiving was insane it really did for a second make me feel like i was flying. But the thing that really gets my heart pumping is when i travel somewhere new :) i get so excited to smell, taste and see all the new sights food and culture it is the most amazing feeling in the world :)

• Catherine

  

  about 1 year ago

  Hearing stories from people about going overseas and having some wild adventures haha maybe thats why I'm addicted to watching Euro Trip Uncut!;D

• Kate

  

  about 1 year ago

  what gets my heart pumping - the excitement of being in a new country, city, culture because its something new. :) <3 xoxo

• Tanya

  

  about 1 year ago

  The thought of going on a USA contiki trip yeww

• Sherry

  

  about 1 year ago

  BUNGY JUMPING :O

• jacintah

  

  about 1 year ago

  getting on the plane to head off on an adventure. it really is the most exciting thing! i haven't yet experienced any of those thrill-seeker experiences yet, but i sure would like to one day!

• rahnawyn

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart pumps to the beat of different cultures. Whenever I go someplace new, it's an adventure. Whether I'm just sitting on the beach and drinking a soda or careening down a mountain on a bike, every moment is something new .And those experiences I wouldn't trade for the world.

• Kate

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping - the excitement of being in a new country, city, and culture because its something new :) <3 xoxo

• Kirsty

  

  about 1 year ago

  Whitewater rafting gets my heart pumping because I love the big drops!!!

• shan-nan

  

  about 1 year ago

  Traveling. The fun of meeting new cultures, seeing new places and meeting new people.

• Rachel

  

  about 1 year ago

  Booking a trip to Europe, the biggest, most amazing thrill I have received yet

• Addie

  

  about 1 year ago

  Hiking up a mountain for hours and then seeing the amazing view once I reach the top.

• Janineonajourney

  

  about 1 year ago

  The water gets my heart pumping. Be it a white-knuckled ride down a river rapid or a misty day upon a majestic yacht. Then there is always the underlying fear of what lies beneath.......

• Rachael

  

  about 1 year ago

  The moments I step out of my comfort zone (ie booking a whirlwind spur of the moment trip on a whim); simply because life begins outside of your comfort zone.

• HalieAnn

  

  about 1 year ago

  The feeling of excitement running through your body, the stress of not knowing what direction to take, the joy of seeing places and monuments you see on tv adds the movies, the experience of immersing yourself in a foreign culture and the over whelming feeling of meeting amazing new people all get my heart pumping. Whether is be travelling to a new city or a new country you can't beat feeling all of these feelings for the first time. Tasting the food, seeing the art, running off the side of a hill and paragliding down, attempting to converse with the locals are all experiences travelling gives and my heart starts pumping with exciet just thinking about it!

• Lacey

  

  about 1 year ago

  Being strapped into the seat of a plane that is sitting on the runway waiting for take-off to an international destination. It's during that moment that you realise, "I'm actually leaving! This day has finally come! My holiday has begun!" It gets my heart racing every time!

• Ashlea

  

  about 1 year ago

  The thought of telling everyone I won a trip to America, and seeing if my group is just as wonderful as my Europe Contiki group was.

• miki_07

  

  about 1 year ago

  Seeing different architectures and landscapes makes gets my heart pumping ! Even just the thought of going to new places gets me so excited! Will definitely go on one of the contiki trips someday XD!!!

• nazza1

  

  about 1 year ago

  Being in a plane on my way to a new adventure!! always get so excited, ready to try something new and interesting

• rhuggard

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart gets pumping from my sister talking about the awesome, exciting places she has been,people she has met, new places she's been, cultures and food she's tasted and things she has done overseas whilst on contiki tours. It makes me want to go so bad! To get the opportunity to travel, have the rush of doing things on my own and living the dream of an overseas trip. Just thinking about an overseas trip gets the blood pumping - planning where to go, what to do whilst im there awww so much fun!

• Kizza2230

  

  about 1 year ago

  When the plane starts to descend to land at my destination, I get a little burst of excitement and my heart pounds out of my chest, it knows the adventures that await me before I do! Follow your heart!

• Caity54

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping - the anticipation of heading off to a new adventure, whether it be 4wding in outback Australia or planning a new trip overseas.

• KrystalLynn11

  

  about 1 year ago

  Honesty time - Talking to guys, specifically THE guy, makes me nervous, excited, happy and nervous again. My heart literally beats faster, my face gets all flushed and I even get a little sweaty. It's crazy. And even though I've known him for years, it still happens! He gets my heart pumping..

• Sammy88

  

  about 1 year ago

  The very thought of VEGAS baby.... the bright lights, the shows, the games, the clubs, the cocktails OMG just thinking of ever going there is heart stopping!! and going Contiki style would be enough to rock anyone's world!

• Explorer1274207

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping? Caffeine and the thought of jetting away on a contiki tour!!!

• charmed_tiger6

  

  about 1 year ago

  Thinking about a few things I want to do but I'm not sure if I would actually be able to do them like: skydive, bungy jump, nevis swing, abseil looking at the ground/frontways, heli skiing/snowboarding, go to Kjeragbolten and get a pic standing on the rock :S, waiting to find out who won this competition... stuff like that :)

• Mark

  

  about 1 year ago

  I've done paragliding, skiing, snow boarding, surfing, sailing, white water rafting, rock climbing, abseiling, forward abseiling, sky diving, bungee jumping they all have effect on my blood pressure but none are like the feeling of meeting new people in a new place exploring somewhere I've never been before with people I've only just met but will be in my memories forever.

• Cassie

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart pumps just being out exploring something new, or finding new things in old places

• bradinusa

  

  about 1 year ago

  The first drop of a Mega Roller Coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain

• sweetkeet

  

  about 1 year ago

  walking up and down HUGE hills to fly glider airoplanes with my partner, so much fun.

• bradinusa

  

  about 1 year ago

  P.S Why.....because so much fear builds up on the steep climb and when you hit that drop, adrenaline fills the brain and you scream at the top of your lungs!

• KS

  

  about 1 year ago

  The idea of being able to win the USA Contiki LA to the Bay trip gets my heart pumping because it's the trip I've been wanting to book for quite some time.

• naomim

  

  about 1 year ago

  for starters, the thought of winning a trip like this! but to answer the question... I'd say surfing really gets my heart pumping, nothing like being in the ocean on a beautiful sunny day :)

• sarahjw

  

  about 1 year ago

  Different experiences have been getting my heart pumping my whole life! kissing the boy you like for the first time ;) jumping out of a plane, or just before your favourite artist would perform at an awesome festival! so good :)

• Luke81

  

  about 1 year ago

  Stepping off the plane / train / bus / boat onto the soil of a new city for the first time and imagining the adventures that await, the sights to be seen and the amazing people to be met that enrich your life in a way that nothing else can.

• Milley_Moo

  

  about 1 year ago

  New York City. Knowing that this is the place where my heart belongs. Knowing that I am in the greatest city on this earth. Knowing that anything and everything is a possibility. This is what gets my heart pumping!

• Sammy88

  

  about 1 year ago

  The moment when you are hard out running on a treadmill reminiscing on a past holiday and you find yourself running to your CONTIKI daily group theme song <3

• Anthraxitus

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart gets pumping from being out of my comfort zone and going to places to meet new people and seeing the world.

• Ravery

  

  about 1 year ago

  Just living in Africa does it for me

• HayleyM

  

  about 1 year ago

  The thought of hungrily taking in any new part of the world, and imagining the people that have walked in the same places, the things that have happened in the same places is what gets my heart pumping. And the opportunity to do all there is to do! Not sit and home and wish about it.

• Explorer1191169

  

  about 1 year ago

  The thrill of being somewhere different and experiencing something new....which is so different to our day to day life always get my heart pumping!!!

• Rho.Ph15

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping? Getting out of my comfort zone!! Doing something crazy and new that would normally terrify me whether it be skydiving, rock climbing or going somewhere new and exciting. Meeting new people and seeing new things and cultures. LOVE that adrenaline rush and excitement and feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction after doing something WAAAY out of your comfor zone :)

• sarahluke

  

  about 1 year ago

  Wow I love White Water Rafting. It really gets me pumping. Would love to try it it the USA. Happy Birthday Contiki :)

• Sam

  

  about 1 year ago

  New things that's what gets my heart pumping. New adventures, new friends, new experiences. Just finding something to enjoy every day from the smallest thing to the most exciting.

• Explorer1307215

  

  about 1 year ago

  When I double check my flight details... I dont want to stuff that up!

• •sarah•

  

  about 1 year ago

  First day of Contiki tour, on your own & you don't know anyone...heart is pumping with fear & excitement of what's to come, who you're going to actually meet & just what sort of fun is about to be had!

• jaimee123

  

  about 1 year ago

  LIFE

• sarahjw

  

  about 1 year ago

  different experiences have been getting my heart pumping my whole life! kissing the boy you like for the first time ;) jumping out of a plane, taking off overseas or waiting for your favourite artist to come out at an awesome festival! so good :)

• Sarah35492

  

  about 1 year ago

  I love horse riding, that feeling of thundering hooves beneath you over half a tonne of muscle pushing you foward time stands still when you going for a gallop i used to love going to new places and trail riding. Soaring over jumps putting your faith and trust in an animal hoping youd land safely on the other side of the jump. Being able to explore a new country you hearts beating faster the anxiousnes of being in a foreign land ive loved watching movies about the usa seeing those wide open spaces hell, the dixie chicks even wrote about them. Imagine wide open plains the clear blue sky above you and notiphing but time to explore it

• Ash

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping is the anticipation of the huge trip I have planned for next year with Contiki; USA and Europe. Getting to see a friend I haven't seen in over a year that moved away gets my heart racing and I will be seeing them next year too!

• Cameron

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping is the knowing of all these diverse and wonderful cultures in the world that are just waiting for me to experience them! I took a trip deep into the jungles of Belize a few years ago that completely changed my outlook on the world. I'd like to continue my journeys across the globe and share my experiences with all!

• VakaVeronica

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart gets pumping when I do something fun and exhilarating! Sky Diving, Sand boarding, aquabatics in lake Makenzie, Surfing, bodyboarding or just simply having a spontaneous fun night with my friends involving a bit of a boogie. Living Life is the key to a heart pumping fun time!!

• Ilang

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart starts pumping when i start thinking about what could happen... if i would just do that thing, what could happen? if i would just dare, what will be the result? Will it be Amazing like its in my imagination? Will it be worthwhile? It can be Hiking on a mountain, asking a cute girl out, jumping to the ocean in the middle of a buissines convention wearing nothing but your underwear. Will i dare to experiance somthing that scares the hell out of me, that seems so crazy and unnatural to me? That realu pumps my heart. And everytime i decided to do that thing, whatever it is, it was realy worthwhile. Every single time. So... the conclusion is: it's better to do, then to beat yourself up later on about not doing it and not daring it...

• Lana

  

  about 1 year ago

  Travelling and discovering new places and meeting new people and immersing oneself in their culture... Totally awesome!!

• NicoleAlison

  

  about 1 year ago

  Getting tattooed really gets my Heart going! Its such a addicting adreniline rush, Something that cant be described! It all started when I was living in the US for 2 years nannying, by the time I left I had 13 new ones and now cant wait to get more :)

• Daniel88

  

  about 1 year ago

  Having a great time and not having a care in the world-oh and trying new things that I wouldnt normally do but have always wanted to

• Krystal

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart skips a beat and pumps like I'm in the hot seat, while at work trying to be discreet and sneak that extra tweet.

• Jamie

  

  about 1 year ago

  Carving down fresh powder then looking back at what I just conquered :)

• kmac

  

  about 1 year ago

  Going out of the box, getting out of my shell gets my heart pumping so fast! Even as small as going to the train or another province makes my adrenaline rush go further! Why you may ask? Ive been here in my room for almost years secluded from the outside world because of my kidney transplant thing plus the advice of my Doctor. Imagine that, my only connection to the outside world is the computer, may it be with foods, sceneries, social and communication. So everything that will be served on a silver platter to me will thrill me so good! Seeing new People, talking face to face interaction, looking at the creations of pure architectural and natural intellect is much more extreme heart pumping Contiki action to me compared to sky diving or eating fire!

• Ralph

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart will go crazy when I will win this amazing Contiki trip and others will drool coz I win! LOL hehe :P

• Kirstin

  

  about 1 year ago

  Crazy rides at theme parks... My heart is pumping now.. Thinking if I win this trip... I could be riding those crazy rides on top of the Stratosphere hotel or the amazing rollercoaster at the NEW YORK NEW YORK in VEGAS BABY!!!

• doctau

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping is being somewhere new and things going slightly wrong to give you new experiences (but not wrong enough to be actually dangerous :)

  Your bus not turning up to pick you up from the remote zoo so having to stay an extra night and meeting some locals who show you more interesting parts of the town. Mis-understanding something in a foreign language which takes you to the wrong but still amazing place!

• Amyyy

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping, is the really excited and eager feeling i get on the first day of a big adventure somewhere and not knowing what sights i will see and the wonderful photo opportunities i will come across! The last time i felt like this was when i drove across the Simpson Desert

• Tarsha

  

  about 1 year ago

  Getting on a plane gets my heart pumping. I'm absolutely terrified of flying but I have the travelling bug really bad (Can't wait for the day i can book a Contiki trip to Europe - even though the flight is like 26 hours!)

• Explorer1251799

  

  about 1 year ago

  Heights. I am terrified by great heights but also get a little thrilled by them at the same time. those butterflies, the little smile you have when youre walking out, the small shake standing on the edge, the thought that crosses your mind- ends up being a million thoughts (theres a reason we're not designed to jump- its called evolution, why am i doing this, its not too late), and the calm of the jump, the sheer feeling of accomplishment when you hit the water/ the parachute opens, you feel the tension of the bungee cord after free fall. And the sense of accomplishment, the heart race, and the best thing the sharing of a story.

• KrystalLynn11

  

  about 1 year ago

  Things that get my heart racing: Cardio, running through the park at night, running in general, watching Criminal Minds alone and thinking a serial killer is going to get me in the shower, the season finale of The Walking Dead (Did you see it? I mean holy crap, right?), getting calls from the guy I like, drinking too many Red Bulls, looking out the window of a small plane when it turns (the ground gets suspiciously closer), being tweeted by celebrities (Still waiting on Jimmy Fallon!), scary movies with suspenseful music, pictures of Channing Tatum, lighting candles. (Because you never know when there'll be a gas leak,) that dog down my street that acts nice to your face but then barks behind your back, and finally, the excitement I get when I plan a trip or do something on my bucket list!!

• Sophie89

  

  about 1 year ago

  Having to call a code blue for a patient, nothing get's my heart pumping more! (Except maybe the thought of finally going on an overseas trip!) Would be AMAZING!!!

• Tegs

  

  about 1 year ago

  When the plane starts to shake on take off and the engines roar. Get's the heart pumping everytime :) adventure time!!

• amy

  

  about 1 year ago

  sky diving in vegas was the craziest thing ive ever done!!! my heart starts to get pumping going to new places, seeing new things, experiencing others cultures and meeting new people! Theres nothing like doing something different!!

• Explorer1412374

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart is still pumping of when my family and I climbed the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France last year. We climbed the top and then had lunch. I will always treasure that moment, it got my heart pumping just taking in the spectacular view from the top. It felt surreal. The 360 views from the top were amazing. I am hoping to treasure another experience just like this one!!

• Mika29

  

  about 1 year ago

  Hearing the roar of the plane engines soaring overhead or seeing the little flashing light during the night... It takes me back to the unforgettable and crazy experiences I've had overseas and even though I'm just at home, my heart beats faster and I can't wipe the smile off my face!

• Sophie.D

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping is the feeling in your stomach when you know your going on an adventure with a great bunch of friends! I have so many memories of this feeling.....just like last year heading up the NSW coast to a music festival! Was one of the top trips away with friends ever!

• Explorer1222662

  

  about 1 year ago

  Im a P Plater, enough said...

• Ange

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart gets pumping when I'm finally at that place in the world that I've always wanted to go!! After all the planning and waiting, finally getting there and taking it all in!!

• Avi

  

  about 1 year ago

  I reckon arriving in a city you've never being to before. Checking out the unkonwn and making it the know... But going to the rides on top of the tower in vegas would really get the heart pumping...!!

• Scott

  

  about 1 year ago

  I love downhill mountain biking! While my fiend and I were on a Contiki in Canada we stopped at a place called Whistler which is a mecca for downhill mountain biking and liked the look of it so much when we got back home to NZ we go into mountain biking right away. Every time I do a new track or try a new jump my heart gets pounding, even if I bail! I love it so much!!

• altergeist

  

  about 1 year ago

  Bungee Jumping, Cliff Jumping into the sea, being in an entirely new place for the first time, that moment when you realise you're going to miss your flight, seeing my beautiful girlfriend for the first time in weeks... Er, what else gets my heart pounding? Serotonin, Adrenaline, Endorphins!

• Michelle

  

  about 1 year ago

  Like a baby, taking its first baby step into a new experience, and furthermore into a new world. Stepping on a foreign piece of land, then letting the eyes wonder and feeling the heart stop. Letting the blood rush as excitement reaches your heart. My heart pumps each time I take a step into a new experience and each time that happens, I feel like I am born into this world again and again! <3

• foureyedcrab

  

  about 1 year ago

  Skiing down the slopes on fresh powder while inhaling that crisp mountain air as the alpine breeze flies past makes my heart pound and my face light up with a smile.

• KylieJ

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping is the secret fear that hides behind my bravery when I am trying something new. To know that I am terrified, and that I am going to do it anyway. I feel it every single time I get on a plane. I feel it in the first step I take into a new country. Travelling is filled with overwhelming moments, and it should be. I never want to take it for granted, I always want my heart to race, to hold on to that feeling that my eyes just can't get big enough to take everything in, and to be secretly scared to face something that I have never faced before. When I come out on the other side, nothing beats that feeling of pride I get from knowing that I DID IT.

• Lauren

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping? Getting lost in a city I've never been to before and not knowing if I'll find my way back to my accommodation! Luckily that adventure back always turns out to be the most fun and surprising part!

• sara_o85

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart pumps naturally like most other humans but we all know that a holiday is more than a sun tan! The initial thrill of booking your ticket starts the heartbeat, the moment you set foot on the plane to the time the plane takes off and you know that a part of you will change because your life will not quite be the same. My heart gets pumping when I travel on my own - meeting new people and discovering the unknown, it's one of the best feelings I've ever known.

• shaz91

  

  about 1 year ago

  Experiencing complete happiness...
  with amazing people
  in places that take you breath away
  on a mind-blowing adventure.
  aka- CONTIKI!!

• Ch3l5

  

  about 1 year ago

  The thought of travelling the world gets my heart pumping! The countless sites to see, people to meet and memories to make is breath-takingly exciting and i cant wait to continue this global adventure!

• Charmaine

  

  about 1 year ago

  thinking about my upcoming Europen Whirl tour which is booked and paid for!!! EKKK So excited! and the thought of getting another to USA! That would be awesome!

• Tenille

  

  about 1 year ago

  besides hoping on the plane - one of the most heart pumping moments fo me is when i start packing my suitcase! i may have even been known to start packing for a trip over a month in advance....but shhh dont tell anybody!

• Lindsay

  

  about 1 year ago

  Nothing is more exciting than a foreign airport.... Except perhaps the adrenaline of falling in LOVE in a foreign airport! My heart pumps for the South African guy I met in Washington - crazy, funny, sweet, and STILL holding my hand in even more adventures halfway across the world

• Explorer1152198

  

  about 1 year ago

  Anything where the perceived danger is greater than the actual danger will get your heart pumping. I like trying new things and facing fears - adrenalin is the best drug! Have done sky diving, white water rafting, skiing, quad biking, abseiling, trapeze and that's just off the top of my head but the biggest one that really got me was snorkelling in Dahab, Egypt - I can't swim! Freaked out at first just getting into the water knowing how deep it was. Listened to my brain which told me I could not sink because the water was heavy with salt, however my heart was pumping throughout the whole thing - was totally worth it, seeing the amazing and beautiful life under the sea!

• Kiah

  

  about 1 year ago

  As soon as you wake up on the morning you fly out to somewhere new!

• Sandie

  

  about 1 year ago

  Gettin' down on Friday... Pumping some radio tunes in the car, celebrating being young and care-free... Making the 'real world' wait until you're good and ready for IT!

• Chelsea

  

  about 1 year ago

  travelling alone. deadlines. anticipation of the unknown. when the live band plays those first few notes of your favourite song. meeting new people. getting lost. heights. skinny dipping. getting caught. checking my bank balance. spilling a secret. thinking back to those moments that made my heart stop. ♥

• Leesee87

  

  about 1 year ago

  Being woken up by your tour manager to get you packed and on the bus in under 5 minutes, because you partied too hard the night before in the Contiki Basement in the Beajoulais region. And they don't want you having to fork out the huge cash to get to the next stop. Was totally worth leaving my sleeping bag behind and having to sleep on bare mattresses for the next 12 days

• Smooth79

  

  about 1 year ago

  Sitting down for the first time on a cash table in Vegas, the home of poker for the first time. My heart has never beaten so fast, especially when your involved in a big pot!

• outasite

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart starts pumping when I am out on the big water with a big fishing rod and a big salmon on the line. Theres not much in life that can get you going like a good fish fight on the water. Regardless of if I catch one or not, the excitement and adventure awaits underwater. Theres some kind of thrill knowing that there is so much life under your one little boat that you cannot even see. Anyone who says fishing is boring needs to try coming out with me!!!

• jessicayasmin

  

  about 1 year ago

  I love traveling but my heart really gets pumping the last few hours of the plane ride home. I am always very eager to see my loved ones, be back on Australian soil and share stories (and gifts) with family and friends. Then it's back to reality and saving for the next getaway!

• hannahrose

  

  about 1 year ago

  Right now it's reading the line-up for this Contiki and for the thought of spending time in America for the first time - going overseas for the first time last year was amazing and now I just want to finish my uni degree so I can go travelling over the world and discover all the new and exciting stuff the world can offer whether it be good or bad experiences !!! What get's the heart pumping is the exhilarating moments in life where you're initially faced with uncertainty but you manage to conquer it. Whether this is as simple as not knowing where you should get off at the bus in your local area or when your track leader suddenly disappears when tramping out in the wilderness with no definite idea of where you are or just catching that perfect wave (as cliche as that sounds and given that I only body surf!). Some of the best moments in life are when rocking up with a carload of your friends to a beach to camp and knowing that the next couple of days are going to be to be totally superb !!

• Brooke

  

  about 1 year ago

  I love the moment when you walk out of the airport terminal in a new, foreign country and that rush of excitement that hits you as you realise that your adventure has just begun. There's nothing like the thought of having new experiences, absorbing a new culture and meeting new people to get your heart pumping.

• level103

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping is when I am able to tell others what I have experienced. Holidays and experiences take us away from the normal environment, out of the comfort zone and into the wild. This is what makes travelling, travelling. To seek, to conquer, to feel, to be, and then to share travel stories and advice with people - it gives me the ultimate feeling of satisfaction. Sharing is caring - and going on adventure enables you to do that.

• Coffs

  

  about 1 year ago

  Going all in!

• Sarah

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart is pumping right now, 'cause I just today decided, after my contiki tour is done, I'm gonna stay in Australia. :D
  My heart is also still pumping from river rafting the the Tully river the other day and skydiving over Cairns.

• Shelby

  

  about 1 year ago

  that moment when the aeroplane takes off and you know there's a crazy adventure waiting for you on the other side.

• riannori

  

  about 1 year ago

  The unknown. Fear mixed with excitement makes for a hell of an adrenaline rush.

• Amber

  

  about 1 year ago

  Just the thought of a new adventure, of new places, new foods and new friends. And as the plane descends... I can't stop bouncing in my seat - my heart rate skyrockets!! (Oh, and watching sport. I think I have a problem)

• Explorer1214890

  

  about 1 year ago

  Being held over a cannon and just waiting for the drop. Gotta love New Zealand.

• Vorbis

  

  about 1 year ago

  The falling off a cliff feeling of turning your feet towards a new future that you can't predict or control, walking away from a familiar and safe home.

• Kim

  

  about 1 year ago

  The thought of winning this trip gets my heart pumping!!! My European highlights tour changed my life-i will forever be looking for more adventures to open my eyes. save me from my small town!!!!!!!

• Explorer1112175

  

  about 1 year ago

  Nightlife, friends and great music gets me going.... what more could you ask for? Oh except amazing places to travel... that more then anything is what i love. I want to go everywhere i can possibly go. Of course i love you too Contiki x Happy Birthday!! Take me back to the States <3
  I'm excited just commenting to you guys about it!!! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :D

• GIMo

  

  about 1 year ago

  Anything with speed and/or danger. I love flying in jets, jumping out of perfectly good airplanes, rappelling down waterfalls and high-rise buildings, sloshing through Class 4 rivers, ziplining between mountains, whirling about on roller coasters, being whipped about on choppy ocean waves at crazy speeds, eating unrecognizable foods, and being strapped to bungee cords by my feet. But I'd say there's nothing more thrilling than the excitement of experiencing new cultures with new friends from all over the world.

• Explorer1327312

  

  about 1 year ago

  Surprises! I LOVE SUPRISES! Let me tell you I will be super surprised if I win!!!!! Pretty pretty please Contiki!

• BecW

  

  about 1 year ago

  the countdown to a new adventure as well as the stress of packing and having to limit yourself to a certain number of shoes :)

• Tania

  

  about 1 year ago

  As a girl that has been babied and raised by "slightly" over-protective parents my , on my overseas trips in 2010 and 2011 without my parents, I really felt like a bird learning to fly. There was a huge mixture of excitement and nervousness, but once I landed in the new country, I just spread out my wings and flew! Each day was exhilarating. Whether I was out and about exploring, or trying some of the most delicious food I've ever eaten, my heart was just constantly racing with excitement. When I tell my friends and family about my trip, the excitement reignites no matter how many times I tell it. I can't wait to go overseas again. I honestly hope I can make travel an annual thing. It's one of the things that really gets my heart pumping!

• Petal_120

  

  about 1 year ago

  Rockclimbing gets my heart racing everytime!!!! Especially cause i'm scared of heights!!! My rule is you only live once so why not give it a go!!!

• BieBie

  

  about 1 year ago

  Travelling & photography!! Its my passion in life! I love to learn about diffrent cultures, people, food, drinks and places!! Just exploring each new place you visit, talking to strangers, and just being able to be in places that youve always dreamt about gets my heart pumping! Its such an overwelming experience!! Photography on the other is like magic... Seeing one thing and getting the most beautifull results from different angles.. it amazing.. Going all out to get the perfect picture, getting a smile, a view.. Its just magnifisent!! x

• KylieJ

  

  about 1 year ago

  This poem has only one real thing to say,
  And that’s to pick Kylie to join LA to The Bay!
  Nothing makes the heart race more for me,
  Than getting something THIS awesome... for FREE!
  I promise I’ll behave, I promise I’ll be good,
  If you'd just let me meet you in Hollywood.
  Please Contiki, why don’t you let me go,
  Check out the Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego?
  Pick me! You know I’ve always been a fan,
  So take me with you to get that Mission Beach tan!
  If you take me to Phoenix, no matter what,
  I promise I’ll keep my cool when things get hot.
  For company in the Wild West, I’m the right choice,
  I so want to hear the Grand Canyon echo my voice!
  I’ll be your lucky charm in Vegas, I swear,
  And I wont get drunk in public in my underwear!
  I’ll let you keep all the cash if you promise to take,
  Me with you to the beautiful waters of Bass Lake.
  I’d have your back in Yosemite Sam’s backyard,
  And I’ll be your motivation when the hike gets hard.
  I went through a hippie stage, so I’ll fit right in,
  When we get to San Fransisco and the bus pulls in!
  Just when you thought that I couldn’t have another reason why,
  Contiki, if you don’t pick me… Well, I look really ugly when I cry.

• PienaarK

  

  about 1 year ago

  Well I am ADVENTURE! I have made a collage of all my adventures and numbered it to describe it for you.
  1. Skiing in St Johann, Austria in minus temperature.
  2. Riding the highest rollercoaster in the world (270m) in Las Vegas, USA.
  3. My first skydive and I am opening my own shoot and landing myself!
  4. Cage diving with white sharks in Gansbaai.
  5. Rapjumping (abseil facing down) off the Sanlam building in Pretoria.
  6.Running with the Bulls in Pamplona (best thrill yet).
  7. Riding horse on the beach in Kommetjie, Western Cape.
  8. Playing with a big ass snake.
  9. Playing with Lion cubs.
  10. Paragliding down the mountains in Timol, Austria.
  11. Doing a AFF Skydive.
  12. Bungee Jumping Orlando towers in Soweto, Gauteng.
  13. Rock-climbing in Cape Town, Western Cape.
  14. Riding a swing rollercoaster 260m above the ground in Las Vegas, USA.
  15. Shooting a Uzzi in Springs, Gauteng.
  16. Helicopter into the Grand Canyon and over Hoover Dam in Nevada, USA.

• PienaarK

  

  about 1 year ago

  I know this is a long story but it is a story of a young man who was blessed to marry his best friend – please enjoy.
  The story starts with two young kids that went to school together at Ben Viljoen in Groblersdal. Being a few years apart we never really knew each other more than just the timely sighting on a sports field or a stage but we always knew about each other. The story jumps ahead about five years where we accidentally ran into each other in the Virgin Active in Menlyn, Pretoria, where the story truly began.
  As life would have it technology played the main role in our interactions over the next few years. We befriended each other on Facebook, chatted for hours on Skype and shared our days and our thoughts via an electronic medium, blissfully unaware of the plot twists still to come in our immediate future. We were happy but we always knew that was something missing.
  As the 2010 Soccer World Cup came along and the country was in hassle and bustle, Ulrike being the sports fan she is naturally wanted to go and see some of the games staged in her backyard, and she turned to the master of the negotiations, Pienaar to source her some tickets, which he did. Discussions about Soccer tickets escalated into discussions about ‘one day’ and eventually discussions about life, love and laughter and immediately the attraction between us stated to grow.
  Then I started the chivalrous task of courting the lady Ulrike, in the only way I know how, occupying every second she had available with m, myself and I. We went to see the Parlotones, Daughtry, played squash, spent hours on the couch chatting about everything and nothing and the love started to grow.
  The daunting task of meeting the parents was still on the horizon… something that I believed went quite well (being a non-avid golfer). The love between us then hit high gear and we realised we had found the person we were going to spend our lives with. We then decided to travel to Sweden over Christmas and then the planning started… as I wanted to make Ulrike my wife and I wanted to ask for her hand in Sweden.
  Between booking a romantic suite in the Ice Hotel in Sweden, making her dream ring in secret (something I just had to get perfect), asking parents in a 5 min gap we had alone and ensuring Ulrike that I would never propose in Sweden the plan was set to make Ulrike my wife.
  The plan had to be airtight, nobody must know and Ulrike must not find out. Other than me, the ring maker, the reception lady at the Ice Hotel (that I had to beg for a room) and her parents (at the last moment) nobody knew. I had to hide the ring after it was made, transport it safely on the flight and ensure Ulrike would never know about the ring until the last moment.
  On the second day in Sweden we flew to Kiruna to go to the Ice Hotel. We arrived in minus 30 degrees, got our snow clothes, I surprised her with a Ice Suite made up of numerous ice sculptures and we went off to our activities, Ice Mobile ride, dinner, walks in the snow, drinks in the Ice Bar and thousands of photos. Finally we had a moment alone in our suite; I faked a flat battery (for the camera) and ran to get the ring. And being dressed like the Oros man helped because I could conceal the ring in my pocket.
  As I got back to the suite Ulrike was laying there on the ice bed, on an Elk skin, she looked like an angel, unsuspecting and absolutely beautiful. I smiled and asked her to come over to me, I held her in my arms, I kissed her, looked her in the eyes and I went down on one knee and she immediately started to smile, the kind of smile that I will remember for as long as I live. I then proceeded to made her three promises of life, laughter and love as I looked her in the eyes and held her hands, I took out the ring, opened the box and asked her if she would please marry me. She gave a little jump, smiled and said yes, yes, yes and gave me a huge kiss!
  The moment was perfect, the love was pure and the future lies brightly in front of us like the morning star, constant and spectacular.
  This is the story of the love between two best friend and how we started our journey, now we want you to write a new chapter in our love by considering us for this unbelievable prize.

• PienaarK

  

  about 1 year ago

  Biggest Bungees!
  After jumping the Orlando Towers twice I want to go do the highest bungee jumps in the world.
  5. Europabrücke Bridge, Austria (192m)
  4. Bloukrans Bridge, SA – (216m)
  3. Verzasca Dam, Switzerland (220m)
  2. Macau Tower, China (233m)
  1. Royal Gorge Suspension Bridge, USA (321m) – The first drop you fall for more than 10 seconds and after the first rebound you fall 120m.
  Extra plus:
  Volcano Bungee near Pucon, Chile (137m) - You jump out of a helicopter over an active smoking volcano towards molten lava and flown home at 135km/h while hanging right there!

• PienaarK

  

  about 1 year ago

  Highest/Lowest Guinness World Record.
  I want to be the first person to reach the highest point (Everest 8,848m) AND the lowest point (Marianas Trench -10,898m) on earth. Six months training, followed by flights into Kathmandu, equipment and Sherpa hire and 70-day trip will cost me about R350k to climb Everest. Then I will fly to Guam, catch a 322km boat-ride south, jump in the green Deepsea Challenger, sponsored by National Geographic and descend to Marianas Trench almost 11km under sea. This will make me the first person to travel almost 20km vertically and break a Guinness World record.

• PienaarK

  

  about 1 year ago

  I like to get married in the Ice Hotel in Sweden. They have build a chappel completely out of ice, they have ice sculptures, spectacular lighting, the pobium is ice blocks and the congregation sits on elk skins on ice blocks.
  I want to stand there in my white penguin suit (hahaha!) and look down the isle as my beautiful wife walks towards me, with her pearl white dress, electrifiying smile and her sculpted hair. I would want to make promises of love, life and laughter and put a huge diamond ring on her finger because there is no more fitting place to give diamonds than in an ice chappel. I want to give her the warmest kiss and make her belive in true love.
  Then I want to take my bride on a reindeer sleigh ride under the northern lights and sleep in the Ice Hotel at -5 degrees on elk skin.

• JillyBeans

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart races for adventure, discovery and new experiance. Touching down into a foreign city, experiencing the sights and scents of a undiscovered land, eating traditional foods and chatting with the locals - these are all things that set my heart racing.

• Jen_au

  

  about 1 year ago

  Starting off on a new adventure!!! Not knowing what is around the next corner or what the place I'm going to will be like until I go and experience it for myself!! :)

• Explorer1149457

  

  about 1 year ago

  Travelling makes my heart pump because of being some where I've never seen before and doing different things and seeing different beaches.

• btrowley

  

  about 1 year ago

  Going on a Contiki American tour will get the heart pumping! Even just the thought of experiencing a new, exciting country with new people to meet and a new culture to experience gets the Adrenaline charging through my veins!

• katy

  

  about 1 year ago

  Wednesday the 8th of February 2012 was the day I did my first ever bungy jump off Macau Tower.... the BIGGEST in the WORLD! Most thrilling experience of my life with some great friends. I look forward to finding many other adventures to conquer! and get my heart pumping!

• Jennifercarlton24

  

  about 1 year ago

  I love language barriers, that gets my heart pumping. Gotta love those confusing conversations where you try to work out what the other person is saying. Theres lots of smiling and nodding but you dont understand eachother and despite all that youve made a friend!

• Julie

  

  about 1 year ago

  the AV node ; ) ... and of course traveling

• Chaloo

  

  about 1 year ago

  That pressure you get on your chest when a plane lifts off the ground. You sink back into your seat, I close my eyes and enjoy every second, waiting to arrive at my next destination.

• Bella91

  

  about 1 year ago

  Walking out of the airport into a new country or city is always a heart-pumping experience! Just the thought of all the new things to see and people to meet is so exciting!!

• katy

  

  about 1 year ago

  Every time I simply get on the contiki website or look at one of the many contiki brochures I have been sent gets my heart pumping... the thrill of looking at all the adventures that can, and will, be experienced! The excitement off actually booking a trip tops that feeling again!!

• Explorer1177359

  

  about 1 year ago

  Running around foreign roads, in foreign cities, in foreign lands, with people I barely know but knowing they will be life long memories and friends from Contiki.

• Madelineporra

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping, is landing in another country not knowing what to expect, learning about a new culture and meeting new people, seeing amazing things and making new memories and not knowing what to expect but just taking in the moment.

• Bottle

  

  about 1 year ago

  As a man with an unusually slow heart rate (seriously, the blood bank wouldn't let me give blood its so low, I had to get a doctors certificate), I have to work hard to get my heart racing. Buts lots of things do it, some less exciting than others.
  Running... running gets my heart racing.
  As mentioned by a number of other people already... Heights, as in when I intend to jump from them
  Being lost in an unfamiliar place (happens annoyingly often, I don't like maps)
  Talking on the telephone... freaks me out
  Vicious dogs
  and of course, the thrill of setting out on adventure. Grabbing that flight with 5 stopovers before your destination and still brimming with excitement at the first one, discovering new places, eating new food, and more than anything meeting new people.
  These things get my heart racing !!!

• Explorer1166055

  

  about 1 year ago

  * Flying over the Grand Canyon, playing poker at Caesar's Palace and walking the streets of Tijuana (LA to the Bay, December 2007);
  * Sky diving, white water rafting, canyon swing-ing, jet boating, coming face to face with a Maori warrior at a Hangi concert and....meeting my fiancee! (Grand Explorer NZ, December 2008);
  * White water rafting in Austria (following the poor choice of consuming 12 shots in a Munich beer hall), seeing the Colosseum in Rome (European Inspiration, June/July 2010);
  * Helicopter ride over Niagara Falls, jet boating on the St Lawrence River and the view from the CN Tower (Eastern Escapade July 2011).
  The combination of thrilling activities and discovering new cities and cultures are guaranteed to get my heart pumping. However I think what will get my heart pumping the most in 2012 will be seeing my beautiful bride staring back at me in December.

• hannahv

  

  about 1 year ago

  New experiences,new people, new cultures, new food, new friends, all experienced on Contiki

• yybear

  

  about 1 year ago

  Going into my final year exams, the thought of them finishing, graduation, traveling and see the world before I settle down for a job.

• Erin

  

  about 1 year ago

  When i think about my first contiki, meeting amazing new friends and where i met my amazing partner, incredible food, stunning sights, soaking up all the different cultures, and paragliding in Austria definitely got my heart-pumping!!! <3

• TJ

  

  about 1 year ago

  Honestly, its everything I haven't done, but that I still plan to do. As soon as i get the opportunity to get out and see the world, that's exactly what i'm going to do :) The best thing we have to do at home is the Lake Eland zip line (which is pretty awesome) and the Oribi Gauge Swing :)

• Steph

  

  about 1 year ago

  To have the world at my feet, and all of the possibilities in it.

• C

  

  about 1 year ago

  skydiving, diving, surfing, great nature

• EuroExplorer2012

  

  about 1 year ago

  Most things get my heart jumping - after all I am an adrenaline junky! Give me a push bike, I will break the 100km/hr bracket. Give me a race car and I will push it to its limit. Heck, just give me a contiki tour and all the experiences from sightseeing to optional tours to clubbing will get my heart pumpin!

• NFerger

  

  about 1 year ago

  Travel gets my heart pumping. I work to to travel- don't live to work. Because my heart skips a beat at the thought of being able to land on a different continent, experience the different cultures and see the different sights a country has to offer.
  Me and my brother are saving all our money for a trip to Germany this June! We stumbled across a Contiki brochure in the travel agents office and since then i have been hooked! This amazing form of travel has me hooked- and it will probably allow us to visit our next dream destinations sooner and for less: Ireland, The US and Italy... I would love to win this Contiki trip to enable us to go to the US!
  <3 <3 <3

• Candice

  

  about 1 year ago

  besides the sight of my boyfriend? :) .. getting on a plane to go somewhere awesome! sometimes just being in an airport can get my heart pumping, even if i'm not the one flying off for an adventure. airports are just the most exciting places, so full of possibilities and dreams!

• KarlS

  

  about 1 year ago

  The anticipation of my 5 week holiday starting in just over a week! Of course waiting to meet all the new people on my European Highlights tour at the end of the month!

• Eruss028

  

  about 1 year ago

  Exercise, pushing limits, stepping outside my comfort zone, and heights

• Explorer1241706

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping the most is doing things with risk, something that could end in a hospital, a consulate office or perhaps an angry Italians veggie patch. It's doing something that is worth taking a chance for.

• TJ

  

  about 1 year ago

  Oh, and I love the romance of something with a story.. a place, a picture, a person.. :)

• Caroline_Australia

  

  about 1 year ago

  The thought of my next trip! I’m heading off on two Contikis in a few weeks and when I read the descriptions of each trip and the activities that we're going to be able to do, it makes me want to start the trips today! Can't wait for bobsledding in Lillehammer and bungee jumping in the Swiss Alps - they'll really get my heart racing!

• Tiffany

  

  about 1 year ago

  Every time i take my jet-skii our wave jumping in the ocean! The thought of not knowing when your going to be thrown off next or if I will even land the jump keeps me hanging on for my life. Best fun!

• meeliay

  

  about 1 year ago

  Things that get my heart pumping - plunging into the cold ocean during Autumn (and then almost regretting it... but never quite!), one too many coffees, seeing a mouse, late night/early morning rushes to get uni assignments in on time (also, running across campus to hand them in), walking around the city at night alone, dropping things near my feet and having to deploy ninja skills to move quickly enough, dancing while cooking, speaking to large groups and sitting on a ledge above a great height. And caramel honey macadamia ice-cream. Always caramel honey macadamia ice-cream.

• Starry-eyed87

  

  about 1 year ago

  DANCING... dancing to a beat in a public space. Loosing Control in any way possible. Leaving the country via the means of Contiki will result in my heart thumping and bumping in all ways unimaginable.

• louiset

  

  about 1 year ago

  exams. well it's not a good heart pumping but they still seem to get the heart racing!

• SkitzO

  

  about 1 year ago

  Roller coasters that get your adrenalin pumping. Eg; Accelerator at Knotts Berry Farm, CA
  That ride is an intense 20 seconds

• Samara

  

  about 1 year ago

  Snowboarding gets my heart pumping. It's so exhilarating and exciting and scary all at the same time and when i am at the top of the mountain knowing i am about to let al my inhibitions go my heart starts pumping.

• aequitas

  

  about 1 year ago

  everything the usa is the land of heartpumping adventure the thought of la the thought of anywhere usa the thought of travel

• Glenda

  

  about 1 year ago

  Facing my fears to have amazing new experiences gets my heart racing eg overcoming my fear of heights to go up moutains in the Alps or go up the Eiffel Tower. Starts with anticipation and nerves as the reality of what I am doing sinks in then my heart races with the thrill of actually doing it and in the case of the Eiffel Tower the breathtaking views I was rewarded with. Finally my heart races with excitement that I faced my fears and had an amazing experience. This opens up the possibilities to do everything I have ever wanted in the future because if I can overcome fears then I can do anything even skydiving which I plan to try next year.

• Rhiannon

  

  about 1 year ago

  Rollercoasters! I can't get enough of them, it's on my bucket list to ride the biggest, fastest and scariest rollercoasters in the world.

• klilek

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart gets pumping when I arrive at the airport and the endless opportunities of the trip run through my mind. It is the best feeling knowing that there is no work the next day and only fun awaits you. Travelling is the best feeling ever!!!!!

• Lauren.

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart pumps like crazy every time I mentally count down the number of sleeps until I move into my very first home with my wonderful boyfriend - the beginning of the rest of our lives! :)

• Gill

  

  about 1 year ago

  Waking up every morning and making the most of everyday and knowing that I have the opportunity to experience new cultures, languages and that I have a travel filled future

• Jax036

  

  about 1 year ago

  I am a thrill-seeker so rollercoasters get my heart pumping... and the best coasters are found in the US of A. Spiders also get my heart pumping as fast as physically possible. And the stomach in your mouth feeling you get when a plane begins its ascent. I've sky-dived and bungee-d before and they haven't given me the same rush as a long-haul flight taking off on a Contiki adventure. :) So give me a Contiki-headed plane with a rollercoaster on my screen and a spider within view and I am one adrenalin-filled excited girl!

• JoshuaJonathanLow

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping is when I'm about to fall 12000feet off a tiny airplane supported only by the faith that the parachute on my skydiving instructor's back will open in time.

• Jezzcar

  

  about 1 year ago

  The nerves of not knowing whether what I type here or if what I have written in my previous entries will be good enough to be chosen for me to go on a trip or not.

• Gwheels

  

  about 1 year ago

  Being a true tomboy at heart, nothing gets my heart pumping like dirt bike or BMX riding! Something about being muddy and learning new tricks makes me feel so alive! I would love to feel the wind in my hair and the mud on my shoes on a riding trip through LA , being a true 80's style BMX bandit and giving Nicole Kidman a run for her money!

• Explorer1310761

  

  about 1 year ago

  Going to a buffet and about to launch into a mountain of seafood.

• Hannah

  

  about 1 year ago

  Thinking about all the adventures yet to come. After getting on a plane to fly to the other side of the world by myself (having never flown before) in November 2011, my heart skips beats when I think about doing it all over again. And again. And again. Until I'm too old to travel anymore, then I'll have all the memories. In short, life gets me pumping!

• tasha

  

  about 1 year ago

  My Contiki tour was the best time of my life! I hope to go on a couple more before I hit the dreaded 35. Fun diverse people, new cities, awesome guides, what's not to love?

• christineking

  

  about 1 year ago

  The sound of a new city, the scent of a new adventure, the smile of a new friend!

• MaryMo

  

  about 1 year ago

  Entering contests through Contiki. Then waiting to see if I've won. Woah an experience to be had by all!!!

• melissa278

  

  about 1 year ago

  Taking amazing photos of my adventures and posting them online to make everyone insanely jealous!! Making friends with strangers and being the chirpiest jet lagged traveller ever :) check in staff and cabin crew smile when they see this ball of sunshine coming!!!

• NicoleB

  

  about 1 year ago

  Leaving my small family and small hometown to travel across the world by myself to live and teach in the city of Melbourne, Australia. IT'S HAPPENING!!!!

• amandagriffin88

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping? Mystery.
  Why? The feeling of suspense is amazing! The tingly stomach, the excitement, the rapid HEART PUMPING! Where will I be today? What am I going to do? Who am I going to meet? And my favorite - what am I going to eat!? You cannot plan everything! (Well you can try, but where is the fun in that?!)

• Explorer1304635

  

  about 1 year ago

  Waking up, looking at the clock and realising you've got 5 minutes until the Contiki bus leaves for the next city...that & Zip lining nude in the Swiss Alps!

• Explorer1245988

  

  about 1 year ago

  What get's my heart pumping? Easy. Checkin out the boys on the beach! Hello summer! What's even better is when you catch up with said hotties and head to a round of skirmish. It's hands down adrenaline pumping good fun. Sure it gets messy and your bruises are photo-worthy, but at the end of the day, all you want is more! More excitement, more adventures and lots more friends!

• Nicole

  

  about 1 year ago

  GETTING OUT AND EXPLORING THE BEAUTIFUL WORLD! YOLO! =)

• Miss Muffett

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping?....Walking down 5th Ave New York, taking the elevator to the top of the Empire State Building, walking through Disneyland and that feeling of having permission to be a kid again for a day....the list goes on. My heart doesn't stop racing from excitement from the moment I land in the U.S until the time I leave. It's almost a surreal feeling but at the same time the most content feeling.

• Danielle

  

  about 1 year ago

  The City! Any city that has life breathing into it. Fine dining, great art exhibits, live music, music/art/holiday/cultural festivials, great parks to walk or throw a frisbee in, coffee shops! Oh how I love visiting different cities! <3 <3 :)

• Niki

  

  about 1 year ago

  Heading to and exploring a brand new country all on my own. Eating new foods, meeting new people, and trying new things (which sometimes means facing some fears!) all get the heart racing with excitement every time! Can't wait to do this several more times in life!

• NicoleB

  

  about 1 year ago

  Leaving my small family and small hometown to travel across the world by myself to live and teach in the big city of Melbourne, Australia. IT'S HAPPENING!!!!

• Blair

  

  about 1 year ago

  Getting on a plane to head on my next adventure gets my blood pumping. The exciting of planning a trip and all the activities that go along with it! Travelling is my drug of choice. :)

• ShanTheExplorer

  

  about 1 year ago

  hot air balloon rides ! they thrill of being so high is amazing (: wish i could do it everyday to make me feel alive

• Melliegrubber

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping is when I think about my first overseas trip to Europe for Christmas this year. Seriously, I get so excited and I want to go now!

• Matt

  

  about 1 year ago

  Living the thrill while whitewater rafting, horseriding and skiing in New Zealand, t speed boat & windsurfing in Australia, all organised and made possible by Contiki tours ! ! !

• Landi7541

  

  about 1 year ago

  Roller Coaster rides, getting ready for a big night out, Seeing the person you love after a business trip, the anticipation of getting on a plane to discover a new place and so much more. But most of all....seeing my name being chosen as the winner!!! : )

• Alexandra1993

  

  about 1 year ago

  The beautiful thought of living in another culture for any period of time, the thought of taking in the beautiful sights, amazing cuisine and learning about a culture you would have otherwise never known! The beautiful anticipation of travel and seeing the world outside of your own country.

• Explorer1304635

  

  about 1 year ago

  Dancing with randoms at 3am in the middle of the Street in Amsterdam!

• SammiSox

  

  about 1 year ago

  Anything new and exciting really gets my heart pumping. My favorite thrill seeking hobby is getting on my crf450 and hitting the local bush tracks with my other half. Although i have done a fair bit of adrenalin pumping activities in my time nothing has come close to the nevis bungy in Queenstown New Zealand.
  I have always wanted to travel the US so getting to live that dream would definitely get the blood pumping.. ;-P PEACE!!!

• Explorer1298902

  

  about 1 year ago

  exciting events and news... like hearing that I've won a Contiki trip gets my hear pumping ;)

• Chrystal

  

  about 1 year ago

  The excitement of a new country, new surroundings, new people and new wonderful memories. The thought of experiencing all these new things with someone you love. The adventure and excitement is a indescribable happiness.

• smallen

  

  about 1 year ago

  I LOVE the excitement that comes with planning a trip. All of the anticipation and the endless possibilities that come with travel is so exciting! And then when the day finally comes that you get to leave, nothing beats the feeling or exploring a new place in the world!

• Explorer1352176

  

  about 1 year ago

  Nothing gets my heart pumping more than going to a concert. Live music running through my veins and the literal beat of the bass vibing through me. It makes me feel the most alive when swaying through a mosh of people. It is the sharing of a commonality between each person because we connect with the lyrics and there is nothing better than the power of music to create your own lifes' playlist.

• plugz1

  

  about 1 year ago

  TRAVEL. The though, the idea, the anticipation....the buzz!!
  Nothing gets the heart pumping more than an unplanned trip into the wilderness of 'the undiscovered and yet to be explored'.

  Travel is the ultimate in heart pumping awesomeness.

• rSoheil

  

  about 1 year ago

  TRAVELLING TRAVELLING TRAVELLING ! Nothing is like getting lost in the middle of somewhere you've never been before! And finding you’re way back of course :P

• Wing

  

  about 1 year ago

  things related to speed, and falling downwards fast like Bungee jump, roller coaster. or when i am about to do something exciting, new adventure at a new environment. Like getting a chance to take hot air balloon to see the beautiful scenery.

• Alexander

  

  about 1 year ago

  Bungee Jumping from the world's tallest Bungee Jump in Macau China got my heart pumping.

• Dana

  

  about 1 year ago

  Arriving in a new city! I just can't wait to start exploring!

• genyd

  

  about 1 year ago

  sky diving!!! amazing feeling! free falling for over a minutes feels like nothing else in this world

• will_2525

  

  about 1 year ago

  new and exciting things like going on my first trip over seas meeting new people

• Jazmina33

  

  about 1 year ago

  traveling the world with contiki, cause i know im going to have the time of my life and do things i never thought i would

• Katherine

  

  about 1 year ago

  What get’s my heart pumping is the excitement of travel. An new adventure, stepping out of my comfort zone. New country, new culture, meeting new friends and new experiences.

• TurboHerbo

  

  about 1 year ago

  The below link clearly demonstrates what pumps your heart:

  http://youtu.be/upctPUa6RhA

  Oh and also a can of Mother : )

• jerdude

  

  about 1 year ago

  Traveling! Experiencing a new culture, seeing new things, there's nothing else like it in the world.

• JJackson

  

  about 1 year ago

  That moment at work where you sneak a glance at the Contiki trip itinerary and you instantly imagine a surreal dream that is only a matter of time away, leaving colleagues to question the persistent smile across your face.

• cravesadventure84

  

  about 1 year ago

  i love to travel, the thought of a new adventure, making new friends for life, sharing stories with the hottie on the Contiki bus ,experiencing new cultures and tasting crazy food, extreme activities like skydiving and whitewater rafting, these are a few of my favorite things... that get my heart pumping... life is what you make of it, and the people you share it with! cheers to more heart- pumping adventure!!!

• sallm

  

  about 1 year ago

  Canyon-Swing in Queenstown - that got some serious adrenalin pumping!

• fiozzers

  

  about 1 year ago

  Being in a new country and not having a clue where you are...love it!

• mallorylloyd613

  

  about 1 year ago

  Doing at least one thing everyday that scares me. This could mean cliff jumping in a near by lake, meeting new people, exploring new cultures, trying crazy food, traveling to a foreign place, white water rafting on the Ottawa river, etc, etc, etc.This gets my heart pumping knowing I am out of my comfort zone, something new and exciting, without knowing how it will pan out.

• Kayla

  

  about 1 year ago

  Going somewhere new all by yourself and having no idea what to expect!

• xoxoMandieRosexoxo

  

  about 1 year ago

  Hy heart starts pounding every time the wheels of the plane leave the runway. I always feel the butterflies in my stomach but I know that if I didn't have the butterflies, then it wouldn't be an adventure!

• MariaC

  

  about 1 year ago

  Scuba Diving. First I start thinking "shark shark shark" then "fish fish fish" and if it's scallop season "scallop scallop scallop" then a tad "shark" then I get over it and breathe. So when I get over it, my heart is usually pretty pumped! haha. So far that is as extreme as I get these days!

• katherine

  

  about 1 year ago

  Not just SEEING new places, but EXPERIENCING and LIVING it. Kayaking in the Adriatic...Snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef...Trekking Matchu Pitchu....Skiing the Rockies....

• Jessicam876

  

  about 1 year ago

  My hearts starts pumping when I bang out an exercise session. It pumps even harder front row at a festival along with the bass. It feels like it will jump right out of my chest whilst waiting to be Tattooed just before the needle hits skin. But nothing makes it pump harder than stepping off a plane in a foreign country not knowing what amazing adventures await. 

• riacrispino

  

  about 1 year ago

  Living in a country that hosts 7, 107 islands high tide or low tide is a kick start to a pumping heart. Knowing that I belong to a nation with more than a hundred languages and ethnic groups makes me appreciate unity amidst diversity. My heart races feeling that adventure is out there, waiting to be uncovered and experienced in every special place on Earth. My heart explodes in the truth that to make life count, we are all set to see the world forgetting fear, boundaries and hesitation. My heart pumps where my feet goes.

• Sam

  

  about 1 year ago

  my heart starts pumping by getting to experience new places, and people, that i wouldn't meet at home. i love getting to do something new, to try something new...to soak up every experience and adventure that I can!

• Scott Bowden

  

  about 1 year ago

  Jumping off and out of things....bungee jumping the nevis in new zealand, paragliding over rio and sky diving in vegas. But nothing gets my heart pumping like the moment you think you're missed your plane out lost your passport

• Joe

  

  about 1 year ago

  living outside my comfort zone. Live and learn.. Boom

• dani1982

  

  about 1 year ago

  Any new experience is really exciting to me. Recently I went to Jamaica and jumped off a small waterfall. That was really scary for me but I was so proud of myself that I did it.

• Robin

  

  about 1 year ago

  People. People get my heart pumping. People and communities are my passion. I am inspired and excited by all the new people that I meet. When I discover what makes them special or unique or what drives them in life, I am ecstatic. The thrill of getting to know someone is equivalent to that of skydiving or thrill seeking. The exploration of human nature, the glimpse at another person’s soul through conversation, film, or photography, is an experience that has no equivalent. To connect with another, to understand another person in this fleeting and often disconnected life is exhilarating. I can talk to anyone about anything. That is what drives me to be a doctor; that is why I went to medical school. That is why I travel. That is why I also study film and photography. To connect with others, get to know them, and in the process even better understand/know myself. This connection does not only have to happen through words. That is only a narrow view of people's range of communication. I got to know a group of Argentinians when dancing the Argentine Tango and Salsa. Their expression was through the passion of dance and the effect got my heart pumping, and that wasn’t just because I was dancing.. Once can go anywhere and enjoy an experience with good people around them. It is my dream to be plopped into a random part of the world with a camera, a journal, and a computer, and talk to people. Be a vagabond using medicine, charm, and the kindness of strangers to get by while I explore people and their natures. As Christopher McCandless, a avid traveler and the subject of the movie 'Into the Wild', put in the his last journal entry: Happiness is only real when shared.

• Genevieve

  

  about 1 year ago

  Travelling, meeting new people, experiencing new things! Living, loving and laughing!

• Keen

  

  about 1 year ago

  Booking flights/trains...the excitement and anticipation of things to come and seeing all that money leave my account! Its100 times worth it every time x

• Explorer1320859

  

  about 1 year ago

  "Cabin Crew, arm doors for landing" always gets my heart pumping. The reality that I'm about to land in a foreign city that I've only dreamed off excites me everytime. And once I'm there - dancing till sunrise in a local hotspot does the trick ;-)

• LoDc87

  

  about 1 year ago

  the thought of the new and unknown. every trip is exciting for different reasons but it's the unexpected adventures you find and the people you meet along the way that make it really worthwhile. expecting one thing and going off the beaten path to experience a totally different trip that was better than you could have even imagined. knowing you threw caution to the wind and did your own thing seeing things in your own way, taking chances, getting lost, finding the things that only the locals seem to know, living from their point of view, if even for just 2 days, makes it all worth it. that's what gets my heart pumping.

• Alicia86

  

  about 1 year ago

  Any type of adventure. I'll try something "dangerous" at least once. I've been skydiving in Las Vegas, paragliding and white water rafting in Austria. I've even trekked into the middle of an Egyptian pyramid! So many more things to do :-)

• Christina Caravatta

  

  about 1 year ago

  The moment you get on an airplane and wait to start the next adventure and the people you meet along the way!

• Ainslee

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart started pumping the day I finally booked my big solo adventure after finding 7 years worth of excuses not to go! And it hasn't stopped since as I look at all the awesome things I'm going to experience and see...I think it will really start going if I can talk myself into the Sky Jump in Vegas though...

• RortizGypseekers

  

  about 1 year ago

  Experiences, people, culture, sights, food and quirks from around the world get my heart pumping.

• Liz

  

  about 1 year ago

  Meeting the love of my life makes my heart pumping instantly...

• sram3280

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart pumps every day by running 8 kms a day, I love the rush of my heart beating, of the sweat pouring off my body, of the adrenaline rushing through my veins. I love water sports, so white-water rafting, deep sea diving and snorkelling, jet skiing, para sailing always sets me up.

• Laby

  

  about 1 year ago

  Simply trying ANYTHING new. The unknown is always exhilarating!

• Jodes

  

  about 1 year ago

  My Heart gets pumping getting out of my comfort zone. I have booked my first Contiki tour this August and am so excited to finally do Contiki!! I can't wait to experience new adventures and meet new friends. I'll be travelling overseas for the first time and be travelling by myself (that really gets my heart pumping:)

• mmount

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping? Being able to cross things off my travel bucket list gives me the biggest thrill in the world purely because I get to see all the place I've dreamed so long to see. The excitement and aniticpation of finally being able to see or experience it gets my heart racing and makes me smile from ear to ear.

• Derek

  

  about 1 year ago

  Stepping off the plane into a new place and breathing in the air, knowing what im about to see and experience gets my heart pumping.

  So excited for my contiki tour soon, and meeting new people and seeing some new places.

• beckyperren

  

  about 1 year ago

  Adrenaline. Pumping through my veins, sending my pulse racing and in turn my heart pumping. Science tells me this little chemical is the trigger for that feeling I can't quite get enough of. However, the story doesn't start there. It starts with the trigger of the release of this molecule into my body- and that is no mere chemical equation. It's the sense of the unknown, or the feeling that I am exactly where I am supposed to be. It's that moment when I realise I'm doing something no-one has done before, or standing where people have stood for centuries, being a part of something bigger than myself. For me, the key is to be an adrenaline junkie- recognising and seizing the heart-pounding moments and opportunities around me whenever they present themselves.

• Jacqueline

  

  about 1 year ago

  Conquering the big world of culturally rich, vivid cities with a bunch of travel-bug, adventure seeking travellers!

• grace.plata

  

  about 1 year ago

  Getting to gorgeous sites and sights after a long, hard travel always gives me a natural high. There is something very exciting about finding these special spots that are often overlooked by the public since getting there is not quite a walk in the park. Believe me though, it IS worth it!

• Niki

  

  about 1 year ago

  Anything fast enough to do something stupid in - that's what gets my heart pumping.

• LauraM12345

  

  about 1 year ago

  Seeing new things that I never thought I would get to see. Getting waaayyyyyy out of my comfort zone and trying everything! Getting super lost in big cities and stumbling across places that I didn't plan on seeing (like the amsterdam museum, obviously in amsterdam-what a great afternoon!).

• Niki

  

  about 1 year ago

  Anything fast enough to do something stupid in - that's what gets my heart pumping. Why? I don't know, something about speed, about feeling the wind rushing past you, it makes you feel alive.

• Luca

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping?
  Sitting on a stool in front of a teppanyaki grill as the food finished cooking. The chef lifts each morsel with his spatula and flicks it directly at your head. You maneuver your bowl to catch each piece of delicious Japanese cuisine - 1, 2, 3!
  That, and roller coasters.

• Meli26

  

  about 1 year ago

  Fear. Excitement. Love. My heart gets pumping for many reasons whether it be from watching a scary movie, being strapped in a roller coaster that is about to plummet over the edge, or from the little butterflies in my stomach i get from seeing a loved one. But what really gets my heart pumping is the excitement over trying something new. The seizing feeling that overcomes me when I go on an adventure for the first time. When I am all packed and about to embark on a trip of a lifetime. This feeling comes very rarely, but it is one that I relish when I get the chance.

• Melissa777

  

  about 1 year ago

  Adventure! Meeting new people abroad, and seeing places that you only dreamed of seeing before.. It's incredible! Also, running to catch a last minute train, or arriving in a new place that you've never been before. :)

• MelissaMM

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart starts pumping at the gym when I know I have to push it to train for hiking the Grand Canyon next summer!

• Explorer1265505

  

  about 1 year ago

  Nothing gets the heart pumping for me more than the feeling I get when I’ve just booked the tickets to my next adventure. A close second is picking them up and going over my Contiki itinerary and sorting out what optionals I want to do!

• katztruta

  

  about 1 year ago

  SCUBA diving in shark-infested waters off the coast of Bali is probably the scariest thing I've done - and that definitely got my heart racing and pumping!

• alyssa!

  

  about 1 year ago

  what gets my heart pumping: "Traveling is often about pushing yourself to your limits and living a little dangerously". I have experienced adventures and thrills I could never have experienced if it wasn't for contiki, from Skydiving and Bungee Jumping on the same day in Australia, to exploring and walking the cobweb streets of Italy where I don't know a word of italian other than "Ciao Bello" and to climbing the mountains of Scotland (at least to a little prarie girl those streets seem to be mountains). Everyday is something different when travelling, and it is what pushes me to do things out of my comfort box to have a once in a life time experience! And nothing beats the thrill of packing that suitcase and heading to the airport for an experience where anything could happen.

• canadacass

  

  about 1 year ago

  LIVING IN THE MOMENT is what gets my heart pumping to the extreme. Hopping on a bus and not fully knowing where you are going to end up, or where you are going to sleep that night, but trusting that it will work out. The new friends you meet on a tour group and the adventures you share - even though you know your time together is limited, you still are determined to LIVE every minute and make the most of it. That grin exchanged with a mischievous local you allow into your life for a few precious moments to practice their English, or share their culture. Trying new methods of transportation, from a tuk-tuk, a bicycle built for two, or a chicken bus. That post-adventure phone call home to say “Mom, don’t worry, I’m fine, but guess what happened to me today?!” Taking the time to play with the children, or acknowledge the people asking you for money as fellow human beings. I heard a quote today: “We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we have only one.” I try to live every day in the moment, whether that means choosing adventure abroad over stability at home, or just acting like a tourist in my hometown and seeing familiarity with new eyes. Allowing yourself to see the extraordinary in the ordinary is what gets my heart pumping!

• mere

  

  about 1 year ago

  Stepping foot in a new country especially after long traveling is quite a rush!

• Explorer1190394

  

  about 1 year ago

  Hanging upside down on a very high swing above the Vang Vieng river, definitely made my heart pump adrenaline on the Asian Contiki tour!

• Explorer1412866

  

  about 1 year ago

  Meeting new people and being talked into doing things that are completely crazy and outside your comfort zone. White water rafting in New Zealand. I know I'd hardly be able to stand up, but being on the edge of the Grand Canyon. I want to experience North America from San Francisco to Boston and everything in between. Half Dome in California, Six Flags Great America in Chicago, Niagra Falls, Watching the die and waiting for them to fall at a table in Vegas. I can only imagine how much a tour with Contiki would enhance all of these experiences with the amazing guides and new people I could meet along the way.

• Natalie

  

  about 1 year ago

  Leaving on my first ever Contiki in 9 days - that has my heart pumping!!!!!

• Explorer1265505

  

  about 1 year ago

  I would have to say what really gets my heart pumping is the unknown. Booking a trip, whether by yourself or with a friend, and not knowing who you are going to meet and what you will experience, but knowing it will be amazing either way. For me, there is also some fear—fear of how I’m going to get back into “normal life” when you get back home, and the best way to explore my infliction of the travel bug! (I’m thinking more travel ;))

• Tandi

  

  about 1 year ago

  Conquering fears! I'm terrified of small confined spaces, but I couldn't pass up an opportunity to see a pharoh's tomb in Egypt, so with sweaty palms, my shaky voice and an incredibly fast heart rate I crawled down a 70 meter shaft. Not only did it get my heart racing, but it has made me confident that in the future I can conquer at least one fear every time I travel- cheaper and more fun than therapy!!

• Alexandra2

  

  about 1 year ago

  Being a paramedic student, the thought of rushing through traffic with my sirens blaring and being able to save a life is more than enough to get my heart racing!

• Laby

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart gets pumping that moment when I step onto the Edgewalk of one of the tallest towers in the world, only to realize that, yes, I definitely did not outgrow my fear of heights and this was a terrible idea. My racing pulse throbs up into my ears as I force myself forward one trembling limb at a time. The line up of people behind me chatters with excitement and I feel a little ashamed of my wimpy approach. "Three safety wires" I remind myself -- but it's no use. I'm sweating like a pig, my stomach is churning, and my heart is pumping so quickly that I expect it to jump out of my chest at any moment. The latter visual disturbs me. I wonder if I'll be the first person to croak up here, I wonder how stable these grates beneath our feet are, I wonder if a gust of wind will push my pathetic 90 lb frame off the side of the track, I seriously regret eating that cheeseburger earlier, and I wonder how everyone else can be so calm and jovial. Showoffs.

  In a moment, the feared gust of wind brushes past me and ... nothing happens. There's no bullying shove, no violent projectile vomiting, and – despite my worst-case scenario fears – I’m still alive. I think. I look up from my feet and loosen my white-knuckled grip on the support rope, and in that instant I’m able to appreciate the endless cityscape below me. Everything is so Polly-pocket small and I feel like a giant – not like the quivering mess I was moments earlier. My heart starts pumping again, this time with excitement, and I let out a little laugh -- so this is what everyone else was seeing. Bliss is seeing past your fear.

• h.campbell

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping? Two big life moments/changes about to happen all within the span of about a month. Taking my first trip overseas to Scotland and Ireland (a dream I've had since I was little), and upon returning to Canada I'll be moving away from home and across the country. Both things scare me because they're totally outside my comfort zone, but I know I won't regret a minute of it!

• vintage113

  

  about 1 year ago

  I've been wanting to travel for ages now and decided that this year is the year that I'm going to do it! I've deemed it my impulsive traveling year and so far I have done just that! It started with my first ever Contiki trip to Italy. I had a terrific time and made great friends on that trip. Which actually lead to more amazing experiences. I flew to Thailand for New Year's to meet up with people from that Contiki trip. Which lead to me traveling around Southeast Asia, practically on my own. Now I'm headed to Australia in a few weeks to meet up with some more friends from that initial Contiki trip. Deciding to get on a plan on my own and just take off with Contiki has been one of the best decisions I've ever made... it was an amazing experience and has lead to so many others! For me the thrill is taking off on your own and meeting new and interesting in people and realizing that we are really all the same deep down.

• Kylie

  

  about 1 year ago

  Going on vacation makes my heart pump because its the best feeling ever! I have never travelled with contiki but i would love to! Happy Birthday Contiki,for many more years :)

• Lauren

  

  about 1 year ago

  Any new adventure gets my heart pumping!

• amyyy

  

  about 1 year ago

  The thing that gets my heart pumping is the excitement of exploring a place in which you've never been. Discovering all the different areas, people and cultures within a country. Exploring the unknown, and make a spontaneous decision to go anywhere in the world. Sharing adventures with those around you, and enjoying it for yourself. Being amazed by different landmarks, both big and small. The built up excitement of waiting to leave to explore, and travel outside of your comfort zone is the best way to get your heart pumping, and have a great adventure.

• bee_anx

  

  about 1 year ago

  WINNING this!

• 60inchtool

  

  about 1 year ago

  The thing that really gets my heart pumping is travelling to a new country, experiencing the culture, tasting the amazing food, and soaking it all in. And definitely having awesome people to share it with. Like the Sailing trip I took on the Whitsundays in Australia with Contiki! We got to see some amazing scenery including whitehaven beach, and do some awesome snorkelling with huge schools of fish! It was unforgettable!

• sandrium

  

  about 1 year ago

  Heights, and being on an airplane, and dancing! Most of all -- doing something I'm scared of or that I wouldn't normally do!

• Explorer1366198

  

  about 1 year ago

  The thought of my Europe trip coming up with Contiki this summer!

• deanbo

  

  about 1 year ago

  Approaching a girl in forein country, where they speak a foreign language, with the hope that you will get at least a kiss. Obviously this has to happen a night club or a bar after a few drinks. I dont just approach people during the day with intentions of getting lucky lol. So by that time of you vacation, you would know the basic greetings. You walk up to the girl, smile, greet her in her language, and hopefully body language takes over and your nights destiny is fulfilled. This my friends has been achieved but only in mauritius where her second language was english. But hey, english with a french accent is foreign to me;)

• alphajoemega

  

  about 1 year ago

  What got my heart pumping was my 2 open heart surgery survival that corrected a last minute 11th hour knocking on deaths door step aortic aneurysm that was maliciously plotting to deliver me to the gates earlier then my life's plan. What keeps my heart pumping is adventure in its purest, unflinchingly sincere, unadulterated, break-neck paced form. Since my sparing, and please don't tell my cardiologist - Was introduced to a plethora of Europe thanks to Contiki, I've walked the great wall, seen most of the worlds wonders, jumped out of an airplane, bungee jumped, formula 1 raced a lap, para-glided, kite-boarded, sand surfed, found loves true kiss, and repeatedly looked death in the face and smiled knowingly that it's not my time - there are too many miles too go before I will rest. To hell with limitations.... I know I can fly.

• Alice

  

  about 1 year ago

  What makes my heart pumps - The beauty of nature in USA, the marvelous culture and perspective of different travellers and local simply blows my heart away. Being asian and educated in a local school, the lifestyle adopted by the local in US are something which we can never learnt in school and at work. The meeting of different people and the way of life in US are simple unqiue and different. I believe the exposure to US trip will certainly make me see life differently. Thank you Contiki.

• deanbo

  

  about 1 year ago

  dammit i hope grammar doesnt count!

• Alix

  

  about 1 year ago

  The moment I step off that plane/boat/car in a new place, my heart is beating so fast. Where am I and what will come next?

• kaylabate

  

  about 1 year ago

  Speed, adventure, doing something I haven't done, discovering the world. That's what I'm passionate about. And what better way to let lose that passion then to celebrate Contiki's birthday with my own? The 80's were some good times to be born. So Contiki, will you celebrate with me?

• Nicole

  

  about 1 year ago

  Rollercoasters excite me!

• Ag'z

  

  about 1 year ago

  *singing* i'm leaving on a jet plane!!!!....the world awaits me Europe has already been graced with my presence.... one of the many highlights being a group of guys screaming Halle Berry at me while catching a cab in Paris ;) (PS i am not Halle hahahaha). It is only fair that the US be granted the same privilege as that of Europe, don't you think! After all the world is my oyster ;)

• clechen

  

  about 1 year ago

  Just being in a new environment gets my pulse racing! Whether it be the people, a new language, scenery, architecture, various adrenaline activities, the culture or even food, there's always something so enticing and alluring of the unknown. I'm getting excited just by typing this out what more about winning a trip!

  To add my own experiences in, I was in Tunisia when the revolution occurred. That month that I spent over there in January: PRICELESS. I've hit the jackpot already :)

• Michael_M

  

  about 1 year ago

  When you first step foot onto the airplane. I know that gets my heart pumping. The thought of knowing that in a few hours you're going to on the adventure of a lifetime. Oh, and also the thought that I may actually have a chance to win this trip, that does it also.

• Lance_A

  

  about 1 year ago

  The morning song... because you KNOW it's gonna be a good day!

• Bee

  

  about 1 year ago

  walking past the neighbor's dog when u know he has the look that says..."I'm gonna eat ya"

• Irene

  

  about 1 year ago

  Living in all my dreams get my heart pumping.
  [D]enote fear by skydiving over the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest
  [R]iding hot air balloon in South Africa to witness the great animal kingdom in their natural habitat.
  [E]xploring the marine life by diving at the world's largest coral reef system, Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
  [A]ttending the impossible to get tickets, the el clasico match, between my favourite football team Real Madrid vs Barcelona.
  [M]aking trips to witness the 7 wonders of the world.
  The feeling of achieving all these dreams is just out of this world which will definitely get my heart pumping even by just thinking about them. My life is made perfect by experiencing the nature and the world in every way.

• Kadisha

  

  about 1 year ago

  To explore the unexplored gets me going... I'm an adventurous girl that believes in being wild and free. Traveling definitely has gotten me to point of feeling that unique rush of excitement. If I had the money I would travel as much as I can. Luckily, I found this opportunity and I hope I can win this =)

• TravelBug79

  

  about 1 year ago

  Anything to do with heights gets my heart pumping. I am terrified of heights but push myself every chance I get (even if my eyes are closed for half of it). Climbing Sydney Harbour Bridge? Check! Reverse Bungee in Singapore? Check! Hanggliding in Rio? Check! Being scared to death hiking some steep parts of the Great Wall? Check! Anything to scare myself gets my heart pumping and makes me feel amazing to have conquered!

• Stiffykingi

  

  about 1 year ago

  Celebrations within other cultures get my heart beating at high speed,
  Soaking up the culture from other countries; is just what I need!
  Oktoberfest, running of the bulls, tomato fest alike,
  I don't care how far I have to go, I will swim, fly or hike!
  Their food, their stories, music and hobbies - I love to get in and mix,
  I don't have to have skydiving or rafting to get my heart racing fix!

• Oppi89

  

  about 1 year ago

  Travelling as whole!
  everything from the plane ride to meeting new people and discovering things and places i have never experienced before.
  Nothing gets my heart pumping like the start of a new journey!

• spazkat

  

  about 1 year ago

  White water rafting in Austria with my Contiki pals. It was freezing!

• Explorer1329589

  

  about 1 year ago

  New traditions, different way of livings and the priceless experiences of being in a new culture, all are the strongest motivations one could have to do a new thing like being with Contiki family in an amazing trip!

• BoilerCITe

  

  about 1 year ago

  New sights, new sounds, new experiences.

• ronnie

  

  about 1 year ago

  Experiencing new things and not knowing what to expect next. I love surprises and just trying to live in the moment.

• BenCat

  

  about 1 year ago

  Got to be in it to win it...

  Just over a year ago I was on the Contiki Australia Beaches to Reefs East coast tour and absolutely loved it! I won't go into the activities I got up to because you wrote the itinerary, but what you wouldn't know is I had the time of my life and met loads of new friends, who I have kept in contact with. Now that a year has passed I need to get out of the routine 9to5 and have another adventure!!

• Ross

  

  about 1 year ago

  Driving to the airport about to leave on an overseas adventure...the anticipation of the good times ahead and the things I'm going to do and see!

• deanctSA

  

  about 1 year ago

  the one thing that gets my heart pumping to a beat that is insatably magical is the prospect of immersing myslef into different cultures, customs and awesome experiences across the world...be it a silly pic infront of tower bridge with someone i just met, or a terrable mass produced sandwich shared by two people on a plane that have absolutely no idea what the other is saying, or a smile between travellers that share the secret of the special magic that is travel...most of all my heart pumps to a beat that can be heard across continents when I get to tell people about my incredible culture and rich heritage so that I can not only enjoy their country but convince them to visit mine so that we may all share the privilage of meeting, seeing and experiencing the people, places and things that truly define us as unique people and cultures across the world...so travel like birds in flight, travel as the sun sets on the one side of the world and rises on the other.If you must beg, beg for money to travel, if you must steal, steal from the rich cultures across the world and if you must lie, lie to your boss about where you have been for the past two weeks and be it the only leap of faith you take let it be into the wild river of the travel ravine that will lead you to a magical place shared only by fellow travellers and counterparts on journey to that place that is the never ending destination of our hearts the resting place of our soles and the window into this awesome world we live in...always believe in the beat of your heart for it will lead you to a special start....

• JD604

  

  about 1 year ago

  Everything about travelling! im always in for new sights, experiences, and people!

• FriendlyCarl

  

  about 1 year ago

  Whenever I'm landing at a new airport, the excitement of entering a new culture gets my heart beating. Losing any sight of English and the ability to easily communicate with people, the real adventure begins immediately and the thrill of traveling starts when the airplane hits the tarmac.

• PaulQ

  

  about 1 year ago

  new places, new sights and sounds always get my heart pumping. I've always wanted to travel, to explore a new place, to learn new things, to see sights i havent seen before, to meet new people and to experience new cultures! I had the time of my life time when i joined one of contiki's european tours (my first time in europe!) and im looking forward to the next trip!

• Sarah

  

  about 1 year ago

  The thought/idea of returning to my home after being away for over a year. The're really is no place like home......but Amsterdam comes pretty close! ;)

• hermajesty3

  

  about 1 year ago

  Right now my heart is pumping with anticipation of my future. After two long years, thousands of pages of papers, hours of test, 1 comprehensive exam (and two more to go) and lots of lost hours of sleep, I am finally achieving a long time dream of mine; on May 19, 2012 I will receive a Masters degree. The process has been intense, but well worth it. Now I am ready to experience the world, starting right here at home.

• honeyb11

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart was pumping the first time I went scuba diving in the red sea when visiting Egypt. It was the most beautiful, best experience I've had on holiday and I long to visit other extraordinary places to go diving to explore the depths of the ocean!

• Leanne

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping... the feeling of being on the plane ready for your big adventure, scared to death because there's no going back but crazy excited about whats to come!

• MelissaMM

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart gets pumping REALLY fast at the thought of (a young:) Clint Eastwood galloping up on his horse beside my Mojave desert bus and kidnapping me!

• symac

  

  about 1 year ago

  An Oreo Mc Flurry, with extra oreo's! Nothing like extra calories that sends the heart into overdrive!

• abbyg

  

  about 1 year ago

  the thought of leaving new zealand for the first time and exploring the one country i have always dreamed of going to!!!

• Elizabeth

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart gets pumping on any holiday with Conteki as they make the experience a time where you live, love, laugh, embrace, live in the moment, accomplish fears and dreams, meet amazing people, countries and places. Conteki always finishes the trip by giving me the best memory for eternity to share with family, friends and acquaintances. My heart continues to pump waiting for the next life experience with Conteki.

• biancach

  

  about 1 year ago

  Seeing the Grand Canyon for free with Contiki really gets my heart pumping!

• biancach

  

  about 1 year ago

  And also, Brad Pitt.

• Jenbabe

  

  about 1 year ago

  The only place that I've been to in the States is Chicago, would love to see and meet tons of people at the same time!!! :)

• Jen1101

  

  about 1 year ago

  Well I enjoy all kinds of things that can get ones heart pumping... I love White water rafting and I have jumped out of a plane! But like most of my fellow travelers the excitement of travelling to a new place and starting a new adventure is what really gets my heart pumping! :)

• katztruta

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my blood pumping? Life – because it is the ultimate adventure if you allow it to be. It is through travel that we can really experience life – not just our lives, but the lives of those around us. Whether it is meeting new people or meeting up with old friends, I am always excited when I travel. The adrenaline of being lost in a foreign land; the exhilaration of new experiences - such as cave spelunking, climbing Mt. Bromo, or scuba diving in shark-infested waters; the awe of seeing truly inspiring places – be it Halong Bay, the Giant’s Causeway or Siem Reap; all of these things really get my blood pumping. The actual act of traveling – the take-off and landing of a plane, the gentle rocking of a ferry, the amazing speed of a bullet train – these things really get my blood pumping. Falling in love with a place and knowing that you eventually have to leave – this pulls at my heartstrings, but still gets my blood pumping. Meeting people that become your best friends? This part is of travel is the most exciting part, and it really inspires me to travel. Knowing that a trip is going to eventually give you awesome memories, and will lead to you planning your next adventure – that really gets my blood pumping too!

• jdistefano

  

  about 1 year ago

  Trying to surf! I'm not very good and those waves are powerful. Also, I'm scared to death sharks are murking about underneath me ready to pounce!

• EastCoaster

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping is the thrill of global transportation! Riding in the back of a truck in Roatan, Honduras, in a tuk-tuk in Bangkok, Thailand, the contiki bus on the Arc de Triomphe traffic circle in Paris while blasting heavy metal!, an overnight houseboat in Halong Bay, Vietnam, or even a bright yellow taxi in New York City. It never amazes when I travel all the different ways people move around. Getting to experience it first hand plus the places and views you see and people you meet whilst doing so is amazing! Another reason I kinda love Contiki. The bus alone is an experience, travelling around with a group of international strangers who in a matter of days or even hours are friends for life! SO EXCITING and HEART PUMPING!!

• Explorer1291267

  

  about 1 year ago

  Adrenaline gets my heart pumping: skydiving, bungee off a bridge, bungee from a hot air balloon, traveling to new places... I love feeling ALIVE.

• Shinnae

  

  about 1 year ago

  Just being around amazing, new, fun, exciting people gets my heart pumping :)

• Megan

  

  about 1 year ago

  my first time zip lining and cliff rappelling, last year! I went for a work training trip, I wouldn't have done it alone but so glad I did it. And I want to go again... adventure and adrenaline is an addicting thing!
  also winning a trip would be pretty freaking awesome and heart pumping too ;)

• lauren<3

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart pumps when the wheels of the plane touch down in a country that is waiting more me to explore. There's something to be said for the first sight of land, first step on foreign ground and first breath of new air. There's nothing quite like it!

• r3pt4rlol

  

  about 1 year ago

  seeing the world, and experiencing all it has to offer.

• Neshat

  

  about 1 year ago

  going into a new country and feeling the air, and seeing the sights and knowing that i may not be home but for the time being this is my new phone. anything out of the ordinary gets my heart pumping, zip lining, bungee jumping, sky diving, anything that i know i can cross off my bucket list.

  architecture and landmarks also get my heart pumping. just the sincere beauty behind that exquisite art is something else.

• Brittany

  

  about 1 year ago

  Exploring gets my heart pumping! I like to wander and see what surprises lie ahead of me. It is always fun to find a new place and see things people would not typically get to see. While some people might not like getting lost, I think it is exhilarating. Finding your way in a foreign place has a huge feeling of accomplishment in the end.

• KP22

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart gets pumping when I know that I've done a good job. I'm a HS math teacher and I teach at an underachieving school where many students struggle with and hate math. When I can really get through to them and they are interested in the topic and they really get it. That is when I get excited.

• cmcdonald

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping? Trying something new! This year I've made a bucket list to challenge myself, to try things that scare me. So far, I've flown in a helicoper, skinny dipped, bobsledded, and even tried skiing for the first time! I think life is all about taking risks, whether they work out for you or not. At least you can say you tried. Im a baby of the 80's (Born in 89!) So I think its only fitting that I win this trip as I am offspring from the 80's...a time that was all about getting your heart pumping, by trying something new, whether it was whitewater rafting and horseriding, to skiing, bike riding, speed boat & windsurfing. I beg of you to chose me for this trip, as I'm dying to see the world while Im young! I'd love a chance to tell my kids what got MY heart pumping in the year 2012. Please pick me!

• tynansunshine

  

  about 1 year ago

  Leaving questions

  unanswered.

• Allyson

  

  about 1 year ago

  I've been skydiving, white water rafting, bungee jumping, cliff diving, and everything in between. But nothing gets my heart pumping like the pure adrenaline of the unknown. The familiar is looked at as comforting and secure. This may be true for some people, but for me it's just boring. To be put into a situation with incredible sights to be seen, loving people to be met, things about myself that I never knew to be learned, and the best time of my life to be had- nothing can beat that feeling. The challenge of coming out of my shell and being reliant on nothing but myself and a bunch of strangers goes beyond words. Feeling alive is all I need in life.

• rusom2

  

  about 1 year ago

  Whenever I practice karate my heart is pumping. I get an adrenaline rush and it is one of the best feelings in the world. As a dedicated black belt, it is my job to be both dedicated and ready for the unknown at all times. The sense of being ready for anything is definitely a heart racer.

• rachparis

  

  about 1 year ago

  Kia Ora!!! i am a kiwi girl and we love anything crazy. we challenge ourselves to do anything, especially if it scares us!!
  Travel gets my heart pumping and just the randomness of every experience and the fantastic people that you meet!! I was an 80's baby - 1986 and it was a great era!! I would like to go on this trip as a recent Canadian was here holidaying in NZ and i would love the chance to go and meet up with him again in the USA! that would be amazing and a memories of a lifetime!! Life is short to not go hard and do it all, make the most of every oppurtunity that comes your way :) And i work in accounting and we really do have to get out of the office after counting beans all day hahaha!! Thanks for listening :)

• tillyrose

  

  about 1 year ago

  exciting people in exciting places :)

• Runette

  

  about 1 year ago

  Traveling -as plain and simple as it may sound- it gets me super excited and my heart pumping. I love planning trips seeing as much as possible in as little time as possible. I use to plan trips for myself back in 2006 when I was an au pair in Holland for a year and also for me and friends in America when I was an au pair there for a year in 2009, but I always wanted to just go on an overseas holiday without having to go work in the country to be able to afford it :( TRAVELING AND SEEING THE WORLD SURE GETS MY HEART PUMPING :)

• Explorer1258763

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping? To start with just the thought of getting to visit the USA, it's been a dream of mine since I was old enough to think about travel, My grandparents won a trip to the States in the 80's, the year I was born to be exact and being about to go to the states and follow in their footsteps would just be an amazing adrenelin rush, it's been several years since my grandfather passed and I know how much he loved the USA words cannot explain what a dream come true it would be to win a trip there. Also bungee jumping would be awesome! :-P

• victorialg

  

  about 1 year ago

  ROLLERCOASTERS!! I love them!! My favourite is The Hulk ride at Universal Studios in Florida. I went on it 4 times in a row :) But I would LOVE to go to the Universal Studios in LA. Please make it happen for me x

• cathy_748

  

  about 1 year ago

  Doing my Jane Fonda step aerobic workout.

• AMELIE

  

  about 1 year ago

  The first time I went traveling by myself was when I was 15 and I can still vividly remember now how scary it was to simply transfer flights in Hong Kong even though I'd done it multiple times with my parents. But it was such an adrenaline rush and when I went on my European Contiki this year I felt the same rush traveling to an unknown continent with for the first time.

• Explorer1345519

  

  about 1 year ago

  So many things.. Being lost in the Italian subway from my school tour group when I was fourteen, trying to decide what to do with my life in terms of career, the thought of not achieving everything I hope to do, staying in one town for too long, and thinking of my final exams at the end of the year. When I was younger it was going over big hills in cars. However, being a member of my school drama club, the most heart pumping and exhilarating experience that I've become addicted to is the rush and nerves of appearing onstage on opening night, terrified that you'll forget your lines or miss your cues, or walk into a set piece (which HURTS) but knowing that you'll fumble through it in the worst of cases and will still have a lot of fun with other like minded people.

• Explorer1147923

  

  about 1 year ago

  2 things- Spin class and the hot guy at work!

• Courtney_H

  

  about 1 year ago

  Last year I booked a trip to Europe by myself and was flying overseas for my first time, by myself to do the Contiki European Spirit! When I landed in Paris, I discovered that one of the wheels on my bag had broken off and that my transfer from the airport to the hotel hadn't arrived. It was a late flight so my heart was pounding with nervousness! I made my way to the hotel by myself at midnight and by the time I dragged my broken bag out of the taxi, made my way up the numerous steps to the hotel and deciphered the hotel clerk's muffled translations, I realised that my hotel had not been booked in properly and I was without a hotel for my first night in Paris.
  Walking around in Paris, with a broken bag, in a foreign country, by myself was probably the most heart racing experience I have ever had - and I wouldn't swap the experience for the world!

• drhawking

  

  about 1 year ago

  Any kind of adventures sports! White water rafting, sky diving, bunjee jumping, hand gliding, parasailing. Just getting out of my comfort zone and doing something extreme and on the edge that I'd never usually manage to do! And of course doing it with wicked mates makes it all the better too!

• Lyndi

  

  about 1 year ago

  I'm a big adrenalin junkie. So chuck me on the biggest rollercoaster or throw me off a cliff, I'll do it all!

• Scott

  

  about 1 year ago

  Getting out of your comfort zone of everyday living and taking a leap of faith to go exploring the world, what better tour to do it on then the CONTIKI TOUR!! Think about what you would rather be doing, sitting in your repetitive job going through the same old motions OR travelling the world, meeting new people and having the experience of a lifetime. That is what gets my heart pumping!!

• Karleen

  

  about 1 year ago

  anything new from traveling to a new country to trying a extreme sport. Im willing to try anything once but it makes my haert pound everytime.

• Jess

  

  about 1 year ago

  Skiing! I went on a a ski trip to New Zealand a couple of years ago and it was the most amazing trip ever! Even though I had very sore legs, several bruises, and even managed to break a pair of skis (to which my skiing instructor informed me in his 10 years of working there he had "never seen someone break skis quite the way I did" that's some kind of accomplishment right?)

  The thrill of doing something completely new, with people who I'd only just met, in a country that I'd never been in before definitely got my heart racing!

• Hannah

  

  about 1 year ago

  Walking miles from your destination in a city with 2X the population of your country, Google maps in hand, only to realise... not only have you made an amatuer mistake of having your map turned UPSIDE down..but you need to retrace your steps for a good 40 minutes down foriegn streets just to get back to where you started!!!!

• Sara

  

  about 1 year ago

  Waking up in a new place, not yet knowing what adventures the day will bring! Meeting new people, being immersed in a different culture and taking advantage of every opportunity to try something you've never tried before! No worries, no stress, just the thrill of adventure!

• Luke86

  

  about 1 year ago

  Being in and doing something in a unique place that you wouldn't be able replicate anywhere else in the world, which can only be enhanced by the awesome company of a Contiki Tour :-)

• Dane

  

  about 1 year ago

  Knowing what my limits are, and exactly where my comfort zone ends and purposely pushing myself outside that zone. Could be as simple as karaoke in a bar full of people i've never met to throwing myself of a bridge with a bit of rope around my waist, to turning up to a city not knowing a single person for hundreds or thousands of kilometres. Nothing gives me a bigger rush than doing something i never thought I could or would.

• Explorer1152399

  

  about 1 year ago

  Bungy jumping off the original bridge in Queenstown was the best thrill ever-Still remember creeping up to the edge and how fast my heart was pumping

• Jessica

  

  about 1 year ago

  Running! More seriously, it's setting a goal to do something YOU want to do despite what others may say. When I moved 2,000 miles away from my home state on my own, many thought I was crazy. I felt like this was the best thing I've ever done for my confidence. Was it scary, YES! But once I found my way around and figured out where things were and that I could do it on my own, I knew then that nothing could stop me.
  I signed up for my first Contiki trip across the seas solo. My heart is racing not only from the new adventure I will encounter, but honestly from the anticipation of flying abroad and travelling with people I've never met. I know in the end it will be an experience to never forget.

• Tracey

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping? The chance to get out of the house and my everyday life and experience something new. To venture beyond what is known and see the unknown. Whether it is going to the cinemas to see that new action movie or bungie jumping in Queenstown, NZ, its all adding to the experiences of my life and makes up who I am. It is this that gets my heart pumping. It is the shaping of my life through those I meet on my many journey's or the memories I make on my travels or the tales I tell over and over again when I return. Knowing that I am living my life with all the experiences that are out there, that will always get my heart pumping.

• Luca

  

  about 1 year ago

  I like to climb a tree, a really tall tree, in every new city I visit and admire the view from my high, leafy seat.

• Veronica

  

  about 1 year ago

  Travelling to the unknown gets my heart pumping.....not knowing what great stories and experiences you'll gain, where your adventure will lead, what new people you'll meet, new cultures you'll experience and different local cuisine you'll try (even the occasional food poisoning lol) is all thrilling to me .

• kmessinis

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart gets pumping at eye-opening experiences - those moments in time that stay with you for life.

• natasha1701

  

  about 1 year ago

  The lead up to a holiday gets my heart pumping! It's that something that you plan for, countdown to and look forward to; it's what motivates you to work harder! Particularly the month beforehand, it's all you can think about, it's what gives you energy! And who can forget that feeling of being at the airport, seeing all those huge planes and getting excited knowing that you will be on one of them! The wait between checking in and boarding the plane, the feeling of seeing another currency, and that anticipation you get as your plane takes off - that's what gets my heart pumping!

• Sndench1

  

  about 1 year ago

  Exercise is great and all that but what really gets my heart pumping is food! Trying all the different food options new cities provide might theoretically slow my heart in the future but for now it gets me excited.

• Beki

  

  about 1 year ago

  Hiking! love love love hiking whilst overseas or here in Australia,climbing to the top and being able to see the most amazing views that just take your breath away. Its an amazing feeling to complete the challenging hikes and be able to take it all in and really appriciating the beautiful world we live in.

• Eringrove

  

  about 1 year ago

  Foreign boys with drippy dreamy accents and puzzled expressions

• Bev

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping is taking risks and going out of my comfort zone. For example, I went on my first trip solo (with Contiki) last December to Thailand and it freaked me out that I was doing it alone. But after that trip, it helped me realize I don't need to be scared and you only have so much time in life to do this stuff so this June, I also booked a trip via Contiki to Italy and Greece!

• vivimtz

  

  about 1 year ago

  The feeling of the airplane landing in a new city! cant help the excitement!!

• TalissaB

  

  about 1 year ago

  my heart races when i do things id never do in australia. Id never go paragliding here, but in the swiss alps i say YES! and im a fussy eater, but you know what when im in france ill eat snails, when im in germany ill have beer even though i dont like it, im lactose intolerant but ill survive through the sickness and pain for some sweet swiss chocolate. Just thinking about what im going to do in a months time gets my heart racing!

• travellust07

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping -- When you decide on a place you're going to travel, and you buy the ticket. You're set. There's no go backing now! You're taking a huge step into an adventure and a new experience. You're going to meet new people and have the time of your life. It's such an exhilarating feeling! You've officially put yourself out there, and are ready for change. The next step - getting on the plane :).

• wvp

  

  about 1 year ago

  Booked my trip to Europe. The Highlights tour, leaves July 27! So excited! :)

• daniciampa

  

  about 1 year ago

  The feeling when u wake up in the morning after a big night out with not much recolection of the night before :P and finding out bits and pieces of funny stories over the weeks to come reminising with friends!

• Explorer1382275

  

  about 1 year ago

  Life.

• Explorer1207548

  

  about 1 year ago

  Music festivals, dancing my heart out to many of my favourite djs & bands! nothing like a crisp summer day, loud music and a diverse group of thousands of people I've never met to party with! living life to the fullest, appreciating memories of experiences i've already had and dreaming of my new adventures that will come!

• Ready2Travel

  

  about 1 year ago

  I was born in the 80's, Im so proud to say,
  Fond memories of childhood, days filled with play.

  As time carries us forward, and we begin to grow,
  Some forget about those days, so long ago.

  So take a time-out, a deep breath and reflect,
  What makes you happy, what do you think is perfect?

  My ticker goes wild, every day without fail,
  Beginning a new day, and starting a new tale!

• josurinu

  

  about 1 year ago

  Roller coasters and Night clubs! Those get the heart pumping with adrenaline! Well mine at least!

• Explorer1279131

  

  about 1 year ago

  What really gets my heart pumping is the bursts of excitement that come in and out leading up to a trip...what gets it bursting is the moment I finally start to pack! Don't even get me started on the moment the plane starts to move!
  That moment where you look out the plane window at a new, unexplored city, running to baggage claim and breathing in the air as soon as you get outside of the airport!

• RachLou

  

  about 1 year ago

  Everytime I step on a plane to visit a new place my heart starts pumping, starts pumping with excitement for the possibilities, the unknown and for the love of putting myself out there all in the name of living and exploring rather than just comfortably coasting through life.

• Explorer1279131

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart really started pumping each time the tour bus started to pull away and the day song started to play!

• kath79

  

  about 1 year ago

  The wee thought of escaping the everyday life and jet setting to places of the unknown!! Regardless of if I'm getting on the plane or not, just the mere smell of plane fuel, the sound of them reaching for the clouds above you...I stop and stare (as weird as it may sound:) at different people in the airport wondering what amazing adventure their about to discover...my heart skips a beat at the flicker of an adventure overseas thought, which in reality is every other second of everyday:)

• mtrumantigeru

  

  about 1 year ago

  meeting new people and trying new things. it just give me a rush that the rut of normal everyday life doesn't!

• rjworland

  

  about 1 year ago

  The excitement of planning a new holiday, meeting new people and discovering new places!! Knowing that you've worked hard for an adventure and your hard work pays off. Thats what gets my heart pumping!

• Katie.Sease

  

  about 1 year ago

  The moment you step off the plane into a place you've never been and you just have to "adapt" right away; love it!

• Heidiho6

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart gets pumping when my team of hard-working cancer-fighters raises almost $7,000 to fight cancer! We walked for over 18 hours to celebrate, remember and fight back for those who couldn't. Winning this trip would be an amazing way to celebrate my team's hard work.

• Heidiho6

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart was pumping so much in my previous post that I forgot to mention we raised money for the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life!

• laura.explorer

  

  about 1 year ago

  what gets my heart pumping? the realisation that I will be on my first international plane trip in two weeks with none other than contiki! what gets my heart pumping even faster, though, is knowing that when I get home, I'm going to want to do it all over again!

• Ricky

  

  about 1 year ago

  Bunjee Jumping in & Sky diving over Queenstown; Running with the Bulls in Pamplona; first time I ever leaving the country was solo from New York to Brisbane

• Kara

  

  about 1 year ago

  Going on a new trip, somewhere I've never been before or some where I always love going...really does get my heart pumping :)

• Liz

  

  about 1 year ago

  One of my bucket list to travel with Contiki, but I am not sure when it can be fulfilled, just the thought of getting the chance to win this contest makes my heart pumping!!!

• Sam_PR

  

  about 1 year ago

  Scuba diving and travelling gets my heart pumping cause I love the adrenalin and the chance to discover the previously unknown to me!!

• Mallory

  

  about 1 year ago

  Getting on a plane, in a car, on a bus or train, heading to somewhere new, and not knowing what the journey holds. Not knowing who you're going to meet along the way, what stories you'll be able to tell your friends and family when you get home, what kinds of foods you'll eat, cocktails you'll drink, sights you'll see, and music you'll dance to. Not knowing what lies ahead, but knowing that no matter what, it's going to be something you;ll never forget!

• lucky charm23

  

  about 1 year ago

  Getting off the airplane in a new land and meeting a bus full of new people gets my heart pumping - the time that made my heart pump fast then almost stop was when in Australia, my new friends from Contiki (literally knowing each other for only 2 hours) bonded after bunjee jumping at AJ Hackett`s in Cairns....the four of us girls were the bravest on the whole tour - girl power!

• Explorer1228905

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets my heart pumping? Those moments that you know will become some of your most treasured memories - when you're living life to the fullest. Like doing something spontaneous with friends, entertaining family dinners and the feeling you get at the end of a productive day!

• Alex

  

  about 1 year ago

  Roommate shaking me awake in the morning because we have 12 minutes to shower, pack, and get on the Contiki bus. Too much fun the previous night, but I wouldn't have it any other way!

• Explorer1131251

  

  about 1 year ago

  Contiki has taken me on some amazing adventures! My heart was pumping the most during Mad Dog Riverboarding in New Zealand - those guys are just crazy! I was heading helplessly down the rapids right for a cliff face, and then 'swoooooop!' I got pulled back into the middle of the river just in time!

• Charliek

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart gets pumping by doing/ or even thinking about adrenaline junkie activities such as Bungy jumping, sky diving etc. It gets my heart pumping as it puts me outside my comfort zone as there is something very unnatural about it.

• Colie-olie

  

  about 1 year ago

  Bags packed, trip planned (or spontaneous), unlimited amount of memories about to be created. That's what gets my heart racing. Whether traveling the nearby surroundings or embarking on a long trip, traveling solo or with a group, knowing that what lies ahead is something new and amazing can make a good nights sleep the night before nearly impossible. The world has so much to see and do and my heart races every chance I get to enhance my knowledge of this great place.

• B

  

  about 1 year ago

  What gets me pumping?
  Running, diving, jumping, wining and dining, catching Jersey Boys on stage in London!! So many things but nothing compares to how your heart races at the thought of love.
  So setting the scene: night time in Paris (of course), your wearing a glittery cocktail dress that reflects the moonlight and a pair of manolo blahnik's. You look up from your watch and you see him standing infront of the Fontaines de la Concorde in a suit, right on time. You set off for a magical night out on the town, strolling arm-in-arm and boy, is your heart racing!
  Travel romance is well and truly alive in your veins and the thought of running away to the country side to get married is all too exciting and strangely plausible.
  There is nothing more real than young love and it is all that much better when it happens in a foreign city... Just the thought of it makes me flutter and it's something I am desperately craving right now.

• Explorer1377283

  

  about 1 year ago

  What get my heart pumping is just the thought of adventure! I have all these plans to travel with limited money and just planning and thinking about it is so exciting!

• Mallory

  

  about 1 year ago

  I would have to say that the most heart-pumping, adrenaline-filled adventure I've been on was when my boyfriend and I went to Southeast Asia for three weeks, with barely a plan in hand!
  I'm an event planner, so obviously planning comes naturally to me. But for this trip, we decided we were doing everything on a whim. All we had booked in advance was our flight to Hanoi, and a flight home from Bangkok three weeks later - not a single thing was planned in between! The excitement of not having a clue what lies ahead, and the opportunity to do so many exciting excursions, cities, even countries, gave us an incredible adrenaline rush!

• lyt

  

  about 1 year ago

  Blindly exploring a new place gets my heart pumping. Not knowing what adventure lurks behind the corner or appears in front of me always keeps me on my toes and ready for anything.

• wanderlust89

  

  about 1 year ago

  The moment I step off the airplane in a Country I've never been to. I get so excited and impatient to go exploring and learning! I love new places and trying new things. My heart also races when I get 'the shot', I'm a photographer and love shooting anywhere and anyone I meet!

• MichaelMcEvoy

  

  about 1 year ago

  The final episode of Homeland... What a cliffhanger!

• SMS

  

  about 1 year ago

  What would get my heart pumping would be to finally go on my honeymoon with my husband somewhere different and wouldn't include hunting or farm work that would be great

• Jessica

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart starts pupmping like no tomorrow, is when hoping on the plane that is about to take meaway from my home country to across the world. All the excitment of being on holidays and knowing that in just hours i will soon be in a different country experiencing new cultures, smells, languages. Simply Amazing. The anticipationg of waiting for a holiday to happen is always one of the best part of booking and going on a holiday.

• Annabelle

  

  about 1 year ago

  Exploring a new country and culture which I am yet to do- makes me shiver with anticipation! I want to experience all that I can, and one day I know i will :)

• Annabelle

  

  about 1 year ago

  The thought of finally being able to experience my first overseas adventure!

• Mika29

  

  about 1 year ago

  My heart starts pumping whenever I look at photo's of the worlds tallest skycoaster in Kissimmee, Florida. I did it twice, and I've never been so petrified in my life!!

• madiw

  

  about 1 year ago

  the thing that get my heart pumping the most is when i am on the most thrill seeking rides which i can do with a contiki american trip.

• Scotth1987

  

  about 1 year ago

  Taxing out to the runway at the controls of an aircraft, nothing gets my heart racing more then the thrill of being in command of a aircraft whilst defying gravity in the never ending expanse of sky.

• tashryan

  

  about 1 year ago

  AIRPORTS! Absolutely love the feeling of arriving at an airport, seeing people coming and going, wondering where they are going or what they have done and simply the anticipation of what's next to come!

• Swarnim

  

  about 1 year ago

  Hackett bungee to get me goin...A list of friends that’s always growin!
  Italian Espresso on the fly...Best Thai massage that money can buy!
  Rafting down the whole Grand Canyon...Sailing on a Spanish galleon!
  Chill in Vegas, play Blackjack...Climb Machu Pichu with my backpack!
  Cruise the Greek islands, visit San Fran...Jagerbombs in Dam square with Jim and Anne!
  The Contiki bus with Trip Song thumping...That’s the stuff that gets my heart pumping!

• Explorer1376368

  

  about 1 year ago

  The first view of a new city out the plane window...

• cecilia

  

  about 1 year ago

  Riding on an airplane, especially taking off and being to a new place that you don't know anybody but yourself. But thinking of the excitement, new place, new culture and adventure,those will ease with fun meeting new people and your mind will fill with good memories that will last forever.

• Kylie

  

  about 1 year ago

  I love doing anything that gets your adrenalin pumping. My husband and I went to NZ a couple of years ago and done taboganning in rapids. I had to jump into the rappids with nothing but a kickboard, that was pretty scary - but loads of fun. I think its fun to go to somewhere you've never been before, its all a bit of a learning curve though.

• nzsn

  

  about 1 year ago

  definitely arriving in a new city - new smells, new sights, new sounds.

• contiki_crystal

  

  about 1 year ago

  "Out along the edges
  Always where I burn to be
  The further on the edge
  The hotter the intensity
  Highway to the Danger Zone
  Gonna take you
  Right into the Danger Zone"
  (Out of respect for the 80's and the love of good films and soundtracks which get my heart pumping) x

• Cathy

  

  about 1 year ago

  Travelling - meeting people from all over the world, immersing yourself in a completely unknown location, sleepless nights on planes & coaches, staggering around cities jetlagged/drunk/exhausted but running on the adrenaline that comes with travelling, befriending strangers for five minutes but never forgetting their names, wandering around at 3am with people you've just met, trying your hardest to communicate with the locals despite the language barrier, trying new & strange foods... nothing gets my heart pumping more than travelling and all of the excitement that comes with it.

• Beachgirl

  

  about 1 year ago

  That unexpected email that announces I am the lucky winner of a fabulous "LA to the Bay" contiki trip!!! My heart pumps even faster with the thought of going on my very first contiki tour to my ultimate dream destination "LA". Being a 1985 baby, yet still a university student....my heart pumps in envy of all my friends traveling this magnificent world. I would absolutely love the opportunity to experience the excitement of a contiki adventure, before I'm too old and my heart starts to pump slower...

• Latona

  

  about 1 year ago

  The idea and excitement of planning a trip gets my heart pumping! Knowing that I can just take off somewhere, wherever that takes my fancy. When I travel I love to do hikes and treks (neither of which I do when Im at home). There's something amazing about putting all the sweat, tears and effort into something (especially after travelling so far), to come out with an experience when you get to the end/ mountain top/site/attraction etc. Its the most amazing feeling! My blood gets pumping when I hit the shops and markets when travelling...because marketplaces are just a massive pot of activity of people, voices, smells, noises! Love. Love. Love.

• Explorer Kailie

  

  about 1 year ago

  The 3 rides on top of the Stratosphere in Vegas definetly got my heart pumping on the Grand Southern! Being dragged out over the edge of a buliding in a claw like contraption that spins you over the top of vegas bulidings 100s of metres up in the air is pretty darn scary. Only made me want to do it all over again!!!!

• Adrian

  

  about 1 year ago

  an electronic pulse from the brain to the muscle of the heart, it does this so I may live and enjoy my time travelling around with contiki

• Kimberley

  

  about 1 year ago

  The first shots of a night on the town. You're in an awesome pub, the music is radiating off the walls and you're determined to make the night legend-wait for it- DARY!

• Explorer1408906

  

  about 1 year ago

  Meeting new people and exploring new places gets my heart pumping! The excitement of that first contiki meeting where you don't know anyone there and you are looking around the room at who will be your new best travel buddies for the next few days/weeks!! Then when you arrive in each new destination, my heart gets pumping as I am so excited to discover a new country and what adventures are bestowed upon me!! Then when the trip is over, my heart is still pumping from being able to reconnect with your contiki friends through photos, emails, facebook, twitter and meet ups in each others countries!!! The adventure never ends with Contiki!!

• Tiff

  

  about 1 year ago

  Not buying fuel, testing my fuel light on busy roads as I am attempting to save money for a Contiki Tour!!!!

• angelica

  

  about 1 year ago

  The excitement because of the possibility (and the WISHFUL thinking) of winning and going to a place I've never been really keeps my heart pumping that it even drives me crazy! HAHA! And also, the thought of travelling alone or with someone who hasn't been to the same place makes my heart go pump even more!! *fingerscrossed*

• Eva

  

  about 1 year ago

  I've never done anything crazy, and I have never travelled anywhere but inside my country. I would really like to fly with a plane because that would for sure pump my heart! The only thing that pumps my heart right now is an exam or something like that. Really would love to travel somewhere!

• DoraExplorer

  

  about 1 year ago

  What get my heart pumping you may ask. Fear and Beauty. The thought of falling, jumping or diving off a cliff or plane while on Contiki! With Beauty comes fear laying eyes upon the beautiful women on Contiki and from the surrounding environment you will visit.
  The beautiful women on Contiki

• apryor01

  

  about 1 year ago

  what gets my heart pumping- it doesn't take much, it could be counting down the final days before a holiday or seeing a spider in the corner of the room. what ever it is, there is nothing better than the feeling of butterflies in your stomach waiting for the events to unfold.

• Jem

  

  about 1 year ago

  Everything my contiki tour last year enabled me to do! Meeting new friends, Climbing the Eiffel tower, Partying in Barcelona, Climbing mount Vesuvius, Para-sailing in Corfu, Turkish baths in Istanbul, Walking the streets of Albania, Pub crawling in Dubrovnik, Massages in Budapest, Seeing the hills of Switzerland for the first time, Going up Jungfrau mountain, Bike rides through nudist parks in Munich, Nights out in Amsterdam then going home looking at photos and wanting to do it all over again!

• Renee

  

  about 1 year ago

  Doing crazy things every year on my birthday like going into a cage with a tiger and leopard or going walking with elephants is the best way to get the blood pumping through my heart. Another great way is going to a concert and getting into the VIP section and chilling with my favorite band is absolutely amazing. With a Contiki tour doing all the events and sightseeing will just be the best way to get the heart pumping even more and creating lasting memories and making life long friends, getting excited just thinking about it :-) woohoo

• MelindaBrennan

  

  about 1 year ago

  It's all about the excitement!
  The waiting, the suspence. Like being at a surprise birthday party and waiting for the victim to walk through the door. Have you succeeded in suprising them? The anticipation and the amplified nerves. You cant stand still because if you do you just may need to leave before the party starts.
  This is what gets my blood pumping. Or maybe it is because if my blood didnt pump i wouldnt have the urge for excitment and adventure?

• Yingz

  

  about 1 year ago

  Several occasions get my heart pumping:

  - When I have to do a presentation or it's exam time, I can feel my heartbeat and my hands start to feel cold.

  - When fear hits me, I look around for suspicious activity amidst the sound of my heart pumping.

  - When I'm doing something adventurous and totally out of my league, it's a mixed feeling of excitement and hesitation.

  - When I realised that my eye candy is also going on the school excursion, my heart skipped a beat and hoped that nothing goes wrong.

  No matter how good or bad the occasion is, at least I'm glad that I'm still alive and pumping!

• Papi

  

  about 1 year ago

  Hot Air Ballooning around Europe and Africa, rock climbing in the Grand Canyon, Sky-diving, Motor cycling around a unknown country, Back packing in a foreign land and Cruising around Cape Town... WHAT REALLY GETS ME GOING IS! Living in Soweto and running away from robbers in the midst of Alexandra Township, Driving around Jo'burg in the middle of the night with my windows open, asking a hobo to light a cigarette for me and Joy riding in the back of a police van in Joburg... hahahah! Now that really gets my heart pumping... LOL

• ~Kate~

  

  about 1 year ago

  What really gets my heart pumping is the thrill of new experiences, the excitement of not quite knowing what you are going to get yourself into, challenging every aspect of your being and rush when you accomplish something you thought was impossible.

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