3. Exploring different cultures by way of foreign cuisines. Who knows if you’ll make it to Thailand, India, or Colombia by 35 (although I really hope you do)? There’s no reason you can’t have a taste of cultures beyond your own by meeting friends out for different cuisines. Your neighborhood bar or local bistro is serving all the things you’re accustomed to, so make an effort to have girls night out at an interesting takoyaki bar, eccentric Turkish spot, or an off-the-beaten-path Malaysian restaurant. After a few tries, surf the web for recipes you’ve never heard of– there’s a good chance your local Whole Foods will sell the yak butter needed to complete the Tibetan pie you’re considering.
