1. It takes you away from all the beeps of emails and Facebook updates on your smartphone or laptop.
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10 reasons to embark on a trek of a lifetime
Sarah Edge, national customer channel account manager, DHL Express UAE, who plans to climb Mount Kilimanjaro as part of a charity initiative by DHL and Gulf for Good, gives us her list
- By Sarah Edge for Friday magazine
- Published: 00:00 June 22, 2012
- Image Credit: Supplied
- Embarking on a trek will make a cool bed-time story for your grandkids.
2. No one is going to comment on the fact that you haven't showered for six days when you're climbing a mountain in -20°C.
3. Like fast food? Want to lose a few pounds? Whether it's Mount Everest or Mount Kilimanjaro - I don't believe Ronald McDonald has got there just yet to sell you Big Macs!
4. One for the ladies: No heels on this trek, it's flat, comfy shoes all the way. And hey, if the journey takes two weeks then it will delay that bunion operation.
5. After a few decades, it'll make a cool bed-time story for your grandkids.
6. It's a great opportunity to meet lots of new people, perhaps even a Mr Right!
7. Want to make the trip even more worthwhile? Get people to sponsor you for a charity.
8. What better excuse is there to get yourself a personal trainer to help you prepare?
9. Lots of prep time means plenty of ‘me' time and a great excuse to skip household chores. "Sorry love, I have to research on the internet in preparation for my trek, can you make the dinner tonight?"
10. You will be the topic of conversation for a long time to come. From now on, socialising will be a walk in the park.
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