It made me

utterly mesmerised

How I did it: I had actually posted this goal a long while ago, and "given up" when I realised I wouldn't be able to give it priority for a while. Then on holiday last weekend I realised the bay I was staying on was bioluminiscent - without even trying, the experience had come to me!

The place was Marovo Lagoon, in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands, an amazing bay dotted with coconut covered islands, a sprawling coral reef, and an incredible diversity of marine life.

On the last evening of our stay, I went out for a canoe ride, just after sunset, with the three friends I was travelling with. Staring into the water I noticed something sparkling - perhaps the reflection of the stars? But my friends confirmed there was more to it: we were in bioluminiscent waters, that lit up with every stroke of a canoe paddle, dancing around the edge of the boat and shooting away like lightning when I dipped my hands in the water.

Back at our cabin, I checked that it was safe to swim, and promptly jumped off our deck into the waters. With my snorkel and mask I spun in circles, waved my hands, and felt like a magical being suspended in light. It was utterly surreal - one of the most beautiful moments I can remember. It also helped that the water was a balmy 30 degrees C, we were staying close to the sea, and the banner of the milky way lit the sky above... Read how I did it… 2 years ago