Today, the creators of MTV's The Buried Life and the #1 New York Times best
seller, "What Do You Want to Do Before You Die?" released the first installment
of their online video series with partner, Contiki Vacations, the worldwide
leader in youth travel experiences. The Buried Life comprised of Jonnie Penn,
Ben Nemtin, Duncan Penn and Dave Lingwood have traveled the globe checking items
off their bucket list while helping strangers do the same along the way. They
are at again, this time fulfilling unforgettable travel wishes for young people
by surprising worthy recipients with trips of a lifetime! 


The first installment of the web series, "Brianna's Story," follows a young
woman on her personal journey of self-discovery as she explores a new world
abroad. Brianna Olguin never thought she would leave her hometown of Isleta
Pueblo, New Mexico. One day while at school, The Buried Life and Contiki
surprised her with a plane ticket and a rush trip to the passport office turning
her dream of visiting Italy into a reality. Her father, a painter, had instilled
in her the desire to see the world and see the works of the great Italian
masters. With the help of The Buried Life and Contiki's Italian Espresso tour,
she did. This moving, coming of age story unfolds as her journey abroad
exploring Italy is documented by award winning filmmaker Jay Salbert. As you
will see, it ends in tears at the Vatican. 


Video 1 | "Brianna's Story": http://youtu.be/WneGp_1Oy7Y 

The leader in youth travel for 18-35 years, Contiki has assisted young travelers
in creating life-changing travel experiences for over 50 years believing
strongly in making every moment count. Ben Nemtin of The Buried Life says, "Both
The Buried Life and Contiki have built brands on fulfilling aspirations. We are
thrilled about this partnership and believe in this experiential approach to
engage viewers in an authentic and genuine way, thus ultimately inspiring our
collective audiences to pursue their dreams." 


"'This is a genuine partnership since we share similar values and Contiki is
fully aligned in providing these amazing once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences
which are all about self-discovery," says Marie Anne MacRae, Global VP of
Strategic Partnerships, Contiki Vacations. "We're so excited to share this
adventure with these four inspiring young men so we're committed to join forces
and help more millennials fulfill their dreams."


More videos will be released in the coming the weeks with the next installment
slated for August 11th. Most recently, in May 2014, The Buried Life along with
the help of Hanger Clinic, surprised a girl named Torri Biddle (who was born
without an arm) with a bionic arm in a scheme that stretched from Ohio to
California over the course of several months. They documented the experience via
video which went viral online. The Buried Life just wants to know: What do you
want to do before you die? 


Tell The Buried Life your dream and they might be able to help you: 
What Do you Want to Do Before You Die? 

Series Teaser: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1Yu3FZRjZM 

For more information please visit http://contiki.com/TBL14.

ABOUT THE BURIED LIFE:
Jonnie Penn, Ben Nemtin, Duncan Penn and Dave Lingwood started The Buried Life
in their parent's garage in 2006. They made a list of '100 things to do before
you die' and for every list item they accomplished, they helped a stranger do
something on their list. Since then, they've crossed off 'Make a TV Show (MTV)',
'Write a #1 New York Times Bestselling Book', 'Play Basketball with the
President of the United States' as well as helped a father and son reunite after
17 years, put a recovering addict back on his feet, and outfit a teenage girl
with her first bionic arm. Along the way, they've encouraged millions to believe
that anything is possible. http://www.theburiedlife.com/ 


ABOUT CONTIKI VACATIONS: 
Contiki is the world leader in youth travel experiences, a brand that is all
about discovery, epic moments and making every second count. Our journeys unlock
the local way of life in each and every destination we visit, and with over 200
trips in more than 50 countries, we see every day as the start of a new
adventure. http://www.Contiki.com



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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Jennifer Searle
The Buried Life
323.309.3161 P
Jennifer@peoplepeopleagency.com 

Marie Anne MacRae 
Contiki Vacations 
416.915.7016 P
marieanne.macrae@travcorp.ca