Your birthday only comes once every 4 years, why waste it doing something you dread? No worries, though, you're just as special as everyone else... but even more unique! You age slower (by age) than the rest of your peers whose birthdays occur yearly. To make your once-every-four-years birthday even more special, skip the typical birthday dinner and have a go at these ideas we've listed for you below:

1. Get a complete makeover from head to toe (yes, hair included!)

Get a new haircut, a closet-full of new clothes, or an overall style change to upgrade yourself. A new age deserves a brand new appeal.

2. Skip work and all that

Do something outside of it! Take a day of (more if possible) to celebrate this special day of yours. You deserve it, you hardworking you!

3. Enjoy nature while you still can, 4 years goes by in a flash!

From what used to be continents of endless greens and water, are slowly becoming concrete jungles and dried out bodies of water. So, especially for your day, enjoy a day surrounded by nature and its beauty. Your future self will be thanking you for this!

4. Explore a new place - have a memorable experience

It’s definitely the time to explore a new place to celebrate your once-in-4-years birthday. Try out that exotic restaurant downtown instead of your usual dining hub. It’ll be a day to remember for sure!

5. Make a new tradition - something to look forward to every 4 years

Make a new tradition to make it memorable and worth looking forward to. Sunrise or sunset watching by the bay, perhaps? Anything that floats your mood and boat, basically!

5. Go on a solo trip - for the mind, body and soul

Solo trips are essential for everyone to experience at least once in their lifetime. Most often than not, you discover something new each time you go on a solo venture somewhere new. Reflect, relax, explore, eat and repeat.

6. Visit a place from your childhood

Whether it be that park you used to go to with your childhood friends back in the day, or your favorite ice cream parlor that became your family go-to every Sunday - revisit that place of memories for your birthday for a warm and fuzzy feeling all around.

7. Have a themed celebration!

Rangin from pool to costume parties, have a themed birthday party where it’s mandatory that everyone participates and dresses up for your party. Whether it be a retro who-dunnit or an 80's disco-themed party, make sure you go all out!

8. Have a photoshoot session

If you’re used to having your friends or family (or even strangers) to take your pictures, try and have a professional photo shoot taken of you with SweetEscape. Especially for you leap year birthday babies, make your birthday memorable and have your #PhotosCapturedPerfectly!

SweetEscape connects you to thousands of local professional photographers in more than 500 cities around the world, so you can capture every moment and get beautiful photos directly to your devices in just 48 hours after your session. Download our app, book your session today and let's have #LoveCapturedPerfectly