Do you have an adventure bucket list? Which activities have you included there in? Well, you need to ensure that all the activities in it are spine-chilling, thrilling, blood-tingling, mind-blowing, and hair-raising if you are to make any meaningful memories from undertaking those activities. The good thing is there are millions of adventure activities that you can try, both in your home country and in faraway destinations.
So, are you ready to add a few more inspiring and crazy experiences to your adventure bucket list? Here are 7 of the wildest adventures to try:
- Visit the Grand Canyon
When you are in Northern Arizona, don’t miss out on the opportunity to visit the Grand Canyon. You will need all the energy and confidence that you can summon if you are to see this through. The canyon has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site, which tells you just how amazing its landscape is. You will be amazed by the beautiful and inviting brown hues. Your mind will be blown with the exciting yet challenging hiking trails. Just take your time to explore all the adventures that the canyon has to offer.
- Hot air balloon Cappadocia, Turkey
Flying high above the earth is sensational even by the thought of it. If you have ever been in a hot air balloon, then you know how awesome the feeling is. However, you don’t have half of the fun if you haven’t a hot air balloon over the rocky peaks of Cappadocia. Climb above the valleys here gives you the illusion that you are flying over space. Looking down at the chimneys in Cappadocia is more than spectacular! This adventure gets even more exciting when you soar high up in the midst of hundreds of other balloons. The scene is extremely exciting and fulfilling even to spectate.
- Take a road trip
This is as simple as getting in your car, either alone or in the company of a friend, and driving. Just hit the road and only stop when you must. You can choose to road-trip within your county or to choose a random spot on the globe. Go with the wind and let loose. If you don’t have an idea where to take a road trip, a good recommendation would be Canada’s Cabot Trail. There are lots of things to see and do on the way. You will also meet new people and sample new cuisines.
- Try a new game
What about you go for a retreat, either as a family or with your workplace buddies and try out new games? One thrilling game that will excite you is playing paintball. Paintball guns aren’t real guns (they are powered by air pressure and they have little plastic balls of paint for bullets), but they give you the same sensation as shooting with a real gun.
No matter where you currently live, there’s always a cycling adventure you can get involved that is straight out of your house. Once you know what kind of bike you need, a regular or an electric bike, check this article by Redbull on 5 of the world’s most epic road cycling adventures.
- Sleep under the stars
This is possibly the cheapest adventure you will ever get. You can sleep under the stars at your nearest camping site (or even your backyard) and still have lots of fun. However, if you want a more spectacular scene, just visit Sweden and sleep under the Northern Lights. The stars in the Northern Hemisphere are unbelievably beautiful, especially on a warm summer evening.
- Hike in China
China isn’t just great for business and tech development. The Asian nation is also home to some of the world’s most thrilling and dangerous hiking trails. A good challenge for you would be Mt. Huashan. Hiking here requires guts and commitment. It is nothing like what you’d consider a normal hiking trail; it is more of a knee-shaking experience. Your balancing skills will be tested to the very limit. The trek is on a 2,000 ft. Cliff and the only safety measures to rely on Begin thin wooden planks to walk on and a steel cable to support your upper body.
- Or some surfing in Indonesia
Visit Indonesia any time between April and October and hit the waves in one of the country’s 13,000 islands. The surfing industry here is a worldwide phenomenon. You will not find better and more challenging surfing spots anywhere else on the planet.
Conclusion
We are in a new decade now so now is the best time to take your adventure spirits a mark higher. It is time to tick off the leftover adventures from the last decade and take on new adventures. 2020 is the year to spice up your life and experience things you’ve never thought of before. Have fun!
