Adventure: the word itself evokes emotions of excitement and thrill. You can only experience jaw-dropping heart-racing show-stopping adventure when you pack your stuff and place your backpack on your back to go seek it out – no comfort zones here uh-huh.
Below is a compilation of 6 of some of the most forgotten places that you should visit to feel that rush of energy as it crushes through your body, but most importantly, endeavor to actually visit them- seriously, you’ll be glad.
1. Cliff Jump in Queenstown.
Queenstown in New Zealand has the highest cliff in the world, with a better use for adrenaline junkies- cliff jumping. Cliff jumping is not for your usual Tom and Harry. It’s a tad scary, let’s not lie – it’s scary, so carry your Breckenridge Bourbon to take a shot for that extra boost of courage.
Much as it’s scary, it’s a very fulfilling adventure especially with the breathtaking views you enjoy on your way down. If you need human encouragement to try it out, you still got it. There are usually people there to give you that much-needed morale-boosting.
2. Scuba Diving in South Africa.
Book a date with the deep-sea monsters at the gorgeous banks of Pretoria. Scuba diving involves being going into the freezing cold dark ocean to get a closer look at the tiger sharks as well as the bull sharks- your Glenlivet 12 will come in handy believe me.
This is no child’s play; it is for the resilient soul. If you doubt your courage or sense of adventure, the advice is simple; either a shot of Glenlivet 12 or go home. It is an amazing experience, one that makes great granny stories.
Read more: 13 Best Scuba Diving Places in Asia
3. Bolivia’s Mountain-Bike Death Road.
Pack all your motorcycle accessories for this one – you’ll be glad you have them. Rightfully named, this terrifyingly almost entirely downward sloping mountain biking road will make you wish you didn’t crave so much adventure.
Your descent is almost all gravity at work, taking you from thousands of feet up in the mountains down to the Amazon. Even the strongest of hearts faint during their first experience taking part in the mountain bike ride though generally many find themselves back for more action- blame it on adrenaline. It is a 4-5 hour ride, and therefore your safety should not be taken for granted.
4. Indonesia’s Komodo Dragons.
The Komodo and Rinca Islands of Indonesia harbor a one of a kind species of dragons, and the only way you can see them is to travel there by boat – yes, no other means unless you own a yacht.
This journey is very grueling (four days on the open sea) which means that you need to make adequate preparations for it including packing ready meals and bottled water to ward off starvation and dehydration.
Though the journey there is rough, it’s all worth it in the end when you set your eyes on these deadly creatures that have dictated the architectural landscaping of the Island for centuries.
5. Wee-hour volcano trekking
You could call this a death trap. Picture yourself being woken up in the middle of the night by your tour guide- about 1 am in the morning to go see one of the most spectacular sights you’ll ever see- because yes, that is what will happen and also it will be a great sight to behold.
It is one of the most daring journeys, but one worth its salt. Generally, you trek Mount Ijen in pitch darkness before descending into its crater to see the blue fires. These are Sulphur flames, and they are dreamy to behold. At dusk, you find your way back up only to find another beautiful sight- the volcano lake that is only visible as the day breaks.
6. The full moon party and fire skipping at Koh Phangan
Crown your adventure journey with a visit to the Koh Phangan in Thailand. Every month a party must go down on this Island, and you are invited! It’s basically a whole night of partying passing around the famous or rather infamous Koh Phangan buckets.
Revelers usually engage in fire skipping, fire limbo as well as diving through hoops that are coated with fire against the locals- the locals usually win. It is the party of parties one that an adventurer should endeavor to attend at least once in their lifetime.
Conclusion
If you haven’t yet visited these places, put them on your bucket list and plan to a visit. It’s a great opportunity for you to meet your fellow adrenaline junkies as well as backpackers. Enjoy every moment.
What do you think guys? Would you include any of these in your bucket list?
Rebecca has been closely studying the travel industry trends for quite some time. Intrigued by the booming growth of this sector, she takes interest in penning down her views providing quality insight on current travel trends, and also likes to write about food and beverages, particularly wine.
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Such beautiful and amazing places. I would really love to visit one of these someday. ?
Not a risk taker, but I have a friend who is and I will share this with her
Thanks, Aditi.
These places are all so beautiful and amazing! I would love to pay a visit to see of these places someday, I not quite the daring type, but I’m willing to try.
That’s awesome. Thanks, Christiana, for stopping by.
I’ve always wanted to do scuba diving, and the cliff jumping sounds pretty good.
Me too. Scuba diving is on my bucket list. I don’t think I can jump off a cliff.
Haha . Hardly forgotten bit still interesting , THANKS FOR SHARING THIS WITH US
You’re welcome. Thanks for stopping by.
Oh God…I don’t think I can even think about these…lol
Lol. I know what you mean!
These places are cool but for thise who love to take risk. I am not such a risk taker. I fear heights, mountain bike rides, etc.
Yeah. Even I don’t think I can do some of those stuff :0
My wish would be to go scuba diving. I think that would be so magical. Thanks for sharing.
Same here. Thanks for stopping by.
My wish is to try Diving in my life. This would be so adventures. Thanks for giving information about the places.
Me too. I’d like to experience scuba diving (not with sharks though)!!!
I wouldn’t mind seeing Komodo dragons. That is the one off of your list that really resonated with me.
Thanks, Keshia. Even I didn’t realize ‘dragons’ still exists.
This is such a great compilation of places to visit. Just reading about them gives me an adrenaline rush.
Awesome!!!
All these places are so great to visit. Thanks for sharing these great adventures about these places.
You’re welcome, Folabest.
Such great places for adrenalin junkies to explore, the diving and the volcano exploration are on top of my to do list 😀 just to be in the same place as natures greatest predator is exhilarating 😀
That’s great. I am not that brave yet. lol
I would definitely be the first in line to explore a volcano.
That’s great!!!
When I was in Indonesia, my dream was to visit the Komodo dragon. They have one in a safari that we visited but I wanted the island where there’s a lot of them. Never had the chance and now I heard that the government is planning to charge A LOT for tourists!
OMG!!! They are trying to get some money from tourists. I haven’t been there!
Amazing destinations to experience exhilarating adventures to be cherished for life.
Indeed. Thanks, Indu, for stopping by.
Wow! Even while reading this I couldn’t feel my feet! Some of these are definitely not for me but it does sound very fun and interesting. Kudos to those who are daring. Thanks for sharing
I know right. Some of them are not for me either!
I’ve been to a few full moon parties in Thailand; they’re definitely an adventure! I think the only other one I have the guts to do is a volcano trek. The rest sound fun, but I’m a chicken! Great list!
Me too. I am a chicken. That’s really great. this is the first time I have heard of the full moon parties in Thailand.
Scuba Diving in South Africa will always be my one of the all time favorites.
That’s awesome! Thanks, Samar for stopping by.
We are looking to book a trip to Thailand over the next year or two. I’m definitely going to look into the fire skipping.
That’s great! Enjoy!
This is such an informative post, I’m writing down some things that I would like to add to my bucket list from this! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Hoang!
I would absolutely love to go scuba diving, it looks like such an amazing adventure.
I agree!. Thanks for stopping by, Luna.
I would love to go scuba diving in South Africa!! South Africa is on my bucket list for sure. I love adventure and adrenaline but half these thrilling adventures (esp the volcano trekking) would make me stop and contemplate for a second haha.
Cliff jumping and volcano trekking is something that I surely would love to try out. 🙂
You have the guts, Neil!!!
Same here. I can already feel my legs wobbling. lol
Great read! you’ve given me a few new bucket list entries. Not sure I’m daring enough for some of these but They sound awesome
Thanks, Cendu. Even I am not daring enough.
OHHHH I wanna do the Scuba diving!!! That looks AMAZING!!!
I know right!!!
Wow! These adventures sound amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Tara for stopping by!