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127 Most adventurous and crazy Bucket list ideas for adrenaline junkies

Want to put your adventurous side to the test? Here are the crazy bucket list ideas for adrenaline junkies that will inspire you.

In my quest to travel the world and discover popular destinations , hidden gems , small towns, villages and participate in adventurous activities, it’s not surprising that my bucket list keeps growing every single day.

Every day I find new things to put on a bucket list and new adventurous activities that I want to do.

In fact, if it was up to me and if only it was a perfect world, I would tick one bucket list idea off my travel bucket list every single day.

But since that is quite impossible (for now), all I can do is dream, hope, and work towards achieving those travel goals.

Some of the adventurous bucket list ideas listed here scare me and others excite me like nothing else.

So to keep track of my fun bucket list ideas and the adventurous things I want to do, I am writing them down (with the focus on the top 10 currently) in hopes that they will inspire you or even help you create your own adventure bucket list.

Note: I’ve not done any of these adventurous activities and I just long for that golden moment when I will get to do them.

However, even though there are so many items on my bucket list, this post is only about the adrenaline activities that make my stomach boil when I imagine myself doing them but at the same time make me feel like I’ve conquered something adventurous.

Literally, bucket list activities that would send me over the edge right before doing them but also bring me so much joy and memories afterward.

Well, let’s dive into the unique bucket list ideas plus the adrenaline rush activities before these goosebumps hinder me from actually writing the post.

My Crazy bucket list ideas

1. cage diving with the great white shark in south africa.

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Wait what!! Did I just say that I want to dive with sharks while in a cage? What the crazy ….!!! Clearly, I must be insane to even consider it as one of my top bucket list items.

But thinking about it more is making me want to tick it off my crazy bucket list.

Imagine going deep underwater while caged and in close proximity to the most dangerous underwater species!!

Part of me is super scared of it but the crazy part of me that tells me how cool it would be to swim with a shark and see it with my own eyes just a few meters away makes me want to do it Asap.

Since it is one of the best adventure activities in the world, I will just keep it on my bucket list for now even if it makes my stomach boil a bit.

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2. Paragliding in Oludeniz, Turkey is One of my Crazy bucket list Ideas

One of the bucket list activities I want to do is go Paragliding. The idea of floating in the sky while admiring the world and mother nature in a birds’ eye is a dream.

Oh, of course, I can’t do it alone. I don’t have the courage and expertise to do it on my own but it would be cool to have a pro trainer do it with me so that I feel absolutely “safe”.

The photos that I’ve seen make me want to pack my bags and go to Oludeniz in Turkey right now to see the beautiful turquoise waters and long beaches from above while having a rush of a lifetime.

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3. Diving in the deep blue waters of Thailand or the Blue Hole in Belize

So my very first attempt to even come close to diving was when I went snorkeling in the Blue Hole in Dahab, Egypt .

I know it doesn’t even come close but if you know me personally, then you know that I am scared of deep waters.

And if you’re wondering if that snorkeling adventure went well, it didn’t LOL. I was a disaster “screaming” for help instead of enjoying the underwater species like everyone else.

But I still tell people that I snorkeled in the blue hole. Sshhh!! Don’t tell them that I didn’t have the best experience because I was terrified by the sinkhole.

But hey, I am not a quitter and this time around I want to push myself even further by going diving (either in Thailand or Belize, still deciding).

Of course, this time around I will try to be more prepared by taking a couple of lessons before hitting the sea.

But the thrill of diving deep into the ends of the sea not only makes me shake but also excites me.

I don’t want to just discover the highest points of the world (mountains) but also reach the deepest of the oceans.

So Blue hole in Belize and the countless diving spots in Thailand, I am prepping for you and perhaps one day I will have the guts to carry my mask, fins, the oxygen can on my back, adorn the diving suit, and conquer one of the adrenaline bucket list ideas I’ve had for so long.

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4. Hot air ballooning in Cappadocia, Turkey

One of my dreamiest bucket list things to do is to go Hot air ballooning in Cappadocia, Turkey.

This place is incredibly beautiful even if it’s just taking in the views of the town from the different hills or meandering through the cave hotels – but riding in a hot air balloon is the dreamiest of all.

From seeing the fairy chimneys perch through Cappadocia’s sky to watching other balloons floating in the air, it can never get any better than this.

And no, Instagram doesn’t make it easy for us the dreamers. Seeing all those amazing sunset/sunrise photos from the Sultan Ahmed hotel makes all travelers including myself want to flock to Cappadocia immediately.

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5. Skydiving is one of the crazy adventure ideas to try

Ok, this is where I feel like I am pushing my limits to the extreme. Whom am I kidding!! I mean I get freaked out when we hit turbulence while flying and now I want to jump out of the plane?

Whoah!! I am truly crazy! But even with those facts, I still want to skydive at least once in my life.

If I am being honest, it’s just to tick it off my bucket list but I hope I don’t pee on myself while doing so.

I mean the idea of flying in space like a bird really scares me but it also makes me feel like I’ll be on top of the world, feeling the cool breeze as I admire nature’s most beautiful landscapes.

So if you’re looking for crazy and adventurous things to put on your bucket list, then skydiving is one of the craziest things to do.

6. Climbing Mt. Everest in Nepal; This is one of the extreme bucket list ideas

I’ve heard and read that climbing Mt. Everest is one of the most challenging hikes in the world.

In fact, many people give up on the way, and apparently, some people have got long life injuries and others died ( don’t hold me over this, I also just read about it).

But even with all that, I want to experience it myself. I want to ”brag” about the fact that I climbed the highest mountain in the world! I mean it’s one of those crazy bucket list ideas that are worth bragging about.

I know I’ve hiked and climbed a few mountains including Mt. Elgon in Uganda which is basically nothing compared to Mt. Everest but I believe I am up for the challenge.

Even though it’s not for the faint-hearted, I believe it’s one of the bucket list trips of a lifetime that all hikers should brave up for.

7. Bungee jumping at Bloukrans Bridge in South Africa or Anywhere

I am not sure whether I won’t give up right before the jump but I still want to do it.

I mean I almost chickened out right before going for a bridge swing at Victoria falls in Zimbabwe but I finally did it and I am so glad I did, otherwise, I’d be beating myself up to now.

So with that milestone in my bag, I think I can bungee jump without any issues ( just a scared face and a racing heart but I’ll manage).

If I managed the adrenalin-fuelled, 4 seconds free-fall at the Victoria falls bridge while bridge swinging, then I can definitely handle the 5 or so seconds free fall of bungee jumping.

(Don’t mind me, this is me giving myself a pep talk because jumping over a cliff with just ropes holding me freaks the hell out of me but it’s one of my ultimate bucket list ideas and I am not gonna give it up)

But whom am I kidding, bungee jumping is scarier than a bridge swing but am all in – Breathe in, Breathe out and jump!!

8. Dog sledding in Norway

One of the winter sports that I really want to do is dog sledding.

I want to be able to feel the rush of my heart as the dogs drag me around the snow with me probably screaming and holding onto tight like my life depends on it.

One thing that excites me most about dog sledding is how fast the dogs run through the beautiful landscape with a rush of adrenaline through your body.

It’s even more incredible when you go dog sledding and at the same time watch the Northern lights – these are truly some of the best bucket list adventure ideas worth experiencing and I can’t wait for that time.

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9. Go for an Edge Walk at the CN Tower in Canada

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This is got to be one of the most exhilarating adrenaline junkie bucket list ideas that is only possible for extreme adventure seekers – and since I am one of them (or I would like to think that I am), I clearly want to do it.

Imagine suiting up, harnessing yourself, and taking in the incredible views of the city while defying gravity at the CN Tower! It seems pretty simple but it’s so scary at least for those that are afraid of heights – and that includes me!

To give you an idea of how scary it is, The Edge walk is the world’s highest full circle hands-free walk on a 5 ft (1.5 m) wide ledge at the top of the CN tower – now I am really scared!!

But even with how scary it sounds, Edge walking is one of those adrenaline junkie activities that I want to do.

10. Swim with the Dolphins in The Bahamas

Well, this might not bring the adrenaline rush to many people but the idea of swimming with Dolphins is incredibly exciting to me.

The calmness that these incredible creatures display while with humans makes me want to cuddle them or at least kiss them on the “chin” (maybe I am just dreaming too much).

I am sure I will do it but if that fails, then I can just sit along the sidelines and watch them fly in the air while splashing water. I bet it’s a cool thing to watch.

Will I actually do these junkie adrenaline activities for real?

I am someone who always freaks out right before an adventurous activity and I am always on the verge of giving up but I never do! I always suck it in and go for it and I’ve never regretted a thing.

So even with me freaking out about all these crazy bucket list ideas while I am writing them, I know that when that opportunity of me doing any of these adrenaline junkie activities presents itself, I will almost chicken out but I will always end up doing them. SO BRING THEM ON!!

More Adrenaline Junkies bucket list ideas

While I’ve listed in detail the first 10 extreme adventure bucket list ideas, there are more fun activities that you should add to your bucket list as an adventurous person. Read on to discover more adventure bucket list ideas.

Please note that some of these bucket list ideas for adrenaline junkies can be risky and require you to be fully experienced! Use common knowledge to judge what you can do and what you can’t!

11. Go surfing

12. Ride a zipline

13. Sleep in an ice hotel

14. Try flyboarding

15. Go fat biking

16. Try indoor skydiving

17. Go Stargazing

18. Do a skinny dip

19. Jump off a cliff

20. Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

21. Swim with Pigs

22. Ride an ATV

23. Hike a glacier

24. Go winter camping; this is one of the winter bucket list ideas .

25. Abseil down a waterfall

26. Go white water rafting

27. Fly over Victoria falls in Zimbabwe

28. Climb Sand dunes

29. Learn how to rock climb

30. Try canyoning 

31. Watch a live volcanic eruption

32. Climb an active volcano; ofcourse with caution and with professionals

33. Go jet boating 

34. Go heli-skiing

35. Visit the Amazon Rainforest

36. Rappel down a waterfall

37. Ride a super-fast roller coaster

38. Boat in an Alligator Swamp

39. Go on an African safari

40. Do a Free Fall Human

41. Try speed skiing

42. Go kayaking

43. Zip line through the jungle

44. Go gorilla trekking in Uganda

45. Try Skijoring

46. Walk on a suspension bridge

47. Sleep in an underwater hotel

48. Go snowboarding

49. Try walking on hot coals

50. Go snowmobiling

51. Try fly fishing

52. Attend a Rodeo

53. Go Go-Karting

54. Ride a camel in the Sahara desert

55. Watch penguins in Antarctica

56. Go Parachute Jumping

57. Go base jumping

58. Go cave spelunking

59. Go sandboarding

60. Try aerial yoga; this is one of the fun things to do for adrenaline junkies.

61. Walk through a dust storm

62. Relax in a natural spring

63. Try SCAD diving

64. Chase a Tornado; this is one of the dangerous bucket list ideas if you’re not a pro.

65. Experience a wingsuit flight 

66. Ride a bobsleigh

67. Try wing walking

68. Try volcano surfing

69. Sleep in an Underwater Hotel

70. Ride a Horse Bareback

71. Go Pearl Diving

72. Try Rappelling

73. Sleep in a cabin

74. Camp in the Grand Canyon

75. Dive with manta rays

76. Swim in the Great Barrier Reef

78. Participate in a polar bear plunge

79. Try winter swimming

80. See a Coral Reef

81. Swim with Manatees

82. Sleep in a castle; you can sleep in one of these French castles .

83. Swim at the edge of Victoria Falls in the Devils pool

84. Trekk the world’s most dangerous hike; Mount Hua in China

85. Dine in an underwater restaurant

86. Run with the bulls in Spain

87. Swim with sea turtles in Costa Rica

88. search for real-life dinosaur footprints

89. Witness a Solar Eclipse

90. Go  Whale Watching

91. Visit all 7 wonders of the world

92. Drive a race car around a Formula One track

93. Take funny photos at the Bolivian Salt Flats

94. Chill with wild orangutans in Malaysia

95. Hike to Machu Picchu in Peru

96. Cycle Death Road in Bolivia

97. Go crocodile cage diving; probably the craziest bucket list idea for adrenaline junkies on this list.

98. Visit a ghost town

99. Go snowmobiling

100. Float in the Dead Sea

101. Visit a haunted house

102. Cruise on River Nile

103. Swim with humpback whales 

104. Hike the Stairway to Heaven in Hawaii

105. Visit all 7 continents

106. Visit Heaven’s Gate Mountain

107. Try Highlining

108. Walk on the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Portugal

109. Swing on the world’s biggest swing in New Zealand

110. Go Trail running

111. Go camping; you can check out the different types of camping .

112. Go on a wreck diving adventure

113. Ride a bobsleigh

114. Ride a mechanical bull

115. Ride a gondola in Venice

116. Run a marathon

117. Attend Carnival in Brazil

118. Fly on a Trapeze

119. Fly in a Private Jet

120. Sleep in a Teepee

121. Visit the Galapagos Islands

122. Ride the Tour de France route; this is one of the things France is famous for .

123. Go Clam Digging

124. Swim in a Cenote

125. Watch an Eclipse

126. Visit Chernobyl

127. Go to space; this is one of the crazy ideas for a bucket list.

Final Thoughts of the Crazy Bucket List Ideas For Adrenaline Junkies

There you have it, fellow adrenaline junkies. Those were some of the bucket list examples and my bucket list things to do and I hope they inspire you to create your own bucket list.

Do you have any of these activities on your own bucket list? Share your unique bucket list ideas in the comment section and you might just inspire me to add them to my bucket list.

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Just a few suggestions, when in South Africa do kloofing too. Regarding hot air balloon there is nothing more spectacular than doing it when visiting Tanzania, over the Savanna with all the amazing beasts underneath you. I also suggest glacier trekking in Alaska. Regarding the Edge Walk not as exciting as you imagine and I suggest New Zealand. White water rafting should be added to your list (unless you already tried it) and sailing on one of the America’s Cup sailing boats too.

Hi Maria, wow, all these are incredible ideas, and thank you for suggesting them! Kloofing in SA looks interesting for sure! I bet a hot air balloon in Tanzania is incredible, I mean just the safari itself is impressive and I can just imagine how mind-blowing it is to see everything from above – once in a lifetime experience for sure! Oh how I’d love to go glacier trekking in Alaska, you’ve just given me a new bucket list idea lol!

Oh really, the Edge walk looked interesting, I guess it’s just in the photos:) And yes, I’ve done White water Rafting on the Nile – such a thrilling experience it was, I would do it again for sure!

Thanks again for suggesting these cool bucket list ideas! You’ve inspired me already haha

I love and enjoy everything i am seeing on your blog. Thank you for sharing this information. You are inspiring me to travel around the world and i am looking forward to

Thank you so much Caroline for the kind words about the blog and I am so happy that I’ve inspired you to travel. There is soo much beauty in the world not to explore it for sure!

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Adventure Bucket List: 50 Crazy Ideas & Things to Do

No bucket list, whether for travel or for life, is complete without some items that seem a little crazy; dangerous, even. Perhaps you find yourself in need of even making an entire adventure bucket list, solely dedicated to the craziest and most adrenaline junkie type of activities you could possibly come up with?

To get you started on planning your next adventure, I’ve compiled a list of some crazy and adventurous things to do that can give you great ideas. Some of these may seem easy, while others just might get you nervous just thinking about them.

PS: I must preface this list by saying participating in these adventures is at your own risk!

Adventure Bucket List: Crazy Ideas & Things to Do

1. air boat across an alligator swamp.

Because if something goes wrong with this activity, it can go really wrong, this has deservedly earned its spot on an adventure bucket list for anyone. You can trust, though, that rather than being dangerous, it’s likely going to be a lot of thrilling fun, possibly with some gator sightings to be made. Just do your due research to find the tour that best soothes your nerves ahead of time.

2. Arrive By Seaplane

Some places in the world, such as the private islands on Maldives, can only be reached by a seaplane that will take-off and land on the water. Make a plan to visit an island or a similar sight with this in mind and you’ll find yourself adding a bit of additional thrill to your journey.

3. Base Jump With a Wingsuit

This one is definitely for those looking for the most crazy bucket list ideas! You’ll don on a wingsuit, get on the edge of a high point – such as somewhere on the Alps where this is a particularly popular sport – and then you leap off it. The purpose is to glide back onto the ground with the help of the webbing-sleeved jumpsuit, but this is understandably an incredibly dangerous sport to try and tackle.

4. Bungee Jump

Bungee jumping is a classic bucket list item for any daredevil out there. It’s possible to try out almost anywhere in the world, and if you happen to be particularly adventurous, you might want to choose to do it precisely based on where the nature around you is the most spectacular to look at as you are falling off that ledge attached to a large elastic cord.

5. Cage Dive with Sharks

Also featured in some thrilling movies, cage diving into waters with sharks is not for the fainthearted. Thankfully, it is also a lot more fun and a lot less dangerous than what the films make it seem like, as long as you join a reputable tour for it. A truly unforgettable adventure, especially when you do it in one of the World’s best places to shark cage dive !

6. Catch a Wave Surfing

While this may not be the craziest item on this bucket list, it does take a fair bit of practice to learn how to surf. And especially when you’re just getting started, it’s particularly thrilling to see whether the approaching wave is one you’ll catch successfully – or whether the wave’s going to catch you instead! The feeling that comes from catching those waves once you’ve finally got the handle on surfing is such a great and exhilarating feeling.

7. Cliff Jump

Another great item to get added and then checked off your adventure bucket list is cliff jumping. You’ll want to do your due research ahead of time for approved spots, and maybe go with people who know what they’re doing, but finding gorgeous spots for cliff jumping is the easy part of this. If you love water and aren’t scared of heights, maybe this one’s for you to try out?

8. Dive to a Shipwreck

The sea is vast and filled with treasures like shipwrecks to be explored. Not only is this one adventurous and memorable activity, but it requires a lot of practice and skills with diving before it should even be considered. But once you’ve got all that down, diving down to explore a shipwreck is a lot of people’s dream come true!

9. Dog Sled

While cold weather may not be many of our things, it’s undeniable that wintery scenes and landscapes aren’t absolutely beautiful, not to mention filled with totally awesome winter bucket list activities . Dog sledding is perhaps from the most family-friendly end of them, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a thrilling activity in its own right, even for us adults.

10. Eat Fire

You’ve probably seen a performer or two eat fire before, and already got curious back then over how easy they make it seem. It’s a really cool act to master, especially with all the possible tricks you can do while eating fire, but this one’s crazy enough you definitely don’t want to start learning without a supervision from someone who’s mastered it. You can start by read this article: How do fire eaters eat fire?

11. Eskimo Roll in a Kayak

“Do what now?” may be the first thought that crossed your mind upon reading this one, but knowing how to Eskimo roll in a kayak is actually a useful skill to know! Of course nobody wishes for their kayak to roll over in the first place, but you never know what could happen, so perhaps it’s a good time to learn this before you hop into your kayak again. 

12. Explore a Cave

Could this adventure bucket list item be your next on your hobby list ? As with many other hobbies, to get into exploring caves, you’ll also want to start off easy and gradually move towards more challenging ones. Best way to go about this is to find a caving club near to where you’re living and join them for one of their easiest caving trips. Even if you want to progress to exploring caves independently, a great rule of thumb is to never do so alone.

13. Flip on a Trampoline

We’ve all jumped on trampolines here and there when we were kids, and these days it’s easier than ever to get one added onto your backyard or to go hang out at a trampoline park. But flipping on a trampoline isn’t something all of us can do, so why not make it a fun challenge for yourself to learn how to flip on a trampoline, and then do it?!

14. Fly on a Trapeze

Trapeze acts are performing acts we’ve all seen and admired from afar before, but it’s totally possible to get your own turn to shine as you fly on a trapeze! Especially for those of us who are afraid of heights, this can come across as quite a crazy bucket list item idea, but it’s thankfully possible to try out in a safe supervised environment. In fact, the Internet is full of websites offering just that and you can read about my experience here: A day at trapeze school: a circus-style aerial class .

15. Flyboard

In the last couple of years, flyboarding has really become a hit among water sports lovers. It is a water sport where propulsion drives you up in the air. Seems like it’s possible to do in so many spots these days, especially around Southern Europe and Dubai (I went flyboarding in Cancun, Mexico !). It’s not quite like riding a banana boat, though; you’ll have to spend a little bit of time learning the basics and even then it can be a challenge to successfully do it. However, it’s a fun and adventurous, but relatively safe way to challenge your mind and body once you get properly started with it. 

16. Free Dive for Abalone

You’re not allowed to scuba dive in order to catch abalone, which certainly makes this a unique adventure to try. This extreme sport is especially popular around Northern California, though it may be possible to do elsewhere too—and also illegal in some other places. Find a good spot for abalone, don on your swimwear, and get diving! 

17. Get a Tattoo

Although getting a tattoo isn’t among the craziest of ideas on this list at first glance, putting permanent ink on your body – and being in pain throughout the experience – is quite crazy after all, if you ask me. Many do it on a whim, but I do recommend you at least give it enough thought to come up with a tattoo you won’t regret five minutes later, let alone the next fifty years. Maybe check out on of these 27 Beautiful Tattoos That Tell Their Own Travel Stories for inspiration.

18. Go Bamboo Rafting

While opting for a bamboo raft may not make for an adventure as exhilarating as jumping on a whitewater raft would, it’s still a great and memorable, unique adventure in its own right. Not to mention it’s environmentally friendly! You can go bamboo rafting in Jamaica and Thailand’s Chiang Mai, but China’s Yangshuo is perhaps best known for it. 

19. Go Bobsledding

If you’re looking for a thrilling winter sport to try out with a friend or a loved one, bobsledding is a great one to give a go with. You’re going down narrow and icy tracks in high-speed with a sleigh that’s powered simply by gravity – what isn’t adventurous and exhilarating in that?!

20. Go Fat Biking

Fat bikes have such brilliantly thick tires they allow for biking in environments that’d be difficult on a regular bike, such as a thick forest or snowy grounds. That means that with your fat bike, you can take it off-road and go explore areas you otherwise might’ve only walked through or choose not to visit at all. 

21. Go Heliboarding

Are you a lover of snowboarding and downhill skiing, and now looking to kick it up a notch with it? Then you’ve got to hop on board a helicopter to reach a more remote slope, and then jump off it to ski or board all the way down. Talk about crazy bucket list ideas, this one is certainly not for the faint of heart! 

22. Go on a Police Ride Along

While this will likely not turn out to be as crazy of an experience as portrayed in some movies, it’s still a thrill to hop into a police car and spend a day shadowing officers on the job. It will definitely give you a more authentic image of what their job’s like than any TV show or movie could! 

23. Go on a Survival Weekend

This can be a hardcore challenge especially those of us entirely accustomed to the city life. It’s not dangerous by any means, but you have to camp outdoors, and essentially will have to also pick and hunt your food. It’s a great experience to make you in general more resilient and resourceful in life. 

24. Go Paragliding

Paragliding is an awesome and adrenaline pumping way to see your surroundings from the air! You’ll usually fly with an instructor attached to you and the paraglide, so whilst an extreme sport of sorts, it’s by no means one that’s particularly dangerous. Of course, if you’re experienced in this, you may fly on your own, too.

25. Go Whitewater Rafting

Now, this is the more adventurous way to go rafting. Although moving through a stream, sometimes at high speed, may seem like a dangerous activity, if you choose your course right and go with the right crew, you should lose nothing, and only be gaining spectacular memories! This cool activity can be done all around the world, from the US to Turkey to South Korea. 

For an even more adrenaline rush, try Tidal Bore Rafting Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy Tides !

26. Go Windsurfing

To get the best of both surfing and sailing in one fell swoop, why not add windsurfing to your adventure bucket list? It’s fun and thrilling, but also easy and safe enough for even a beginner to try out. Since even kids can start learning windsurfing, this can be a fun activity for the whole family to do together! 

27. Go Zorbing

Although many of us have probably yet to try this one, I’m sure you’ve all heard of zorbing, where you place yourself into a big, transparent orb, then roll down a hill in it. I’d say if you’re looking for crazy bucket list ideas, this is a good one to add to it!

28. Hang Glide

If paragliding isn’t enough for you, time to amp up your time in the air and go hand gliding! A hand glider is non-motorized, so it is simply you and your body controlling the movement of the glider. This can definitely feel like a crazy and scary activity, but you’ll at least be attached to your glider by a harness, so suddenly losing your grip and falling off the glider shouldn’t be an issue of concern.

29. Join the Mile High Club

Yup, you all know what this one’s about, right? Being intimate while flying in a plane is certainly on a lot of people’s sex bucket list . It may be a little bit dangerous, because it just may get you in trouble with the airline you choose to score the achievement on. So, better make it worth the while and bring on your best moves and spirit!

30. Kite Surf

Here’s another surfing-like water sport to get your adrenaline pumping with! You may not need just as badass skills to stay standing on your board as you would with surfing, but controlling that kite while flying through water and air is a game of its own to master. It’s possible to kite surf through snow and ground, too. 

For the ultimate experience, complete this on at one of the 10 Best Places in The World to Kite Surf !

31. Parasail

An alternative to paragliding, especially if you happen to be scared of heights, is to go parasailing instead. You’ll still be gliding in the air with a parachute attached to you, but instead of controlling your own movement, you’re attached to a boat driving you all around a water-area, like a lake or sea. 

32. Play a Game of Paintball

Looking for an activity to do with your friends that’s fun, but also challenging? Then paintball may be an amazing choice! The object is to shoot guns with paint-filled capsules at your opponents before they tag you! It can get a little painful, so dress up in many layers! 

33. Rappel Down a Mountain

Climbing up a mountain is one thing, and rappelling down a mountain is another. Both are a challenge, and especially for those of us scared of heights coming down a mountain may prove to be much scarier than getting high up in the first place. Tackling a mountain, especially heading down one, just may be the next adventure you go on. 

34. Rappel Down a Waterfall

Even more exhilarating than rappelling down a mountain is to rappel down a waterfall. This is an extreme sport that has been gaining a lot of popularity over the last decade, and numerous tours are being arranged these days to conquer waterfalls like this. It’s by no means an easy feat to complete and therefore another great and adventurous way to challenge yourself. 

35. Rappel into a Cave

You can also go exploring those caves we talked about above by rappelling into one! This is the way to go if it’s a cave with an opening only at its top. It’s a tad bit scarier than just walking into a cave, but can honestly be a lot of fun, not to mention picturesque.

36. Ride a Bull

Yes, to some extent it may still be possible to ride a bull in the way you’ve seen cowboys do in rodeo. But do note that this one does have potential to go awry. If you’re up for the challenge, find a way to do it; if you’re OK with a less thrilling experience, then find a bar with a mechanical bull.

37. Ride ATVs

Riding an ATV, whether it’s near your home or whilst somewhere on a trip, is another fun and easily accessible adventure to add to your list. If you’re completely new to it, I do encourage trying it with hired professionals for the first time, but if you end up getting your own ATV to ride down the line, many driving adventures can be had with this. 

38. Ride in a Hot Air Balloon

Riding high in the sky in a hot air balloon will give you a birds-eye view of the landscapes below. 

39. Ride in a Luge

Now here’s an experience you don’t hear everyone talk about, or might even know what it is yet! A luge is a self-driving car system, kind of like a go kart, except it relies on gravity and a downhill path to move. The only ride in the US is available in Michigan and it’s rather different from a traditional luge ride; to get the real thing, your best bets are Queenstown in Australia and Sentosa in Singapore.

40. Ride on a Scary Roller Coaster

Every big amusement park in the world seems to be equipped with at least one roller coaster these days that’s absolutely wild in how steep it can get or how fast it can go. Oftentimes it’s a combination of both! If you’re a thrill seeker, try to find the scariest roller coaster possible to tackle next. And if you’re one of those who’s been too fearful to get on that one particular scary roller coaster, now’s your chance to right that wrong!

41. Sail a Boat

Despite it seeming like a rather peaceful activity, sailing a boat can be surprisingly strenuous, and is most certainly always its own little challenge. If you’re looking for items for your adventure bucket list, but aren’t too much of a thrill seeker, this is a great one to add to your list.

42. Scuba Dive

Even if your scuba diving adventure doesn’t take you to exploring a shipwreck, at least not immediately, it’s always a fun adventure to embark on once you’ve learned its basics. There’s a lot of beauty to be discovered undersea, and while you can explore some of it by snorkeling, diving gets you properly close and intimate with life under the surface. 

43. Skydive

We’ve already covered paragliding and its equivalent forms, but skydiving is really where it’s at if you want to get as high in the air as possible. This is a truly gutsy hobby to embark on, but it can be incredibly rewarding if you just have the patience and courage for it. If this is just too scary for you, then how about having an indoor skydiving cxperience ?

44. Snowboard

Alternatively, you can go with skis as well. Either way, as long as you are going down a snowy hill, you’ll be doing a tremendous job checking this one off your bucket list. The world is full of amazing resorts with incredible slopes available, so you’ll likely end up going through a few of them once you get properly addicted to snowboarding or downhill skiing. 

45. Swim with Stingrays

While you’re advised to stay away from stingrays you come across in the wild, this is a fun and memorable activity you can do on a tour specializing in swimming with them. It’s possible elsewhere as well, but the most famous, and therefore most reputable, for swimming with Stingrays is Stingray City in the Cayman Islands .

46. Swim with Whale Sharks

Unlike the sharks you meet while cave diving, with whale sharks you don’t have to worry about them suddenly gaining interest in your flesh. Yes, they’ve got big mouths, and with everything we know of sharks you’ll probably be really nervous to get into waters with them. However, these gentle creatures are on a plankton diet, so you should be able to get in and out of the water with all of your limbs attached. 

47. Take a Geocaching Adventure

All you need to embark on a geocaching adventure is a GPS, which most of today’s phones come ready with, and perhaps some clothing and shoes appropriate for the weather. While the main purpose of geocaching is to find geocaches in your area, it can easily take you to places you’ve yet to discover, leading you to catch two birds with one stone. 

48. Try Skijoring

In this wintertime sport, you’ll be on skis, but instead of moving using ski poles to help you move, you’ll be attached to a dog, or a horse, or possibly a vehicle that’ll be pulling you forward. This originated in Norway, and is today mostly conducted as a competitive sport. 

49. Walk a Suspension Bridge

Suspension bridges are bridges where the deck of the bridge hangs on vertical suspenders attached to suspension cables above the deck. Even Brooklyn Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge are considered to fall under this category, so just by walking through those you can tick this item off your list. However, I encourage you to challenge your adrenaline levels and instead go for a bridge like Sidu River Bridge, for example. 

I walked this cool one while in Guyana :

50. Walk on Hot Coals

Also known as firewalking, walking on hot coals isn’t just a popular catchphrase, it’s an actual performance-type activity some skilled folks can do. But it’s possible for you to also learn firewalking, or at least try once! Though perhaps do so with a trained professional, so you don’t actually end up burning yourself.

51. Walk on the Wings of an Airplane

And yes, I’m talking about doing this while the plane is in the air! Just the thought of it may get goosebumps popping up all over your body, am I right? It’s actually considered relatively safe, though, as you will receive training for it and will also be attached to a harness all the way through.

52. Wrap a Snake Around Your Neck

Perhaps not the first thing you ever thought you’d do in your life, but turns out that sometimes the opportunity simply presents itself. Maybe don’t try to do this with any random snake you find in the wilderness, for both your and the snake’s safety, but it’s quite likely you’ll get lucky and find a moment where it’s possible to find yourself with a snake wrapped around your neck.

53. Zip Line

Finally, no adventure bucket list is complete without zip lining included in it. This is an extreme sport where you are attached to cords that “zip” you from one tree to the next. It has grown so popular over the years it seems to be possible to do just about anywhere – so easy to check off your bucket list! And while it can get your nerves on overdrive before setting off, it’s usually totally safe to do. 

How many of these adventure bucket list ideas have you already managed to complete? How many were you already planning on doing, and how many more dreams did just get added to your crazy bucket list?

While compiling bucket lists may seem like a corny idea, they can give an amazingly clear picture of all the things you want to complete in life, besides just getting that dream job and dream apartment. Going on adventures should be a big part of all of our lives, too! 

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101 Crazy Bucket List Ideas for Adrenaline Seekers

We love a good bucket list. In our opinion, everyone should make a list of crazy bucket list ideas to try at least once in their lifetime. The goal with these crazy ideas for a bucket list is to give you a ton of inspiration so you can pick and choose the ones that resonate with you to come up with your own adventurous bucket list!

We’ve created so many  bucket lists  over the years, most of which are generally based around travel. From  destination bucket lists , to our very-popular  Ultimate Travel Bucket List ! They are the ultimate  travel inspiration  tool! (We’ve also got a few bucket lists for you to download at the end of this article).

If you’ve landed on this page looking for some  inspiration , then we’ve got you sorted. We’ve done a little brainstorming to come up with some fun, adrenaline-packed, and a few totally insane bucket list ideas. We’ve managed to tick off quite a few, but there are some we are still yet to try (and even a few that are beyond our capability)!

From the extreme to the downright wacky, here are 101 bucket list ideas for the crazy and seriously adventurous at heart! Let’s dive right in…

These crazy bucket list ideas are sure to get you out of your comfort zone!

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Adrenaline bucket list ideas.

Are you an adrenaline junkie? Or perhaps you just love the thrill of trying something you wouldn’t normally dare to do. The following adrenaline-packed bucket list ideas are not overly extreme (you’ll find those are further down the list). But they are sure to get your heart pumping!

Here are some ideas to add to your adrenaline bucket list that will most certainly get you out of your comfort zone:

• Go ski touring in Norway or Austria
• Go whitewater rafting on the heart-stopping Zambezi River in Zimbabwe
• Try canyoning and rappel down a waterfall
• Try a hydrofoil surfboard on the Gold Coast, Australia
• Descend into an ice cave in Iceland
• Go dune bashing on an ATV in the desert – Dubai & Abu Dhabi has the best sand dunes!
• Plunge into the ocean in a submarine
• Try Heli-skiing or boarding down a glacier in New Zealand
• Take a polar plunge in Norway, Finland or Antarctica!
• See a live volcanic eruption (there’s one erupting in Iceland right now!)
• Try zorbing – there are plenty of places around the world but the original one is in Rotorua, New Zealand
• Learn how to surf (and stand up!)
• Drive a race car around a Formula One track
• Descend inside a volcano
• Go diving inside a shipwreck (or plane wreck)
• Try a sub-wing – hanging onto two wings underwater while a boat tows you!
• Learn how to free dive in Mexico, or Dahab, Egypt
• Try fly-boarding
• Go mountain biking down Bolivia’s Death Road
• Try volcano boarding in León, Nicaragua
• Try freshwater cave diving in the cenotes of Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico
• See a glacier calving in Ilulissat, Greenland
• Try para-gliding
• Experience Via Ferrata in the Italian or Swiss Alps
• Try glacier hiking on Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand
• Have dinner in the sky
• Try flow-boarding (riding a stationary wave) in Munich, Germany
• Go sandboarding in Huacachina, Peru
• Try jet boating in Queenstown, New Zealand
• Go kite-surfing in Hawaii
• Try bouldering in Golden, Colorado or Squamish, B.C. (or just about anywhere really!)
• Experience a canyon swing in Queenstown, New Zealand

Crazy Bucket List Ideas involving Heights

Wanting to conquer your fear of heights? Or maybe you just love the thrill of jumping off a tall building or out of a plane. Here are some crazy ideas for a bucket list that will absolutely get the adrenaline pumping! 

• Go heli-skiing
• Learn to fly a plane 
• Go cliff jumping in Hawaii or various locations along the Mediterranean
• Go bungee jumping off Macau Tower, Kawarau Bridge in NZ, or Victoria Falls in Zambia
• Rappel down a waterfall
• Try out acrobatics
• Try ice climbing in Canada, Alaska or Colorado
• Take a sunrise hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia, Turkey
• Go skydiving – you can do this anywhere, but over The Palm in Dubai offers the best view!
• Climb an active volcano 
• Go zip-lining through the jungle in Costa Rica, or the world longest in Sun City, South Africa
• Try snowmobiling (just about any place where there is snow!)

Extreme Bucket List Ideas

Looking for something a little more out there? Here’s a small list of the most extreme bucket list ideas in the world that are only for the most adventurous (and experinced) at heart. 

Word of Warning:  These are the craziest bucket list ideas we could think of, and some can get very risky and generally require a high level of skill and years of training. Unfortunately, because of this, we have never actually done any of these activities ourselves, as they are well beyond our physical capabilties (and more than our stomachs could handle)! So, it has to be mentioned that if you decide to partake in any of these extreme bucket list ideas, you do so entirely at your own risk!

• Climb an Eight-Thousander, or all 14 of them (i.e. the 14 peaks in the world above 8000 feet high)
• Experience a wingsuit flight 
• Go cliff diving
• Do a marathon (or an Ironman)
• Go base-jumping
• Try free climbing or free soloing (rock climbing without ropes)
• Climb the highest summit on each continent 
• Try wing walking
• Go highlining (walking a high-line between two cliffs)
• Take a flight into space
• Try parkouring (climbing, running and jumping between building structure, rails and huge gaps)

Crazy Bucket List Ideas with Animals

Love animals? So do we. Some of our favourite adventurous bucket list ideas involve getting up close and personal with wild animals (in a safe way, of course).

Word of Warning: We love ticking off bucket list items just as much as we love animals. So, we strongly encourage you to ensure these activities at carried out in a humane way before participating in them. And always remember that wild animals can be unpredictable.

• See a herd of elephants in the wild
• Ride a camel through the Sahara
• See a tiger in the wild
• Go diving with Great White Sharks
• Swim with crocodiles in Darwin, Australia
• Go gorilla trekking in Uganda
• Swim with dolphins in the wild
• Go dog sledding in Finland or Norway
• Swim with humpback whales 
• Cosy up to penguins in Antarctica 
• Hang out with wild orangutans in Malaysia 
• Swim with whale sharks
• See a polar bear in the wild
• Diving with manta rays

Adventurous Bucket List Ideas involving Travel

Most adventurous bucket list ideas involve travel of some kind. And because  Bucket List Seekers  is a couple travel bucket list blog, this list of crazy bucket list ideas would not be complete without throwing in a few once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences involving a plane ride to someplace new. 

We’ve got bucket lists for epic destinations like  Hawaii ,  Iceland ,  Italy ,  Bali , and more. But out of all our travels, these are the adventure travel bucket list ideas that we recommend the most (plus we’ve included a few that we cannot wait to tick off our own  travel bucket list !):

• Spend a night in the Ice Hotel
• Take a mystery flight to somewhere random
• Visit every country in the world
• Swim to the edge of Victoria Falls
• Stand on the North Pole
• Stand on the South Pole
• Stand at the top of the Burj Khalifa (the tallest building in the world)
• Hike Mount Hua in China – the world’s most dangerous hike!
• Go camping in Antarctica 
• Fly somewhere in First Class
• Mountain bike along Death Road in Bolivia
• Ride in a  helicopter over the Great Barrier Reef
• Eat at the underwater restaurant in the Maldives
• Stay in an overwater bungalow in Bora Bora
• Sail around the world 
• Attend La Tomatina in Spain
• Join the Songkran water fight in Thailand
• Visit all 7 wonders of the world 
• Dive between two continents in Iceland
• Attend a Burning Man festival 
• Trek the Kokoda trail
• See the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)
• See the Southern Lights (Aurora Australis)
• Try a giant swing in the jungles of Bali
• Wear an animal onesie around Tokyo for a day
• Visit the DMZ
• Travel solo to a foreign country
• Go the Holi Festival of Colours in India
• Road trip around Australia
• Hike to Everest Base Camp
• Visit all 7 continents

Feeling inspired?  Here are  10 amazing destinations you must add to your Travel Bucket List !

Other Adventure Bucket List Ideas

While the following crazy bucket list ideas are not based around travel, or extreme activities, they are a list of things to achieve in your life that is still considered a little ‘crazy’ or ‘unattainable’ by most people’s standards. Basically, we felt that this list of adventure bucket list ideas just wouldn’t be complete without including these:

• Learn another language
• Go skinny dipping
• Compete in an Olympic Games
• Get your name into the Guinness Book of World Records
• Host a murder mystery party 
• Sleep under the stars
• Get scuba certified
• Say ‘YES’ to everything for a day
• Join a flash mob
• Move to another country
• Experience a silent disco
• Try SUP yoga
• Sleep in an igloo
• Spend a night in a castle
• Get a tattoo
• Write a book
• Quit your job 
• Live debt free!

How many of these crazy bucket list ideas can you tick off?

Have we missed something?  Can you recommend any other crazy ideas for a bucket list to our readers? Leave your recommendations in the comments below!

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12 crazy activities for your adventure travel bucket list

by Jeremy Scott Foster | Mar 13, 2019 | 0 comments

Note: All travel is subject to frequently changing governmental restrictions—please check federal, state and local advisories before scheduling trips. This article was last updated October 2020.

One of the best parts of traveling is the thrills you experience along the way. We’ve partnered with adventure travel expert Jeremy Scott Foster from TravelFreak,  as he talks about some of the most exhilarating travel bucket list items you can one day try around the world.

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What’s your favorite souvenir to take back home from a vacation? A few tacky magnets or maybe some cheap shot glasses?

How about bringing back memories from an unbelievably insane experience? Thankfully the world is full of hair-raising, spine-chilling, blood-tingling adventures that are just waiting to be ticked off of your travel bucket list.

That sounds way more exciting than a trinket you’ll immediately shove into your desk drawer.

Travel practically goes hand in hand with crazy experiences, and you don’t have to search far to find thrilling adventures . But just in case you need some inspiration, here are some of the wildest travel bucket list ideas.

1. Hot air balloon over Cappadocia, Turkey

While it’s possible to hot air balloon almost anywhere in the world, soaring high above the fairy chimneys in Cappadocia is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The rocky peaks and steep valleys look as if you’re floating over the moon.

Want to know what makes this adventure even more spectacular?

You’ll be flying with upwards of a hundred other balloons, making the view even more stunning than you could ever imagine.

2. Hike China’s most dangerous mountain

Blurring the line between thrilling and dangerous, trekking Mt. Huashan is less like a hike and more like knee-shaking shuffle over thin, wooden planks. With only a steel cable chaining you to safety, you’ll have to rely on your balancing skills to make it to the end.

If being suspended on the side of a 2,000-foot cliff doesn’t scare you, then grab your chain and swing out on one foot for an unforgettable thrill.

3. Walk on the wings of an airplane in Essex, U.K.

Would you call me crazy if I said you could ride on an airplane 1,000 feet in the air while being strapped to the outside?

Wing walking is an adrenaline-fueled ride atop a 1940s biplane that twists, turns, and dips while flying a heart-racing 130mph. If you’re not afraid of flying, then check wing walking off your travel bucket list.

4. Bungee jump (naked!) in Queenstown, New Zealand

Free falling with one of the world’s largest bungee jumps might be hair-raising enough for some, but why not take it to the next level? Leave your underwear and pants on the side and jump the Nevis Bungy completely naked!

Your 8-second fall will feel like an eternity as you plunge 440-feet through the Nevis River Valley with nothing but your sneakers on.

5. Hike the Matanuska Glacier in Alaska

Trekking through the icy pools and deep crevices of the Matanuska Glacier is more than your average weekend hike. The 27-mile long trail winds you through 10,000-year-old dramatic glacier cliffs and glowing ice falls.

Although the setting may seem peaceful and serene, glacier hiking should always be done with an experienced tour guide. You don’t want to encounter a sudden steep cliff or fall through a thin sheet of ice!

6. Skydive over Mount Everest in Nepal

Don’t just hike the world’s highest mountain — fly over it! Skydiving over the Himalayan Mountains with Mt. Everest as your backdrop should be ranked high on your list of travel bucket items.

With adrenaline pumping through your veins and the crisp mountain breeze flowing through your hair, the 23,000-foot plunge over Mt. Everest is an adventure you will never forget.

7. Run the Marathon des Sables in Morocco

Even the most dedicated of athletics will break a sweat if you mention the Marathon des Sables. Considered the toughest race in the world, this ultramarathon will test your limits physically and emotionally.

Not only are you faced with running 156 miles over six days, but you’ll also need to run it through the Sahara Desert where the average temperature hovers around 105 degrees Fahrenheit.

8. Board Down the Cerro Negro Volcano in Nicaragua

With over a dozen active volcanos, it’s easy to see how Nicaragua earned the title, “The Land of Lakes and Volcanos.” While many tourists come to hike the molten Cerro Negro volcano, the best (and most thrilling) way to experience the mountain is by sliding down its slopes at 65mph!

After strapping on your sandboard, you’ll whizz down almost 2,500 feet through sand and ash while lava radiates the surface below you. Although you have a handbrake, the ever-present reminder that Cerro Negro could erupt at any time should propel you to go as fast as possible.

9. Race rickshaws through India

The quarter-yearly Rickshaw Race takes eager adventure seekers from one side of India to the other on nothing more than a broken down, three-wheeled rickshaw.

You must start and end your journey according to the rules, but the route along the way is entirely up to you. From exploring the lush Central Highlands or zipping through rural villages, the Rickshaw Race is the perfect way to explore a country while crossing off a few items from your travel bucket list.

10. Cave dive in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula

If you’re looking to take your scuba diving to the next level, then think about plunging into the depths of Mexico’s cenote caves . The Yucatán Peninsula is home to the longest cave system in the world, with over 30,000 individual sunken cenotes to swim through.

Exploring the dark, dim underwater caves is not for the inexperienced or claustrophobic, but it’s a unique opportunity to discover the ocean from a perspective that few have ever seen.

11. Ice Karting in Levi, Finland

We’ve all heard throughout our lives that driving on ice is dangerous and should always be avoided, but ice karting flips that whole thought upside down. In Finland, you have the chance to race 13 horse-power go-karts as you speed and slide around corners of the icy, outdoor track.

Although it’s often compared to indoor go-kart racing, ice karting is in an entirely different league. Slippery sheets of ice may not be the easiest terrain to drive on, but it sure is an exciting idea to add to your bucket list.

12. Jump off Berlin’s highest building

Although the panoramic views from Berlin’s Park Inn Hote l are stunning, you won’t have time to admire them as you fall 400 feet towards the city street below you. Unlike bungee jumping, base flying decelerates your fall right before you hit the ground, so you don’t spring back up.

Base flying is even more spectacular at night, with the twinkling skyline and Berlin tower illuminating the sky.

Bucket lists exist for a reason. They remind us to step outside our comfort zones and tackle life head-on. The world is full of adventures , so don’t be afraid to do something completely and utterly unforgettable.

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Are you looking for your next adrenaline pumping adventure? Or would you like to face your fears and step out of your comfort zone ? Either way, this post full of crazy bucket list ideas and adrenaline rush activities will give you some inspiration to live life on the edge!

Most of these activities are suitable for the (adventurous) average Joe. However, some of them require some experience in specific fields, so make sure to do some research beforehand.

This list is not for the faint-hearted, and I’ve only ticked off ten of these activities myself. To be honest, there are things on this list that I wouldn’t want to do! But I can’t wait to tick off some others (like #41, for example).

So without further ado, here are 57 extreme bucket list ideas for adrenaline junkies and adventure lovers.

Bucket List Ideas in the Air

1. go paragliding.

One of my favourite activities in Nepal was paragliding in Pokhara. It felt absolutely wonderful to run towards the edge of a cliff and start flying in the air. And I haven’t mentioned the landscape yet – it was stunning!

But Nepal isn’t the only great country where you can go paragliding. Countries like Switzerland, Greece, Mexico, Columbia and Turkey have top paragliding locations too.

2. Go SCAD diving

SCAD diving is the same as bungee jumping… but without a cord.

After free-falling for about 50 m (164 ft) you will land into a safety net. Sounds like the ultimate thrill if bungee jumping isn’t adrenaline-rushing enough for you!

3. Bungee jump at the world’s highest bungee jump in Hong Kong

With a staggering height of 233 m (764 ft), the Macau Tower is officially the highest bungee jump in the world .

This tower is located just outside of Hong Kong, and skyrocketing down its platform is an incredible experience for thrill-seekers!

4. Try out the world’s biggest swing in New Zealand

Did you like swings as a child (or even today)? Why not take it to the next level?

Getting on New Zealand’s Nevis Swing is one of these sensational, adrenaline-rushing experiences out there. You will swing in a 300-m (984 ft) arc with a free fall of 70 m (230 ft) on this gigantic swing!

5. Fly in a wingsuit

Wingsuit flying is probably one of the most adventurous, adrenaline rush activities things that you can do!

However, as you can only fly solo and you have to land with a parachute, you will have to learn how to fly in a wingsuit first.

6. Take the world’s fastest zipline in the U.K.

Zip World Velocity 2 in North Wales is not only the fastest zipline in the world, but it’s also the longest one in Europe.

With a speed of up to 200 km/h (124 mph) over a length of 1,5 km (9 mi), this zipline is an experience you will remember for a lifetime!

7. Highlining

Highlining is basically slacklining (walking on a piece of nylon rope that is suspended above the ground) up high. Secured by a harness, you will walk from one cliff, mountain or building to another.

This is one of the most challenging things you can do, and you will need both mental and physical skills to achieve it!

8. Cross the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Portugal

The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world opened in Portugal in April 2021.

The bridge is called Arouca 516 , and as its name predicts, it’s a staggering 516 m (1.693 ft) long. Crossing it is a unique experience if you’re up for a thrill!

Skydiving – it’s one of these experiences that you will remember for a lifetime, and a post with crazy bucket list ideas wouldn’t be complete without it!

After all, you don’t get to jump out of a plane every day (unless, of course, you’re a professional skydiver).

I went skydiving in Spa, Belgium a couple of years ago, and it was an AMAZING experience!

There are many incredible places to skydive. Some examples are the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, the Grand Canyon in the USA. and Mount Everest in Nepal .

10. Indoor skydive

If you want to experience the thrill of skydiving without actually jumping out of an aeroplane then indoor skydiving is the activity you’re looking for.

During this experience, you will get to fly in a vertical wind tunnel and learn how to control your movements, which believe me, isn’t as easy as it looks!

Indoor skydiving is a fun, adventurous activity nearly anyone can partake in.

11. Do the CN Tower’s Edgewalk in Canada

Located in Ontario, the CN Tower is one of Canada’s most popular tourist attractions.

You will have 360-degree views over the city from its viewing deck, but do you know what the best part about this tower is?

You can actually lean off the edge of its 356-metre (1.168 ft) high platform without using your hands! It speaks for itself that you will be secured with a harness when doing so.

12. Abseil down a mountain

Abseiling is basically the opposite of climbing. You will descend a steep slope, mountain, or cliff using a rope.

Contrarily to rock climbing, this is an adventurous activity that’s very accessible, as it’s suitable for all skill levels.

13. Go parasailing

Parasailing is similar to paragliding, but the difference is that your parachute is pulled by a boat.

This is a thrilling experience, and on top of that, you will also get to enjoy some amazing views from high up in the air!

14. Walk on the wing of a plane in the U.K.

Yep, walki ng on the wing of a flying plane is actually a thing, and you don’t need to be a professional wingwalker to try it out!

As you will be strapped into a specially designed harness before the plane takes off, you won’t need to do any crazy acrobatics to climb on the wing while flying. However, you will definitely need some guts!

If this is not adventurous enough for you, you can also learn how to actually climb out of a plane onto its roof in Washington State !

15. Fly in a hot air balloon

Flying in the basket of a hot air balloon is an unforgettable experience that can be done in many places.

Whether you decide to fly over the temples of Bagan in Myanmar, Cappadocia’s cave dwellings in Turkey or somewhere else, it will be an epic adventure.

Hiking & Climbing Ideas

16. camp next to an erupting volcano in guatemala.

Are you looking for a unique hiking experience? The Acatenango Volcano Hike is a two-day hike, close to the city of Antigua in Guatemala .

Although it’s not the easiest hike out there, climbing Volcano Acatenango was one of my favourite and most memorable travel experiences so far!

After all, camping next to a volcano that spits lava every 20 minutes is not something you get to do every night!

17. Descend into a volcano in Iceland

Thrihnukagigur Volcano in Iceland hasn’t erupted in over 4.000 years, and it’s the only volcano in the world that you can explore from the inside !

On a tour, you will descend into the volcano’s magma chamber from the top crater using a lift.

This is one of the most unique experiences out there, and one you will always remember!

18. Hike the Hua Shan Cliff Walk in China

The adrenaline-rushing Hua Shan Cliff Walk, near the Chinese city of Xi’an, is considered one of the scariest and most dangerous hikes in the world.

The hike is just 300 m (985 ft) long, but considering that you’re practically hanging off the side of a mountain, that might be long enough.

During the hike, you will walk on narrow planks bolted onto the cliff, with nothing but a 2000-metre (6.562 ft) abyss underneath.

19. Start trail running

Trail running is a sports activity where you’re running on unpaved surfaces, mostly hiking trails on mountainous terrains.

Due to the ascends and descends, trail running is way more challenging than regular running.

20. Go Rock climbing…

Ah climbing – one of my favourite hobbies! This is an adventurous sport that comes in many forms.

From top-rope climbing and bouldering on artificial walls to lead climbing on rocks. One thing is certain: if you’re an adrenaline junky, you might just fall in love with this sport!

It’s also good to know that not every type of climbing requires technical skills or taking courses. Indoor bouldering, for example, is easily accessible to everyone.

>> Read: 19 Best Climbing Documentaries

22. peak climbing …

Reaching the summit of a mountain is a dream of many mountaineers, and you will need some training and perseverance to ascend your first peak.

While some peaks are relatively easy to climb, some motivated mountaineers attempt to climb the Seven Summits : the highest mountains on each of the seven continents.

21. or ice climbing…

Ice climbing is a lot like rock climbing… on ice… with the help of crampons and ice axes.

You will need to learn extra technical skills if you want to become an ice climber, but imagine the thrill of climbing glaciers and frozen waterfalls!

23. Go vertical camping

Vertical camping is a form of camping combined with rock climbing. It’s basically camping in a hanging tent (called a portaledge) on the side of a cliff.

This form of camping was invented because some climbs can last for days. It’s quite challenging, and a unique place to spend the night!

24. Go on a walking safari

Away from the comfort of a 4×4, a walking safari is an incredibly rewarding experience. You will get to explore wildlife on foot just like explorers did in the olden days.

This is an authentic way to really hear and smell your surroundings. And on top of that, walking safaris are better for the animals!

25. Walk 100 km in 24 hours at the Death March in Belgium

Are you an avid hiker? Then this one might be for you.

The Death March ( Dodentocht in Dutch) is a yearly event held in Bornem, Belgium . Here, thousands of highly motivated hiking enthusiasts gather to walk 100 km (62 mi) in less than 24 hours.

It’s a tough challenge, and you will need a lot of perseverance to make it to the finish on time. The participants who complete this march usually don’t make it without aching blisters and painful bodies!

26. Hike the Snowman Trek in Bhutan

Famous for being one of the most challenging treks in the world, the Snowman Trek in Bhutan crosses ten high passes over 4.500 m (14.764 ft).

It’s said that only 500 people have completed it since 1982, so it comes as no surprise that you will need a lot of endurance to complete this 24-day journey.

The Snowman Trek is, however, one that will bring you to some of the most remote areas of the Himalayas, which makes for an experience of a lifetime!

27. Climb an active volcano

Climbing an active volcano is another one of these thrilling experiences!

You will get to see flowing lava and numerous vents with steam venting out of them up close.

There are several active volcanoes that you can climb , some more easily accessible than others. A few examples are Mount Etna and Mount Vesuvius in Italy, Mount Sibayak in Indonesia and Mount Ngauruhu in New Zealand.

28. Race the Marathon des Sables in Morocco

This is one of these crazy bucket list ideas that is not for the faint-hearted, but then again, none of the activities on this list is.

The Marathon des Sables is a 250-km (149-mi) long footrace that takes place in the Sahara Desert in Morocco every year.

You will have to finish it in six days while carrying your own equipment. Can you imagine the heat?

Extreme Bucket List Adventure Ideas in Water

29. wreck dive.

If you’re looking for an unusual underwater experience then wreck diving might be what you’re looking for! This is one of these adrenaline rush activities that you might want to try out if you’re an experienced diver.

There are various places in the world to go on a wreck diving adventure. Most of these places are home to shipwrecks, but sunken aeroplanes can also be found.

All in all, diving into a (ship)wreck is a unique and fascinating experience.

30. Deep-sea dive

Although the exact definition of deep-sea diving is not very clear, the limit one can descend when diving recreationally is 30 m (100 ft).

Diving deeper becomes more technical, and thus requires greater knowledge and more advanced courses. It is, however, one of these thrilling experiences that you will remember for a lifetime!

31. Go ice-hole plunging in Finland

This one might not be for everyone, but swimming in a hole in the ice is actually a popular activity in Finland!

Every winter, approximately 150.000 Fins take an icy plunge, and they swear it’s a super refreshing, stress-relieving experience.

32. Big wave surf

Places like the Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii, Shipsterns Bluff in Australia and Praia do Norte in Portugal are considered some of the wildest surf spots on the planet.

With waves reaching up to 10 m (33 ft), you need to be a daredevil (and experienced surfer) to surf these waves!

It’s good to know that big wave surfing is actually one of the most dangerous sports in the world .

33. Go extreme kayaking

Kayaking is a sport that comes in all shapes and sizes. Most of us might have heard about recreational kayaking, which is a relaxing experience by a lake or a pond, but have you heard about extreme kayaking?

The most popular extreme form of kayaking is whitewater kayaking, and some rivers will surely give you an adrenaline rush!

34. Go cliff jumping

Cliff jumping is a pretty simple, yet adventurous activity. You don’t need any special skills or gear to jump from a cliff, but you do need some courage.

There are many great places for cliff jumping, some of the most popular ones are Havasu Falls in Arizona, Kamari Beach in Santorini and Nusa Lembongan in Bali.

35. Go white water rafting on the Futaleufú River in Chile

White water rafting has a grading system that’s measured in classes between 1 and 6. In this system, class 1 is flat and class 6 is impossible for rafting.

So, if you’re looking for the ultimate adrenaline-rushing experience, you might want to consider class 4 or 5 white water rafting, which is described as having many of the following characteristics: big waterfalls, violent currents, large unpredictable waves, and steep gradients with abrupt drops.

36. Try out flyboarding

Invented in 2012, flyboarding is a relatively new activity. When you drive (or should I say fly?) a flyboard, you will be elevated up to 14 m (45 ft) in the air. This is possible thanks to water jet propulsion technology.

So, if you’ve ever wanted to jump in the air like a dolphin, this is your chance!

37. Go extreme canyoning

Regular canyoning is quite an adventurous thing to do, but extreme canyoning, which is a more intense version of the sport, is only reserved for real daredevils!

This adrenaline-boosting activity can be done in many countries, but it’s especially popular in Croatia and Slovenia.

Crazy Bucket List Ideas in the Snow

38. go heli-skiing.

Heli-skiing is a type of skiing that allows you to reach off-trail areas with untouched snow.

These remote places are reached by helicopter, and contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to jump out of the helicopter, as it will land to drop you off. It is, however, a thrilling adventure and a skier’s dream!

39. Ride a bobsleigh

With speeds reaching 130 km/h (80 mph) and more, bobsleighing is an amazing activity for adventure lovers.

After all, sliding down an ice-covered incline at such a high speed is not something you get to do every day!

40. Go snowkiting

Snowkiting or kite skiing is an outdoor sport where you’re holding a kite that will pull you across snow or ice. As the kite will pull you up, it’s a great activity for anyone who enjoys flying through the air!

Other Unique Bucket List Ideas

41. visit the gates of hell in turkmenistan.

This is one of the most unusual adventurous bucket list ideas on this list, and one of Asia’s most fascinating landmarks .

The Darvaza Gas Crater, also known as the Gates of Hell , has been burning since 1971. It was formed when a driller accidentally fell into a gas cavern while mining for natural gas. This caused the ground to collapse and the entire drilling rig to fall in, which then lead to poisonous fumes leaking.

To avoid an environmental catastrophe, Soviet geologists set the hole on fire, assuming the fire would die down within a few weeks. It didn’t however, and now, more than 50 years later, people from all over the world make a trip of a lifetime to this unusual place.

42. Cross a country on foot or by bike

Grab your hiking or backpacking gear and challenge yourself to cross a country (or maybe even a continent?) on foot or by bike.

This will be the adventure of a lifetime and you might even be able to write a book about it later!

43. Go caving

Descending into the earth and exploring its caves might be an incredible thing to do, however, it’s one of these crazy bucket list ideas that’s not for the faint-hearted.

Caving includes climbing, scrambling and squeezing yourself through narrow passages, which sends chills down my spine!

44. Go volcano boarding in Nicaragua

Does sliding down the steep slope of an active volcano sound exciting to you? Then Volcano Cerro Negro in Nicaragua is the place to go!

After hiking up the volcano and enjoying the surrounding view, you will get to slide down its slope on a wooden sledge – and it actually goes surprisingly fast!

45. Go sandboarding in the desert

When going sandboarding, you will get to slide down a sand dune while standing on a board. It’s a unique activity that’s pretty fun as well.

There are many places to go sandboarding in the world, from the U.S.A. and Peru to Egypt and Japan.

46. Ride the world’s tallest rollercoaster

With a maximum height of a staggering 139 m (456 ft), Kingda Ka at Six Flags, New Jersey is the tallest rollercoaster in the world.

It’s also the fastest rollercoaster in North America, reaching 206 km/h (128 mph). All in all: Kingda Ka is a must for adrenaline junkies!

47. Survive alone in the wild for a week (or more)

If you’re an out doorsy person , surviving alone in the wild for a while might be a pretty exciting challenge!

Make sure that you’re prepared and have the right skills before attempting this because it’s not a walk in the park (quite literally).

48. Spend the night in a haunted house

Are you eager (and brave enough) to find out if all these alleged ghost stories are true? Then why not spend the night in a haunted house? This is actually possible.

Take the haunted bedroom of this English house , for example. Word has it that the previous resident of the room, a young child, is still present.

49. Visit Chernobyl

Today, more than 35 years after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, touring the Chernobyl area is becoming an increasingly popular activity among adventurous tourists.

Although the region still has levels of radiation, it is considered safe to visit. On a tour of Chernobyl, you will get to visit Pripyat, a town that was abandoned after the disaster.

50. Mountainbike on the world’s most dangerous road in Bolivia

Yungas Road, often called Death Road, in Bolivia is argued to be the most dangerous road in the world. Although its nickname may sound pretty scary, numerous mountain bikers cycle down this route every year.

The cycling trail is 80 km (50 mi) long, and it’s considered one of the most epic adventures you can have in the country!

51. Go on a zero-gravity flight

You don’t need to be an astronaut to experience weightlessness, nor do you need to go to space!

These days, there are companies offering flights on specially designed aircraft that allow you to experience zero gravity. Trained pilots will actually perform aerobatic manoeuvres that will make you float in the air like a superhero.

Although this must be an incredible experience, I have to warn you that it’s not cheap, so try not to fall off your chair when you see the price.

52. Try the world’s grossest fruit

Durian is a delicacy in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and other Southeast Asian countries .

This fruit’s taste and smell, however, are quite intense, to say the least. It’s so smelly that it’s forbidden to bring in hotels, public transportation, etc.

And when it comes to the taste… you will have to try it for yourself. Some people love it, while others find it disgusting. And I belong to the second group. 😉

53. Travel to a foreign country by yourself

This is my personal favourite on this list. Travelling solo is one of the most liberating and enriching experiences you can have!

It expands your comfort zone, allows you to build confidence, and teaches you that you can rely on yourself.

54. Live in another country for a year

If you’re looking for one of these crazy bucket list ideas that will teach you a lot, this may be the one for you.

Living in another country will allow you to get a real taste of life abroad. It’s one of these terrifying, yet exhilarating experiences that you will remember for a lifetime.

55. Drive a race car

I probably don’t need to tell you that race cars are super fast. And that’s exactly why driving one is the ultimate thrill for speed lovers!

There are many places in the world where you can drive a race far, from Australia and the U.S. to Singapore, Germany and France .

56. Chase a tornado

While most people who chase tornados are scientists who study the weather, this can also be an adrenaline-pumping adventure for people who don’t work in the field. It speaks for itself that it’s important to be extremely careful when doing so, though!

57. Ride the bike in the Himalayas

This is actually one of the most fun adventures I’ve ever been on – though it wasn’t the smartest thing to do, as I only learned to ride the bike the day before heading off-road into the mountains.

Some of the best places to go on a motorbike adventure in the Himalayan Mountains are Spiti Valley or Ladakh in India or Hunza Valley in Pakistan.

Animal Bucket List Activities

You may have noticed that this post full of crazy bucket list ideas doesn’t include activities like cage diving with sharks, riding elephants, or lion petting. Although these activities may seem fun or adventurous at first sight, they actually harm animals.

This is why I chose not to include them. I’m not here to judge but do make sure to do some research before engaging in these types of activities.

Adrenaline Rush Activities: Final Thoughts

And that was it! I hope that you have found exactly what you were looking for in this post and that it inspires you to go on an adventure.

Do you have some other crazy bucket list ideas that would fit in this post? Let me know in the comments!

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Laura Meyers

Laura Meyers is the founder of Laure Wanders. She was born in Belgium and has travelled to over 40 countries, many of them solo. She currently spends most of her time between Belgium and South Asia and loves helping other travellers plan their adventures abroad.

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150 Seriously Crazy Bucket List Ideas [Crazy Things to Do in 2023]

Crazy bucket list ideas are a great source of inspiration if you want to have an adventure and make some epic memories. With that in mind, here are 150 crazy things to do before you die.

Danny Newman

Looking for some crazy bucket list ideas? I hope this post helps!

Bucket list items don’t HAVE to be wild or extravagant.

But life is short!

And occasionally, you’ll get a wake-up call that makes you want to throw caution to the wind and do something risky, memorable, or wild.

That’s why I’ve put together this post full of crazy bucket list ideas .

With a long list crazy things to do to draw inspiration from , I hope it’ll help anyone in this situation. Sound good?

Check out these 150 crazy things for a bucket list.

[Last updated: April 2023]

Here we go then: 150 awesome ideas for crazy bucket lists…

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150 Crazy Bucket List Ideas

A word of warning: many of these crazy things to put on your bucket list are crazy in a “ you could actually die ” kind of way.

So, if you do decide to try any of them, make sure you know the risks, take sensible precautions, and seek professional guidance first!

Bucket List Ideas: Crazy & Adrenaline Fuelled

1. Do a skydive

2. Do a bungee jump

3. Do a base jump

4. Go free climbing (or free soloing for even more of a buzz)

5. Go high wiring (like slack lining, but up high!)

6. Do a wing walk!

7. Go paragliding

8. Go heli-skiing

9. Fly like a bird in a wingsuit

10. Go cliff jumping/diving

11. Try extreme hiking (check out Mount Hua in China to see what I mean!)

12. Try street luging

13. Go ski jumping

14. Try your hand at free diving

15. Do some aerobatics flying or gliding

16. Take a ride on a microlight

17. Try speed skiing

18. Get behind the wheel of a rally car

19. Ride a bobsleigh

20. Go extreme kayaking

Want some crazy fun bucket list ideas that include travel? This section should help…

Crazy Bucket List: Travel Ideas

21. Run with the bulls in Spain

22. Thru-hike across the country

23. Run across the country!

24. Go volcano boarding

25. Do some survival training

26. Do a long-distance cycle ride

27. Go jet-boating

28. Harness your inner Aquaman and go fly-boarding

29. Sail around the world

30. Go deep-sea scuba-diving

31. Drive 200kph down a German autobahn

32. Go on a caving adventure deep underground

33. Go to space!

34. Go on a zero-gravity flight

35. Pan for gold in an exotic goldmining destination

36. Ride the world’s tallest rollercoaster (Six Flags Great Adventure, New Jersey)

37. Try canyoning and coasteering

38. Visit all 7 wonders of the world

39. Set foot on all 7 continents

40. Go hunting for the Northern Lights

Next up: 20 wild bucket list ideas involving animal encounters!

Wild Bucket List Ideas with Animals

41. Swim with great white sharks (bonus points if you get out of the cage!)

42. Ride a bull at the rodeo

43. Ride a camel through the desert

44. Get up close and personal with snakes or tarantulas

45. Get in a “cage of death” and swim with saltwater crocs

46. See a tiger in the wild

47. Go on safari in Africa

48. Hang out with wild orangutans in Malaysia

49. Learn to ride horses bareback

50. Go dog sledding in Alaska or Scandinavia

51. See real-life reindeer in the Arctic tundra

52. Go gorilla trekking in Uganda

53. Swim with sea turtles in Costa Rica

54. See wild Asian elephants in Sri Lanka

55. Snorkel with whales (and sharks) on the Great Barrier Reef

56. Get up close and personal with penguins in Antarctica

57. Take a falconry class

58. Feed pelicans in Australia

59. Croon over Komodo dragons in Indonesia’s Lesser Sunda Islands

60. Follow in Darwin’s footsteps on the Galapagos Islands

Crazy things to do in life don’t get much crazier (or more dangerous) than storm chasing!

Crazy Things to Do Before You Die Involving Mother Nature

61. Go storm chasing

62. Surf some mega waves

63. Go winter/ice swimming

64. Live alone in the wild for a week

65. Go big wall “vertical camping” (AKA extreme bivouacking)

66. Climb Mount Everest

67. Set foot on a glacier

68. Go searching for real-life dinosaur footprints

69. Witness a “dirty thunderstorm” (i.e. a lightning storm over a volcano!)

70. Swim in the cenotes of Mexico (i.e. stunning underground natural springs)

71. Witness phosphorescence

72. Play with perspective on the Bolivian Salt Flats

73. See the multi-coloured mountains of the Zhangye Danxia Landform, China

74. Step into Avatar in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, China

75. Bathe in the ultimate natural infinity pools at Pamukkale, Turkey

76. Explore an ice cave

77. Float down subterranean rivers are stare up at glow worms in New Zealand

78. Go see the mighty redwoods in California

79. Take a sand-board down giant sand dunes

80. Witness a solar and lunar eclipse

Here are 20 crazy things to do before you die that involve a personal challenge.

Crazy Fun Bucket List Ideas for a Personal Challenge

81. Go without sleep for 48 hours

82. Do a fire walk!

83. Sell all your stuff

84. Quit your job, pack a backpack, and travel the world

85. Run an ultramarathon

86. Rappel from the top of a tall building

87. Get a tattoo

88. Do something that scares you every day for a week

89. Become a black belt in a martial art

90. Do an Ironman

91. Buy a motorbike and take an epic cross-country trip

92. Go vegan!

93. Run around the world

94. Learn to hold your breath for 5 minutes

95. Try a psychedelic

96. Go on an ayahuasca retreat

97. Build yourself a house

98. Sleep outside in the garden for a month

99. Have a one night stand

100. Be the model for a life drawing class

The craziest bucket list ideas often involve other people! Here are 20 such ideas.

Crazy things To Do in Life Involving Relationships

101. Respond to a random personal ad

102. Get married in Vegas

103. Reconnect with your first love

104. Reach out to your childhood best friend

105. Take a spontaneous weekend trip with your partner

106. Correspond with a celebrity

107. Explore the neighbourhood you grew up in

108. Reach out to a long lost relative

109. Host a huge family reunion

110. Invite everyone you know to your house for dinner

111. Help out a homeless person in your area

112. Start a community garden

113. Take a deep dive into your family history

114. Write letters to loved ones telling them what they mean to you

115. Snog a stranger!

116. Get your best friend to organize a blind date for you

117. Go speed-dating

118. Swipe right to everyone on Tinder and meet up with whoever you match with first

119. Date someone twice your age

120. Give an impromptu speech at a friend’s wedding

Still hunting for crazy things to do? I’m going to wrap up this post with a random assortment of 30 additional crazy bucket list ideas.

More Crazy Things To Do In Life: 30 Miscellaneous Ideas

121. Swim with wild dolphins or manta rays in the open ocean

122. Try to beat a world record of some kind

123. Sleep in a haunted house with your friends

124. Participate in a high-speed car chase (preferably around a track with a professional driver!)

125. Compete in a high-speed downhill mountain bike race

126. Row across an ocean solo

127. Do the Badwater ultramarathon across Death Valley (AKA, the world’s toughest foot race.”

128. Go cave diving

129. Attempt an unsupported solo trek to the North Pole

130. Learn to ride a unicycle

131. Learn how to do fire eating

132. Cross the Australian outback on a camel

133. Participate in an extreme obstacle race, like a Spartan Race

134. Abseil into a giant cave, like the Cave of Swallows in Mexico

135. Go on a 4×4 off-roading adventure

136. Try your hand at ice-climbing

137. Do a long-distance swim across a large body of water

138. Try living a primitive life outdoors for a week

139. Compete in an eating contest

140. Attempt to circumnavigate the globe using only human-powered transportation (e.g., walking, biking, rowing, and running)

141. See how far you can hitchhike from your house in a given time-frame

142. Walk around the world like Tom Turcich

143. Apply to and get on a TV show

144. Get a pet snake

145. Speed learn a new skill and enter a competition

146. Find a cheap household item and keep trading up until you get a house like this guy did years ago

147. Hitchhike across an ocean on a cargo ship

148. Paddleboard from one end of a river to another

149. Go extreme white water rafting

150. Take an ice bath or do a cold plunge every morning

Time to Go Bucket List Crazy

Have you been looking for a list of crazy things to do?

Well, I hope this post has helped!

With 150 crazy bucket list ideas on it, there should be something here to sink your teeth into that invites a bit of derring-do into your life.

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21 Insane Bucket List Adventures You MUST Experience in 2024

There’s nothing I love more than dreaming about bucket list adventures, especially when they’re around the corner. If you’re reading this, you too, are likely in the need of some seriously epic inspiration right about now.

Don’t worry–you’re in for a heck of a virtual (which will hopefully turn into the real thing soon) adventure!

Whether it be a dream trek somewhere in the mountains of South Asia, or an unreal road trip through a can’t-miss national park, our planet is filled with bucket list trips that you’ll remember for a lifetime.

These are the types of journeys that stay with you forever, adventures that push your limits and make you reconsider what’s truly possible… AKA the best type of bucket list experiences.

So with consideration for all types of travelers in mind, here are 21 travel bucket list ideas that will be sure to make this year the most memorable yet!

The 21 Best Bucket List Adventure Ideas (to Knock Your Socks Off!)

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Crazy adventures, travel bucket list trips, wild experiences: you’ve dreamed it, you can do it. From the best destinations for adventure travel to the most absolutely insane adventures you can have, here are 21 ultimate bucket list ideas to change your life.

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1. Road trip the Karakoram Highway

You can’t talk about bucket list travel destinations without mentioning Pakistan. It’s only adventure travel’s crown jewel, after all. And what better way to experience its magic than via a road trip through the 8th Wonder of the World, the Karakoram Highway? 

From the delicious history, culture and food of Lahore to the unbelievable beauty of Gilgit Baltistan , the entire country is epic, but the Karakoram Highway alone is enough of a reason to make a backpacking adventure in Pakistan a bucket list trip ASAP. 

The famous Karakoram Highway (which connects Pakistan with China) coasts along some of the most beautiful views I’ve personally ever seen. The iconic Passu Cones along with a multitude of other mountains and iconic scenery will greet you. 

Other must stops along the highway include:

• Hussaini Suspension Bridge
• Attabad Lake
• Batura Lake
• The Passu Glacier
• And if you like meat, the best restaurant I may have ever visited in my life: the Yak Grill near the Passu Cones!

A week is enough to get a good feel for the highway (including the Karakoram National Park where hundreds of yaks and marmots live), though you’d need a lifetime to truly get to know Pakistan.

484 pages with cities, towns, parks, and ALL the out-of-the-way places you will WANT to know. If you truly want to discover Pakistan , download this PDF .

2. Take in India by train

Traveling through India on its extensive railway network is a life-changing experience. I experienced it in 2019 (or part of the country anyway) and to say it’s a bucket list adventure is a massive understatement.

India is truly a multitude of worlds within worlds, and traveling by train is the best way to see it all. You can visit almost every part of the country via India Railways, except for some of its more mountainous regions. 

Start your trip in New Delhi, head to Rajasthan, and keep making your way south until you hit India’s magical beaches and coastline. Make a U-Shape to hit the East Coast, and don’t forget about Northeast India, the 7 sister states that will make you feel like you’re in a different country altogether.

3. Self-drive through Namibia 

Have you heard of Namibia? If not, you should! This African beauty should be on every stargazer/astrophotographer’s collection of bucket list countries. 

But even if you’re not too keen on either of those things, odds are you’ll love a self-drive through Namibia.

Exploring Namibia with your own vehicle will also allow you to go for a full-on independent safari–all at your own pace. 

The real highlight of a Namibia self-drive is a camp-out at NamibRand . The nature reserve is one of only a few gold-certified dark sky reserves, meaning on a clear night with little moonlight, you’re in for the best star show of your life!

4. Experience the magic of Bhutan 

Bhutan should be at the top of every traveler’s bucket list destinations list. The South Asian Kingdom borders both India and Tibet and is one of the few countries in the world that makes visitors pay a minimum daily rate.

While this might sound rather hefty at $250/day, Bhutan uses the money to preserve its heritage and provide for its citizens. It’s also the world’s only carbon-negative country! 

Taking a trip to Bhutan is tricky, but the rewards are well worth the effort. The beauty of Bhutan’s landscapes, delicious food, ancient and well-preserved historical sites, and a culture very few have been able to experience–it’s truly one of those places that’s worth saving up for. 

If you do make it to one of the most incredible countries in the world, must-do’s include:

• Entering the beautiful Tiger’s Nest monastery
• Checking out the phallus-fixated village of Sopsokha,
• And heading out on a trek or two. 

Since the $250/day package requires a guide, you can either choose a fixed route or exert some control over your itinerary.

5. Go Backpacking: Travel the world on $10/day!

And now for what I consider to be the best of all possible bucket list adventures: traveling the world on $10 a day . 

Traveling on a low budget in epic countries taught me more about life and the world than 18 years of school ever did. Eating street food, finding out what a hostel was, making unforgettable memories in the most beautiful of places…these are but some of the benefits of traveling the world on a shoestring. 

It forces you out of your comfort zone, thrusts you into new ways of life, and is absolutely 100% guaranteed to bring about some crazy adventures. If there’s just one thing on this adventure list that you ACTUALLY end up doing, let it be this one.

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The type of adventure ideas that really scream “bucket list.”

6. Sail to Antarctica 

Being the most unexplored continent by far, Antarctica is one of those bucket list trips of a lifetime. Unknown, dangerous and infrequently visited, a sailing trip to Antarctica might just be in a category all of its own.

A place where you can see nature at its most raw and wildlife at its least disturbed, a trip to Antarctica comes at a high price tag, and a high amount of penguins to be seen.

The journey will take you through rough seas to quite literally the end of the earth. But all that it entails is well worth the reward–there’s no bucket list inspiration on Earth quite like Antarctica!

7. Cycle the Pamir Highway 

Vast, magical, high and about as remote as it gets, the Pamir Highway (or M41) is typically ridden from Osh in Kyrgyzstan to Dushanbe in Tajikistan (or vice versa if you prefer).

Its highest point is over 4600m, and the landscapes along the way make the Pamir Highway an essential travel bucket list item. The sights you’ll see in Central Asia and, particularly, while traveling through Kyrgyzstan are nothing short of otherworldly.

While you can hitchhike, self-drive, or hire a driver, the most extreme way to see the highway is undoubtedly from the saddle of a cycle. 

With the ability to wild camp anywhere along the way, you’ll get to see Pamir at its rawest, and feel pretty damn accomplished after cycling over 1200 km through two countries!

8. Up the fear factor by bungee jumping in New Zealand

An extreme bucket list adventure that will be sure to REALLY get your heart pumping is the famous bungee jump in Queenstown, New Zealand. At 134 m high, the Nevis Bungee jump is made for adrenaline junkies. After a 35-minute 4×4 ride, you’ll find yourself at the highest bungee point in all of New Zealand.

Any last thoughts or prayers?

Joking! But you might want to keep in mind that dropping 134 m in less than 10 seconds might raise your blood pressure a little! There are TONS of companies in Queenstown to check off this crazy bucket list idea with, and you can expect to pay around $200.

9. Go paragliding in Interlaken, Switzerland

Yes, paragliding might be one crazy bucket list idea, but isn’t that the point of an adventure?

Switzerland is known for its state-of-art paragliding locales, and Interlaken is one of the best areas in Switzerland to head to if you’re serious about getting a taste of life as a bird. 

Clearly, paragliding isn’t something to be taken lightly! If you’ve never done it before, you’re going to need some lessons and a guide for your first few flights. 

Luckily, Interlaken has dozens of companies to choose from to help you make the most out of this big bucket list adventure!

6. Embark on a journey to K2 Base Camp

So you’ve probably heard of the EBC (Everest Base Camp) Trek, but have you heard of the trek to K2 Base Camp, a journey that allows you to get up close and personal with the 2nd highest (and MOST DANGEROUS) mountain in the world? The amount of incredible hikes in Pakistan is truly impressive, but few can compare to K2.

Known as the Savage Mountain, K2 has only been successfully summitted a handful of times due to its insane weather conditions and numerous other technical difficulties. But while reaching the summit is for trained professionals, you can make it to the basecamp with only moderate fitness.

While it certainly can be categorized as one of those extreme bucket list ideas, this trek is perhaps the most beautiful in the world as it allows you to take in some other-worldly scenery. 

Due to its extreme nature, you need a NOC and a licensed guide to check the K2 Basecamp Trek off this bucket list adventure. But, well, that feeling of pride…?

That lasts a lifetime .

The type of bucket list trips that you might not even have considered.

11. Get on the saddle of a horse in Mongolia

Mongolia is one of the wildest countries in the world: with rolling grassy plains that make up thousands of kilometers in area, it’s a landscape that’s best seen via horseback. 

Riding through the Mongolian plateau on four legs might just SOUND like one of those crazy bucket list ideas, but it’s seriously doable. If you’re extra experienced on the saddle, you can even potentially opt to go on a solo ride. 

But for most of us, arranging a trek with a Mongolian company is the best (and safest) option. Ulaanbaatar –the capital–is the best place to start your trip and plan further. Surprisingly, there are a few decent hostels in Ulaanbaatar , so it’s a decent base.

But keep in mind that travel in Mongolia is extremely seasonal–this is a bucket list country best experienced during the summer.

12. Get up close to volcanoes in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula

Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula is well known amongst Russians but is often left off of most other travelers’ adventure bucket list. The 1,250 km long peninsula is made up of some of the world’s rawest landscapes, tons of wildlife, and even active volcanoes.

Kamchatka is located in Russia’s far-east and has a dramatic climate with a short window of opportunity to visit. July-August is the best time to soak it all in, though you’d be able to manage without catching hypothermia any time from May-September. 

Make sure you don’t miss Klyuchevskaya Sopka , the highest volcano on Kamchatka as well as the highest active volcano in all of Eurasia!

13. Fly over Bagan, Myanmar, in a hot air balloon

Myanmar is a magical place to visit , but Bagan is an especially magical place. Over 2,000 ancient temples, pagodas, and a ton of greenery fill the ancient city which is best viewed at sunrise from above. 

Each morning, the sky above Bagan becomes filled with balloons, which is undoubtedly the best way to view this one-of-a-kind landscape. 

Personally, I’m a fan of the temples at sunset, but be sure to check them out at both breaks of day to see which one you prefer yourself. You can also visit the inside of some of the pagodas!

Balloon rentals can be arranged at MANY places nearby (including your Bagan hostel).

14. Visit the Ancient Angkor Wat

Cambodia’s signature bucket list inspo is a 900 year old temple complex that used to be covered in gold. 

Angkor Wat is located not far from the center of the city of Siem Reap which in and of itself is quite a small area of Cambodia to stay . The best way to take in the spiritual, ancient structures is via tuk-tuk, or better yet bicycle. Both are easy to rent from any accommodation in Siem Reap, but you can also do it online beforehand!

For the best adventure list experience, try to make it to Angkor Wat for sunrise. Cambodia is generally hot AF year-round, but it’s on another level in the summer. 

To enjoy the temples without feeling like you’re quite literally melting, visit during the “cool” months of December-February. 

It will take days to see all the temples, and whether you buy the 1, 2, or 3-day pass is entirely up to you, but make sure you don’t miss these specifically: Ta Prohm (where jungle meets history), Bayon , and of course, the namesake Angkor Wat which will greet you upon entry!

15. Drive across the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia

Covering an area of more than 4,000 square miles, the Salar de Uyuni (AKA the famous Bolivian salt flats) is the largest in the world of its kind. It’s truly impossible to describe just HOW flat the region truly is. Basically, it’s one of those bucket list adventures that truly feels extraplanetary. 

Uyuni can be explored by bicycle, car, or with a tour. You also have the option to hire a driver if you prefer.  Salar de Uyuni is one of the best things to do while traveling in Bolivia , but also just one of the more unique bucket list adventures out there. It’s certainly not every day that you’ll have the opportunity to soak in one of the planet’s rarest landscapes.

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16. Trek to Machu Picchu, Peru

The secret city of Machu Picchu is known by all travelers–it’s one of those bucket list travel adventures everyone has had their eye on at one time or another. And for good reason–the trek to the ruins is truly one-of-a-kind. 

The best part is that there are MANY routes that lead to Machu Picchu, all of varying difficulty and length. The 26-mile Inca Trail is by far the most popular, and while beautiful, that means your experience will be far from private. A permit is also required to tread along the famous Inca Trail. 

For those that are looking for lesser-touristed Incan sites , off-beat alternatives include the difficult Vilcabamba Traverse or via the infrequently visited ruins of Choquequirao . Keep in mind that the dry season runs from April-October, and trust me take that seriously–you don’t want to hike in a downpour!

17. See the Great Barrier Reef

Situated along the North Queensland Coast, travellers on Australia’s East Coast will find the Great Barrier Reef. It’s hard to miss–it’s the longest in the world. Visiting the Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s most well-known bucket list ideas. 

The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system. Stretching along over 2,000 km and containing nearly 3,000 individual reefs, this is a bucket list adventure that you seriously won’t find anywhere else in the world. Because it’s one of a kind.

There are many places to choose to base yourself near the Great Barrier Reef, and considering it’s so long, there are plenty of stay options as well. 

Cairns is considered to be the main gateway to the reef, though if you’re on a budget you can opt for the more wallet-friendly Townsville .

18. Trek through Patagonia 

Patagonia in Argentina is one of the most stunning places you can trek IN THE ENTIRE WORLD. Period . 

The Torres del Paine Circuit (located in Torres del Paine National Park ) is the most popular of the dozens of hiking trails in Patagonia and will give you unreal multi-day views of jagged, snow-covered peaks and glacial lakes that come in shades of blue you never even knew existed.

The entire trek is about 80 km (50 miles) and the highest point is just below 1200 m. Though the distance may sound daunting, the altitude isn’t that high meaning anyone of average fitness should be able to enjoy this bucket list adventure.

19. See the Northern Lights in Scandinavia 

A bucket list for travel can’t leave out seeing the Northern Lights–this epic phenomenon is a top Earthly-adventure that you really have to see to believe! As great as photos are, they simply cannot do them justice. 

Finland, Norway, and Sweden are some of the best places to see the Northern Lights due to their polar locations. But don’t make the mistake of thinking you can see them all year-round; the window for Aurora Borealis sightings is within October-November and February-March . 

Self-guided trips and tours are both possible, if you decide to head out on your own make sure your itinerary dates are generous, it’s not a given that the lights will be visible every night.

20. Summit  Mt. Kilimanjaro

Few mountains can compare to Tanzania’s Mt. Kilimanjaro. Trekking to its summit is undoubtedly something to put on your once-in-a-lifetime adventure bucket list. At 5,895 meters, its summit is the so-called “roof of Africa” and will prove to be a meaty challenge. 

Unlike other bucket list adventure ideas, Mt. Kilimajaro can NOT be done independently. Luckily, there are dozens upon dozens of companies to choose from when booking your adventure tour.

When selecting a company, keep in mind you’ll get what you pay for in terms of comfort and food. Combine it with an independent backpacking trip through Tanzania to get the most out of flight prices!

21. Road trip through America’s National Parks

With 63 parks to choose from, America’s national park system is in a class of its own. Each of the very different park options offers a different kind of adventure bucket list item to experience. 

From seeking out alligators in the Florida Everglades to experiencing the White Sands Park in New Mexico to the many, many hiking opportunities each of the 63 holds, there’s no better way to see the US than via a road trip through some of its best natural assets. 

If you’re planning to visit a ton of parks, your most wallet-friendly option is to buy an annual pass, which will quite literally save you hundreds that you could be spending on other bucket list adventures!

You can’t show up to a bucket list trip of a lifetime unprepared! A good set of backpacking gear (and good travel insurance) goes a long way.

Here are some of our top recommendations on what should go in your pack, and as always, we recommend World Nomads Travel Insurance to protect it all with.

Osprey Aether 70L Backpack

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Feathered Friends Swift 20 YF

My philosophy is that with an EPIC sleeping bag, you can sleep anywhere. A tent is a nice bonus, but a real sleek sleeping bag means you can roll out anywhere in a and stay warm in a pinch. And the Feathered Friends Swift bag is about as premium as it gets.

Grayl Geopress Filtered Bottle

Always travel with a water bottle! They save you money and reduce your plastic footprint on our planet. The Grayl Geopress acts as a purifier AND temperature regulator – so you can enjoy a cold red bull, or a hot coffee, no matter where you are.

Petzl Actik Core Headlamp

Every traveller should have a head torch! A decent head torch could save your life. When you’re camping, hiking, or even if the power just went out, a top-quality headlamp is a MUST. The Petzl Actik Core is an awesome piece of kit because it’s USB chargeable—batteries begone!

First Aid Kit

Never go off the beaten track (or even on it) without your first aid kit! Cuts, bruises, scrapes, third-degree sunburn: a first aid kit will be able to handle most of these minor situations.

And Pack Some Damn Travel Insurance!

Ok, so you can’t pack travel insurance BUT it’s absolutely daft not travel without it. You truly never know what’s going to happen on the road, and if something not so ideal does, you want to make sure you (and your wallet) are protected.

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ALWAYS sort out your backpacker insurance before your trip. There’s plenty to choose from in that department, but a good place to start is Safety Wing .

They offer month-to-month payments, no lock-in contracts, and require absolutely no itineraries: that’s the exact kind of insurance long-term travellers and digital nomads need.

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And there, you have it: 21 absolutely epic bucket list adventures that are sure to tingle your travel senses! From road trips to climbing some crazy mountains, to seeing some of the world’s most unique landscapes, these adventure list ideas have something for every kind of traveler.

So what are you waiting for? Plan the trip, book the flight, and cross off those bucket list destinations!

And for transparency’s sake, please know that some of the links in our content are affiliate links . That means that if you book your accommodation, buy your gear, or sort your insurance through our link, we earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). That said, we only link to the gear we trust and never recommend services we don’t believe are up to scratch. Again, thank you!

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Machu Picchu is absolutely mind blowing! Then when you factor in the various treks you can take just to get there, you gain an appreciation of the tenacity and intelligence of this ancient Indigenous society. Can’t wait to knock off the other trips recommended on this list! Angkor Wat especially.

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Activities for Adrenaline Junkies: 29+ Adventures from Around the World!

29+ Crazy Bucket List Ideas Adrenaline Junkies Need to Try!

For as long as I can remember, I have been what they call an ‘Adrenaline Junkie’. I have always loved the idea of taking part in high adrenaline run activities in order to seek-out the feeling of excitement and adventure. On my recent trip to Budapest, I got to talk to fellow hostel goers about various adventure activities we had all taken part in on our travels. I really enjoyed hearing about others experiences and was excited to add them to my very own bucket list of Activities for Adrenaline Junkies.

That very experience got me thinking, what if I asked fellow Adventure lovers to help complete the ULTIMATE Adrenaline Junkies Bucket List featuring high Adrenaline activities from around the world. So, if you too are looking to spice up your travels, consider adding some or all of these activities to your adventure sport Bucket List.

I have decided to divide this post into 4 subsections, Water Based Adrenaline Activities, Air Based Adrenaline Activities, Land-Based Adrenaline Activities and Winter/Snow based Adrenaline Activities.

I want to thank all those who have helped create the Ultimate Adrenaline Junkie Bucket List. Please take some time to check out their awesome blogs <3

Crazy Bucket List Ideas Table of Contents

• White Water Rafting Down the Zambezi River
• Jet skiing in the Florida Keys
• Cliff Jumping in Jamaica
• Waterfall Abseiling in Nepal
• Surfing in Bali
• Swimming with Humpback Whales in Tonga
• Diving in Bali
• Canyoning in Slovenia
• Paragliding in the Swiss Alps
• Zip Lining Through the Rainforest in Costa Rica
• Sky Diving in Hawai’i 
• Dine 50 Metres above Dubai
• Parasailing Over Lake Tahoe
• Rock Climbing with a Jeep in Las Vegas, Nevada
• Cycling Death Road, Bolivia
• Rent UTVs in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain
• Canyoneering in Zion National Park
• Sand Buggying in Peru
• Cycling Stelvio Pass, Bormio, Italy
• ATV Adventure in El Dorado Canyon, Nevada
• Climb Scotland’s Via Ferrata
• Caving Beneath Budapest
• Climb an Active Volcano, Chile
• Climbing Mt.Elbrus in Russia
• Hiking Mera Peak in the Himalayas, Nepal
• Ice Caving In Iceland
• Snowkiting in Harbin, China
• Chadar Trek, Ladakh, India
• Skiing in Mayrhofen, Austria

Water-Based Activities for Adrenaline Junkies

It is easy to find a bit of water while on our travels. Some like to spend time at a lake, by a river or have a dip in the ocean. However, one thing that set’s an Adrenaline Junkie apart from an everyday holiday goer is the consent desire to seek adventure and get their adrenaline fix.

Luckily, there are many Adventure Bucket List Idea’s down below that will help you do just that

1. White Water Rafting Down the Zambezi River in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Contribution by Derek and Mike from Robe-trotting.com

The Zambezi River is most famous for Victoria Falls, but it’s also the spot for some serious adventure activities. For the serious adrenaline junkies, Victoria Falls is the place for some intense white water rafting. Rafting the Zambezi River is intense because it’s a high-volume pool drop river with plenty of exposed rock. It’s one of the most dangerous rivers in the world with an infestation of crocodiles and Category 5 rapids. It’s not recommended to go rafting on the Zambezi without an experienced guide and at least one scout.

The violent rapids make self-rescue very difficult. When we took a trip down the Zambezi in June we experienced a flip in one of our first series of rapids. The river is so fast, with long and violent rapids, that we went through two more rapids outside of the raft. The experience was intense and left us shaken early in the trip. Be sure to explore the Zambezi with the assistance of a guide team.

Drier  Victoria Falls activities  can be found on Victoria Falls Bridge. There, adrenaline junkies can explore Victoria Falls gorge by bungee jump, gorge swing, and a zipline. After our experience on the river, we decided to keep the adrenaline pumping with an afternoon of all three.

2. Jet skiing in the Florida Keys

Contribution by Zach and Julie from RuhlsoftheRoad .com

Jet skiing in the Florida Keys is an absolutely incredible combination of adrenaline and natural beauty. If you’ve never been to the Florida Keys, it is time to plan your trip ASAP!

The rush of wind and water through your hair while cruising at 50 miles an hour over the salty surf of the Florida Keys is enough to rev anyone’s engine.

There are many jet ski rental options in Key West and Key Largo, the two most popular Keys, along with many other options along the coast. At all of these places, you’ll pay for a jet ski for a period of time, and you’ll be off on your way!

If you don’t have a boating license, you will have to take a quick boating safety test, which they give you on the spot at any rental site.

What makes the Florida Keys so special and unique is the incredibly blue water. There may not be a prettier sight on earth than cruising over the tropical water of the Florida Keys.

When you add in the fact that the water is warm, it makes for a perfect day trip! Fly around the water at 50 mph for a half hour, then swim for 15 minutes looking for fish, then repeat!

Your next trip needs to be a jet skiing trip to the Florida Keys. You’ll find yourself having the time of your life in one of the most beautiful places in the world, any adrenaline junkie will love it. And on top of all that fun,  Key West has loads to explore  both day and night to fill up the rest of your trip! Enjoy!

3. Cliff Jumping in Jamaica

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Jamaica is known for its beautiful landscape with a breathtaking combination of mountainous terrain and the quintessential tropical beaches. The variety makes Jamaica a perfect location to do so many adventure sports. If you are an adrenaline junkie and planning a trip to Jamaica one thing that should definitely be on your bucket list is hitting up as many of the waterfalls and cliff jumping locations that you can find.

When I visited Jamaica, I went to  Blue Hole in Ocho Rios  and Rick’s Café in Negril, and it was such an exciting and exhilarating experience. I visited Jamaica during the month of June so it was peak season but I never waited more than 5 minutes for jumps.

The first location I went to, Blue Hole, had two platforms, a zip line, and you could climb to the centre of the waterfall and jump. There was some easy to moderate climbing that you had to do to get to each of the platforms so an active sandal or durable water shoes would be very helpful.

The second location, Rick’s Café is possibly the most widely known cliff jumping location in Jamaica. Rick’s Café has three platforms located in the outdoor dining and bar area so it was easily accessible (stairs to each platform). This was a little awkward because people were there eating dinner.

Both locations were fun and I had great jumping experiences, but I recommend Blue Hole because it was much less commercial and touristy. The scenery at Blue Home was also prettier to me, but the sunset at Rick’s Café was amazing.

4.  Waterfall Abseiling in Nepal

Contribution by Michelle at Full Time Explorer

My favourite adventure sport would have to be  waterfall abseiling in Nepal . While engaging in the sport I was attached to a rope by a harness and descended down the waterfall using my feet. The higher the waterfall, the more fun it was. The more water there was, the harder it was too look cool  😉

In Bhotekoshi, Nepal there is a hotel called The Last Resort which offers a variety of adventure sports. Here, Waterfall abseiling is particularly special because it is possible to descend down several waterfalls in the one day, some of which are over 40m high. The waterfalls are set in the lush jungle far from any city, making it the perfect nature escape.

The hotel provides all of the equipment needed including a wetsuit, a harness, gloves, and ropes. Waterfall abseiling isn’t particularly scary as you can easily control your speed. Making it a great activity for those dipping their toes in the adventure pool.

For anyone who wants to feel a rush, just wait until you find the confidence to push back off the wall and freely fly down. If you get it right, you feel a just like Spiderman.

Waterfall abseiling costs around $60-$80 depending on the package you choose and the experience lasts a couple of hours. Overall, it’s totally worth the money!

5. Surfing in Bali

Contribution by Megan from Peter Pan Traveler

From a young age, I was drawn to adrenaline sports. When I was five, I remember my parents putting me on a snowboard and pushing me down a freezing cold mountain. I remember hating the cold weather, but loving the rush and acceleration I felt as I went flying down.

I knew from that moment, I was going to be an adrenaline junkie. Even though I didn’t know what that was at that time, I knew I was hooked to the Adrenaline rush feeling. The only problem was the cold. How could I get this same feeling, without having to freeze to death?

As I grew older, I soon realised that I could get that same rush of racing down the mountain, but without frostbite. I traded in my snowboard, for a surfboard and headed closer to the equator where the water is always warm.

I love surfing in the warm waters of Bali. The waves in Bali are perfect for all levels, the water is warm and the people of Bali are super friendly.

Surfing in Bali is amazing because all you need is a swimsuit, a board and  some  good old trusty suncream . There is no extra expenses like paying for lift tickets, which makes it a great sport for those on a budget. Plus, there is just something about saltwater therapy that can fix all of your worries. 

I love surfing and I think everyone should try it. No one is ever too old or too young to learn to surf. It is a great sport that people of all levels can do at the same time.

6. Swimming with Humpback Whales in Tonga

Contribution by Nicole from  American Southwest Obsessed

One of the most amazing things I’ve ever done is swim with humpback whales in Tonga. Its so amazing I have done it three times.

Tonga is one of the few places where it is legal to swim with humpback whales.  The shallow warm waters make for the perfect place to birth their calves and fatten them up before they head to Antarctica for summer.

One of my favourite swims I did was the most recent one where I was able to swim with a calf who had been nicknamed Missile. 

He was named Missile because he was known for swimming straight towards people. It made for exhausting swimming keeping out of his way.

I’ve also had two hour ‘hangs’ where a mother and calf are just resting in the water and you watch the calf come up to the surface every 20 minutes or so.  The mother can hold her breath longer but when she comes up to the surface it is incredible to see just how massive these animals are up close.

The first time you get in the water with a humpback whale it is always a bit scary but then you realise just how peaceful it is to be in the water observing such a beautiful creature. This is most definitely one for the Adrenaline Junkie Bucket List.

7. Diving in Bali

Contribution By Priyanka from On My Canvas.

When I was  travelling in Bali  in September 2019, I could see diving pamphlets stuck on the glass doors of most of the tour agents. I decided in a jiff that I would dive in Bali, but until the moment I went diving, I was apprehensive.

I was still learning how to swim and did not think of myself as a strong swimmer. The diving instructor reassured me that he would guide me through the entire process, from that moment I relaxed.

I did diving in the Liberty Shipwreck in Tulamben. When I walked towards the shore in my diving suit, I was excited but nervous.

Before entering the water my instructor explained how to use the mask, breathe, clear my goggles. Although the ocean looked a little rough I had no choice but to jump right in. I was carrying a heavy oxygen cylinder on my back but once I entered the water it became weightless.

All the money that I spent and the butterflies in my stomach were worth it for when I entered the water and looked down, colourful fish surrounded me from all directions. After that initial inhibition, I relaxed and enjoyed my two dives, both of which lasted for about half an hour. 

Diving in Bali is a must-have adventure for all adrenaline lovers. 

8. Canyoning in Slovenia

Contribution by Laura(Me) from Live Adventure Travel

At the end of each subsection, I will add my own contribution to this Ultimate Travel Junkie Bucket List. Canyoning in Slovenia would have to be my favourite water-based adrenaline activity. Back in 2015, while backpacking through  Europe by train  I was lucky enough to visit the stunning 3glav National Park in Slovenia.

Here, five friends and I spent 3 hours climbing, sliding and jumping around various canyons and waterfalls. We were kitted out with a floatable wetsuit, waterproof shoes and a helmet.

Once we were all dressed for the occasion we ascended up the canyon with our tour guide. It took about 40 minutes to hike to the top of the canyon.

I’m not going to lie, I found the hike rather difficult as it was an extremely warm day and the wetsuits weren’t made of the most breathable of material. With that being said the workout was 100% completely worth is as Canyoning is a super fun Adventure Sport.

Once we reached the top of the Canyon, we could see various waterfalls, plunge pools and cliff edges. The purpose of the sport is to make it down to the end of the Canyon by sliding, jumping and swimming.

I personally really enjoyed sliding down the waterfalls and jumping into the plunge pools, however, there was something about jumping off the cliff edge that freaked me out. In saying that, there is something about the fear that made the activity a little bit more exciting. Canyoning is the ideal sport for any Adrenaline Junkies Bucket List.

Air Based Adventure Activities for Adrenaline Junkies Bucket List

Ok, so let’s leave the water behind (for the most part) and reach a little higher. A lot higher actually. The next list of things to do for adrenaline junkies either involves hoovering over land or free failing from an outrageous height.

Now, it is common for people to have to board a plane when travelling, but most of those people don’t even have the desire to jump out of a plane. Unless they are an Adrenaline junkie of course. The next list of thrill seeking activities involves a lot of courage and well, excitement.

9. Paragliding in the Swiss Alps

Contribution by Wendy from The Nomadic Vegan

For my birthday, my husband gifted me a tandem paragliding experience in the mountainous Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland. The paragliding alone would have been a real thrill, but the views of the spectacular Swiss Alps made it all the more special.

With me on my flight was an instructor from a well-reputed company called Paragliding-Jungfrau. They offer paragliding experiences from various locations around Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald. I chose the one starting from a place called First, which is a minor summit of the Schwarzhorn mountain and is accessible only by cable car from Grindelwald.

The reason I chose First is that it’s the only location from where you can make the extra-long tandem flight, where the instructor takes advantage of the up current to make the parachute go further and higher. It cost a bit more but was definitely worth it! It did mean that I had to wait until May, as the extra-long flight is only offered from May to September. At the other locations, flights are possible year-round.

I fully expected to be scared out of my mind on the takeoff, but it was actually pretty easy. We just ran for a few steps and then the wind picked us up, so it wasn’t like we had to leap off a cliff into the unknown. The company provided all the equipment, so I didn’t have to bring anything except warm clothes. It does get quite chilly when you’re flying around the mountaintops! Afterwards, my husband and I settled into the Eiger Selfness Hotel in Grindelwald and savoured a lovely vegan Swiss meal at Barry’s, the hotel’s cosy restaurant.

10. Zip Lining Through the Rainforest in Costa Rica

Contribution by Jess from  I’m Jess Traveling

Zip lining through the rainforest in Costa Rica has been high on my bucket list for some time now. I was finally able to cross off this Adrenaline pumping activity and it did not disappoint.

I was spending a week in northern Costa Rica near Arenal volcano which I knew would be the perfect place to fly high through the rainforest canopy. I wanted to choose a zip line that was iconic and had killer views. I went with Sky trek in Arenal which boast 7 different zip lines. All the zip lines were different in height, length and speed getting up to 70 miles per hour!

Besides the breathtaking views my favourite part of the experience was the safety of the lines. They had top of the line equipment and I didn’t have to worry about accidentally getting turned around or having to manually break myself. The crew simply hooked me in, I then look forward, leaned back and put my hands on the pully. When I approached the end I spread my legs to avoid cable burn and the automated braking system did all the work.

Feeling safe as I soared through the rainforest canopy made the experience that much better. I was able to take in the panoramic views of Arenal Volcano and the lake below as I zipped between the trees and across canyons descending from one mountain to the next. The zip lining experience was worth the thrill, the money, the excitement, and the rush.

I can’t wait to do it again!

11. Sky Diving in Hawai’i 

Contribution by Kay from the Awkward Traveller

Hawai’i is an adventure-lover’s DREAM, filled with steep mountains to scale, raging waves to surf, and jungle terrain to explore. But perhaps, there is no better way to experience Hawai’i than from the skies.

Specifically, falling out of the sky and plummeting towards the ground like a comet. Welcome to skydiving, HAWAI’I STYLE. It was my first skydiving experience, and also my first time in Hawai’i.

I was on the island of Oahu, and most of the skydiving sites are up on the North Shore of the island.

I chose  SkyDive Hawaii  because they have great student discount deals. Plus, you don’t need any equipment, or really ANY knowledge of jumping out of a plane. Which was perfect because I had neither.

When you skydive with a tandem partner, THEY do all the work and you just have to sit there and enjoy the view. My kind of adrenaline. I’m not scared of heights, so I didn’t feel nervous or scared at all while the small plane circled in the air to gain height. Buuuut, as I quickly found out, it did give me motion sickness.

Aside from swallowing back my own nausea, jumping out of a plane was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. The weightlessness is indescribable. Though, next time I’ll take a motion sickness pill beforehand, haha.

I would absolutely say skydiving is a MUST on Oahu, Hawai’i, even if you’ve already skydived before. And ESPECIALLY if you’ve never skydived before. Hawai’i is the place to do it.

12. Dine 50 Metres above Dubai

Contribution by Arzo from ArzoTravel.com

If you are looking for a unique, thrilling activity then consider dining in 50 meters above ground in Dubai. The dinner comes with a price tag but it is worth it as a one time activity. 

Why? Well, a big table, which can host up to 22 people, is lifted up by a large crane. It lies 50 meters high allowing passengers feet hang freely above the ground as the dinner is being served. 

Just be careful when taking photos because if you drop your phone you would have to say goodbye for good. Therefore, taking pictures is thus less.

In the first few minutes I ate more carefully than I would do normally, holding the cutlery close and very slowly.

Though it is not the most chilled setting you can imagine, given the nice staff and music that is played I felt better after a few minutes and began to relax more.

I noticed some of the people where not able to enjoy the stunning views of the Dubai Marina or the Persian Gulf because they were too scared and were constantly looking from left or right.

While the experience was not cheap, it is a meal I will never forget and easily one of the  best things to do in Dubai.

13. Parasailing Over Lake Tahoe

I was lucky enough to spend just under a month travelling from the east to the west coast of America. On my great American road trip, I engaged in various Adrenaline Rush Activities, one of the most memorable moments being ‘Parasailing over Lake Tahoe’.

My Trek mates and I began our visit to Lake Tahoe with a dip in the water which quickly turned into an extremely competitive game of Ultimate Frisbee. After about an hour or two in the water we got out to dry off and sun bade in the sunshine.

I have never really been one for ‘chilling’ or ‘taking it easy I’m always keen on doing some sort of activity. So, sure enough, before I knew it, I was straight on to Mr Google to find a list of Adventure Sports in the area

I jumped at the chance to go parasailing, I was already in awe with Lake Tahoe’s beauty from the ground level, so having the opportunity to see it from the sky was an extra bonus.

When we arrived at the parasailing spot we were given a quick safety briefing. We then boarded the speed boat and headed for the centre of the Lake. Then before we knew it we were hoovering 800ft above Tahoe.

I was rather surprised at how smooth the whole experience was. I was expecting there to be high winds and to feel the impact of the boat speed. Instead, it was completely calm.

Our driver asked if we had a problem getting wet. We didn’t mind, so at the end, he brought the parasail in and out of the water a handful of times, which made the activity even more fun. It was honestly an amazing experience one I’d 100% recommend adding to your Adventure Bucket List.

Land-Based Adrenaline Rush Activities

The next section of our Adventure Activity List will cover some of the most exciting, adventurous and thrill-seeking land adventure sports. Perfect for those looking to add to their Adrenaline Bucket List.

14. Rock Climbing with a Jeep in Las Vegas, Nevada

Contribution by Vicky from Real Travels with V

Are you looking for something to do on your  trip to Las Vegas  that is going to make your friends back home jealous? Do you love adrenaline-pumping testing of your driving skills? Then rock climbing with Las Vegas Rock Crawlers is the perfect activity for you!

We are avid snowmobilers and have done our fair share of 4-wheeling and mud bogging back in our younger days. We love finding an off-road adventure we can try out while on vacation. We had never tried rock crawling with a jeep, so we decided to give it a try. Guess what? We loved it!

I recommend the Logandale Trail as your adventure. Our guides met us in Las Vegas where we were assigned our jeep. They then lead us out of the city to Valley of Fire State Park. Here, we made a quick stop at a gas station to use the restroom and so they can unhook the sway bars and let air out of the tires. Then it was time our adventure to begin!

Not long after entering the park, we came to our first obstacle. We looked at it and thought, “Really?” But luckily, the guide walked us through each step of the way. It was nerve-wracking and thrilling as we climbed those rocks.

Our tires were coming off the ground; the jeep was almost lying on its side at times! Yet, we kept climbing up. We couldn’t stop smiling we were having so much fun! Not to mention, there is some beautiful scenery at Valley of Fire State Park. We even saw some mountain goats.

The hubby and I have been to Las Vegas 4 times. Our adventure with Las Vegas Rock Crawlers has been the highlight of all our trips. We can’t wait to do it again! So, don’t hesitate and book your adventure!

15. Cycling Death Road, Bolivia

Contribution by Jo from Backpack and Bushcraft

In July 2019, I hesitantly signed up to cycle Death Road, once named the most dangerous road in the world. This narrow dirt road in Bolivia begins in snow capped mountains and descends 300 metres into the jungle below. 

Known to take the lives of adrenaline-thirsty tourists every year, it isn’t an activity to be taken lightly. It is alarmingly easy to cycle straight over the edge and plummet hundreds of metres below. The night before my experience, I actually wrote in my journal and signed out ‘I hope this won’t be my last entry!!’. Fortunately, it wasn’t. 

A day  Cycling Death Road  requires signing up with a tour company, of which I recommended Gravity. They equiped me with a mountain bike, a helmet and appropriate clothing. They aren’t the cheapest company but their approach to safety makes them worth every penny. 

There were regular stops to assess my ability and provide information about upcoming obstacles to look out for. Such as waterfalls, vehicles, slippery sections, rocks in the road, sharp turns or steep sections. 

The cycle route itself is stunning and the scenery is varied and breathtaking. If you’re anything like me you will be holding your breath the whole way down anyway, never daring to look at the huge cliff-side drop on your left. I felt petrified the entire day but absolutely exhilarated at the same time.

This is truly an amazing experience and one I would recommend to anyone who enjoys pushing their limits and the feel of their heart hammering in their chest!!

16. Rent UTVs in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains

Contribution by Jarrod from Ramble Around the World

There’s nothing quite like getting the ultimate adrenaline rush to start the day but it’s even sweeter when the scenery is unforgettable. The intoxicating mixture I’m referring to is traversing four-wheel-drive utility vehicles (UTVs) up and down the Colorado Rocky Mountains on dirt paths.

Metal roll bars and seat belts kept us safe and the full-face-mask helmets give us a false sense of security, especially since our helmet hit the ceiling or headrest with every bump and sharp turn. These adrenaline-fueled, four-wheel-drive machines allowed us to navigate mountainous terrain in different settings.

From high-speed straightaways reaching 50-plus miles per hour to low-speed mountain drops that give a roller-coaster’s pit-in-the-stomach feeling, the three-hour UTV rental was worth every penny of the $100 per person we spent.

Aside from getting a bit sketched out with every fork in the road, steep hill climb or straightaway drop you couldn’t see until there was no room for turning back, one of the most incredible things about renting UTVs in the Colorado mountains is the sheer beauty that unfolds right in front of our eyes. The mountain terrain, lush green trees and diverse colours took our breath away — or maybe it was the altitude at nearly 9,000 feet above sea level.

Renting UTVs is a truly  unique thing to do in Colorado  and is best done from May to October when the snow doesn’t carpet the majestic mountain trails. There are plenty of companies throughout Colorado willing to rent two-person and four-person UTVs for full-day or half-day excursions. The prices will vary from company to company, but you can always call and ask for a special rate.

17. Canyoneering in Zion National Park

Contribution by James Ian at Travel Collecting

Canyoneering is basically navigating through narrow canyons.  It can involve hiking through flat sections, squeezing between narrow canyon walls, clambering down short drops and may even involve swimming through short sections of water.  However, at its heart, it is rappelling or abseiling down tall cliffs.

Much of the area surrounding Zion National Park is riddled with narrow slot canyons, with multiple drops forming a series of ‘staircases’.  Unlike mountaineering, we started at the top and went down.

I and an expert guide were dropped off near the start, though there is typically a short hike to the first cliff. After the safety briefing and detailed instructions on what to do, I was kitted up.  There was technical equipment including a harness I stepped into, several carbineers, a helmet and a piece of equipment that helped control the speed of my descent. Plus over 200 feet of rope (which the guide carries). 

Standing on the edge of a 60-foot cliff for the first time, with my back to the cliff and my heels hanging over the edge, supported by a rope tied to an anchor, as I leaned back and put all my weight on the rope, trusting that it will hold me, is terrifying!  But also incredibly exciting! I promise your adrenaline will definitely start pumping as you start to ‘walk’ down the vertical surface, slowly releasing the rope as you descend. 

The first was the worst!  After that, there were 11 more cliffs to descend – the longest of 200 feet – but by the end, they seemed easy! Sometimes the canyons were a little more than tubes, worn out by powerful water gushing through in a flash floods. Being in the middle of this landscape, which is only accessible by rappelling, is a truly amazing experience. 

I did this  canyoneering trip near Zion National Park in the United States a few years ago, in May when it wasn’t too hot, and it was one of the most exhilarating things I have ever done.  I would highly recommend it IF you are up for excitement and are willing to be out of your comfort zone AND don’t have a strong fear of heights.  It was not cheap, but was worth every penny! 

18. Sand Buggying in Peru

Contribution by Ellis from Backpack Adeventures

Most people associate Peru with the famous Machu Pichu. Therefore, very few would be aware of some of Peru’s best kept secrets and activities, like buggying over high sand dunes in the Huacachina Dessert. Peru is home to fantastic desert landscapes and oasis’s, making it the perfect location for those looking to take part in adrenaline sports.

When I heard about the sandbuggying tours in Huacachina they sounded fun to me. I could see myself going through the desert, but imagined a somewhat flat landscape. The reality wasn’t a leisurely drive through the sands, but more of a roller coaster ride over high sand dunes at full speed.

It was much scarier than I thought it would be. The drivers of the buggies really go to the limits of what is possible driving up high sand dunes and going down again at full speed. Most sandbuggying tours in Huacachina include sandboarding as well.

After an exhilarating ride of about an hour, they stopped at one of the highest sand dunes. This is where we took some time to take in the beauty of the landscape around us before we slid down the sand dunes on our boards. It’s the perfect adrenaline sports combination and guarantees an afternoon of fun.

There are plenty of sandbuggying and sandboarding tours in Huacachina. Most leave in the afternoon so you can see a bit of the sunset as well. They start from 15 US dollars onwards. A real bargain for the adrenaline kick you will get out of it. Sandbuggying in Huacachine should be on anyone’s adrenaline bucket list.

19. Cycling Stelvio Pass, Bormio, Italy

Contribution by Clare from Epic Road Rides

Bormio, in the Italian Alps, is the perfect place to visit if you’re a keen road cyclist and want to experience the thrill of tackling some of the most iconic cycling roads in the world. From Bormio you can hire a road bike and head straight up the infamous  Stelvio Pass , whose lofty summit reaches 2,757m, the sort of altitude where you find yourself seriously gasping for breath, especially when you’re also riding 8-10% gradients.

As you climb up from the Bormio side, the scenery is absolutely stunning.

Switchback after switchback takes you past thundering waterfalls, towering rock faces and the faded, peeling facades of the abandoned houses that were the former homes to the tough men that built this incredible pass. About two-thirds of the way up you find yourself in a lush, green valley where there’s a moving memorial to those who died fighting here in the First World War.

As you climb up from the Bormio side, the scenery is absolutely stunning. Switchback after switchback takes you past thundering waterfalls, towering rock faces and the faded, peeling facades of the abandoned houses that were the former homes to the tough men that built this incredible pass. About two-thirds of the way up you find yourself in a lush, green valley where there’s a moving memorial to those who died fighting here in the First World War.

When you finally reach the windswept summit, you’ll undoubtedly be exhausted. Make sure you’ve got some extra layers to put on and take in the view down the other side of the mountain, towards Prato. The toughest cyclists out there may be tempted to descend down the other side, only to ride up again before heading back to Bormio – but most will be happy with having simply made it to the top of this famous mountain, often the highest point of the world-renowned Giro d’Italia cycling race.

For good reason, conquering the Stelvio Pass is on the bucket list of many avid cyclists, but beware this ride is definitely not for the novice or unfit road cyclist. The climb is seriously testing and you’ll need excellent descending skills to ensure you don’t crash on the way back down!

20. ATV Adventure in El Dorado Canyon, Nevada

Contribution by Jo from RovingJo.com

Right outside of Las Vegas is an outdoor playground where you can get your fill of adrenaline adventures.  This playground is called  El Dorado Canyon .  It is complete with dessert, mountains, ghost town, gold mine and the coolest off-road ATV rides.  This is the perfect place to get your thrills while riding your own ATV through Nevada’s unique mountainous terrain.  

However, before you set off on this adrenaline adventure you are outfitted with a helmet and given safety instructions. 

Then you pick your vehicle (one or two-seat ATV or Quad) and get used to operating it. Aside from the provided equipment, I highly recommend that you bring sunglasses or some form of protective eyewear as well as a buff or scarf to keep dust and sand away from your eyes, mouth and nose. Also do not forget the sunblock to protect you from the harsh Nevada sun.

Once properly outfitted you will head out following the journey miners did use mules in the 1800’s. But instead of the slow arduous pace the miners experienced, you get to zip along on powerful ATVs.  The tour allows for two hours of manoeuvring up and down hills, passing cactus gardens and indigenous wildlife, and kicking up dust as you speed along the unpaved roads. It is quite the rush as you control your own pace. You can go to maximum acceleration feeling the wind and the thrill that comes with high speeds.  In addition to the fun-filled ATV journey, you can opt for a guided tour of the nearby underground gold mine – who knows, you might just strike gold!

Overall this is a fun action-packed tour. Has a great combination of adrenaline, adventure, history, and beautiful unique landscapes. Almost everything is included in the price – transportation from Las Vegas, equipment, lunch and refreshments, making this experience a good value for a fun full day adrenaline adventure.

21. Climb Scotland’s Via Ferrata

Contribution by Kathi from Watch Me See

The Highlands are a hot spot for a whole range of land- and water-based  adventure sports in Scotland .

One of the most exhilarating experiences I’ve ever had, combined a bit of both – I climbed Scotland’s only Via Ferrata near Glencoe.

Via Ferrata is Italian for “iron road” and usually describes a challenging mountain route where climbers are assisted by steel cables and ladders – hence the name. Climbers wear safety equipment at all times, making this an excellent alternative to outdoor climbing, but allows even relative beginners to tackle more challenging routes. 

There are many Via Ferratas around the world, but only one in the Scottish Highlands – and it leads along one of the tallest waterfalls of the country, Grey Mare’s Tail in Kinlochleven. Kinlochleven is a small village, tucked away at the end of Loch Leven but very easy to get to – it’s just a 15-minute drive from the famous valley of Glencoe.

I climbed the Via Ferrata in Kinlochleven with  Vertical Descents  during a wet September-day and summer is generally the best time for this activity. One thing to keep in mind is that heavy rain makes the waterfall too powerful, it would not be safe to climb alongside it – however, your guides know exactly how to decide whether it’s safe or not. 

Equipped with a warm wetsuit, helmet, harness and gloves, wearing my own hiking boots and waterproof jacket to stay warm, my group headed out to the waterfall. We spent about 4-5 hours on the wall, climbing up iron ladders in the rock face, practising to trust our harnesses, walking across the roaring waterfall on steel cables and ziplining over the fast-flowing river at the top. It was an exhilarating and physically challenging experience, but also so much fun! I got drenched from the waterfall’s spray and was happy I had a towel, spare clothes and dry shoes waiting for me in my car. At the top of the waterfall, I got a fantastic view over to Loch Leven and the mountains of the Highlands!

The Via Ferrata tour with Vertical Descents tour is worth every penny. Maybe not for you if you are very scared of heights*, but a fantastic activity to overcome your fear and immerse yourself in the elements of the Scottish Highlands. 

*Note, that once you have started the ascent, you cannot turn back.

22. Caving Beneath Budapest

Like most people, I enjoy exploring some of the most iconic sites and must-see tourist attractions while on my travels. However, there is something special about finding ‘hidden gems’ that are a little less explored.

That is exactly what happened on my first trip to Budapest . While visiting the Hungarian capital, I came across one of the cities best-kept secrets. Beneath the city grounds lies a  labyrinth style caving system . An Adrenaline Junkies playground so to speak.

Who knew that it was possible to cave beneath one of Europe’s most popular cities. The moment I found out about this thrill-seeking experience I knew I had to give it a go.

On the day, my friends and I were kitted with overalls, a helmet and a head torch. We then signed a waiver, which I’m not gonna lie, scared me to my very soul. After a safety briefing, we were ready to enter the caves.

We started our descent into the caves by climbing down a very long ladder. The further down we got the darker the caves became until our head torch was our only source of light.

We then embarked on a 3-hour stint of crawling on our arms and knees through narrow tunnels and cracks in the rock. At one point we turned off all light’s and sat in complete darkness. Eventually, we started to imagine movement. Which was insanely freaky.

This was an amazing experience, one I recommend to people time and time again. In fact, it is the prime inspiration behind this post. If you ever find yourself in Budapest be sure to book a caving tour. It will set you back around 24 euro’s, but it is 101% worth the money.

Related Post: Is Budapest Worth the Visit?

Adrenaline Junkie Activities in the Snow, Ice and Winter Months

Winter Sports, You either love them or hate them. Generally speaking, winter sports involve Thrill Seeking Activities like climbing snow-capped peaks, racing down alpine mountains at a high speed or surviving sub-zero temperatures. As a result, winter sports are the perfect addition to any Adrenaline Junkie Bucket List.

23. Climb an Active Volcano, Chile

Contribution by Coni from Experiencing the Globe

Climbing is a sport full of adrenaline, but when you can do it in an active volcano, it just have to go to your bucket list!

I experience this in Chile, at Villarrica volcano, during late spring. It was the perfect timing –not too crowded, nice weather for the walk, open view for the scenery around, and not icy, so no risk of losing control of your step.

In the Araucanía region in Chile you’ll come across Pucón, the country’s capital of adventure. One of the coolest things you can do there is to  climb Villarrica volcano .

Let me tell you, it was amazing! It’s not a technical climb, you only need the right equipment and stamina to walk up the 1000+ meters (3280+ ft) of altitude change. What makes it worth it is that, if you summit it, you’ll be on top of one of the few places in the world where you can see lava.

If you want to go on your own, you need to have a climbing experience (a membership card to any mountaineering club will prove it). Otherwise, you must go with a guide –there’re plenty of options to join an organized trip in town, where you’ll also get all the equipment needed and transportation to the mountain.

The volcano is 2847 m (9347 ft) high, and you can either start the climb from the foot of the mountain or grab a cable car ride on the ski lift and start the ascent from approximately 1800 m (5900 ft).

The views through the whole hike are beyond amazing. You have the Chilean Lake District at your feet, which means that you get to see at least three lakes and the forest that surrounds them. From the summit, you see the peaks of other nearby volcanoes and enjoy the special experience of seeing fume and lava in the crater. As if this wasn’t cool enough, on the way down you can slide through canals carved in the snow! Do I need to say more?

24. Climbing Mt.Elbrus in Russia

Contribution by Campbell and Alya from Stingy Nomads

Being up in the mountains is an incredible experience, we spend a lot of time in the Himalayas and the Andes, but our favourite and the most adventurous experience was an independent  climb to Mt.Elbrus , the highest peak in Europe and one of the 7 Summits.

Mt.Elbrus is located in the southwest of Russia in the Caucasus mountain range, near the border with Georgia. Its west summit is 5642m above sea level.

The best time for climbing Elbrus is summer – June – August with July being the most favourable month.

The climb can do independently or in a group with a guide, the second is recommended for inexperienced climbers. Unlike most of the other highest peaks in the world, there is no fee to climb Elbrus which significantly reduces the cost of the venture.

Ascending Elbrus is not a very technical climb but it might be quite dangerous if climbers don’t follow the rules. The main advice for climbing Elbrus like for any other activity at high altitude is to be properly acclimatised and not to attempt the climb if you feel weak, have a headache or nausea. The final ascent to the peak starts at 4100m from Maria Shelter between 12am and 1am the main reason for the early start is the weather, climbers have to return back to the camp before lunchtime. After midday weather often changes it gets misty and cloudy, the wind starts picking up, it’s easy to lose the trail.

The main gear climbers need for Elbrus is plastic boots and crampons, on the way up you’ll walk for 10-12 hours in deep snow. Hiking poles are highly recommended for the climb as well as good sunglasses, a down jacket and pants, beany and mittens.

The climb itself, especially the last 100-200m up, is very tough, you feel exhausted and out of breath sometimes it looks like you won’t make it there, but seeing the peak and being that close to it gives you extra strength. Once at the top you immediately forget about the challenges and difficulties you had on the way, it’s an amazing feeling to be there and to see other snowy peaks below you and to know you’ve made it.

25. Hiking Mera Peak in the Himalayas, Nepal

Contribution by Millie from amateuristadvice.com

Standing at 6840 metres above sea level, tired and deprived of oxygen, you wonder if you’re lucky or crazy. On Mera Peak, you are surrounded by the giants of the Himalayas. Even Everest is visible in the distance. The mountains and adrenaline rush of summiting is enough to make you forget the burning sensations in your lungs.

Mera Peak is located in the Makalu Barun National Park, Nepal. The 14 day trek starts in Lukla, one of the world’s most dangerous aiport. In 10 days you’ll climb up, down and around hills gaining altitude from 2810m to summit at 6840m. After summit there is one last mountain pass to cross before returning to Lukla.

It’s a difficult trek not recommended for the faint at heart. The trail dives deep into the forest and is more remote than the popular Everest Base Camp Trek. You will cross waterfalls, and trek on the edge of mountainsides. But the real challenge starts when you reach the glacier.

The glacier walk starts on the way to the high camp at 5800m. At this point, it’s difficult to breathe. Walking in heavy mountaineering boots and crampons doesn’t make it any easier. But the scenery is stunning.

High Camp is set on the edge of the mountain, looking onto high lakes and Kangchenjunga another 8000m mountain. The summit attempt starts around 2 a.m. In the dark, you’ll gear up with boots, crampons, harnesses and ropes. It’s a long cold trek to the peak. On the way, the sun will rise behind the snowy mountains. You’ll see the sky play with colours of pink, orange and yellow. Legs aching and lungs burning, the adrenaline rush will be the driving force that takes you to the summit.

The   trek to Mera Peak is a true challenge, I felt crazy for even attempting it. I’ve never worn mountaineering boots or summited anything in my life. But all the effort was worth the prize. How can I describe the rush I got from summiting? At times I remember the feeling as if I’ve been to the moon and back. The only way to sum it up is to say, I feel lucky to be crazy enough to go for it!

26. Ice Caving In Iceland

Contribution by James and Anh from teamajtravels.com

On the south coast of Iceland, there is the small town of Vik. This lays adjacent to the mountains and glaciers that cover almost everything inland of a narrow coastal strip of land.

Given that we were road tripping in the middle of summer we thought our chances of going ice caving were slim to none. But we found one tour operator still taking daily trips out. This was the perfect addition to our  Iceland itinerary .

It was a daunting prospect to climb into an ice glacier and descend into a cave in summer. Ice melts! We didn’t want to be there when melting turns to collapsing.

We scaled the steep incline with little more than crampons and a rope. Fortunately, it was easier than it first looked! As we first looked over the peak into a large cauldron-like bowl of ice, our tour guide pointed to a two-metre gap in the ice and said “this was only a crack last week”.

The cave itself was paved with wooden boards to prevent anyone from slipping into any crevasse’s and was not so challenging. But the anticlimax of the cave itself has pushed aside when we made it to the other side and saw a magnificent (and melting) icy archway… that also looked much smaller than it did a week ago.

The contrast in the view down to the volcanic valley floor, and lush green mountains was a unique site that we would only get in the summertime.

One of the best things about a return trip to Iceland is that in winter everything will look completely different.

We can’t wait to go back and to the winter version into a deeper, darker and not melting cave.

27. Snowkiting in Harbin, China

Contribution by Ashley from Jet Set Jansen

Several years ago, when I was living in China, I decided to hop on a plane and head to Harbin, a city full of winter festivities, which included the biggest ice festival in the world. I went down to the Songhua River where there were supposed to be some fun activities on the ice. They were mostly for kids, but I went closer anyway so that I could take pictures and when I did, I saw something out on the frozen lake that piqued my interest.

From afar, I saw kites and snowboards and knew I had to get a closer look. As I approached the group, a Chinese man boarded over to me and after realizing our language barrier, pointed to his friends behind him and motioned for me to follow.

I was introduced to Felix, an English-speaking German who then explained the  sport of Snowkiting . He also happened to be an instructor.

I signed up for lessons the next day and learned that snowkiting is done on a frozen lake with the same equipment as kite surfing and snowboarding. Felix supplied all the equipment and set about teaching me how to operate a kite. It took a while for me to keep it up in the air and learn how to pull the bar and when.

Being an avid snowboarder, I was able to pick it up quite quickly since I already knew how to control it aboard. I had never heard of the sport before then and it was one of the most unexpected finds on my trip. Snowkiting out on the river with the sun setting behind the city of Harbin was one of my favourite memories of that trip.

28.  Chadar Trek, Ladakh, India

Contribution by Amrita & Agni from Tale of 2 Backpackers

One of my favourite adventure sports is the  Chadar Trek in Ladakh , India. It so happens that the Zanskar River flows with full might during the summer and monsoon. But in winter, the river calms down and completely freezes. A blanket of ice forms over the river that is known as Chadar ( chadar  means blanket in local language). Incidentally, a part of the frozen river then becomes one of the ultimate destinations for the adrenaline junkies – the Chadar Trek Trail.

I had done the Chadar Trek in the month of January. There are only a small period of 30-45 days when this trek can be done, between mid-January to mid- February.

This is the time when the blanket of ice remains hard enough for trekkers to walk on them. And this is also the time when Ladakh experiences the lowest temperature. So Chadar Trek is not just any trail, but it is a constant battle of will power for the trekkers who have to take on the harsh weather conditions of the Ladakh region.

To be honest, I was initially scared of the extreme temperatures. We live in places where temperature hardly goes below 20 degrees, and at Chadar I had to face -35 degrees! But I was excited also. The trek turned out to be one of my best experiences. For at Chadar, I learnt to walk over ice like a penguin, listened to the babble of the flowing river below the ice sheet, waded through knee-deep ice cold water, tried to climb ice waterfalls and come out victorious overcoming my fear.

While any special equipment is not needed for the trek, but you need to carry a gumboot for the places where you have to wade through the water (places where the Chadar is broken or not formed properly). If you wish to climb the ice waterfalls, then ice axe and ropes are needed. Well, Chadar Trek is definitely worth the time and money. The experience is totally overwhelming.

29. Skiing in Mayrhofen, Austria

At the age of 16, I came in contact with my first winter-based adrenaline sport, Skiing . And it is safe to say I FELL IN LOVE. I secretly wished I have raised as one of those super talented 4 years old skiers. ‘Snow babies’ as I like to call them. But Hey! I don’t fall nearly as much anymore.

I have been lucky enough to visit 7 different European ski resort’s over the last few years, with Mayrhofen in Austria being my favourite. Why is Mayrhofen my favourite you ask? Well, it is hard to pick just one reason but here are a few.

I love the variety the Zillertal ski area has to offer with over 620 runs to choose from it is possible to go an entire week without doing the same slope twice (excluding the home stint of course). The resort is breathtakingly beautiful, especially Hintertux Glacier. Like that place still to this day takes my breath away. And dare I mention Mayrhofen’s fantastic aprés ski?

Ok, enough about how great Mayrhofen is. It is time to get back to the real reason on why we are all here. The reason Mayrhofen the perfect addition for an Adrenaline Junkies Bucket List. And the answer is, Harakiri of corse. Harakiri is the steepest groomed ski slope in Europe with an incline of 78% :O Are you up for the challenge? 😉

Or, are you like me and not as dare devilish as you would like to think. If so, you can always take a picture in front of the famous slope and pretend to all your family and friends that you concurred the beastly slope. Just be careful you don’t fall down as you pose haha.

I just want to say a huge thank you to all of those who contributed to this post. I had so much fun reading all your entries and what can I say. My Adrenaline Junkie Bucket List is now 10 times longer than it ever was before. I think it is time I start booking. Thanks Everyone!

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Looks like a great list! I did paragliding for the first time in San Gil, Colombia, and it was a surreal experience. I thought that I would feel scared because of the height, but it actually felt so surreal being that high up that I wasn’t afraid at all. The nausea is a bit intense though! They don’t really warn you about that part.

I’d say the view is amazing when paragliding, my main reason for wanting to do it. Do you get really nauseous?

Yep, that’s a list for me! How about adding Canyon Swing to that 😉 I did this one in New Zealand and it was SO awesome.

Just looked up Canyon swing there and it looks insane !! Definitely going to add it to my list. Thank you 🙂

You’re so brave, I wish I was an adrenalin junkie too. The closest would be riding a rollercoaster and kayaking. Still, at least I’ve done these 2, maybe I’ll get braver one day in the future.

They are still massive achievements and rollercoaster can give you such an adrenaline rush 🙂

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Having a crazy bucket list is all about following your dreams and doing something that scares you.

Whether it’s swimming with sharks or jumping off a cliff, there’s no shortage of adventures to choose from when creating your travel bucket list.

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What Is a Crazy Bucket List?

A crazy bucket list is a list of adventures and experiences that are so daring and out-of-the-box that they can make your jaw drop.

They may seem impossible, but with a bit of planning and determination, you will be able to achieve them all.

These ideas can include anything from reverse bungee jumping to eating a live scorpion.

The sky’s the limit when it comes to bucket lists, so don’t be afraid to dream big!

50 Crazy Bucket List Ideas To Do While Abroad

If you are looking for some inspiration on your next travel bucket list, check out our top 50 ideas that will push you out of your comfort zone!

Take a hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia

Riding in a hot air balloon is a popular bucket list item for a reason – it’s simply breathtaking!

Cappadocia , located in central Turkey, is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, making it the perfect place for a hot air balloon ride.

Bungee jump off a bridge in New Zealand

If you’re looking for a thrilling adventure, bungee jumping is the way to go!

New Zealand is known for its world-class bungee jumps, with some of the most daring jumps taking place off bridges.

One famous bridge is the Kawarau Bridge , which is home to the world’s first commercial bungee jump.

Swim with sharks in Australia

If swimming with dolphins is on your bucket list, why not take it up a notch and swim with sharks ?

Australia is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, as well as some of the deadliest sharks.

This is one of the most adventurous and incredible experience that you can experience on this crazy travel bucket list.

Cliff dive in Thailand

Cliff diving is a thrilling way to get your adrenaline fix.

Thailand is home to some of the best cliffs for diving, including Railay Beach and Tanote Bay, Koh Tao.

Take a road trip across America

If you’re looking for an adventure, take a road trip across America!

From the east coast to the west coast, America is home to some amazing landscapes and landmarks.

You could even visit all 50 states on your road trip!

Zip line through the forests of Costa Rica

Zip lining through the forest is a great way to see some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.

Costa Rica is home to lush rainforests and some of the best zip line courses in the world.

Climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is no easy feat, but the views are worth the effort.

At 5895 metres, Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa and a challenge that many adventurers take on.

This adventure is one of the best in this crazy bucket list you will experience.

Drive a race car in Italy

If you’re looking for a heart-pounding adventure, Italy is the place to be.

Home to some of the most famous race tracks in the world, Italy is the perfect place to drive a race car .

Learn to Surf in Easter Island, Chile

Easter Island is one of the most remote places in the world and is known for its stunning ocean views.

What better way to take in the beauty of Easter Island than by learning to surf ?

The island offers some of the best waves for beginner and intermediate surfers.

Eat a live scorpion in Thailand

If you’re looking for a truly unique experience, eating a live scorpion is the way to go.

Thailand is home to some of the most exotic and daring foods, so why not give this one a try?

Swim with whale sharks in the Philippines

The Philippines is home to some of the most diverse marine life in the world, including whale sharks.

Swimming with these gentle giants is an experience that you will never forget.

Go alligator watching in Louisiana

If you’re looking for an adrenaline-filled adventure, alligator watching is the way to go.

Louisiana is home to some of the largest alligators in the world, making it the perfect place for an alligator hunt.

This is one of the most unique experiences in this crazy bucket list that you will always remember.

Try bull riding in Texas

Texas is home to the rodeo, and what would a rodeo be without bull riding?

If you’re looking for a thrilling experience, try your hand at bull riding .

It will be an unforgettable experience.

Ride a Harley Davidson in Death Valley

Death Valley is one of the most popular destinations in the United States for motorcycle enthusiasts.

What better way to take in the desert scenery than by riding a Harley Davidson?

Climb Mount Everest

Climbing Mount Everest is one of the most challenging and dangerous feats that a person can undertake.

But for those who are up for the challenge, the views from the top of the world are worth it.

Go dog sledding in Norway

Norway is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, and what better way to see it than by dog sledding?

Dog sledding through the snow-capped mountains of Norway is an experience that you will never forget.

Hike an active volcano in Hawaii

Hawaii is home to some of the most active volcanoes in the world, making it the perfect place for hiking.

Hiking on an active volcano is a thrill seeker’s dream come true.

Imagine checking off this experience from this crazy bucket list and telling all your friends about it!

Do Heliboarding in British Columbia, Canada

Heliboarding is a new and exciting way to snowboard.

Instead of skiing down the mountain, you are pulled along by a helicopter.

British Columbia, Canada is one of the best places in the world to do Heliboarding.

Try pearl diving in Bahrain

Bahrain is home to some of the richest pearls in the world, making it the perfect place for pearl diving.

If you’re looking for an adventure, try your hand at pearl diving in Bahrain .

Take a ghost tour in Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh, Scotland is home to some of the most haunted places in the world.

If you’re looking for a spooky adventure, take a ghost tour through the dark streets of Edinburgh.

Visit Dracula’s Castle in Romania

Dracula’s Castle is one of the most famous haunted castles in the world.

If you’re looking for a spine-tingling adventure, visit Dracula’s Castle in Romania.

It will leave you feeling scared and exhilarated at the same time.

Hitchhike through Europe

One of the best ways to see Europe is by hitchhiking.

Not only is it a fun way to travel, but you also get to meet some interesting people along the way.

This could be one of the best experiences you will have from this crazy bucket list, so take the chance and go for it.

But, make sure you are taking safety precautions, because even though hitch hiking can be an adventure, it can also be dangerous.

Visit the Aokigahara Forest in Japan

The Aokigahara Forest is one of the most mysterious and haunted places in Japan.

There are many legends and ghost stories associated with this forest, making it the perfect place for a spooky adventure.

Cycle the length of Vietnam

Vietnam is a beautiful country to cycle through.

Not only will you get to see the sights and sounds of Vietnam, but you will also get to meet the friendly people of this amazing country.

Snowmobile across the Arctic tundra

The Arctic tundra is one of the most inhospitable places on earth.

But that doesn’t stop people from snowmobiling across it.

It’s a once in a lifetime experience that you will never forget.

Go Storm chasing in the Midwest United States

The Midwest United States is home to some of the most severe thunderstorms in the world.

Tornado Alley is located in the Midwest, making it the perfect place for storm chasing.

It’s an adrenaline rush like no other, so go ahead and check this off your crazy bucket list.

Visit Chernobyl in Ukraine

The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone is an area that was abandoned after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

This area is now home to some of the most radioactive areas in the world.

If you’re looking for an adventure, visit the Chernobyl in Ukraine .

Volcano boarding in Nicaragua

Nicaragua is home to some of the most active volcanoes in the world.

One of the most exciting ways to see these volcanoes is by volcano boarding.

Volcano boarding is a new and exhilarating way to see an active volcano.

A popular location for this activity is in the Cerro Negro which is in western Nicaragua.

Rappel down a waterfall in Costa Rica

Victoria Waterfall in Costa Rica is considered the repelling capital of the world.

You will be going on a 45 minute horseback ride before reaching the waterfall and climbing up to the rugged cliff face.

If you’re looking for an adventure, rappel down this waterfall in Costa Rica .

Drink snake wine in China

Snake wine is a popular drink in China.

It is made by infusing whole snakes into rice wine.

If you’re looking for an adventure, try drinking snake wine in China.

Check this off your crazy bucket list and you will be sure to have some interesting stories to tell.

Sand boarding in the Sahara Desert

The Sahara Desert is the largest desert in the world.

It’s also the hottest!

But that doesn’t stop people from sand boarding in it.

Sand boarding is a new and exhilarating way to experience the Sahara Desert.

Cliff Jump in Acapulco, Mexico

Acapulco, Mexico is home to some of the most beautiful cliffs in the world.

One of the most popular spots to do this activity is La Quebrada, which is a famous beach town.

If you’re looking for an adventure, cliff jump in Acapulco, Mexico.

Try survival camping in the Canadian wilderness

The Canadian wilderness is a vast and rugged area.

If you’re looking for an adventure, try survival camping in the Canadian wilderness.

This will test your skills as a camper and will be a challenge you’ll never forget.

Ice climb a frozen waterfall in New Hampshire

New Hampshire is home to some of the most beautiful frozen waterfalls in the world.

One of the best places to do this activity is at Frankenstein Cliff.

Ice climbing is a challenging and amazing experience that you will never forget.

Zorb down a hill in Germany

Zorbing is a new and exhilarating way to experience a roller coaster.

You will be placed in a large plastic ball and then you will be sent rolling down a hill.

This is an adventure that you will never forget.

Swim with jellyfish in Palau

If you have ever been bit by a jelly wish, you know how painful it can be.

So why swim with them you ask?

Well in Palau the jellyfish are harmless because they have no stingers.

It’s a once in a lifetime experience that you will never forget, so go ahead and check this off your crazy bucket list!

Go skydiving over the Swiss Alps

The Swiss Alps are some of the most picturesque mountains in the world.

They are also home to some of the best skydiving locations.

If you’re looking for an adventure, go skydiving over the Swiss Alps.

Kayak through the Amazon River

The Amazon River is the largest river in the world.

It’s also one of the most dangerous rivers to kayak down.

If you’re looking to fulfill your adventure bucket list, kayak through the Amazon River.

This will be a challenge that you will never forget.

Go canyoneering in Zion National Park

Zion National Park is home to some of the most beautiful canyons in the world.

One of the best ways to experience these canyons is by going canyoneering.

Canyoneering is when you hike and climb through the canyons.

This is an adventure that you will love adding to your crazy bucket list.

Watch the penguins in Antarctica

Antarctica is the coldest and most isolated continent in the world.

But that doesn’t stop tourists from going there to see the penguins.

Penguins are one of the main attractions in Antarctica and it’s a once in a lifetime experience that you will always remember.

Swim in Devils Pool at Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is a waterfall located on the Zambezi River.

One of the most popular activities at Victoria Falls is swimming in Devils Pool .

This pool is located right on the edge of the falls and it’s a thrilling experience that will be a great addition to your adventure bucket list.

Hang out with lions in Africa

Africa is home to some of the most beautiful and dangerous animals in the world.

One of the best places to see these animals is at a safari park.

If you’re looking for an adventure, hang out with lions in Africa.

This will be a once in a lifetime experience that you will never forget.

Be a cowboy for a day on a ranch in Wyoming

Wyoming is home to some of the most beautiful ranches in the world.

One of the best ways to experience these ranches is by spending a day or more as a cowboy.

This is a unique experience that should be on your crazy bucket list.

Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a bridge that crosses the Sydney Harbour in Sydney, Australia.

It is the world’s tallest steel arch bridge.

If you’re looking for an adventure, climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

This will be a challenging and rewarding experience that will be amazing to check off your travel bucket list.

Float in the Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth.

It is also one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world.

This makes it the perfect place to float.

If you’re looking for an adventure, float in the Dead Sea.

It will be a relaxing and unique experience that will be a highlight of your trip.

Ride a motorcycle through the Himalayas

The Himalayas are a mountain range in Asia that stretches more than 1,500 miles.

One of the best ways to experience these mountains is by riding a motorcycle through them.

You will be challenged by the terrain and rewarded with some of the most beautiful views in the world.

Explore the underground city of Derinkuyu

Derinkuyu is an underground city in Turkey.

It is one of the largest and oldest underground cities in the world.

If you’re looking for an adventure, explore the underground city of Derinkuyu .

There are tunnels, caves and rooms that have been carved into the rock over centuries and it’s an experience that you will never forget.

Get a tattoo in a traditional tribal style from an indigenous tribe in South America

South America is home to many indigenous tribes.

One of the best ways to experience their culture is by getting a tattoo from one of their members.

It can be a challenge to find a tribal tattooist, but it will be worth it when you see the beautiful and unique design that they create for you.

Run with the Bulls in Pamplona

Pamplona is a city in Spain that is most famous for its annual running of the bulls .

If you’re looking for an adventure, run with the bulls in Pamplona.

This will be a challenging and adrenaline-pumping experience that should be on your adventure bucket list.

Scuba dive in the Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is a coral reef system located off the coast of Queensland, Australia.

It is the largest reef system in the world and it’s home to some of the most beautiful marine life in the world.

If you’re looking for an adventure, scuba dive in the Great Barrier Reef.

You will be awed by the beauty of this natural wonder and the amazing creatures that call it home.

Isn’t it amazing how there are so many crazy bucket list ideas to experience out there in the world?

No matter what your interests are, you’re sure to find an adventure that’s right for you.

Final Thoughts

Now that you’ve seen our list of 50 crazy bucket list ideas, it’s time to get started on your own adventure!

Pick a few that interest you and get started on planning your next great adventure.

They say that the sky’s the limit when it comes to adventure bucket lists and we couldn’t agree more.

So go out and explore the world, have some fun and push your boundaries.

You never know what amazing experiences you might discover!

And make sure to comment below and let us know which of these adventures are on your travel bucket list!

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As much as we love lounging on a faraway beach or revisiting our favorite city for the tenth time, sometimes our passports need some adventure travel—we’re talking about those once-in-a-lifetime trips that push us way outside our comfort zones. Adventure travel is a great way to see more of the world, while also testing your physical limits, and coming home with a lifetime's worth of stories to tell at parties.

Below, we’ve rounded up some of the most incredible outdoor adventures for intrepid travelers, ranging from climbing Machu Picchu to skydiving in Dubai . Even if you don’t consider yourself a daredevil, you’ll still find activities that feel exciting (hello, camping under the northern lights) without too much physical—or emotional—exertion required. So fasten your seatbelts, grab your best pair of hiking boots , and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime.

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Boat under the Iguazú Falls

South America’s Iguazú Falls, located on the border of Brazil and Argentina, make all other waterfalls look like mere trickles in comparison. The system of more than 200 cascades (reaching heights of around 270 feet) can be viewed from surrounding walkways and catwalks, but we’re fans of the more adventurous vantage-point—hopping on an Iguazú Jungle inflatable raft and sailing directly under the exhilarating, high-pressure falls.

Climb to Machu Picchu

No adventurer’s must-visit list is complete without Machu Picchu , the famous Incan citadel located in the Andes. While the site can be accessed via train and bus, more active travelers can take the five-day trek along the entire 26-mile-long Inca Trail. Or, thanks to local tour operator Sam Travel Peru , you can get dropped at kilometer marker 104 and do the whole experience in 24 hours .

Sand surf in the Sahara

The dunes of the Sahara are colossal, untouched, and tailor-made for extreme sports. The desert’s rows of barchans (meaning “crescent-shaped dunes” in Turkic) have ideal shapes for sand surfing (descending the slopes on a surfboard) and sandboarding (descending the slopes on a snowboard)—and those views don’t hurt, either. Stay at Erg Chigaga Luxury Camp in Morocco, which offers sandboarding in addition to other desert activities like camel rides and quad biking.

Heli-hike in British Columbia

With CMH Heli + Skiing , you can helicopter to the steepest and deepest powder in Canada for backcountry skiing. However, come summer , the company’s guides take guests on multi-day hiking trips to terrain otherwise inaccessible, along ridgelines, through alpine meadows, and to stunning viewpoints. While these high-altitude adventures are not for the faint at heart, the accommodations are quite comfortable, with log-hewn lodges complete with full-service restaurants, spa treatments, and a rooftop hot tub to relax in before another day on the trail.

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Hot air balloon over Cappadocia

A hot air balloon ride over central Turkey’s Cappadocia region provides 360-degree views of the famous limestone spires and “fairy chimneys”—something you can't get at the ground level. We recommend booking with Kapadokya Balloons , the first company that introduced hot air balloon tourism in Cappadocia. Services include transfers to and from your hotel, snacks, full insurance, and a champagne party after the flight.

Hunt for glaciers in Greenland

Greenland is relatively expensive and tricky to get to, but well worth the effort—especially since it’s one of the most untouched landscapes on the planet. Exhibit A: the hundreds-year-old icebergs and glaciers floating off the mainland, which you can get up close and personal with during a cruise excursion. ( Hurtigruten and Cruise Norway offer these sailings.)

Hop across Botswana on a mobile safari

While most safari camps stay in one place like a traditional hotel, the private canvas safaris by  Barclay Stenner Safaris are totally mobile, meaning you can pick up and move locations based on weather conditions and wildlife movements. The outfitter’s Botswana itinerary moves across the country to fauna-rich areas like the Okavango Delta and Makgadikgadi Salt Pans—get ready to follow groups of lions, hippos, elephants, and more.

Paraglide over Turkey’s Blue Lagoon

Oludeniz has one of the most beautiful beaches in Turkey, with pebble shores and a “blue lagoon” of aquamarine hues. The beach also happens to be one of the world's best places to paraglide, thanks to stable weather and gorgeous panoramic views. The launch site for most companies is from Babadağ mountain, with jumping-off points reaching 6,000 feet above sea level.

Explore the Great Barrier Reef

Divers and snorkelers everywhere need to experience the Great Barrier Reef at least once in their lifetime. Not only does the site have more than 400 different types of coral and 1,500 species of fish, but the natural wonder has been rapidly eroding due to coral bleaching and global warming . That means it’s more urgent than ever to see this sight in all its glory—and to understand what we are losing.

Swim through Mexico’s cenotes

Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula features a wealth of unique natural beauty, particularly when it comes to its cavernous cenotes. Floating in one of these natural sinkholes is an incredible experience, as is diving through the underground cave systems . When in Tulum , visit Dos Ojos (“Two Eyes”) to view one of the planet’s most beautiful underwater sites or Gran Cenote for rock formations that resemble Gothic architecture.

Free-fall over Dubai at 120 miles per hour

Dubai is one of the most over-the-top cities in the world, so are you really surprised that skydiving is one of its most popular activities?  Skydive Dubai is a company located near Jumeirah Beach, offering tandem skydiving for beginners and solo jumps for licensed divers. If you thought Dubai’s skyline was impressive already, just wait until you see it while falling from 13,000 feet in the air.

Scale Half Dome at Yosemite National Park

The Half Dome trail through Yosemite may be one of the most intense hikes you’ll ever take, stretching for 16 miles and ascending more than 5,500 feet. The final 400 feet are the trickiest—hikers must climb up the steep slope with two steel cables as their only support—but the breathtaking views from the top make the effort (and terror) worth it. Afterwards, stay at The Ahwahnee, one of the most beautiful national park hotels in the country.

Swim with great white sharks in South Africa

The fishing town of Gansbaai is often considered to be the birthplace of great white shark cage diving, an activity that would make most adrenaline junkies drool. Cage diving is totally safe (despite what some low-budget shark movies might lead you to believe), but we dare you to keep your heart rate in check as you come face-to-face with an apex predator.  Marine Dynamics is one of the most popular cage diving operators in town, with a marine biologist and videographer joining every tour.

Bungee jump in New Zealand

New Zealand practically invented adventure sports when the Kawarau Bridge Bungy opened in 1988. Here you join around 38,000 annual visitors to take the 140-foot jump from the South Island's historic, steel-framed Kawarau Bridge—an activity in which the views are almost as thrilling as the fall itself.

Climb Mount Fuji

Solitary Mount Fuji is probably Japan’s most iconic natural wonder , rising 12,388 feet above villages and reflecting on lakes’ surfaces. You can get views of the landmark from many places, like Lake Kawaguchi in Fujikawaguchiko and even the Park Hyatt Tokyo , but it’s the views from the mountain that will give you the most bragging rights. Visit from early July to mid-September to take advantage of the official climbing season, when the designated trails and paved roads are free of snow.

Go volcano boarding on Cerro Negro in Nicaragua

If you’re looking for action sports and adventure, we recommend booking a flight to Nicaragua right now. There you can kayak, surf, zipline through the jungle, and even sled down the side of an active volcano. Intrepid travelers love to climb up the 2,388-foot Cerro Negro and then “volcano board” back down (an activity where you sit or stand on a piece of plywood and slide your way down the slopes). You'll want to go with a guided group tour with this one. Bigfoot Hostels is one of many operators for excursions—for $25, you get transportation to the volcano, boards, safety equipment, snacks, and your speed clocked by a radar gun.

Take a white-knuckle drive in Norway

Who says your adrenaline can’t pump from the comfort of your car? Trollstigen is one of the world’s most popular (and  terrifying ) highways, known for its steep gradient and hairpin turns. The one-lane road passes such impressive wonders as the 1,050-foot Stigfossen waterfall, but be sure to pull over before you gawk and snap photos. There are several viewing platforms along the road that will let you take in the sites without risking a crash.

Dive Belize’s Great Blue Hole

Known for its circular shape and strikingly deep blue color , the Great Blue Hole is a 1,000-foot-wide sinkhole in the middle of Belize’s Lighthouse Reef. While an aerial shot is enough to convince anyone of its beauty, scuba divers are the ones who get to experience the wonders that lie beneath: massive, 40-foot limestone stalactites and stalagmites that formed during the last glacial period.

Go canyoning in the Azores

Portugal’s Azores Islands are equal parts adventurous and beautiful, inviting travelers to get up close and personal with nature while hiking, biking, and swimming. If you want to really push the envelope, try canyoning—an activity that has you rappel down a waterfall while navigating slippery rocks and fast-flowing water. Azores Getaways offers a comprehensive and easy-to-book experience. Training, equipment, on-site instructors, and snacks are all included in the excursion, which will no doubt become one of the most memorable of your life.

Kayak through Torres del Paine National Park

Chile’s Patagonia region is one of the most beautiful spots on the planet, and there are plenty of ways to explore the area. But while most people experience the sights while hiking, you can get a slightly different view from the water via a kayaking trip.  Kayak en Patagonia offers several tour options ranging in duration and difficulty levels, but all let you paddle past towering mountains, rugged glaciers, and other incredible vistas.

Sleep under the northern lights

Ah, the elusive northern lights . So many factors are at play when it comes to seeing the technicolor phenomenon—location, time of year, weather conditions—but it’s hard to lose with an excursion to Finnish Lapland. The Arctic area is one of the planet’s best for aurora viewing, especially if you get to sleep in an igloo hotel at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort or mobile Aurora Bubble Sled . Up your viewing chances by planning a trip between December and March.

Go heli-skiing in Alaska

If you’re a seasoned traveler who’s conquered every black diamond slope in North America, there’s still one snowy adventure left to vanquish: heli-skiing. There’s nothing quite like hopping in a helicopter and being dropped onto untouched snow at the top of a mountain—especially in a setting as formidable as Alaska’s Chugach Mountains. The experienced guides at  Valdez Heli Ski Guides (VHSG) will help make this dream a reality, taking you to some of the best runs of your life and then letting you unwind (hot tub and massages included) at the cozy  Tsaina Lodge .

Snorkel between continents in Iceland

Iceland is one of the best countries in the world for adventure travel , with opportunities for everything from glacier hiking to snorkeling and diving. For the latter, head straight to Thingvellir National Park along the country’s Golden Circle route , where two tectonic plates slowly pull apart at the rate of about two centimeters (0.8 inches) per year. The phenomenon results in the Silfra fissure, a stunning rift valley where travelers can snorkel or dive in impossibly clear (and cold) waters. Tour company DIVE.IS offers tours for divers and every level of snorkeler—including those with no prior experience—and will snap an underwater photo of you touching two continents at the same time.

Float along the Amazon

Some remote destinations are best seen from the deck of a boat, and that includes the upper Amazon River. Aqua Expeditions ’ luxury cruises through the Peruvian stretch of the river tour the area’s wildlife and culture at a delightful, leisurely pace. You'll even have chef-prepared gourmet meals and five-star suites with floor-to-ceiling windows. Looking for something a little less luxe? Amazon Adventures offers kayaking trips along some Amazon tributaries, where you can fish for piranhas and camp out in the rainforest.

Surf ‘The Pipeline’ in Oahu

Oahu’s Banzai Pipeline (commonly referred to as The Pipeline) is easily one of the most sought-after surfing spots in the world. Located off the coast of the island’s north shore in Ehukai Beach Park, the surf reef break averages waves measuring nine feet high. This activity is definitely not for beginners, but even non-surfers will get a thrill out of watching the many surf competitions that take place at The Pipeline—all from the safety of a sunny beach.

Spot elusive wildlife in the Great Bear Rainforest

Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest is the largest intact temperate rainforest in the world—and one of the most magical, with elusive species like sea wolves and Kermode bears roaming its 21 million acres. Outer Shores Expeditions will take you on a nine-day excursion aboard a schooner, departing from British Columbia’s First Nations community of Bella Bella and stopping for sea kayaking along the way.

Soak in the planet’s most extreme infinity pool

Located on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia, Victoria Falls attracts thousands of tourists each year. One of the biggest draws here is the Devil’s Pool , a naturally formed eddy sitting at the very edge of the falls, where daring swimmers can splash around between August and January (depending on water levels, that is). Given that a slippery rock barrier is the only thing separating you from going over the edge, this site is easily the planet’s most extreme infinity pool .

Camp in Antarctica

Antarctica is truly the final frontier when it comes to adventure travel, providing untouched landscapes, unique wildlife, and more activities than you’ll know what to do with (like cruising, caving, and thermal spring soaking , to name a few). If you can get yourself to Punta Arenas, Chile, Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions will fly you to Antarctica for three days of skiing and hiking before setting you up for a South Pole sleepover.

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The beautiful thing about bucket lists is that they look completely different from one person to the next. One can be filled with personal and career achievements, the next with culinary oddities. But almost all bucket lists include travel and at least one item that is a wild or extreme experience.

Good thing travel and crazy experiences tend to go together. Since you only get one life on this beautiful planet, we’ve brainstormed 17 travel adventures that are sure to remind you how great it is to be alive. Not for the faint of heart, here are some crazy bucket list ideas that you’ll be proud to have survived.

1. Base Jumping at Kjerag (Rogaland, Norway)

Towering more than 3,600 feet above the steep cliffside beneath it, the Kjerag peak in Norway attracts thousands of avid hikers each year. Not only does this destination include Kjeragfossen, one of the tallest waterfalls in the world, it is also one of the world’s most popular places for BASE jumping. With such steep drops, BASE jumpers will get a beautiful view along with an insane adrenaline rush.

2. Climb the South Peak of Mount Hua (Huayin, China)

One of the 5 Great Mountains of China, Mount Hua is a breath-taking geographical treasure with a great deal of religious significance. At over 7,000 ft, the South Peak is its highest and most treacherous. Parts of the climb include shimmying along boards drilled into the cliff side. But make it to the top and the view will be worth everything.

3. Travel Inside a Volcano (Reykjavik, Iceland)

The Thrihnukagigur volcano has been dormant since the 2nd century BC, and is the only volcano in the world that is safe to enter. If you’ve ever wanted to journey to the center of the Earth like Jules Verne, taking the nearly 700 foot elevator ride to the bottom of this magma chamber is the closest thing.

4. Swim with Sharks (Western Cape, South Africa)

With a population of 50,000 fat, furry seals, a narrow strip of ocean off South Africa’s western cape is a famous feeding place for the vicious Great White Shark. Known as Shark Alley, these chilly waters hold some of the world’s highest concentrations of Great Whites. Those looking to cage dive and tempt these carnivorous fish can do so without scuba licensing.

5. Cliff Dive into a Cenote (Yaxunah, Mexico)

Head to Yaxunah, in Mexico’s Yucatan for one of the most amazing cliff dive opportunities to be found. A Cenote is a natural sinkhole from collapsed limestone that shows the fresh ground water beneath. At the Lol Ha cenote in Yaxunah, you can toss yourself into the crystal clear 50 foot deep waters and spend your day snorkeling and diving.

6. Surf Shipstern Bluff (Australia)

Despite its distant location off the coast of Tasmania and shark infested waters, thousands of surfers travel every year out to Shipstern Bluff to catch the perfect wave. Also known as Devil’s Point, this island coast line has some of the biggest waves in the world. Beginners should wait safely on the shore.

7. Walk on the Wing of a Plane (Essex, England)

Not much can compare to soaring through the air at 220 KPH while strapped onto the wing of a Biplane! There are several locations in and around the Essex area (just 20 minutes outside of London) where you can experience the thrill of walking on the wing of plane with a great view of the countryside below.

8. Cycle Death Road (La Paz, Bolivia)

Connecting the cities of La Paz and Coroico, Yugas Road has come to be known as Death Road for claiming as many as 300 victims a year. Despite the dangers, tourists from around the world come to cycle this treacherous trek that includes steep cliff sides, waterfalls, a 40 mile stretch of continuous downhill, and striking rain forest views.

9. Swim at the Edge of a Waterfall (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)

The second largest waterfall in the world, Victoria Falls is a sight to behold all by itself. But what if you could get right on top of it? Devil’s Pool is small area at the top of the Falls where it is safe to swim right up to the edge. The Falls are known to locals as “the Mist that Roars,” and the Devil’s Pool is the best perch to truly experience this.

10. Take the World’s Fastest Zip Line Ride (Sun City, South Africa)

At a staggering 280 meters in the air and stretching the length of 2 kilometers, riders of the world’s fastest zipline can expect to reach speeds of over 160 KPH. And flying over a South African game reserve, you may even spot some elephants on your ride.

11. Take a Wingsuit Flight (Walenstadt, Switzerland)

Mankind has always dreamed of flying like a bird, and the closest we’ve managed is with wingsuits. Among the high cliffs and deep valleys of the Swiss Alps, you can suit up, jump off, and soar like Superman.

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12. Kayak over a Waterfall (Washtucna, WA, USA)

The Palouse River in Palouse State Park offers some of North America’s most intense white water rafting. Experienced kayakers have the opportunity to boat right off a waterfall and plunge for nearly 4 seconds of freefall for 57 meters to the river below.

13. Run with the Bulls (Pamplona, Spain)

  The San Fermin festival is a centuries-long tradition and a 9-day celebration filled with food, sangria, and music. The highlight is of course, the bull run, during which the live animals are released into the winding streets of Pamplona to chase after brave runners. To prepare , start working on your sprints, and make sure you bring appropriate footgear.

14. Free Dive into a Blue Hole (Clarence Town, Bahamas)

The second largest salt water sinkhole in the world, Dean’s Blue Hole is daunting even for experienced divers. Plunging nearly 700 ft below the surface, Dean’s Hole is twice as deep as most other blue holes on the planet and offers stunning visibility.

15. Skydive next to Mt. Everest (Sagarmatha, Nepal)

Climbing the world’s highest peak is a bucket list item for many, but is highly restricted due to its dangers. Skydiving near Everest, however, is accessible to those who choose a certified team. With stunning views of the treacherous Mahalangur Mountain Range, skydiving may be the closest you can get to climbing the giant yourself.

16. Plunge off the Highest Bungee Jump in the World (Macau, China)

In the city of Macau, the AJ Hackett tower offers the world’s highest bungee jump. Take on the terrifying 764 foot fall and jump off a tower so high you can see the Great Wall from the top. You can also do it at night!

17. Be a Jet Fighter Pilot For a Day (Europe, USA)

Like a living a video game (but a thousand times cooler), a handful of companies in the U.S. and Europe offer you the chance to fly a Jet Fighter yourself. You’ll even be trained to do cool maneuvers like loops and rolls!

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25 Amazing and Crazy Things To Around the World

Written By: The Planet D

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Updated On: November 22, 2023

Hi there, my name is Anthony and I’m from TheTravelTart.com. I’m good mates with Dave and Deb from The Planet D, and they’ve been silly enough to let me write a guest post for them.

I write about the funny, offbeat, and downright weird aspects at my website. But I also like doing the odd Adventure Travel activity here and there, and I’m going to write about five thrill seeking activities that I’ve really enjoyed on my travels around the world.

I’ve also included a ‘Crap Your Pants’ rating to add my description – basically, a crude measurement to describe the thrill rating of each activity.

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Crazy Things to do Before you Die

Here we go, mountain biking down the world’s most dangerous road, bolivia.

This infamous ‘Road of Death’ claimed an average of 20 vehicles each year until a new highway opened in 2007 – in fact, the locals were so annoyed with the old road, that they used the new road during the construction period!

These days, ‘The World’s Most Dangerous Road’ is pretty much a mountain bike track. Only tourists are silly enough to use this road. In fact, about 10 people have lost their lives mountain biking down this magnificent part of Bolivia.

The trip is about 70 kilometres and starts at 4000 metres above sea level (sometimes in the snow), and finishes at 1500 metres above sea level – in tropical forest. It takes about 6 to 7 hours cycling downhill. The hardest part is a 3 kilometre uphill pedal at 3500 metres – which almost burst my lungs.

The drop over the edge is ‘only’ 600 metres!

Believe me, it’s worth risking your life to ride this fantastic track! I was on a high for days after cycling down The World’s Most Dangerous Road – in fact, I wanted to go again!

Crap Your Pants Rating (out of 10) – 7 (if you complete the ride). 10 if you fall over the edge.

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Microlighting Over Victoria Falls – Zambia/Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls is one of the most spectacular places in the world to visit – and you have to visit 2 countries to experience it! Since the troubles of Zimbabwe has pretty much killed the tourist trade there (for example, see my post about the Zimbabwe Dollar), most of the infrastructure and facilities for visiting Victoria Falls now occur in Zambia.

There’s all sorts of things you can do at Victoria Falls – you could possibly try and drown yourself in the Grade 5 rapids by white water rafting, you can bungee jump off the Victoria Falls Bridge, and go for a twighlight booze cruise on the Zambezi River.

But there is something you should do – fly over Victoria Falls via a Microlight. This gives a fantastic panoramic view of the falls, but also provides a fascinating insight into the surrounding areas. For example, you can see animals such as elephants and hippos from this high up.

Microlighting over Victoria Falls is a great way to blow $USD 100 in 15 minutes, but it’s worth it. Read more: Incredible Things to Do in Victoria Falls, Zambia

Crap Your Pants Rating – 4.

Coasteering – Wales

Coasteering is a relatively new Adventure Travel sport – it’s been around for barely over 20 years, and I would describe it as a coastal obstacle course that involves rock climbing, swimming, jumping and subjecting yourself to the elements of nature.

It was invented by a number of adrenalin junkies who used to rock climb around the rugged Welsh coastline , and then they realised they could combine all of their passions into one, and hence decided to include gear such as wetsuits and helmets. I would think the closest relation to Coasteering would be Canyoning. Read more: What to Expect when Coasteeri ng in Wales

This is definitely a team sport – everyone helps each other out in and out of the water, and it’s something that gives you no choice but to do things together. In fact, Coasteering is a popular option for corporate love-ins, hen’s nights, and buck’s parties.

You can also swim (or rather, be swept in by the tide) inside a nearby cave. I’d describe this Coasteering experience as being thrown around in a hard washing machine!

Crap Your Pants Rating – 7

Gorge Swing at Oribi Gorge, South Africa and Zambia

Gorge Swinging is a good excuse to throw yourself off a perfectly stable rocky platform and into a seemingly endless abyss of about 70 metres. Basically, it’s a rudimentary construction involving a bungee cord attached to a cable running across the Gorge.

Anyway, here is some video footage of me totally crapping myself attempting to complete this Gorge Swing. Try not to laugh at me screaming my guts out. That’s because you will hear others in the background giggling as well.

Crap Your Pants Rating – 9

We had our own gorge swing adventure in Zambia, check out our very different experience here .  Dave is itching to give the South African one a try now, thanks Anthony for the fabulous inspiration.

There you go. If you are anywhere near these places on your travels, I strongly suggest trying out these Adventure Travel activities – you won’t regret it!

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Zip Lining in the Rainforest – Fiji

Zip Lining in the Fijian Rainforest is a good excuse to get away from that nice resort that you’re staying in and work off all of those buffet lunches. Basically, Zip Lining is stringing steel cables between a number of trees, then attaching yourself to them via a pulley, and hurtling yourself down them.

It’s great fun! People of all ages can do Zip Lining, and you can reach speeds of up to 70 kilometres per hour (around 44 miles per hour). Ironically, this speed is only 10 kilometres below the official National Road Speed Limit of 80 km/hour!

There are a total of 8 Zip Lines on the course – the shortest is a quick transfer of 15 metres (around 50 feet), with the longest around 220 metres (720 feet). The total length of Zip Lines is around 1 kilometre, or 0.6 of a mile. It takes about 40 minutes to an hour to traverse the course.

We did our own Fiji Zipline if you feel like checking it out you can click here to see our video. Amazingly, we had the same guide as Anthony.

Crap Your Pants Rating – 5

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25 thoughts on “25 Amazing and Crazy Things To Around the World”

I feel like I’m too much of a chicken to do most of these. Having said that, when travelling, you definitely have more of a brave “when in Rome” attitude, so who knows 😉

Those guys in Bolivia are freakin insane, how don’t more of them die.

Good list of the thrill seeking places with the good information

I really like these sports, specially bungee jumping and your experiences are awesome !! I hope to visit Zimbabwe and practice that .

Haha love the ‘crap your pants’ rating! I would be too chicken to do some of these, although the Victoria Fall microlighting does look amazing

Go do it! You’ll love it!

Microlighting over Victoria Falls is a must this summer! I wouldn’t have made up my mind until I see this wonderful post.

Hiking and walking is possible but I will never dare go biking on Bolivia’s Road of Death, . I don’t want to make it as my “last trip” 🙂

I’ve done a lot of crazy things in my solo travels but that microlighting over Victoria Falls is a MUST. Coolest thing I’ve ever seen (and yet not done)!

It’s something that we must do too! We did a helicopter flight through the gorge and over the falls and it was pretty incredible, but microlighting looks even more amazing!

That coasteering looks fun — that’s a new one for me. And love the “Crap Your Pants” rating!!

Coasteering was awesome! I loved it, and I’m sure anyone reading this would enjoy it as well! And thanks for the feedback on the ‘Crap Your Pants’ rating!

We love the Crap Your Pants Rating too! Awesome!

Next to the salt flats, the road of death was my biggest Bolivia highlight. One of the most satisfying beers at the bar/cafe at the end of that road.

I agree! One of the best ‘beer o’clock’s’ I’ve ever had!

Gosh, microlighting over Victoria Falls seems like something that you can’t just miss out on. Can’t wait!

I enjoyed microlighting over Vic Falls more than actually standing in front of them! It’s a great place to do it, and gives an amazing perspective!

Kristen did the bike ride in Bolivia and one guy in her group fell off and broke a collar bone. Apart from that mishap it sounded like fun.

Love it. Have been itching to get to Bolivia to see that road for a while. Can’t believe you cycled it!

Neither did I! But no regrets in doing this, one of the biggest highlights of my travels!

That Death Road looks awesome, I saw some photos of it a while ago. Definitely something that I would do if I ever make it over to Bolivia 🙂

I cannot wait to do Death Road in Bolivia, everyone says it´s awesome.

Thanks for the info. Just went Ziplining in Puerto Vallarta 2 weeks ago. A wonderful experience. Los Veranos canopy tour. 1.5 hrs. to get through the course, 1365ft longest. Spectacular. The Bolivian Downhill looks stellar, can’t wait. What’s a good time of year, away from any tourists, if there are any.

I went in November 2007, and found it was easy to go on a trip. I wouldn’t say Bolivia is swarming with tourists, but it’s definitely worth it! A tip is to make sure the company you go with has proper Downhill Mountain bikes. Our group was the last to start, and the first to finish, simply because we had better equipment

Haha I like this post! I am actually planning to go to Bolivia this summer and bike! 🙂

All of these adventures are awesome! I notice there are a lot of comments about the mountain bike ride in Bolivia – here are some vids for you to check out about it!

A nice stack! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8l4HoF-z2U

Trucks Reversing on the Road http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNGnLyGtN1I

General Mountain Biking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8buYVb2P_o

Riding Through A Water Fall http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMCzUyJu9dc

100 Travel Bucket List Ideas

Are you looking for travel bucket list ideas for your next trip? Running out of ideas or looking for fresh ones? From epic classics to exciting newcomers, we have selected the 100 best places to visit all over the world.

Where will 2024 lead you? 🙂

1. Get stunned by the Great Pyramid of Giza

The Great Pyramid of Giza defines bucket list goals. Built over 5000 years ago, it’s the oldest and the biggest of the pyramids, the last structure of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World that survived.

It is a marvel of human engineering and construction, and a defining symbol of the Egyptian world.

Read more: Things to do in Cairo

2. Walk along the Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is a good reason for the existence of the Bucket List! It’s an astonishing relic of China’s history, and it’s a must for many travelers and tourists around the world, in fact, it is considered as one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Identified as one of the most important symbols of China, it consists of numerous walls and fortification, many running parallels to each other for a measure of 8,850 km. The Great Wall can be visited from Beijing .

3. Explore Petra

Jordan’s rose-colored sandstone city is an extraordinary experience. On the border of the Arabian desert, hidden in the mountains of the Dead Sea, Petra is one of the most notorious archeological sites in the world.

The city’s architectural beauty comes from the fact that it was directly chiseled from the sandstone mountains. Temples, tombs, and monastery that you cannot miss!

4. Visit the Colosseum

Recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Rome’s great gladiatorial arena is the most exciting of the city’s ancient sights. Also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, the Colosseum is the perfect example of Roman engineering and architecture.

It’s the largest amphitheater in the world and the site of some of the bloodiest and most brutal contests in history.

Read more how to book Colosseum tickets and the best things to do in Rome

5. Walk to Chichen Itza

Located in the Yutacan state of Mexico, Chichen Itza is the best place to visit in the world if you are interested in an ancient Mayan city featuring ruins and architectural wonders that captures the culture and history of the people from the past.

For a cultural experience and a chance to discern a significant part of Mayan heritage, this is the right trip.

Read more: Things to do in Cancun

6. Trek to Machu Picchu

A trip to Incas’ lost city in Perù is a dream trip for many travelers. Machu Picchu is an Inca citadel situated on a mountain of 2,430 meters above sea level, that can be reached by a hike on mountain trails or a train trip through the valley of the Urubamba River.

As one of the best places to visit in the world and most visited tourist destinations in South America, Machu Picchu is sure to fill travelers with high expectations.

Read more about how to visit Machu Picchu

7. Discover the Taj Mahal

An enormous mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between the 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Janan in memory of his beloved wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art and one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Nowadays, the Taj Mahal is one of the best places to visit in Agra , attracts over 3 million visitors each year and has become an unmissable attraction for anyone traveling in India.

Read more about Taj Mahal tickets price and timings .

8. Hike to Christ the Redeemer

Situated at the top of Mount Corcovado overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro, the statue of the Christ the Redeemer not only captures tourists’ attention with its breathtaking views but also with the imponent statue of the Christ, considered as one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Standing with his arms open, the Christ is one of the most recognized and photographed monuments in Brazil.

Read more about the best Rio De Janeiro tours and the best things to do in Rio de Janeiro .

9. Be intrigued by Stonehenge

One of the wonders of the world and best-known prehistoric monument located near the city of Salisbury, England.

The structure that we call Stonehenge was built between roughly 5,000 and 4,000 years ago and was one part of a most extensive sacred landscaped.

10. Discover the Amazon Rainforest and River

Also named “lungs of the world”, the Amazon rainforest produces an important share of the oxygen for the entire planet and is made up of a mosaic of eco-system and vegetation types.

Live an experience in the Amazon rainforest and its River is to experience a lifetime of moments in one single trip.

It is difficult to find another place in the world as rich in adventures and unique experiences as the Amazon. You can visit the Amazon from Manaus (Brazil) or Iquitos (Peru) .

11. Sail on Ha Long Bay

The ethereal beauty, Ha Long Bay is located in the area of the Gulf of Tangkia, in the north of Vietnam.

Frequently included in lists of natural wonders of the world, Halong Bay is famous for its scenic ocean karst topography and its crystal waters.

Read more: Best Halong Bay luxury cruises

12. Discover the Milan Cathedral

Standing proudly in the main square of the city center, Milan’s Duomo is decidedly the most impressive structure and the emblem of the city of Milan.

Stay speechless in front of the majestic and Gothic style of the church and admire the breathtaking views of Milan (and on clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the Alps) from the rooftop of the Church.

Read more: Things to do in Milan

13. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral

One of the major attractions in Paris , the Notre Dame Cathedral is known as one of the most notorious of the Gothic cathedrals of the middle age and is distinguished for its size, antiquity and architectural details.

Its stained glass windows and sculptures show the influence of naturalism that serves to contrast the Romanesque architecture. It’s also said that the cathedral’s tower has one of the best views of the city.

Read more: Things to do in Paris

14. Drink wine under the Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower was the principal exhibition of the Paris Exposition of 1889. It was constructed for the commemoration of the centennial of French Revolution and to demonstrate France’s industrial power to the world.

Nowadays is the emblem of the city of Paris and it’s considered an architectural wonder of the world, in fact, each year attracts more visitors.

Read more how to book Eiffel Tower tickets

15. Enjoy the view from Marina Bay Sands rooftop

Visit Singapore’s best luxury attraction and soak in the world’s largest rooftop infinity pool with the glittering expanse of the city.

For the ultimate experience, head to Ce La Vi and dance all night long with your friends.

Read more: Fun things to do in Singapore , Best things to do in Sentosa

16. Visit the Acropolis of Athens

The Acropolis of Athens and its monuments are the universal symbol of the classical spirit and civilization and form the most significant architectural and artistic complex of the Greek antiquity.

The Acropolis in Athens was a military fortress during the Neolithic period, due to its position which offers a great view of the land and sea. Now it’s one of the most important ancient monuments in Europe.

Read more about Acropolis tickets price or the best things to do in Athens !

17. Visit Easter Island

Who wouldn’t want the opportunity to visit one of the most isolated and mysterious islands on Earth?

You can not miss the enormous volcanic craters, preserved stone villages, beaches and, in particular, 900 Moai giant stone figures. You should definitely add The Easter Island to your bucket list.

18. Enjoy yourself at Sydney Opera House

Opened in 1973, the Sydney Opera House is a multi-performing art center in Sydney and great architectural work of the 20th century that is synonymous with creativity and innovation.

Set in a remarkable waterscape, these shell-structures are nowadays a world-famous icon of architecture.

Read more: Things to do in Sydney , Top tourist attractions in Sydney

19. Discover the magnificent Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat is the ultimate expression of the genius of Khmer, an impressive temple that is stunning for its grand scale and its incredible details.

One of the most important archeological sites in Cambodia, the Angkor Wat is considered the largest religious monument in the world.

Read more: Things to do in Siem Reap

20. Visit the Summer Palace in China

The Summer Palace is a vast conjunction of lakes, gardens, and palaces in Beijing and is said to be the largest and most well-preserved royal park in China.

Known for being the playground for emperors during the summer of the old imperial city, the Summer Palace is a marvel of design and offers an exciting escape into the traditional Chinese landscape.

21. Visit Hagia Sophia

The most important Byzantine structure and one of the world’s great monuments. This church was built at Constantinople (nowadays Istambul) in the 6th century under the direction of the Byzantine emperor Justine I.

Hagia Sophia , that means “Church of Holy Wisdom”, each year attracts over 3 million visitors. The monument, which is now a museum, once was a church and then a mosque.

Read more: Things to do in Istanbul

22. Dive on the Great Barrier Reef

Located on the coast of Queensland in Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is famous for being the world’s largest coral reef system.

Viewing it from a greater distance, you can understand why it is considered as one of Australia’s most remarkable natural gift and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Due to its natural beauty, the Great Barrier Reef has become one of the most touristic destinations to enjoy many experiences, including scuba diving; it is definitely one of the best things to do in Cairns !

23. Participate in a hiking tour in the Grand Canyon

As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon , located in the high desert of northern Arizona (USA) will take your breath away with its ever-changing scenery of enormous proportions.

Thanks to its forest, painted deserts, sandstone canyons, to the Colorado River and the waterfalls, Grand Canyon is one of the most beautiful sceneries in the world. Grand Canyon helicopter tours are an amazing way to visit the impressive scenery of the national park.

Around 5.5 million of people visit the Grand Canyon each year and its 277 miles of superlative beauty, making it the most visited National park in the United States, and also one of the top tourist attractions in the US .

Due to the vicinity to Las Vegas, it can be easily visited through day tours from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon .

Read more: Things to do at the Grand Canyon

24. Sail to the Statue of Liberty

Inaugurated in 1886, the sculpture stands at the entrance to New York Harbour and from the beginning has welcomed millions of immigrants to the United States.

For this reason, the Statue of Liberty  more than a monument is a symbol of freedom to millions of people around the world and a point on your bucket list that you cannot miss!

Read more: Things to do in New York City

25. Visit the city of Lhasa and the Potala Palace

In the center of Lhasa (Tibet), literally “Land of the Gods”, you can find the Potala Palace, that once was the principal residence of the Dalai Lama.

If you want to live a spiritual experience, this is the right place because you can chat with monks, learn more about Tibetan culture and experience the mystical atmosphere of Lhasa. Setting eyes on Potala Palace for the first time is a moment you’ll never forget!

26. Climb the Kilimanjaro

The Kilimanjaro is famous for being the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest freestanding mountain on earth. It is a possible bucket list option for most people and 20.000 people every year climb it.

The Kilimanjaro is an extraordinary experience if you want to stand on the roof of Africa.

27. Discover the Wailing Wall

Erected initially as part of the expansions of the second Jewish temple begun by Herod the Great, it’s one of the holiest sites in the world.

The Western Wall is a surviving trace of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, which was destroyed by the Romans.

The Temple was the center of the spiritual world, the primary conduit for the Godliness. For this reason, the Wall is the holiest place where Jews are permitted to pray.

Read more: Things to do in Jerusalem

28. Admire Mount Rushmore

Attracting approximately 3 million of tourists from all over the world each year, Mount Rushmore is one of America’s most important attractions. Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a large-scale mountain sculpture created by the artist Gutzon Borglum.

On it, you can admire America’s most prominent U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt.

29. Swim in Palawan, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

It’s not complicated to understand why Palawan , in Puerto Princesa National Park, was chosen as one of the New Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

This park features a spectacular limestone karst landscape with an underground river, it’s considerate one of the world’s most impressive natural place. Famous because its lower portion is subject to tidal influences, emerges directly into the sea.

Read more: Fun things to do in Puerto Princesa

30. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica

Located in the Vatican city, the center of Christianity, St. Peter’s Basilica is Italy’s largest, most luxurious and most spectacular basilica. One of the largest churches in the world, St. Peter’s Basilica, was built during the Italian Renaissance and it’s located in the Vatican.

The imposing structure was built over a span of more than one hundred years by the most excellent Italian architects of the period. Learn hot to skip the line to enter the St. Peter’s Basilica .

31. Admire an aurora borealis in Norway

Every traveler’s bucket list should include viewing the Northern Lights , one of the most naturally spectacular phenomena that have the power of taking your breath away.

The Northern Lights are a natural light display in the sky, and Norway with its open spaces and little light pollution is one of the best places to try to see the most impressive lights show. So try to discern the Northern Lights!

32. Search for Nessie in the Loch Ness

Located in the Great Glen which stretches from Inverness, Loch Ness is the longest and deepest of all the loch in the area.

One of the best ways to enjoy the beauty of Loch Ness is by taking a boat cruise or a kayaking trip on the water of the lake where you’ll be able to appreciate the surrounding landscapes and villages and, who knows, maybe even catch a glimpse of Nessie.

In fact, this is the place, if rumors are to be believed, where Nessie the Loch Ness monster resides.

33. Explore the Incredible Temples of Bagan

Built between 1057 and 1287 by a series of kings, this massive expanse of thousands of temples (estimates over 2.000) is one of the most precious archeological sites in Asia. Bagan’s Temples are the key to experiencing authentic Myanmar’s life and understanding the religious devotion of its people.

The most exciting way to see the temples is doing a hot air balloon trip. With over 2000 pagodas and temples spanning across 40 miles of land, it is truly magical to stand in a hot air balloon and to look out over the countryside and the entire complex of Bagan.

34. Discover the Iguazu Falls

Recognized worldwide as natural beauties and one the best places to visit in the world, the Iguazu Falls are located on the border between Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

If you are searching for an immersive experience in nature, this is the right place thanks to the possibilities to walk into the woods and to the proximity of the immensity of the Iguazu waterfalls in the Iguazu River. Iguazu Falls is one of the 100 best national parks in the world .

35. Tour in Patagonia

Wherever you visit, Patagonia maintains an exclusive, secretive charm. Well known for its picturesque mountains, grassland and windswept coastlines, Patagonia is famous for its precious wildlife that never fails to astonish.

It is the perfect bucket list material, including watching the Perito Moreno ice dam break, the whale watching or biking the Torres del Paine Circuit.

36. Watch whales at Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park

Do you dream of seeing whales? The Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park in Québec (Canada) is one of the best whale-watching sites in the world.

Not only you can admire these magnificent animals, but you can also see Québec’s famous coastal landscapes.

37. Trek through the Himalayas

The Himalaya is the world’s mightiest mountain system, containing nine of world’s ten highest peaks and stretching more than 2,500 km across India, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, and Tibet.

Associated with high adventures and mountaineers, this place is like no other, with its remote and majestic scenery.

38. Get splashed at the Victoria Falls

Commonly referred to as “the smoke that thunders” due to the columns of spray that can be seen from miles away, the Victoria Falls are one of the greatest attractions in Africa and the most spectacular natural beauty on the Zambezi River.

Considered as the largest fall in the world, is a point on your bucket list that you cannot put into consideration!

39. Skydive the Great Blue Hole

A giant underwater sinkhole off the coast of Belize, the Great Blue Hole is one of the most famous destinations for scuba divers that are attracted by the chance of diving in crystal-clear waters and see millions of species of marine life including spectacular coral formations and tropical fish.

40. Participate in a wild safari at Serengeti National Park

Experiencing a safari in Africa has to be one of the points of your bucket list. Here, you have a lot of places where you can see an abundance of wild animals. Serengeti is one of the most famous national parks and is synonymous with wildlife and outstanding African scenery.

It’s Tanzania’s oldest park and a Unesco World Heritage Site. Furthermore, it’s home to the spectacular wildebeest migration and offers wildlife viewing throughout the year. Serengeti National Park is one the best places to visit in the world if you are interested in African wildlife safaris.

41. Be amazed by the Great Geysir in Iceland

Iceland is a magnificent country and one of the most spectacular and breathtaking geysers in Iceland is the Great Geysir.

It’s fairly active and erupts on a daily basis. See the mighty geyser erupt and send a spectacular water and stream column into the air have to be on your bucket list.

Iceland is the best place to visit in the world if you are interested in geological formations, geysers, volcanos, glaciers, etc.

Read more: Best things to do in Iceland

42. Admire Big Ben’s mighty clock

The Elizabeth Tower, known as the Big Ben, is one of the best tourist attractions in London ! Big Ben is the name of the impressive bell inside the clock tower, which weighs more than 13 tons.

The clock tower looks spectacular, in particular during the night when the four clock faces are illuminated. When you see Big Ben, it feels like you are in London.

Read more: Fun things to do in London

43. Visit the Louvre Museum

Unquestionably one of the most excellent art galleries in the world, the Louvre Museum contains thousands of classic and modern masterpieces.

As a symbol of the French culture and a testament to European art history, it’s not surprising that it’s also the most visited art gallery in the world. Every trip to France’s capital deserves a visit to the Louvre to discover the wealth of treasure it contains.

Read more how to book Louvre Museum tickets and discover the best museums in Paris .

44. Relax at Blue Lagoon

Surrounded by fantastic nature, the Blue Lagoon is an oasis of relaxation set in the pure heart of the Icelandic landscape. It is one of Iceland’s most popular attractions, and it’s not hard to understand why.

The beautiful milky-blue opaque water contrasts with the surrounding black lava field covered with green moss. Combined with its excellent location and its relaxing pools with their rich skin nourishment, the Blue Lagoon quickly became one of Iceland’s most visited attractions.

Read more: Fun things to do in Reykjavik

45. Walk around on Cinque Terre

A century ago the Cinque Terre (Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore) were merely five fishing villages on an unforgiving stretch of the Ligurian coast.

The vibrant color of the Mediterranean, the wild coastline with the tiny towns placed like puzzle pieces on the cliffs make the Cinque Terre a Unesco World Heritage Site.

Read more: Fun things to do in Cinque Terre

46. Visit Pompeii

Famous for being the Roman city that was destroyed by the Vesuvius eruption in 79 a.C. Two thousand people died, and the town was abandoned for many years. When a group of explorers rediscovered the site in 1748, they were surprised to find that Pompeii was practically intact under a layer of dust and debris.

Thanks to the buildings, artifacts and skeletons found in the buried city we were able to discover a lot about everyday life in the ancient world.

Read more: Pompeii skip the line tickets , Best Pompeii tours , Things to do in Naples, Italy

47. Visit the Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the official residence of the Pope and one of the greatest treasure of the Vatican city. Not only it is known for its decoration, but also for being the temple in which popes are chosen and crowned.

What captures the attention of the Sistine Chapel is not only its architecture but in particular the frescoes that completely cover the ceiling and the walls. All the frescoes of the roof of the Sistine Chapel are the work of Michelangelo. Read our guide about the Vatican Museums .

Read more: Best museums in Rome

48. Discover Venice on a Vaporetto

Italy is full of charm, but nowhere can be compared to Venice, the floating city. Not only it is known for its canals, its art and its rich cultural heritage, but it’s one of the world most romantic destinations.

Take a gondola ride through the canals of Venice is a point on your bucket list that you cannot miss.

Read more: Best things to do in Venice

49. Visit the mighty Sagrada Familia

The basilica Sagrada Familia is one of Barcelona’s most famous tourist attractions . One of the world’s most prized architectural marvels, despite the fact that the Gaudi’s construction has not yet been completed.

This Church will leave you breathless, not only because of its giant size but primarily because of its pioneering architecture, which perfectly shows off the genius of Antoni Gaudì.

Although the outside is a work of art, the interior of Sagrada Familia is inspired by nature. The columns seem tree trunks, giving the idea of being in a forest instead of inside a Church.

Read more how to book Sagrada Familia tickets and the best things to do in Barcelona .

50. See your reflection at Salar de Uyuni

It’s the world’s most significant and most unusual surface area. One of the things we insist you get on your bucket list is the stunning Salar de Uyuni salt flats in Bolivia.

A salt flat is an expanse of ground that is covered with salt and other minerals that make incredible patterns and visual wonders. The Bolivian salt flats are just fabulous, and they need to be discovered to be believed.

51. Walk in the Sequoia National Park

Known as “Giant Forest” the Sequoia National Park preserves the landscape that still resembles the Southern Sierra Nevada.

You’ll find yourself gazing by the towering, majestic and picturesque stretch of trees of the beautiful Sequoia National Park, located just next to the Yosemite National Park .

52. Ride through the Sahara

There are only a few beautiful places in the world that can be compared to the incredible landscape of the Sahara Desert, the most extensive hot desert in the world. Its landscape is so vast that it’s impossible to judge the distance.

The color palette makes it difficult to distinguish specific forms, and the intense sunlight that reflects on the sand will show you things that don’t exist. In Morocco, you can visit the Sahara Desert from Marrakesh .

53. Hike through the Antelope Canyon

The unbelievable beauty of Antelope canyon waits for the adventurous traveler who wants to discover one of the most spectacular attractions.

These impressive caves, the spiral rock arches, and stunning colors make the caves look seriously of another planet. It’s a canyon of thousands of years just outside of Page, in Arizona.

Read more: Best Antelope Canyon tours

54. Explore Bali island

Famed for its island vibes, stunning beaches and of course, its epic surf breaks, Bali is a must-visit destinations.

Go scuba diving, visit amazing temples, climb a volcano, enjoy the crazy nightlife, there is so much fun things to do in Bali .

Don’t miss to explore the Monkey Forest. Make sure to check out our list of activities in Ubud .

55. Climb the Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji is one of Japan’s pride that you should never let go when you visit this country. A beautiful snow-capped rising from the earth, it’s the highest Japan’s mountain.

The mountain may seem more beautiful seen from a distance, but the views on clear days and the experience of climbing it during the early morning hours it’s an experience that you won’t forget.

Read more about the best Mount Fuji tours and fun things to do in Tokyo .

56. Visit the British Museum

The British Museum is the house of a vast collection of world art and artifacts. Its collection includes fabulous Egyptian sarcophagi and mummies, hard of treasure from British archaeological digs, and Roman antiquities.

Furthermore, the museum is a Greek revival building designed by Sir Smirke.

Read more: Best museums and art galleries in London .

57. Explore the Moma Museum

The Museum Of Modern Art of New York is one of the largest and most influential museums of modern art in the world, in fact, it’s presenting one of the best in contemporary art.

It has been influential in developing and collecting modernist art, including artists such as Van Gogh, Cézanne, Dalì, Monet or Andy Warhol.

Read more: Best museums in New York City

58. Walk along the Canals of Amsterdam

A visit to Amsterdam isn’t complete without enjoying its canals. In fact, Amsterdam is famous for having more than one hundred kilometers of canals and wandering through the city along the canals is one of the favorite activities of the tourist.

The main canals, laid-out in a pattern of concentric half-circle, chronicle the growth of the city of Amsterdam. For this reason, they are considered as a symbol of the town!

Read more: Best Amsterdam canal cruises , Best things to do in Amsterdam

59. Discover the remains of the Berlin Wall

One of the most potent and strongest symbols of the Cold War, for 28 years the Berlin Wall sliced the city.

The construction of the wall began in the summer of 1961 by the authorities of the Communist East German that were trying to stop people from escaping to the Westside.

Read more: Best things to do in Berlin , Best tourist attractions in Berlin

60. Visit Versailles

Versailles is best known for being the site of the vast royal palace and gardens built by King Louis XIV on what had been the grounds of a royal lodge.

The Palace of Versailles has been the scene for several historical events, and it’s today inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List. Versailles is definitely amond the best palaces in Europe .

Read more how to book Versailles tickets

61. Explore the Glowworm Cave

The Glowworm Caves include a labyrinth of limestone caves and formations which began developing about 30 million years ago. Thousand of tiny, glittering glowworms inhabit these subterranean caverns, making a light show that’s memorable.

62. Walk on Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge that connects the city of San Francisco to Marin County (in California) is an architectural emblem nad one of the most famous SF tourist attractions .

It is stretching on over two miles across the Golden Gate river, and it’s a must-see iconic architectural marvel of the city of San Francisco.

Read more: Fun things to do in SF

63. Visit the Great Mosque of Cordoba

The Mosque of Cordoba is the most important monument of all the Western Islamic world, and one of the most amazing in the world.

A great symbol and reminder of the golden civilization that Muslims did in Europe over one thousand years ago, it’s now the symbol of Cordoba.

Read more: Fun things to do in Cordoba

64. Walk around on Mont Saint-Michel

On a rocky island in the middle of vast sandbanks between Normandy and Brittany stands Mont Saint-Michel, a gothic style abbey dedicated to the archangel St Michael and the village that grew up next to its great walls. In 1979 was classed by Unesco as a world heritage.

Read more: Best places to visit in Normandy , Best Normandy tours from Paris

65. Enjoy yourself at Las Vegas Strip

Las Vegas Strip offers so many gambling, restaurants and entertainment options, that you can take a trip there and never get bored.

A Las Vegas ‘ trip is one of the principal American experiences. From the Strip’s bright lights to the world-class museums, this little Nevada city is everything you’d expect it to be and much more.

Read more: Fun things to do in Las Vegas

66. Admire the Forbidden City

Located in the center of Beijing, the Forbidden city it’s the world’s largest and best-preserved palace complex. This palace served as the home of two Chinese dynasties and can give you an idea of the Chinese history.

The name is referred to the fact that no one could enter into the palace without the emperor’s permission.

67. Get splashed at Niagara Falls

Six million cubic feet of water flows over Niagara Falls every minute, offering what is considered one of North-America’s most spectacular views. In fact each year around 28 million people visit the Canadia-US border.

It consists of three distinct waterfalls: Horseshoe Falls, American Falls and Veil Falls, that functions as one of the primary power providers to the state itself.

Read more: Best things to do in Niagara Falls

68. Climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is the campanile of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its unintended tilt. Humans make mistakes, and one error was made in the XI century with the tower of Pisa.

This calculation error would later become a symbol of civic pride. This tower represents an advanced understanding of weight and load characteristics, showing the Italian knowledge in architecture.

Read more: Things to do in Pisa

69. Walk on Giant’s Causeway

The Giant’s Causeway is a beautiful, mysterious geological formation on the Ireland’s North East. This formation it’s steeped in myths and legend.

The setting is a spectacular, dynamic coastal landscape of Atlantic waves, cliffs, fascinating geographical antiquity, bays, and magnificent views.

70. Visit the White House

Often seen as a symbol of American power and splendor, the official residence of the President of the United States of America, also known as the  White House  is a point of reference for all the American citizens.

So join the over 70.000 people who visit the White House each month, one of the best Washington DC tourist attractions .

Read more: Best things to do in Washington DC

71. Snorkel on Komodo Island

One of the islands that compose the Republic of Indonesia, Komodo Island is a place with unique fauna and flora, beautiful from the bottom of the sea to the top of the mountains.

This island is also known as the “dragon’s Island” since the world’s biggest lizard lives here.

72. Times Square

Square in Midtown Manhattan, formed by the intersection of Seventh Avenue, 42nd Street and Broadway, Times Square is one of the most tourist places in New York City .

Let yourself be conquered by the flashing neon lights and giant digital billboards, the brilliant Broadway marquees, the costumed characters and musicians. Times Square is big, bright and unforgettable.

Read more: Fun things to do in Times Square

73. Drive through the Black Forest

A different holiday destination , the Black Forest gets its name from its dark, slightly sinister canopy of evergreens.

With its mountains located in the southwest corner of Germany, the Black Forest has never been a distressing place, only enchanting and is an opportunity to tick this very picturesque place off your bucket list.

74. Climb the stairs at Tianmen Mountain

Has been defined one of the most beautiful mountains in the world by many travelers who have been in China.

The Tianmen Mountain is famous for its stunning views that include the “heaven’s door”, 99 bends, vertical cliffs, the thrilling cliff-hanging walk away, the glass skywalk and the world’s longest cable car ride.

75. Visit London’s Warner Bros Studio

At Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter fans could experience the magic of the films and discover the real magic that brings the movies life.

The Harry Potter Studio Tour offers to its visitors the unique opportunity to explore the original sets, to see the animatronic creatures and the breathtaking special effects. Step into the world of everybody’s favorite boy wizard.

Read more about Harry Potter Studio Tour London Last Minute Tickets

76. Admire the view from Burj Khalifa

Dubai takes pride in having the tallest building in the world. Standing at 829,9 meters tall, the Burj Khalifa with its 360 degrees view on the 124th floor is one of the best tourist attracitons in Dubai . Get ready to enjoy the highest observatory in the world.

Read more how to book Burj Khalifa tickets and other 100 things to do in Dubai !

77. Explore the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park

It’s a vast area of undulating sand dunes between which are formed rainwater lakes at certain times of the year. The result is blue lakes surrounded by brilliant white dunes.

Stretching on for miles upon miles, the dunes in Brazil are so vast and so blindingly white that it’s easy to understand where the park got its name, Lençóis Maranhenses in Portuguese, that means “bedsheets of Maranhão”.

78. Admire The Great Sphinx

The first truly colossal royal sculpture in Egypt, and one of the oldest, largest and most mysterious monuments ever created by man.

The Great Sphinx with the lion’s body and the human’s head offers us an invaluable glimpse into the past.

79. Hike on the Rainbow Mountain

The Rainbow Mountain , otherwise known as Vinicunca Mountain, is about three hours away from Cusco. Towering at 6.000 meters, it’s coat of many colors is attributed to its sedimentary layers exposed for years to environmental conditions and mineralogy.

Hiking the colored mountain is no joke, due to the combination of the weather and the high altitude.

80. Sandboard at Huacachina

The natural oasis of Huacachina inside the expansive sand dunes, is a desert paradise with a dreamy lagoon surrounded by palm trees.

The perfect place for doing sandboarding and dune buggies, the most famous activities there.

81. Visit Quito

Quito , the Ecuadorian capital, is not only the largest and best preserved colonial center in Latina America but also the first Unesco World Heritage City. If you want to stand with one foot in each hemisphere, there you can find a monument and a museum marking the general location of the Equator.

Know as “The Middle of the World” because is located about 25 kilometers south of the equator and the city extends about 1 kilometer of zero latitudes.

Read more: Best things to do in Quito

82. See the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace

London’s magnificent Buckingham Palace is more than just the home of the British monarchy, it’s one of the most visited attractions in London. It’s possible to visit this grand mansion and it’s over 700 rooms including 19 staterooms and 78 bathrooms.

You can also enjoy the Changing of the Guard ceremony, a unique celebration of British pageantry and the major event happening all year in front of the Palace that attracts the biggest crowds.

Learn how to book Buckingham Palace last minute tickets .

83. Take a boat to Jeju Island

With breathtaking natural wonders and hundreds of unique attractions, Jeju Island is one of Korea’s best travel destinations.

Korea’s largest island offers many attractions, including a volcanic Hallasan commanding the Island from the center, a 224 km semi-tropical forested national park, a wild coastline dotted with waterfalls and the most extended lava tube in the world.

84. Admire the Zocalo

The Zocalo is the center of Mexico City and one of the Mexican capital’s most well-known landmarks and squares. Formally known as Plaza de la Costituciòn, this grand square once constituted the ceremonial hub of the Aztec city.

Measuring 220 m from north to south, and 240m from east to west, it’s one of the world’s largest city squares. It’s undoubtedly one of the city’s most historically and culturally exciting destinations.

Read more: Best things to do in Mexico City

85. Enjoy a bath in Pamukkale

You can now relax and bath at Pamukkale so it should definitely figure on your bucket list.

86. Hike to the Vesuvius

Located on the Gulf of Naples, Mount Vesuvius is the only active volcano in Europe. It’s best known because of the eruption in 79 a.C. that destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Seen as one of the most dangerous Volcanoes in the world, is the emblem of the city of Naples!

87. Admire the Ganges River in Varanasi

Varanasi is a city on the banks of Ganges, the largest river in India who basin is the most populated river basin in the world, with over 400 million people.

Varanasi is the holiest of the seven sacred cities in Hinduism and Jainism, for this reason, many Hindus believe that death at Varanasi brings salvation.

Furthermore, there is a spectacular Hindu ritual called “Ganga Aarti” (consisting in a ceremony that dispels darkness) which takes place in the banks of the Ganges River.

88. Discover Al-Masjid an-Nabawi

Also known as Prophet’s Mosque, it’s a grand mosque in Medina and the second holiest mosque in the world. Built by the Prophet Muhammad, the construction stands on the site of a mosque and contains the tomb of the same Prophet.

One of the holiest sites in Islam and one of the principal destinations for religious pilgrimage.

89. Bath in the Dead Sea

Salty lake located on the lowest place on the face of the heart, the Dead Sea (431 m below sea level) is a breathtaking natural beauty surrounded by the stunning landscape of the Negev Desert.

Takes its name from the saline water of the lake because no fish can survive in the salty waters. The other result of the salty water is their renowned health and healing properties and the unique feature that one can float naturally in them.

90. Admire the blue flames at Ijen Volcano

Indonesia’s Kawah Ijen Volcano , on Java’s Island, has two of the most unusual occurrences on the hearth. The first is electric blue flames, difficult to see during the day but illuminate during the night.

This is possible because the sulfur combusts on contact with the air creating stunning blue lava. The second occurrence is the Kawah Ijen Crater acid Lake, at the top of the volcano, filled with blue water. In fact, it’s due to the acid that the water assumes this strange color.

91. Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine

It’s a large Shinto shrine in Tokyo, built in 1920 in memory of Emperor Meiji and his wife Empress Shoken, under whose reign Japan became a modern state. T

his shrine, surround by a vast forest, it’s the most visited religious site in Japan.

92. Ride a horse in Mongolia

It’s typical say that “a Mongol without a horse is like a bird without the wings”. Immerse yourself in the Mongolian nomad’s timeless way of life. You’ll ride through the vast, treeless steppes of Mongolia with the largest herds of horses the world has ever seen.

Enjoying a Mongolian ride means choosing to experience nomad’s life and experiment a way of life so different from ours.

93. Explore Sensoji Temple

Sensoji Temple, founded in 628, is the oldest and most visited temple in Tokyo. Many people believed that the temple brings good luck, happiness and make all wishes come true.

In front of the principal hall of the temple, you will see many people covering themselves with smoke. This because the smoke they are covering themselves with, is believed to make the part they covered better.

94. Visit the Grand Palace

Located in the heart of Bangkok, the Grand Palace is one of the most famous landmarks of the country. And offers spectacular sacred sites and buildings. This Grand Palace served as the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782.

Nowadays the Palace is used for many Royal rituals and other official functions. The Grand Palace is one of the best places to visit in the world and must-do in Thailand.

Read more: Best things to do in Bangkok

95. Walk on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

One of Los Angeles’s most famous tourist attractions, attracting 10 million visitors each year. The Hollywood Walk of Fame is the stars embedded in the sidewalks of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine St. in Hollywood.

The name on each star is the people in the field of television, music, drama, radio, and film that influenced the entertainment industry. Visiting the Walk of Fame is one of the most emblematic things to do in Los Angeles .

Read more: Fun things to do in Hollywood, California

96. Hike on Trolltunga

After an arduous hike, that takes 10-12 hours, there is a breathtaking view over lakes and snow-capped mountains, ending at the Troll’s tongue, a thin sliver of rock.

97. Visit Bourbon Street

If you’re looking for a street with lots of people, bars, and live bands, you are in the right place. Welcome to Bourbon Street in the famous French quarters of New Orleans.

Read more: Fun things to do in New Orleans

98. Visit the Paricutin Volcano

Located in the state of Michoacan (Mexico) near the city of Uruapan, the Paricutin Volcano is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Famous for being the youngest volcano formed in the Northern Hemisphere, developing in a farmer’s cornfield.

The eruption of the Paricutin scoria cone from 1943 to 1952 marks the first time that scientists have been able to observe the complete life cycle of a volcano, from birth to extinction.

99. Shop at Tsim Sha Tsui

Situated in the south of Kowloon Peninsula, Tsim Sha Tsui is known as the shoppers’ paradise thanks to its malls and colorful shopping streets. It’s a giant world bazaar, where Hong Kong ’s Harbour meet stands, shops, markets and malls.

Take a walk for Canton Road where you’ll see the best the world has to offer in luxury designer goods.

Read more: Fun things to do in Hong Kong

100. Admire the Golden Temple

The Golden Temple in India is not only a central religious place of the Sikhs but also a symbol of equality and human brotherhood and one of the oldest worship places in the Indian Sikh.

The Temple takes its name from the fact that the entire top of the temple is made of pure gold. Sikhs all over the world would like to make a visit and to pay obeisance at the temple. In fact, the tank is said to have healing powers, and pilgrims come from across the world to bathe in its sacred waters.

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Going on a road trip? These games will help you pass the time 

From classics like Scrabble and Uno to newer hits that prioritize conversation and connection, these games will appeal to everyone in the car.

No matter where you’re going on a road trip, games can be a great way to pass long hours in the car and create lasting memories.

The best travel games should be small and light enough to pack with you. They should appeal to a wide range of ages and interests. And of course, they should provide hours of entertainment.

With that in mind, the classic card game Uno is our top choice for best overall travel game. It’s compact, fun for everyone, and easy to pack and pull out when the mood strikes.  

But it’s not the only one. We considered portable games in several categories too. From classic board games to Ping Pong-inspired matches, here are the best travel games to take on your next road trip.

The best travel board games

Purple cow magnetic backgammon  .

One of the best travel board games is backgammon, considered the national game in many countries across the Middle East and the Mediterranean. This portable version of the classic board game is magnetized so the pieces don’t slide around. Simply open the case, roll the dice, and play. The board may be smaller, but the strategy remains the same.  

Keep in mind:   The magnets on the pieces aren’t the strongest but do a good enough job of staying mostly in place.  

Product details: Number of players: 2 | Ages: 5 and up | Minutes to play a round: 15 |   Size: 6 x 3 inches  

Portable Puck Shot

Sturdy wooden pucks and a Baltic birch wood case make this portable hockey board game ideal for car trips, camping, or spending a cozy evening in a cabin. You don’t have to be a hockey lover to enjoy this fast-paced game either. It involves a simple sling that fires wooden pucks across the board at your opponent’s goal.  

Keep in mind:   The Portable Puck Shot game is a bit large and heavy, making it more suitable for a road trip than for carrying onto a plane.  

Product details:   Number of players: 2 | Ages: 6 and up | Minutes to play a round: 5 | Size: 17 x 10.25 inches  

Scrabble to Go

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It’s not hard to see why Scrabble is one of the most popular board games around. It appeals to players across generations, stimulates the brain, and can spark fun debates. This miniature version comes with snap-in tiles that make it easy to play on bumpy car rides or pick up later, after a break.  

Keep in mind:   The tiles on this mini version are small, which may take some getting used to for some players.

Product details: Number of players: 2 to 4 | Ages: 8 and up | Minutes to play a round: 25 | Size: 10.63 x 2.50 x 10.63 inches

Best travel card games  

Song survivor.

This travel card game is a great way to kick off singalongs in the car or hotels after a long day of travel. Developed by Black-owned small business Doin’ The Most, the game involves drawing cards with one word, prompting each player to sing a song containing that word. If a player messes up the lyrics or can’t think of a song in time, they’re out. This card game is designed for players (and crooners) 13 and up, with easy and hard modes to help make the game as challenging as you want.  

Keep in mind:   Not everyone is into singing outside of the shower, so consider your audience of fellow players before bringing this one along.  

Product details: Number of players: 2 and up | Ages: 16 and up | Minutes to play a round: 15 | Size: travel size  

52 Essential Conversations

The premise behind this intriguing travel card game springs from the idea that the art of engaging conversation never goes out of style. It’s a “social-emotional” learning game designed to get players thinking and talking about topics that can help people—including kids—open up, improve social skills, and spark creativity. The cards come in a small tin box, making them easy to keep organized and bring anywhere.  

Keep in mind: Although this travel card game is designed for players 5 and up, some questions lean more adult. If you’re playing with a multigenerational group, you can skip the questions better suited to adults or take them out of the deck before you play.  

Product details: Number of players: 2 and up | Ages: 5 and up | Minutes to play a round: NA | Size:   3 x 2 x 1 inches

This popular family card game is equally fun to play while traveling. You can go head to head with just one other person or as many as 10. The objective is to be the first person to get rid of all your cards. But achieving that goal depends on the luck of the draw. Just don’t forget to shout “Uno!” when you’re down to your last card. We love that this version comes in a sturdy tin for safekeeping.

Keep in mind:   This version of Uno incorporates graphic symbols on the cards so players with colorblindness can play too.  

Product details: Number of players: 2 to 10 |   Ages: 7 and up | Minutes to play a round: 15 | Size: 3 x 2 x 5 inches

Exploding Kittens

Easy to learn and loads of fun, Exploding Kittens is a cheeky card game loosely based on Russian roulette. Players draw cards, but use strategy (plus special “immunity” cards) to avoid drawing an “exploding kitten” card. With its compact size and lack of any additional game pieces, this card game is a hilarious way to pass the time while traveling.

Keep in mind: This card game is available in English, but other languages (German, Spanish, Italian, and French) are in the works.  

Product details:   Number of players:   2 to 10 | Ages:   7 and up | Minutes to play a round: 15 | Size: ‎4.41 x 6.38 x 1.5 inches  

Best travel games for adults

Pepper pong.

This portable spin on ping pong and pickleball is one of the best travel games for adults. About the size of a shoebox, the game sets up virtually anywhere in a matter of seconds. Place the foldable net (called a Fence) on a picnic table at the park or any other relatively flat surface, and you’re good to go. The game’s three ball sizes (called Peppers) give you options for how aggressively you want to play. You can also feel good about purchasing this portable travel game—the makers say they donate a set to a recovery center or addiction-focused homeless center with each set they sell.  

Keep in mind:   There’s no official age minimum for this game. If you can swing the racket you can play. You’ll need a flat surface to set up.

Product details: Number of players: 2 to 4 | Ages: 3 and up | Minutes to play a round: 15 | Size: 12 x 7 x 4 inches

The Hygge Game

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Hygge is the Danish word for coziness and the basis for this 300-question portable travel game. The questions are designed to foster meaningful conversations among friends and family members. Play it during long car rides, in a candlelit, hygge-inspired restaurant, or anyplace where you want to spark fun and thoughtful connections.  

Keep in mind: Some of the questions go pretty deep and might surprise people who prefer more superficial lines of interrogation.  

Product details: Number of players: 2 and up | Ages:   14 and up | Minutes to play a round: 15 |   Size:   5.70 x 5.70 x 1.80 inches

Parents Are Human

Like the Hygge Game, Parents Are Human is a card game that fosters understanding and connections. This specific deck (others are designed for friends, romantic partners, and siblings) focuses on immigrant families, making it a great game for family road trips. Each set includes 50 question cards and 20 action cards in English on one side and another language on the other ( Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi, Spanish, and Thai).

Keep in mind:   Some reviewers say you can’t play this card game many times with the same people.  

Product details:   Number of players: 2 and up | Ages:   13 and up | Minutes to play a round: NA | Size: ‎3.81 x 2.81 x 1.44 inches

Where Should We Begin

This traveling card game stems from relationship therapist and author Esther Perel’s Where Should We Begin podcast and is ideally suited for adults. Cards with topics like “A dream I’ve never shared” and “One of the things that is keeping me up at night” help travel companions learn more about each other in an approachable way.

Keep in mind: Many reviewers prefer not to use the dice and pull randomly from the deck of cards instead.  

Product details: Number of players: 2 to 6 players | Ages: 18 and up | Minutes to play a round: NA | Size:   9.4 x 4.9 x 2.6 inches  

Best travel games for kids

Nex playground.

This compact game console works as a portable travel game that the whole family can play while on the road. The colorful cube uses motion sensors (with controllers or wearable gear) for family-friendly competition. Just plug Nex Playground into a TV and tap the library of more than 20 games and experiences ranging from dance-offs to sports competitions and activities like jumping in puddles with favorite cartoon characters.  

Keep in mind: You’ll need floor space of about 8 feet by 8 feet to play, since the game requires moving around. If you’re in a small hotel room or other tight space, that can be challenging.  

Product details:   Number of players: Up to 4 | Ages: 5 and up | Minutes to play a round:   5 | Size: 2.83 x 2.83 x 2.83 inches

Kanoodle Ultimate Champion

Popular on TikTok, this puzzle game can easily pack up and go with you on your next road trip. It comes with over 500 puzzles and a timer, challenging family members to use problem solving and spatial reasoning skills to beat the clock in time.  

Keep in mind:   This game requires two AAA batteries to operate.  

Product details: Number of players:   1 | Ages:   7 and up | Minutes to play a round: 15 to 30 | Size: ‎5.75 x 2 inches  

Play Monster Take ’N Play Bingo

Kids can spend hours playing this traveling bingo game. The animal-based bingo cards are built into a metal case that closes for easy storage and transport. Two players take turns spinning the spinner and placing magnetic markers on the matching animals.

Keep in mind:   The magnet is built into one side of the marker pieces, so they’re not the strongest at staying put on the board. However, this game is hard to beat for an affordable and fun option.

Product details: Number of players:   2 | Ages:   4 and up | Minutes to play a round: 5 | Size:   1 x 6.50 x 6.50 inches

Pass the Pigs

Families will get a kick out of this adorable dice game that involves rolling a pair of pig-shaped pieces to score points. The first player to score 100 points wins. It’s also a great game to play anywhere while traveling, since it only requires a flat surface to play, plus the pigs, scoring pads, and pencils fit in a small plastic storage case that easily tucks into a backpack.  

Keep in mind: Small parts could pose a choking hazard for younger kids.  

Product details: Number of players:   2 | Ages:   7 and up | Minutes to play a round: 15 | Size:   1.63 x 4.25 x 9.25 inches

Our Review Process  

The best portable travel games are compact and light enough to take on a road trip or flight, can be contained in a case, and are still fun after multiple rounds of play.

Size:   Travel games shouldn’t be large and heavy. They should be small and light enough to fit easily into suitcases and carry-ons.

Multiplayer: Games for two or more players are best, since the whole point of travel games is to keep everyone entertained.  

Fun-factor: Travel games can help stave off boredom between activities, while you’re in transit, or during travel delays. So make sure you choose games that appeal across ages, interests, and have enough variety for the long haul.  

Tips for buying games for travel

Size of the game

When it comes to the best travel games, size matters, whether you travel with just a carry-on suitcase or don’t want to bulk out your checked baggage. Look for games that are contained in a case small enough to fit into a backpack. On road trips, you can get away with larger games, especially if you’re driving your own vehicle.  

Game ratings and popularity

A game’s ratings and popularity can give you a good idea for whether or not it will work for your needs. A sure-fire tip is to look for reviews by customers with similar travel styles and companions as your own.  

Players’ ages

It goes without saying, but you’ll maximize fun by packing travel games that are appropriate for everyone in your group. Consider bringing a couple of games–one for spending time with the kids and another for adults.  

Time it takes to play a round

When shopping for the best travel games, keep in mind that some people can take longer to finish a game than others. Consider your travel companions’ attention spans and choose accordingly.  

Frequently asked questions

Are there travel-sized board games?

Yes, many classic and unique board games come in travel sizes. Some even have travel-friendly modifications, such as magnets to prevent pieces from sliding off the board and carrying cases that keep everything contained.  

How do you know if a game is good for traveling?

Some games are better suited to travel than others. Card games with a carrying case and board games that don’t have too many loose parts (or are magnetized) tend to be good options for the road. Consider the size and weight of the travel game’s carrying case too. Make sure there’s enough room among everything else you’re packing for your trip.  

What are the best travel games for an airplane?

Since space is limited on an airplane, look for games that don’t take up more room than a typical airplane tray table. You’ll also want travel games that can handle turbulence and that you can quickly and easily pick up, in case you need to get out of your seat for a neighbor.  

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THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Elektrostal

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1. Electrostal History and Art Museum

2. Statue of Lenin

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5. Museum of Labor Glory

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The Moscow Metro Museum of Art: 10 Must-See Stations

There are few times one can claim having been on the subway all afternoon and loving it, but the Moscow Metro provides just that opportunity.  While many cities boast famous public transport systems—New York’s subway, London’s underground, San Salvador’s chicken buses—few warrant hours of exploration.  Moscow is different: Take one ride on the Metro, and you’ll find out that this network of railways can be so much more than point A to B drudgery.

The Metro began operating in 1935 with just thirteen stations, covering less than seven miles, but it has since grown into the world’s third busiest transit system ( Tokyo is first ), spanning about 200 miles and offering over 180 stops along the way.  The construction of the Metro began under Joseph Stalin’s command, and being one of the USSR’s most ambitious building projects, the iron-fisted leader instructed designers to create a place full of svet (radiance) and svetloe budushchee (a radiant future), a palace for the people and a tribute to the Mother nation.

Consequently, the Metro is among the most memorable attractions in Moscow.  The stations provide a unique collection of public art, comparable to anything the city’s galleries have to offer and providing a sense of the Soviet era, which is absent from the State National History Museum.  Even better, touring the Metro delivers palpable, experiential moments, which many of us don’t get standing in front of painting or a case of coins.

Though tours are available , discovering the Moscow Metro on your own provides a much more comprehensive, truer experience, something much less sterile than following a guide.  What better place is there to see the “real” Moscow than on mass transit: A few hours will expose you to characters and caricatures you’ll be hard-pressed to find dining near the Bolshoi Theater.  You become part of the attraction, hear it in the screech of the train, feel it as hurried commuters brush by: The Metro sucks you beneath the city and churns you into the mix.

With the recommendations of our born-and-bred Muscovite students, my wife Emma and I have just taken a self-guided tour of what some locals consider the top ten stations of the Moscow Metro. What most satisfied me about our Metro tour was the sense of adventure .  I loved following our route on the maps of the wagon walls as we circled the city, plotting out the course to the subsequent stops; having the weird sensation of being underground for nearly four hours; and discovering the next cavern of treasures, playing Indiana Jones for the afternoon, piecing together fragments of Russia’s mysterious history.  It’s the ultimate interactive museum.

Top Ten Stations (In order of appearance)

Kievskaya station.

Kievskaya Station went public in March of 1937, the rails between it and Park Kultury Station being the first to cross the Moscow River.  Kievskaya is full of mosaics depicting aristocratic scenes of Russian life, with great cameo appearances by Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin.  Each work has a Cyrillic title/explanation etched in the marble beneath it; however, if your Russian is rusty, you can just appreciate seeing familiar revolutionary dates like 1905 ( the Russian Revolution ) and 1917 ( the October Revolution ).

Mayakovskaya Station

Mayakovskaya Station ranks in my top three most notable Metro stations. Mayakovskaya just feels right, done Art Deco but no sense of gaudiness or pretention.  The arches are adorned with rounded chrome piping and create feeling of being in a jukebox, but the roof’s expansive mosaics of the sky are the real showstopper.  Subjects cleverly range from looking up at a high jumper, workers atop a building, spires of Orthodox cathedrals, to nimble aircraft humming by, a fleet of prop planes spelling out CCCP in the bluest of skies.

Novoslobodskaya Station

Novoslobodskaya is the Metro’s unique stained glass station.  Each column has its own distinctive panels of colorful glass, most of them with a floral theme, some of them capturing the odd sailor, musician, artist, gardener, or stenographer in action.  The glass is framed in Art Deco metalwork, and there is the lovely aspect of discovering panels in the less frequented haunches of the hall (on the trackside, between the incoming staircases).  Novosblod is, I’ve been told, the favorite amongst out-of-town visitors.

Komsomolskaya Station

Komsomolskaya Station is one of palatial grandeur.  It seems both magnificent and obligatory, like the presidential palace of a colonial city.  The yellow ceiling has leafy, white concrete garland and a series of golden military mosaics accenting the tile mosaics of glorified Russian life.  Switching lines here, the hallway has an Alice-in-Wonderland feel, impossibly long with decorative tile walls, culminating in a very old station left in a remarkable state of disrepair, offering a really tangible glimpse behind the palace walls.

Dostoevskaya Station

Dostoevskaya is a tribute to the late, great hero of Russian literature .  The station at first glance seems bare and unimpressive, a stark marble platform without a whiff of reassembled chips of tile.  However, two columns have eerie stone inlay collages of scenes from Dostoevsky’s work, including The Idiot , The Brothers Karamazov , and Crime and Punishment.   Then, standing at the center of the platform, the marble creates a kaleidoscope of reflections.  At the entrance, there is a large, inlay portrait of the author.

Chkalovskaya Station

Chkalovskaya does space Art Deco style (yet again).  Chrome borders all.  Passageways with curvy overhangs create the illusion of walking through the belly of a chic, new-age spacecraft.  There are two (kos)mosaics, one at each end, with planetary subjects.  Transferring here brings you above ground, where some rather elaborate metalwork is on display.  By name similarity only, I’d expected Komsolskaya Station to deliver some kosmonaut décor; instead, it was Chkalovskaya that took us up to the space station.

Elektrozavodskaya Station

Elektrozavodskaya is full of marble reliefs of workers, men and women, laboring through the different stages of industry.  The superhuman figures are round with muscles, Hollywood fit, and seemingly undeterred by each Herculean task they respectively perform.  The station is chocked with brass, from hammer and sickle light fixtures to beautiful, angular framework up the innards of the columns.  The station’s art pieces are less clever or extravagant than others, but identifying the different stages of industry is entertaining.

Baumanskaya Statio

Baumanskaya Station is the only stop that wasn’t suggested by the students.  Pulling in, the network of statues was just too enticing: Out of half-circle depressions in the platform’s columns, the USSR’s proud and powerful labor force again flaunts its success.  Pilots, blacksmiths, politicians, and artists have all congregated, posing amongst more Art Deco framing.  At the far end, a massive Soviet flag dons the face of Lenin and banners for ’05, ’17, and ‘45.  Standing in front of the flag, you can play with the echoing roof.

Ploshchad Revolutsii Station

Novokuznetskaya Station

Novokuznetskaya Station finishes off this tour, more or less, where it started: beautiful mosaics.  This station recalls the skyward-facing pieces from Mayakovskaya (Station #2), only with a little larger pictures in a more cramped, very trafficked area.  Due to a line of street lamps in the center of the platform, it has the atmosphere of a bustling market.  The more inventive sky scenes include a man on a ladder, women picking fruit, and a tank-dozer being craned in.  The station’s also has a handsome black-and-white stone mural.

Here is a map and a brief description of our route:

Start at (1)Kievskaya on the “ring line” (look for the squares at the bottom of the platform signs to help you navigate—the ring line is #5, brown line) and go north to Belorusskaya, make a quick switch to the Dark Green/#2 line, and go south one stop to (2)Mayakovskaya.  Backtrack to the ring line—Brown/#5—and continue north, getting off at (3)Novosblodskaya and (4)Komsolskaya.  At Komsolskaya Station, transfer to the Red/#1 line, go south for two stops to Chistye Prudy, and get on the Light Green/#10 line going north.  Take a look at (5)Dostoevskaya Station on the northern segment of Light Green/#10 line then change directions and head south to (6)Chkalovskaya, which offers a transfer to the Dark Blue/#3 line, going west, away from the city center.  Have a look (7)Elektroskaya Station before backtracking into the center of Moscow, stopping off at (8)Baumskaya, getting off the Dark Blue/#3 line at (9)Ploschad Revolyutsii.  Change to the Dark Green/#2 line and go south one stop to see (10)Novokuznetskaya Station.

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Touring the Top 10 Moscow Metro Stations

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Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Moscow subways are very clean

To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

Have you visited the Moscow Metro? Leave your comment below.

January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

December 6, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

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Deadly April storm batters Northeast, snarling travel and knocking out power to half a million

A powerful April storm is hitting the Northeast on Thursday, dumping rain and snow with howling tropical force winds, prompting major airport delays and whiteout road conditions, and knocking out power to over half a million customers.

The strong storm system has been crawling across the U.S. since the weekend — and has already led to several weather-related deaths.

In Pennsylvania, two people died in separate incidents in which a tree fell on the car they were in during Wednesday’s storms. An elderly man died in Delaware County, and an elderly woman , described as in her early 80s, was also killed in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, NBC Philadelphia reported.

Another death was reported in Armonk, New York, Wednesday evening after a tree fell onto a car, killing the operator, North Castle police said. 

As of Thursday morning, the system is making its way out of the Northeast, with 5 million people under wind alerts across New England and 8 million under winter alerts.

The system will produce heavy, wet snow over north-central New England and northeast New York and pass through Maine on Thursday, the National Weather Service Prediction Center forecast. An additional 12 inches of snowfall is possible through Friday.

The system will create “significant impacts from heavy snow and wind,” and perilous travel due to whiteout conditions, snow-covered roads, tree damage and power outages, the NWS said.

Disrupted travel, crashes and power outages

Air travel has already been affected, with over 1,200 delays and over 300 cancellations inside, into or out of the U.S. reported, according to Flight Aware data — all amid a week of busy spring break bookings.

The storm system has also wreaked havoc on roads.

In New Hampshire, state troopers responded to three tractor-trailer rollover crashes in less than seven hours by late Wednesday. State police urged locals “to avoid unnecessary travel.” Massachusetts State Police also responded to multiple crashes Wednesday evening, describing road conditions as “poor.”

Powerful winds have whipped through the region since Wednesday, downing power lines and trees.

Nationally, over 500,000 customers are without power — including over 235,000 in Maine, 53,000 in West Virginia and over 51,000 in New York as of 8:30 a.m., according to PowerOutage.us.

By 2:30 p.m. ET, more than 640,000 were without power with over 334,000 out in Maine and over 173,000 out in New Hampshire.

In New Hampshire as of early Thursday, more than 100,000 customers were without power, the state’s division of homeland security and emergency management said. The agency’s State Emergency Operations Center has been activated in response to the storm.

New York State Electric and Gas, which serves the upstate region, said Wednesday’s severe weather led to 180 downed wires and more than 30 broken poles.

“NYSEG pre-staged more than 2,100 additional line workers and tree personnel across its service areas in preparation for the storm and are currently shifting resources to support its hardest hit areas,” the company said.

Utility company National Grid said it was responding to stormy conditions in upstate New York by increasing staffing, extending overnight shifts, bringing in additional resources from other states and Canada, and pre-staging crews in areas anticipated to be “most severely impacted.”

In Brookfield, Connecticut, a mother and her three kids narrowly escaped injury Wednesday when stormy winds caused a tree to fall on their car, completely crushing it.

In Maine, where heavy snow is forecast, Gov. Janet Mills directed all state offices to be closed Thursday and urged locals to “take proper precautions and to prepare for possible power outages.”

More wind, rain and snow

The storm has already drenched much of the Northeast, with a daily record of 1.75 inches recorded at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday, 1.55 inches in Central Park, 1.49 inches in Philadelphia, and 1.84 inches in Newark, New Jersey.

Even Lady Liberty was hit by rumbling thunderstorms, struck by a bolt of lightning Wednesday evening around 6 p.m. in a stunning moment captured by a photographer from Liberty State Park in New Jersey.

The system has also brought with it dangerously high winds, with a gust of 67 mph reported Wednesday in Nantucket, Massachusetts, 64 mph in Stamford, Connecticut, 59 mph in Manhattan and 54 mph in Boston.

Winds are forecast to stay strong through Thursday, with isolated wind gusts of 50-60 mph possible especially for coastal New England.

Alerts for minor to moderate coastal flooding also remain in effect through Thursday evening for 26 million from the Delmarva Peninsula to the Maine coast.

The system will slowly move off the Northeast coast by Saturday.

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New scene at NBA games: Fans screaming at players about their losing bets

NBA players have always gotten an earful from fans, whether at home or on the road. It comes with the job.

But this season, it’s getting darker.

The recent surge in legalized gambling in every pro league, and throughout college athletics, has impacted American sports in ways thought unimaginable just a few years ago. But along with the potential good that hundreds of millions of dollars in new revenues bring to the NBA and other leagues, something new and ominous has arrived: verbal abuse directed at players and coaches based solely on fans’ wagers.

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Fans can now bet in real-time on their smartphones, on all aspects of the game, including minutiae such as how many rebounds one player might get in the first half, and how many points will be scored by a team in the fourth quarter. And if their bets don’t deliver, they’re taking it out on the players.

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“It’s getting outrageous,” LA Clippers forward P.J. Tucker said recently. “It’s getting kind of crazy. Even in the arenas, hearing fans yelling at guys about their bets. It’s unreal. It’s a problem. I think it’s something that’s got to be addressed.”

Teams have yet to make drastic changes to their security details, and the NBA has not recommended increased security near the court. But at least one team has added an extra security guard to its bench this season, in response to increased gambling-infused belligerence. Another team has beefed up its cybersecurity staff to detect especially odious vitriol sent by fans to its players online.

“It’s all over the place,” said Ochai Agbaji , a guard for the Toronto Raptors . “It’s the wild, wild west right now.”

For decades, other than one-off events like the Super Bowl and March Madness office pools, gambling was the third rail of sports. College basketball was rocked by numerous point-shaving scandals. Professional leagues forcefully distanced themselves from betting, even refusing to play games in Las Vegas, where it was legal and popular. Then the Supreme Court opened the door to legalized sports wagering in 2018 , and a sea change ensued.

Fans rushed into the nascent market, and the pro leagues quickly pivoted. If fans were opening their now-virtual wallets to spend money on games, the leagues wanted a piece of the action.

Teams now have partnerships with casinos and build their arenas next to them. Announcers, long allergic to any references to betting, now commonly cite wagering information during broadcasts. The NBA recently announced that it would allow fans watching games on its streaming app to track betting odds and click through to make bets with the league’s betting partners, FanDuel and DraftKings.

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But an unintended consequence of this new relationship comes out of the mouths of increasingly irked fans.

“You see people on Twitter, you know, fans going back and forth with players on Twitter about how you lost their money,” Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum said. “I guess it’s kind of funny. I don’t know. I guess I do feel bad when I don’t hit people’s parlays. I don’t want to them lose money. But, you know, I just go out there and try to play the game.”

Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff said last month that a gambler somehow accessed Bickerstaff’s cell phone number and left him threatening texts and voice messages, intimating he knew where Bickerstaff and his family lived.

“It is a dangerous game and a fine line that we’re walking for sure,” Bickerstaff said.

Toronto Raptors forward Jordan Nwora said that comments about betting from fans are “all the time, nonstop.”

“You get messages,” Nwora said. “You hear it on the sideline. You see guys talking about it all the time.

“It comes with being in the NBA. People bet on silly things on a daily basis. So I mean, it’s part of being in the NBA, it’s what comes with it. I get it. People don’t complain when you have a good game. I don’t get messages with people saying, ‘Thank you for helping me.’ ”

A league spokesman said that incidents of fan comments toward players and team staff about gambling were not more prevalent than other fan misbehavior at this point, but it is something the league continues to monitor.

The root of much of the fury is what’s known as a prop bet, formerly a quirky corner of the underground betting universe that has quickly caught on with fans. Prop bets are wagers on parts of a game that might not have anything to do with the outcome. How long will it take for the national anthem to be sung? How many turnovers will a certain player have in the first half? How many total rebounds will there be?

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Prop bets have been the subject of two recent incidents that raised questions about whether basketball players were under the sway of gamblers. A watchdog spotted irregular betting patterns on prop bets in some Temple University men’s basketball games this season. The NBA told ESPN last week that it was investigating Raptors forward Jontay Porter after betting irregularities were flagged on prop bets involving his performances in two games.

NBA players have noticed the shift in fans’ interests.

“To half the world, I’m just helping them make money on DraftKings or whatever,” Tyrese Haliburton , an All-Star guard for the Indiana Pacers , said last month.

“I’m a prop,” he added. “You know what I mean? That’s what my social media mostly consists of.”

Haliburton elaborated on his comments in a recent interview with The Athletic . He said verbal abuse at games was much worse than when he came into the league four years ago.

“Bettors have this thing called the ‘banned’ list, and that’s when you don’t hit their bet,” Haliburton said. “So they’re like, ‘You’re on my banned list. I’m not going to continue to bet on you.’ And I think that’s literally all my mentions have been for the last six weeks,” he said, referring to social media.

I also asked #Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton specifically about speaking to a sports psychologist, and he noted in his response how sports betting has consumed a lot of his social media. “To half the world, I’m just helping them make money on DraftKings or whatever. I’m a prop.“ pic.twitter.com/6f2a0vEuiK — James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) March 20, 2024

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony also mentioned the banned list in noting the increased attention and pressure created by parlay betting, when multiple bets are combined into one wager.

“There were a few where I was just like, ‘This is sickening,’ ” Anthony said. “Not sickening, but it’s funny, in a way, to see this stuff and see how serious a lot of people take this.”

The NBA is especially vulnerable to this new fan dynamic. Its players are not hidden behind pads and helmets, and they perform close to fans, some of whom have conversations with coaches and players during games.

Team security does not confront abusive fans — that falls to arena security. Behavior considered  “verbal abuse, or being disruptive,” including talk about gambling if it’s particularly nasty, can lead to ejections. Normally, fans are given a verbal warning by arena security that they are violating the NBA Fan Code of Conduct , which is promoted at games. A fan who does not stop the disruptive behavior may then be given a warning card — a written warning that further inappropriate behavior will lead to ejection. A third incident will cause the fan to be removed — though fans can be ejected if they are particularly nasty toward players or staff just once.

The league monitors social media activity through its Global Security Operations Center, with an eight-to-10-person staff. The NBA also shares intel with other sports leagues. Certain players, coaches and referees tend to attract more attention on social platforms than others. League security meets with teams twice a season to remind them about gambling protocols.

Bickerstaff, the Cavaliers coach, said he informed team security about the fan who was threatening him. Security tracked down the person who left the messages and texts, but Bickerstaff and the team declined to pursue a legal case.

Tatum says the discourse “definitely has changed” from his first few seasons in the league.

“I guess when you hit people’s parlays and do good for them, they tell me,” he said. “But then they also talk s–t. Like I’m on the court and I didn’t get 29.5 or whatever I was supposed to do.”

— Sam Amick, Eric Koreen, Josh Robbins, James Boyd, Jared Weiss and Jason Lloyd contributed reporting.

(Photo of Tyrese Haliburton: Ron Hoskins / NBAE via Getty Images)

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1. Electrostal History and Art Museum

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5. Museum of Labor Glory

7. Galereya Kino

8. viki cinema, 9. smokygrove.

10. Gandikap

11. papa lounge bar, 12. karaoke bar.

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Eclipse 2024 Countdown: What to know about Vermont traffic on April 8

Pretty soon, itty-bitty Vermont is going to feel much more crowded.

Leading up to the April 8 solar eclipse, nearly a quarter million visitors are expected to swarm the Green Mountain State due to its position within the “path of totality.”

To avoid the heavy traffic and overall chaos of the day, the Vermont Agency of Transportation advises Vermonters to “hunker down” and forego driving on April 8 if they can help it. Many northern Vermont schools and some businesses, for instance, are taking heed and closing for the eclipse.

For residents who still plan to brave the roads, however, here’s what you should know about traffic conditions on April 8.

What might Vermont traffic look like on April 8?

In preparation for the eclipse, the Vermont Agency of Transportation compiled a list of “assumptions” about the motor vehicle traffic expected on April 8.

Although some sources anticipate higher numbers, the agency said it foresees a maximum of 160,000 visitors (or roughly 60,000 additional cars) for the eclipse, with inbound traffic to trickle in over the course of two to three days prior to the event. Most outbound traffic will likely depart immediately once the eclipse concludes, though more than 14,000 vehicles may spend the night.

However, Vermont may end up seeing fewer visitors due to anticipated cloudy and rainy weather and because April 8 falls on a Monday.  

According to the agency, most visitors will likely enter Vermont from the south, particularly from Boston and Worcester in Massachusetts and Hartford, Springfield, New Haven and Bridgeport in Connecticut.

Vermonters should also anticipate fellow drivers pulling off to the side of the road to watch the eclipse.

Which Vermont roads should I avoid?

Based on the above assumptions, the roads with the highest estimated traffic volumes likely include:

• US 4 in Mendon, Bridgewater, and Woodstock
• VT 103 in Ludlow, Clarendon, and Cavendish
• VT 100 in Waterbury
• US 5 in Brattleboro
• I-89 from Exit 10 to U.S. Route 2 and the Champlain Islands
• US 7 in Shelburne, Ferrisburgh, and Pittsford
• Williston I-89 exit ramps, VT 2A, US 2
• Burlington main local roads
• VT 15 in Essex
• US 2 and VT 117 in Richmond
• I-91 in Rockingham
• VT 9 in Brattleboro and Wilmington
• I-89 in Waterbury, Middlesex, Montpelier, and Hartford

However, it should be noted that local and feeder roads may also experience delays and congestion should drivers begin to detour from the main roadways.

For more information about April 8 in Vermont, including traffic and weather, visit the state’s eclipse page .

How is Burlington handling traffic and safety during the eclipse?

Hotel reservations and airport data indicate that Vermont’s biggest city may welcome as many as 35,000 to 50,000 tourists for the eclipse, according to Obscura BTV .

How does Burlington Police plan to maintain traffic flow and safety?

According to last month’s Burlington Police Chief’s Report, there will be up to 40 police officers on duty. This is the same amount as the July 3 Fireworks celebration last year, minus the five additional officers Burlington police hired from adjacent agencies who will be serving in their own communities during the eclipse.

Eight police officers and five community service officers will manage shuttle bus lanes and street closures. One supervisor and four officers will handle non-event-related calls. All other officers are charged with providing security at eclipse events and manning the department’s Emergency Response Vehicle.

However, despite police preparations, Burlington residents should still expect to see traffic delays and potential emergency vehicle delays at minimum and “complete gridlock” at worst, depending on crowd size.

Local police say should crowds exceed 50,000 people, traffic will likely be unmanageable everywhere in the city regardless of their efforts. If crowds surpass 75,000 people, Burlington is likely to become gridlocked, and Interstate 89 and “major arteries” like Route 7 and Route 2 may shut down – making emergency response unguaranteed.

For information on road closures , parking, bus schedules, FAQs and more in Burlington, visit https://loveburlington.org/obscura-burlington/ .

Megan Stewart is a government accountability reporter for the Burlington Free Press. Contact her at [email protected].

March Madness bracket predictions: Final Four picks and odds for the 2024 NCAA Tournament

The 2024 men's NCAA Tournament is down to the final weekend of action. Saturday's Final Four games will set the opponents for the national championship game April 8.

This year's Final Four includes two No. 1 seeds - the Purdue Boilermakers and UConn Huskies - as well as a No. 4 seed in the Alabama Crimson Tide and the No. 11 seed NC State Wolfpack . This year marks the second time in the last four years in which a No. 11 seed's made the Final Four, as UCLA did so in 2021 .

The Huskies have a chance to repeat as NCAA Tournament champions and become the first program since Florida in 2006-07 to do so. But will they be the first team in seven years to make consecutive national championship games? Here's what experts are predicting:

2024 Men's Final Four: Purdue-NC State predictions roundup

Detroit free press : purdue 79, nc state 69.

Tony Garcia says: "NC State is on an absolutely incredible run. A team that would’ve missed the tournament, it became the first to win five games in five days in the ACC tournament to earn an automatic berth. Then, it upset 6-seed Texas Tech and outlasted red-hot 14-seed Oakland in overtime. The Wolfpack then easily beat 2-seed Marquette, before dispatching conference foe and in-state rival Duke to go to the Final Four. Its a memorable stretch, much like that of coach Jim Valvano’s 1983 national championship team, but it doesn’t end with the same Disney finish."

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Bleacher Report : Purdue 85, NC State 68

Kerry Miller writes: "In all likelihood, though, this is where the incredible run ends for NC State, with DJ Burns Jr. unable to get anything going in the paint against Edey, and with the Wolfpack's three-point defense regressing to the mean against an excellent perimeter attack."

Action Network : NC State +9.5

Staff say: "All of this is a long-winded way of saying I think 9.5 points is too many. This is not some mid-major Cinderella that will be overmatched talent-wise on the sport's biggest stage. The Wolfpack will certainly put up a fight in Phoenix, even if they ultimately come up short of a victory."

Andy Katz, NCAA : Purdue wins

Katz says: "It'll be a better game than UConn-Alabama but the depth of Purdue is going to advance the Boilermakers."

2024 Men's Final Four: Purdue-NC State odds

The Boilermakers are favorites to defeat the Wolfpack in Saturday's Final Four matchup, according to the  BetMGM college basketball odds . Looking to wager? Check out the  best mobile sports betting apps  offering  sports betting promos in 2024 .

Odds as of Tuesday evening.

• Spread: Purdue (-9.5)
• Moneylines: Purde (-450); NC State (+350)
• Over/under: 145.5

2024 Men's Final Four: Purdue-NC State how to watch

Date: Saturday, April 6, 2024

Time : 6:09 p.m. ET

Streaming: Paramount+

2024 Men's Final Four: UConn-Alabama predictions roundup

Detroit free press : uconn 85, alabama 71.

Tony Garcia says: "It’s already a banner season for Alabama, which has made the Final Four for the first time. That’s plenty good enough for a football powerhouse ushering in a new era in its primary sport. UConn, in case it’s not clear, is on a march path right now and nobody looks like it can stop Donovan Clingan, Tristen Newton and Cam Spencer."

Bleacher Report : UConn 91, Alabama 80

Kerry Miller writes: "For as potent as Alabama can be on offense, the Huskies are even a little bit more efficient. And these defenses could not be much more disparate, with UConn ranking fourth in adjusted defensive efficiency compared to Alabama at No. 104. Maybe Alabama does what 16 of UConn's last 19 opponents could not do and averages better than one point per possession on offense. The problem is the Huskies might average around 1.3 points per possession when they have the ball."

Action Network : UConn -11.5

Staff say: "Even if Alabama continues to get lucky with opponents failing to make any free throw or 3, the Huskies will figure out a way to score consistently. It’s what Hurley does. UConn rolls to the championship game. Wager accordingly."

Andy Katz, NCAA : UConn wins

Katz says: "(Alabama) cannot do what Illinois did which is attack Clingan and they're going to have to get lucky because they don't match up as well against UConn... I don't see Alabama being able to do it. I don't think they have the size, the depth, so I have UConn advancing."

2024 Men's Final Four: UConn-Alabama odds

The Huskies are favorites to defeat the Crimson Tide in Saturday's Final Four matchup, according to the  BetMGM college basketball odds . Looking to wager? Check out the  best mobile sports betting apps  offering  sports betting promos in 2024 .

• Spread: UConn (-12.5)
• Moneylines: UConn (-750); Alabama (+525)
• Over/under: 160.5

2024 Men's Final Four: UConn-Alabama how to watch

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Los Angeles Dodgers Superstar Mookie Betts Off to Historically Hot Start in 2024

Mookie Betts leads baseball with five home runs and a 1.772 OPS through eight games, putting the Los Angeles Dodgers on an exclusive list in MLB history.

• Author: Sam Connon

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The Los Angeles Dodgers ' entire lineup has been making history so far in 2024, but Mookie Betts has set himself apart in a major way.

Betts went 2-for-5 with a home run against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, extending his hot start to the season. What's even crazier about his stat line, though, is that it actually caused his OPS to go down.

Still, the 1.772 OPS Betts currently boasts is the highest in the league – as are his five home runs, 15 hits, 11 RBI, eight walks and .500 batting average. Beyond that, Betts' OPS is the highest through eight games by any player since Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez in 2015.

The mark ranks No. 7 through eight games since at least 1901, per MLB.com's Sarah Langs .

Naturally, Barry Bonds set the record at 1.824 in 2002, but outside of him, Betts is undoubtedly a bigger star than everyone above him on this list. Bob Nieman, Von Hayes, Ray Lankford and Chris Shelton made a combined two All-Star appearances in their careers, and while Gonzalez made five, Betts has already been to seven Midsummer Classics.

highest OPS in team’s 1st 8 games of season, min 25 PA (since at least 1901): 2002 Barry Bonds: 1.824 2015 Adrian Gonzalez: 1.815 2006 Chris Shelton: 1.811 2001 Ray Lankford: 1.810 1989 Von Hayes: 1.802 1955 Bob Nieman: 1.787 2024 Mookie Betts: 1.772 https://t.co/0BGe4TPcmS — Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) April 3, 2024

Even before his torrid start to 2024, the 31-year-old Betts arguably already had a Hall of Fame resume.

Dating back to his debut with the Boston Red Sox in 2014, Betts is a career .296 hitter with a .905 OPS. The second baseman-turned-outfielder-turned-shortstop has 257 home runs, 757 RBI, 173 stolen bases, 622 walks and a 64.8 WAR to his name, winning an MVP, six Silver Sluggers, six Gold Gloves and two World Series titles along the way

FanGraphs ' ZiPS projections have Betts on pace to finish 2024 with a .287 batting average, 32 home runs, 112 RBI, 12 stolen bases, a .930 OPS and a 6.1 WAR. By all accounts, Betts should be a frontrunner in the NL MVP race.

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