Bucketlist for the adventurous

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I sure am glad to see you on my page again, and if this is your first time, welcome!

One of my favorite things in the whole world is travelling, and if it's one of yours too, you sure as heck are going to enjoy this blog. A big dilemma I face often when planning a trip is figuring out the activities I want to do. It doesn't really help that I'm the type of person who doesn't really like repeating the same activities over and over again. I believe that there is so much we can do if we're brave enough to dare to try.

Without boring you too much with the usual 'You only live once' motivational statements we've all heard way too much, let's get into it. If you happen to be thinking of taking a trip anytime during the remainder of the year, or anytime ever, here is a list of things you should consider adding onto your bucket-list:

1. Bunjee Jumping:

Bunjee jumping is an activity that involves jumping from a tall structure while connected to a large elastic cord. The tall structure is usually a fixed object, such as a building, bridge or crane; but it is also possible to jump from a movable object, such as a hot-air-balloon or helicopter, that has the ability to hover above the ground. The thrill comes from the free-falling and the rebound.

The best places to go bunjee jumping in the world include:

• Nevis Highwire, New Zealand – 134 meters
• Navajo Bridge, Arizona, US – 141.5 meters
• Kaivopuisto, Helsinki, Finland – 150 meters
• Bhote Kosi River, Nepal – 160 meters
• Altopiano di Asiago, Vicenza, Italy – 175 meters
• Niouc Bridge, Switzerland – 190 meters
• Europabrucke Bridge, Austria – 192 meters
• Bloukrans Bridge, South Africa – 216 meters
• Verzasca Dam, Ticino, Switzerland – 220 meters
• Macau Tower, China – 233 meters

2. Scuba Diving:

If you are as fascinated about the aquatic life as much as I am, this is for you. Scuba diving is a mode of underwater diving where the diver uses a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (scuba), which is completely independent of surface supply, to breathe underwater. Have your own 'Finding Nemo' experience with this one.

The best places to go scuba diving in the world are:

 

• The Yongala, Australia
• Thistlegorm, Egyptian Red Sea
• Shark and Yolanda Reef, Egyptian Red Sea
• Manta Ray Night Dive, Kailua Kona, Hawaii
• Great Blue Hole, Belize
• USAT Liberty, Bali, Indonesia
• Richelieu Rock, Thailand
• Navy Pier, Western Australia
• Barracuda Point, Sipadan Island, Malaysia
• Blue Corner Wall, Palau, Micronesia

3. Hot Air Ballooning:

For those of us who do want a little thrill without actually having to jump off super high places or having to possibly swim with sharks, here's one that might suit you.

A hot air balloon is a lighter-than-air aircraft consisting of a bag, called an envelope, which contains heated air. Suspended beneath is a gondola or wicker basket (in some long-distance or high-altitude balloons, a capsule), which carries passengers and a source of heat, in most cases an open flame caused by burning liquid propane. The heated air inside the envelope makes it buoyant since it has a lower density than the colder air outside the envelope.

Hot air ballooning at Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Some of the best places to go hot-air ballooning are:

• Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
• Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
• Cappadocia, Turkey
• Napa Valley, California
• Sossusvlei, Namibia
• Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Queenstown, New Zealand
• Château-d'Oex, Switzerland
• Atacama Desert, Chile

4. Jet-skiing

Jet ski racing is a high speed water sport in which riders use jet skis to compete. Not only is it fun, but it is also great for developing your balance and coordination skills as well as your leg muscles. And fortunately, of all the water sports, jet skiing is probably the easiest to pick up, and also the fastest.

Best places to go jet-skiing:

•       Middlemoor Water Park, Woolavington, Somerset
•         Hawaii
•        Torbay, South Devon
•        Gold Coast, Australia
•        Port Olímpic, Barcelona

5. Sky-diving

This one is bit like bunjee jumping in the sense that it involves jumping off of a really high place. Only difference, there's no cord to hold you. It is also known as parachuting which is a method of transiting from a high point to Earth with the aid of gravity, involving the control of speed during the descent with the use of a parachute. I would mark this one as the most daring one because just the thought of it gives me an adrenaline rush!

The best places to go sky-diving include:

• Hawaii, USA. ...
• Fox Glacier, New Zealand. ...
• Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. ...
• Victoria Falls, Zambia, Africa. ...
• Mount Everest, Nepal. ...
• Interlaken, Switzerland. ...
• Skydive Snohomish, Washington, USA. ...
• Skydive Spain.

 So there you have it. Get out of your comfort zone once in a while and challenge yourself. It's worth the memories and the experience is quite riveting. If you're going to try any of these activities be sure to share how it was for you. If you've already experienced any of the above, tell us where you went and how it was for you in the comment section.

Looking forward to hearing from you! Till next time my lovelies...💓