Feeling that drive to see as much of the world as possible? Then it’s very likely you have some sort of an adventurous streak like me. I tend to seek out fresh and new activities constantly while basking in some of the world’s best destination. While I do enjoy that subtle beach day or a city stroll, travel and adventure go hand in hand to me.
Here’s Travel + Adventure: Locations Around the World to Indulge in Both:
Cenote Diving In Mexico
One sort of adventure that’s seen increasing popularity is cenote diving in Mexico. Cenotes are ancient, natural sinkholes that have formed over the top of caves. Along with being strikingly beautiful, they provide one of the most fascinating diving experiences. View stunning formations of stalactites and stalagmites and mossy jungle trees while under the surface. While there are over 6000 cenotes in Mexico, most are off of the Yucatan Peninsula. The deepest is ‘The Pit’ at 130 feet below sea level.
Skiing In Switzerland
Skiing is one of those adventures that everyone seems to be doing these days. With that rise in popularity, the extremeness of the sport has fizzled but that doesn’t have to be the case! Try to up your ski adventures by doing it in one of the most epic places: the Switzerland Alps.
Trekking In Nepal
Most of us want to go to Nepal anyways for that one little place that takes around 2 months to climb up (ehem, Everest). Just because you go to Nepal doesn’t mean you have to endure that big of an adventure!
Nestled next to India and China, Nepal is basically an entire area of mountainous ground as the Himilayas run the entire span of the country. With this dramatic landscape comes the perfect opportunity for a trekking adventure as Nepal offers a diverse sort of challenge while also being a relatively safe place to go.
Cave Kayaking in Malta
4 years ago I had the opportunity to visit the gorgeous Mediterranean island of Malta. Back then, it almost seemed as if the tiny nation was still a Sicilian secret. Visiting in mid-summer, we nearly had the beaches all to ourselves. One of the days during our stay, we took a boat trip to Comino Island where we hopped in a speedboat to explore the sea caves. The dramatic rock isles have been carved out by millions of years of winds and waves, creating channels only narrow enough for a kayak. That was about the moment I was kicking myself for not researching this place sooner. Some of caves actually open up to small beaches on the inside, with light poking through holes in the ceiling and I can only image how amazing it would be to kayak through them!
Read More: 3 Days in Malta: A Complete Itinerary
Barrier Reef Diving in Belize
Just about a half mile off the coast of Ambergris Caye is the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System. As the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, and only second to Australia’s, comes a diver’s paradise. The Great Blue Hole is a popular spot for diving, a natural marine sinkhole 400 feet deep. Scores of marine life can be seen through the crystal clear waters out here, supplying divers with an amazing location to indulge in travel and adventure.
Read about my time in Belize here!
Canyoning in Interlaken
Hands down, one of the most adventurous things I’ve done in all of my travels was canyoning in Interlaken, Switzerland. We started off with a ride through the Alps, stopping at a cliff-drop off of 150 feet where we rappelled down into the canyon. Ziplining through waterfalls, sliding down natural rock slides and jumping into shallow pools, this was a highlight adventure from most of my travels.
Read More: Canyoning Grimsel with Outdoor Interlaken
Bungee Jumping in New Zealand
Just over 30 years ago, 28 people took part in the first-ever organized bungee jump off a bridge in New Zealand and so began one of the most extreme adventures you could do. What better place to do it than where it originated? A trip to New Zealand has been on my bucket list for ages and bungee jumping just adds to that travel and adventure excitement.
Hiking to the Peak of Mount Rainier
Washington is full of amazing places but Mount Rainier National Park has to be one of the prettiest. The highest mountain in the Cascade Range and the tallest glaciated peak in the contiguous United States stands at 14,411 feet. With a 13,210 foot peak prominence, that’s higher than K2, the second tallest mountain in the world. This topographical feature is what makes the scenery of Mount Rainier so dramatically gorgeous. Since Mount Rainier is an active volcano, it’s considered one of the most dangerous in the world so hiking to the peak would be an incredible adventure to add to a Seattle trip!
Read More: Mount Rainier: Where to Find the Best Views
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