Below are some of the fantastic adventures that I’ve been fortunate enough to experience (and survive). You’ll see many of these locations featured in my stories. Everyone has done something utterly amazing in their lives, whether jumping out of an airplane or simply seeing a beautiful setting like the northern lights or the solar eclipse. Take a look at a few of mine, and if you have something extraordinary that you’re willing to share with me, please send it my way. I’d love to hear about it and maybe tack it on my list of things to do in my life.
Hang gliding over Rio de Janeiro
Thrill Factor: 10/10
Danger Factor: High (Yep, you might die)
Cost: $$ (~$120/pp but you have to get to Rio)
Family Friendly: -1/5 (Can’t take your kid in an Ergobaby)
What Makes it Special: It’s tough to beat the view
Mountain Biking Down Irazú Volcano in Costa Rica
Thrill Factor: 5/10
Danger Factor: Mild-Moderate (Except at 40 mph down steep grade)
Cost: $$
Family Friendly: 3/5
What Makes it Special: Great view at the top and good fun flying down the steep slopes on a bike. Make sure your bike has good brakes!
Hot Air Balloon ride over Cappadocia, Turkey
Thrill Factor: 7/10
Danger Factor: Mild-Moderate
Cost: $$$
Family Friendly: 2/5 (Perfect flight with a future wife)
What Makes it Special: Amazing and peaceful view of this special Turkish landscape
Paragliding in Miraflores Lima, Peru
Thrill Factor: 9/10
Danger Factor: HIGH. Buzzing the Marriott is kind of insane … yes, that’s me.
Cost: $ (~$80)
Family: -1/5 (Don’t do this if you have kids and need to support a family)
What Makes it Special: Flying just above one of the best parts of Lima for a bird’s eye view is amazing
Waterfall Rappelling in Costa Rica
Thrill Factor: 6/10
Danger Factor: Mild (Fairly Safe)
Cost: $$
Family Friendly: 3/5 (Teens can do this and would be bragging about how awesome their parents are- if you did it with them.)
What Makes it Special: Refreshing splash in the face while walking down a wall
… more to come!
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