15 Awesome Adventures That Won’t Boost Your Resume, But Will Change Your Life
The best decisions sometimes aren’t the ones that make you look good on your resume, they’re the ones that leave you with stories to tell for a lifetime. Some adventures make you feel alive and many remind you of the wild, wonderful world beyond the office.
These experiences may not fit into your LinkedIn profile but will etch themselves into your very soul. They’re messy, spontaneous, and a little nerve-wracking, but they’ll take you out of your comfort zone, connect you with new people and places that will surprise you, and leave you a little braver, wiser, and more at peace.
Go Skydiving
Leaping out of a plane is the best way to say “I’m alive!” However, skydiving isn’t for everyone — but those who are brave enough will never forget it, and it’s a rush of adrenaline. Freefall for the first few seconds is a combination of terror and thrill as you plummet back down to earth, but you’ll feel a freedom that is hard to replicate.
Work as a Volunteer in a Remote Community
Volunteering your time in a remote village or underserved community will help give you fresh views on life. You’ll be working with folks from different backgrounds, learning about their lives and what they deal with. You will remember the friendships you make and the lessons learned which will stick with you for a long long time.
Camp in the Wilderness Alone
Spending a night or two alone in the wilderness might seem intimidating but it’s a powerful experience. Without screens, distractions, and only the stars for company, you’ll reconnect with yourself in a way you don’t get very often. This adventure makes you rely on your instincts, love nature, and begin to rediscover yourself.
Take a Solo Road Trip
It’s not the most groundbreaking idea, but maybe it’s the freedom of the open road that does something to a person. There will be moments to sit and reflect, play your favorite music or crank up the radio and stop at oddball roadside attractions. Road trip solo will teach you that you can be your own best company and enjoy the journey instead of just the destination.
Go to a Music Festival in Another Country
Going to a festival abroad is a music and culture immersion. Whether it’s electronic beats in the deserts of Morocco or reggae on the beaches of Jamaica. You’ll dance, you’ll laugh, you’ll make friends from all around the globe, and soak up a unique cultural vibe.
Learn a New Dance
Salsa, tango, or swing dancing will get you moving, laughing, and on your feet. You’ll be out of your comfort zone, meet new people, and have a new kind of fun. Dancing also teaches you how to release, accept imperfection, and find joy in the beat of life, even if you are completely off-beat at first.
Go for a Cross Country Train Ride
If you’d prefer a slower pace, hop on a train and watch the world go by. Travel by train is one of the few ways to see the scenery change outside your window, meet fellow travelers, and give your mind space to wander. You’ll have the romance of old school travel without the airport rush or roadways.
Scuba diving in a Coral Reef
Coral reefs are an underwater world of vibrant marine life, diving into them will teach you about an underwater paradise. It is awe inspiring to see colorful fish and gliding over all the coral formations. This adventure allows you to see a part of our planet most people only see on screens, and you leave with a greater appreciation for the ocean.
Take a Cooking Class Abroad
Food is the best way to get to know a culture, and what better way than to learn how to make it from locals? Cooking classes abroad are as fun as they are educational whether you’re in Italy making pasta or in Thailand learning to whip up curry. With new skills and recipes to last you for life, you’ll head home more knowledgeable than you left.
Backpacking Through a New Country
Explore a new country with a backpack and a loose itinerary. Backpacking tests stubbornness, calls upon quick thinking, and forces decision-making. You’ll hear spontaneous hostel conversations, late night adventures in new cities, and learn as much about yourself as you do about your surroundings.
Take a Digital Detox Retreat
In our hyper-connected world, the most radical adventure you can take might be to take a break from technology. Disconnecting from screens and connecting with yourself and others in a deeply refreshing way, whether it’s a yoga retreat, a mountain cabin getaway, or a wellness retreat, is something we all need.
Swim with Dolphins
Swimming with Dolphins is humbling and exhilarating. You’ll feel a connection to nature that’s hard to describe, whether it’s dolphins gliding along with you, or a gentle giant such as whale shark gliding or swimming adjacent to you. It’s an adventure that refreshes you and makes you feel like a small part of a large ecosystem.
Hike a Long-Distance Trail
Go on a long distance hike — the Camino de Santiago, the Pacific Crest Trail, or any other long distance hike — and prepare for a mental and physical challenge. On the way you’ll see stunning views, make unexpected friends, and feel good about pushing yourself. Each step of the journey is one for self discovery.
Practice Meditation in a Monastery
Sitting in a monastery and meditating will give you an inner sense of calm that can’t be found in the hustle and bustle of daily life. Monks will guide you to quiet your mind and find peace. This isn’t about getting anything, it’s about letting go, being present, and enjoying the simplicity of just being.
Travel Without a Plan
If you’ve always been a planner, try traveling without an itinerary. Be spontaneous in a new city and explore to your heart’s content. Talk to locals and be present. Not having a plan when you travel makes you learn to embrace uncertainty and uncover new things along the way.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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Even if you’ve been on a safari in the past, an African photo safari is something you want to experience or at the very list add to the top of your bucket list.
But first, what is a photo safari? The phrase “photo safari” is not a common sentence structure but its meaning can be deduced easily. An African photo safari in general context means going on an adventure with the sole purpose of taking high-quality pictures.
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