Travel is liberating. Long gone is the time when people used to sit inside and watch new places on the Discovery channel. You might have heard people say to “Carpe Diem” and to live each day as if it were your last. Well, truly, that’s the best thing you can do for yourself. Travel can’t become an adventure until you leave yourself behind. A person loves the adrenaline rush flowing in their veins. And adventure travel can give them exactly what they desire.

When you are traveling to places where you’ve never been before, the clichés makes sense. It becomes a way of life and you start living in those small moments that you spend far away from your home. The feeling can be overwhelming for anyone. So, check out the top 5 Adventure Travel Destinations in the world and make sure that they top your “Bucket List”.

1. New Zealand

When you search the top destinations in the world, there is no way New Zealand would skip the list. The place has undisputed beauty and it is filled with all the kinds of adventure that you can imagine. So, what makes New Zealand such a great place? Well, there are more locations on the map of New Zealand than there are battles in Middle Earth history. From the sheer diversity of landscapes to the unfurling and sandy northern beaches, NZ makes sure that you never get enough of its wonders.

Here is a list of things to do in New Zealand that would take your breath away for sure:

• Bungee Jumping: Queenstown is the birthplace of bungee jumping. From hurtling to the canyon to climbing glaciers, the country will keep the adrenaline high no matter what.
• Visit White Island where the horizon disappears in smoke. Take a boat trip there or opt out for a helicopter to have the most breathtaking view of the island.
• Hike through a volcano, i.e. over Mt. Tongariro and get panoramic views of the crater lakes in the UNESCO Dual Heritage Area.
• Witness the Southern Lights as the Aurora Australis lights up the entire sky with hue shades. Locations like Stewart Island will give you the right scenery.

2. Australia

As we are keeping the thrill and excitement to the top, putting Australia on the list is inevitable. We’ve roamed the sky, now it is time that we get down under. So, don’t forget to pack your sunscreen. OZ is one of the best adventure travel destinations. Looking at the outback of the Great Barrier Reef, you will soon discover what you have been missing out on all your life. There are so many things to explore in Australia that you might not get the chance to leave soon.

• Take a foodie road trip around Tasmania because you wouldn’t want to start without keeping your tummy full.
• Dive in with the Great White Sharks. No, we are not risking your life because you will be in a cage, a strong one!!
• Get yourself a hot air balloon adventure in the capital. With the green scenery and the view of Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra will give you an exotic sight to the land of Kangaroos.
• Last but not least, don’t forget to explore the national treasure in the Great Barrier Reef. With an unparalleled array of marine life and underwater wonders, you won’t need another reason to stay in Australia as long as possible.

3. India

A person who adores traveling knows that the world is not complete without India. This land of diversity is addictive and once you’ve been there, you won’t be able to stop yourself to visit again. From the mountains of Himalayas to the deserts of Rajasthan, the backwater of Kerala, and the beaches in Goa, you can’t call yourself a traveler unless you’ve been to India.

• Visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World, a.k.a. the Taj Mahal in Agra.
• Go on the most adventurous road trip to Leh-Ladakh and make sure that you get to see the thrill Mountain Trail Biking race in Himachal Pradesh.
• Experience the deserts of Rajasthan for a splendid safari. Even hot air ballooning is available in Pushkar.
• Go for rafting or kayaking at various locations like Rishikesh, Manali, etc.
• Heli-Skiing is always an option if you like the adrenaline rush. Get dropped from an altitude of 6500 meters and see the world from a whole different point.
• Waterfall Rappelling in Thane, Maharashtra will keep your excitement up and going for scuba diving in Goa or Andaman Islands.
• Caving, snorkeling, cliff jumping, paragliding, trekking, etc. there are more than enough adventures waiting for you in India.

4. Costa Rica

This country is popularly known as Pura Vida in the world. Hardcore adventures that you will find in the Central American country will make you feel alive. The things that you can do in this country are spectacular and extravagant. So, make a list of things and explore:

• Discover the fountain of youth in the Nicoya Peninsula as this place has the lowest rate of a middle-aged mortal.
• See the home of Volcanoes and get a chance to take a peek at the ones which are still active.
• Go snorkeling in two different oceans. The clear and warm waters of the Pacific Coast have a rich marine reserve.

5. Thailand

There is a reason why this place is known as “The Land of Smiles”. A trip to Thailand will fill your heart with thrill and excitement and you will most certainly feel alive.

• Visit the Grand Palace in Bangkok which has been the home to the King and the entire Government for more than 150 years.
• Island Hopping is surely one thing that you might not find somewhere else. The coastline of Koh Phan Ngan, Koh Samui, and Koh Tao in the Gulf of Thailand will steal your heart.
• At New Year’s Eve, the country starts the celebration with the biggest water fight in the world. And the Thai New Year is around mid-April, so you don’t have to worry about playing with water in the cold days of January.

How does all that look for your next adventure trip? I bet you will get the adrenaline rush that you desire with all the thrill & excitement summed up in just one country. Every single corner of this world is a wonder. At the start, you are speechless and later on, you can feel alive and become a storyteller.