If you’ve been taking the same kind of holiday each year, perhaps a city break or a beach escape, then it may be time to switch things up and try something new. There are so many different types of holidays that you can go on, but one in particular which has gained a lot of interest over the years is an adventure holiday.
Adventure holidays are great as you get to explore landscapes you may not have seen before, whilst also taking yourself out of your comfort zone and continuing to look after your health and fitness. Holidays like a walking holiday in England, a kayaking trip through the Norwegian fjords or a cycling trip in Germany, all allow you to see a country from a unique perspective.
So, is an adventure holiday for you? Below, we look into three reasons why it might be.
It takes you out of your comfort zone
One thing an adventure holiday will do (but in a good way) is take you out of your comfort zone. More often than not, it involves activities or experiences you haven’t tried before, which means the trip will be filled with exciting learning curves, personal growth, and plenty of enjoyment. There’s a unique sense of accomplishment that comes with stepping into the unknown and discovering that you can actually do it. And when you do overcome some of the challenges, you’ll create memories that you will never forget. For example, we are sure you will never forget doing your first skydive, if that’s something that might interest you.
You get to see nature in a different way
Something that adventure holidays do a lot of is give you the opportunity to see a destination from a completely different perspective. When you are out doing something unique, like kayaking on the Fjords, you’ll be seeing the Fjords from the middle of the water, not from the window of a bus on the road. The same can be said about a walking holiday. When you explore on foot, you can reach hard to get to, which cars aren’t able to reach. Seeing nature in a natural way is very special.
It’s good for your health and fitness
If you are someone who enjoys getting active in their spare time, then it will come as no surprise that an activity holiday will be right up your street. Whether it’s hiking, cycling, kayaking, or even rock climbing, you’ll spend many hours being active, working on your health and fitness. The best part is that once you’re done, you will have burned so many calories that you can enjoy your evening meal and drinks guilt-free.
There are so many reasons why you will love an adventure holiday. Why do you think you would enjoy one, and will you be going on one in the next year? What are you planning for your next breakaway? Is there anything missing in our guide that you think we should be adding? Let us know in the comment box below. We look forward to hearing from you.
About Peter C.
Peter is a digital nomad who largely writes from Asia, Europe, and South America. Always following the "vibe," he sets up shop in hostels and AirBNB's and continues to entertain us with wild stories from life abroad. Ask him anything in our community forum. Make sure to download the AllWorld Travel Hacks FREE ebook.
