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6 Spectacular Types of Adventure Travel

There are times in our lives when we crave adventure. At Eat, Heal, Travel, we satisfy our need for adventure by circling the globe to explore the rich history of colorful customs and regional flavors.

While the exploration of other cultures is a thrilling adventure for us, we understand that some of you may want to enjoy athletic adventures or discover spectacular sights. You’ll be happy to know there is an array of adventure options for all types of travelers. Whether you are in a global search for high art or a hike up the highest mountain, we have a quick list of ideas for appealing to your adventurous side:

• Adrenaline Junkies: Taking a walk on the wild side could get your adrenaline flowing. Consider zip lining through the Rain Forest in Costa Rica. Getting up close to exotic animals is also a great rush. Visit the elephants in Thailand, or enjoy an ultimate safari adventure in Africa.
• Ancient Explorers: Travel to places that make you feel as if you have gone back in time. Climb aboard the Trans-Mongolian Express, a railway that follows the ancient tea-caravan route from China to Russia. You may also consider touring Egypt and seeing the ancient pyramids.
• Athletic Travelers: Enjoy a breathtaking bike ride through Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. If staying in the U.S., plan an outdoors vacation of a lifetime in Moab, Utah. Enjoy camping, hiking, and adventures around the red rocks.
• Bucket-List Masters: It might seem cliché, but there are places you just have to see for yourself. Visit the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Niagara Falls, or Glacier Bay in Alaska to witness some of the most wonderful wildlife and natural lands this planet has to offer us.
• Swimmers and Voyagers: Are you ready to snorkel with the sharks in Fiji? If not, perhaps you’d enjoy viewing lava and exploring Hawaii’s Big Island. For an east coast adventure, go on a horseback ride along the beaches of Cape Hatteras along the Outer Banks of North Carolina. For thrills, go whitewater rafting in West Virginia. You may also achieve the wow-factor during any beach vacation by adding jet skiing, boating, or perhaps parasailing to your trip itinerary.
• Spectacular Sightseers: Europe is a wonderful place for viewing rare artwork and architecture. Delight your visual senses with a visit to the Louvre Museum in Paris, which is home to Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and other amazing works of art. You may also tour many castles across France, or head to the Isle of Bute, Scottland, to trek across the high and low lands.

Check with family and friends on your social networks and research sources for other adventure ideas. There are many travel sites offering special deals that you may book for affordable rates on adventures and excursions when purchased in conjunction with accommodations and transportation. For a spontaneous getaway, check the specials or “deals” sections of travel sites. We find that a last-minute getaway to a place you have never been can be a great adventure in itself.

What type of adventure traveler are you? Let us know via Twitter or Facebook if you have any great tips for adventure travel. Together we can all eat well, live long, and travel far!