Life moves pretty fast, but if you can get through some of these bucket list items, then you’re doing OK. (And if you can do all, you’re a beast.)

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Jump out of a plane
If you can do this, you can do anything.

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Try slacklining
OK, we lied. Jumping out of a plane is easy compare to this. If you can do THIS, you can you do anything.
Our suggestion? Maybe start significantly lower, like a foot off the ground, between two trees.
Our suggestion? Maybe start significantly lower, like a foot off the ground, between two trees.

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Ski down a giant hill
One where you have to walk through a glacier to get to. It's a beautiful experience — if you can brave it.
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Bungee jump over a river
There's something a little more reassuring about doing it over water, isn't there? Still an extreme vacation idea but kind of reassuring.

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Go paragliding
Floating through the air is such a serene yet wild thing.
See more vacation destinations thrill-seekers will love.
See more vacation destinations thrill-seekers will love.

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Go hang-gliding
You can't help but feel like a bit of a superhero as you soar through the sky.

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Hike in another country
Somewhere local is always good but a foreign land, like Preikestolen in Norway, makes it an adventure.
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Lucky for you, we've also rounded up the world's best hikes.

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Take on a climbing wall
It seems daunting but with someone picking up your slack, you'll be just fine. Who knows, if you love it, you might go to the next level.

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Go rock climbing
No one belaying, just you and the rock, as one.

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Go ziplining
Sailing through the trees is such a rush.

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Jump off a cliff
Takes a special person to conquer this but nothing will beat the feeling once you do.

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Journey through an ice cave
This one, in Vatnajokull, Iceland, is in the largest glacier in Europe. A true stunner. Well worth the trip, don't you think?

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Visit a regular cave
They're equally pretty.

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Cross an exposed suspension bridge
You might not be able to appreciate the amazing views because you'll be too busy staring at your feet but the whole thing will still take your breath away.

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Enjoy a rooftop view
OK, maybe don't sit on the edge of a building's rooftop, especially one this high. Admittedly, though, that spectacular view of New York City might tempt you.

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Motorbike down a dirt road
Feel the wind in your hair. (Under a helmet, that is.)

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Ride a roller coaster
And not one of the kiddie ones, the kind that will make you scream your head off.
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Plus, don't miss the best activities in Canada this summer.

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Be part of a pit crew
The sound, the speed, the heat, there's nothing like it.

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Pilot a plane
If flying a plane on your own seems daunting, try gliding. A glider pilot will tow you away and then release the tow rope and your plane will rely on its own momentum.

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Ride a unicycle
It's not exactly like riding a bike but fun nonetheless.

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Run a race
Whether it's a 5K, 10K or full-blown marathon, you'll feel super-accomplished.

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Take part in a colour run
Just make sure your eyes are covered.

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Dive from a platform
No one's expecting Olympic marks, what have you go to lose?
Speaking of the Olympics, open these photos of abandoned Olympic sites for later.
Speaking of the Olympics, open these photos of abandoned Olympic sites for later.

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Swim under a waterfall
It'll take your breath away,
just like Canada's
must-see waterfalls.

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Walk through a cave to a waterfall
Like this beauty in Brazil.

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Go snorkeling
The most peaceful thing one can experience.

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Go scuba diving
What do you do when you travel to one of the best islands in the world? Go deep or go home.

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Do a polar dip
And nothing is colder than the iceberg glacier lagoon in Jökulsárlón, Iceland. It'll give you another reason to visit the gorgeous country.

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Swim with turtles
OK, this is much easier. And heading to Hawaii, where there are a ton of them, helps.

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Try sailing
Watch out for choppy waters.

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Cannonball into a pool
You'll feel like a kid again.

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Go skinny-dipping
So liberating, especially when you've got the place to yourself. If you're not sure where to travel to next, check out the world's best swimming holes.

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Take a hot air balloon ride
Enjoy the killer views. Our pick? Hot air ballooning in the Serengeti is a definite vacation spot for adrenaline junkies.

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Release a paper lantern
A wondrous sight.

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Try needlework
Knitting, crocheting, whatever you fancy, is a fantastic stress-reliever. If you've always wanted to try it at home, but have never gotten a chance, why not take it up if you're on vacation somewhere and there's a free class?

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Give painting a try
Channel your inner artist.

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Try your hands at pottery
Get your Ghost on.

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Sculpt something
If painting and pottery aren't your things ...

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Crowd surf as a band plays
You gotta have trust.

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Add a lock to a bridge
Yes, you're that person now. But do it — before they're gone.

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Feel blessed by prayer flags
They're strung along mountain ridges and peaks in the Himalayas, so you might have a ways to go, but just another reason to add it to your ultimate travel bucket list!

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Do a headstand in a tropical location
Start easy, maybe against a wall. Leave a pose like this to the pros.

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Do yoga on a paddleboard
That feeling of balance is everything.
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You may also be interested in the biggest fitness trends for 2018.

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Visit the Taj Mahal
So damn majestic and mysterious. No wonder it's one of the world's top tourist attractions.

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Take in the sights of a Big Buddha statue in Thailand
You have to see it to believe it.

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Enter the lost city of Petra
You don't hear about people visiting here often, which makes it all the more enticing.

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Make a wish in the Trevi Fountain in Italy
Throw a coin in and earn it the right way. Damn sexy.

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See a Broadway musical
A stage show is one thing, but the theatre district in the heart of NYC is like nothing else.

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Learn a musical instrument from a local musician
Bonus points if it's an instrument you don't see much of at home. Your soul will thank you.

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Learn another language
Your brain will thank you.

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Volunteer at a homeless shelter
Your heart will thank you.

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Do karaoke
Your ears might not thank you. But that doesn't matter. Everyone needs to feel like a superstar at some point. And we can't think of a better time to do it than in a room full of strangers you'll never see again, in some amazing location abroad.

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Pay a stranger’s restaurant bill
Even better? If they never find out.

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Drink from a coconut
Instantly feels like you're in paradise.

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Sleep under the stars
The quiet alone is worth it. The view takes it over the top.
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