60 Surreal Things to Check Off Your Travel Bucket List

Posted by Denette Wilford on February 28, 2018

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.)

Whether you plan a trip around one of these activities, or just happen to try one while on vacation, here are 60 things to do before you die.

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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.
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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.

    You may also like: 20 of the best budget ski resorts around the world.
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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.
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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.

    Lucky for you, we've also rounded up the world's best hikes.
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    Climb a mountain

    It's a journey that will test your limits.
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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.

    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.
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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 sharks

    If you dare.
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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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    Attend a music festival

    Rock out. Hard. And pack accordingly.
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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.

    You may also be interested in the biggest fitness trends for 2018.
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    Take in the Grand Canyon

    It'll blow your mind.
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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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    Walk the Great Wall of China

    Just so you can say you did.
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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.

    Want more travel inspo? Don't miss 20 genius cruise tips that'll make your trip easier and cheaper.
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