Are you nervous about turning 30? Or elated that a fresh decade for learning is commencing? Well, whatever your state of mind is right now, there will be one question haunting you as to how you can make your last year of the 20's the most memorable one. So let’s be honest and agree on this first, turning 30 is not the end of the world and you still have plenty of time to experience and learn new things, however, one thing that is exclusive to the 20's is your body’s excellent strength/stamina.
We have to make peace with the fact that our bodies will not be the same when we start to age, and that is why we need to experience certain things, especially the adventurous activities when we are 20 something; and apparently the best destination for it would be Asia. This large and diverse continent has some exclusive adventure activities that are perfect to be tried before you turn 30. Check our top 6 picks below.
Swimming with Whale Sharks in Oslob, Philippines. Swimming with whale sharks is definitely an experience unlike any other. Imagine yourself with this large whale shark, measuring between 18 and 45 feet in length and up to 20 tons in weight just inches away from you. Oslob in Cebu, Philippines is the best place to live this dream adventure in Asia, where this experience not only thrills you but move you as well.
Scuba diving in Sipadan, Borneo. A scuba diving adventure in Borneo is probably what you’re looking for when you want to finish the last of your 20's like a Boss. Sipadan, dubbed the Mecca of scuba diving ensures the best diving experience in the world by offering you its world-famous dive site and a majestic drop-off, which cascade down to dizzying 700 meters. Once you conquer the fear and take a plunge, you are likely to be greeted with a visual treat of rich marine life that includes white-tip sharks and hawksbill turtles.
Hiking Up an Active Volcano in Indonesia. If you are physically fit, chances are you would do better hiking expeditions than this one. However, you cannot and should not ignore the idea of conquering active volcanoes, with giant craters and surrounded by smoke clouds in your 20's. This adventure activity in Indonesia can certainly be one of the most unforgettable experiences of your youth years. In East Java, popular climbs of Gunung Rinjani on the island of Lombok can offer you the adrenaline rush unlike any other. This trek takes almost three days to complete but it is worth the efforts!
Base Jumping in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The best thing about the 20's is that one is always ready to take risks, sometimes without even flinching. So, why not pick something as crazy as Base Jumping in Kuala Lumpur to keep that YOLO spirit alive. The landmark of Kuala Lumpur, the KL Towers are known as the world’s best Base Jump center, and thus it attracts a large number of adventure junkies from near and far to attempt risky nose diving to the city below. Needless to say, it is the best adventure you can ever have on the face of the earth.
Trek to Everest Base Camp in Nepal. What better way to make your 20's memorable than by embarking on a journey to sight the one and only Mt. Everest. An absolute charmer, this highest peak in the world is probably in every traveler’s bucket list and it is indeed ideal to tick it off in the 20's by trekking to Everest Base Camp located in Nepal. Apart from the breathtaking view of this mountain peak at the height of 8848 m, one is due to an experience of witnessing unique Sherpa culture, alpine monasteries, and museums along the way.
Waterfall Abseiling in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Water abseiling has a ring to it, something that says this unique adventure activity has to be taken up when one is in the 20's, and amongst the best places for it in Asia is Chiang Mai, Thailand. One has to climb and abseil down the rocky cliff of the stunning Doi Inthanon here. Expect to be hit by tumultuous water from a 35 feet tall waterfall. In case the thought of it gives you a thrill, you can even try free climbing over a large water body so that at least the water is there to catch you if at all you fall.
There are plenty of other activities in Asia to satiate your hunger for adventure, pick that suits you the best or choose one such activity that lets you push your limit and give you memories enough to be cherished when you turn 30. Remember, we only live once and sometimes have only one chance to live a moment, so make most of it.
This article is copyrighted by Travelers Today, the travel news leader
