{"id":7347,"date":"2019-05-20T15:23:56","date_gmt":"2019-05-20T15:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/?p=7347"},"modified":"2019-05-20T15:23:56","modified_gmt":"2019-05-20T15:23:56","slug":"activities-adrenaline-junkies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/activities-adrenaline-junkies\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Activities for the Backpacking Adrenaline Junkie"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I\u2019m far from hardcore, but I generally enjoy the feeling of a racing heart and clammy hands. Adrenaline is Mother Nature\u2019s drug, served up for free when you place yourself in the right situation. Never do I feel more alive than when I\u2019m going fast, falling from a height, or using mum\u2019s good fabric scissors to cut up chicken like an absolute madman<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also like to travel on the cheap, and over the years, I’ve found that plenty of backpackers share my penchant for adrenaline. Perhaps it\u2019s the sense of adventure that both things require. Perhaps I\u2019m drawn to people that are a bit too much like me. Perhaps we\u2019re all just idiots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there\u2019s one big issue that comes with being a backpacking adrenaline junkie: exhilarating activities like bungee jumping, skydiving, and throwing diamonds at peasants are all very expensive (to the hostel set, at least). Luckily, there are more than a few ways to get a delicious dose of adrenaline for cheap, or even free, while on the open road. Let\u2019s take a look at 7 heart-pumping activities that\u2019ll only cost you an arm and a leg if you do them badly.*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Seeker is not liable for any bruises, breaks, amputations, or deaths that might result from these activities. Nothing is more fun than getting home alive, guys.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hurling yourself off of a cliff <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Cliff diving at Kande Beach, Nkhata Bay, Lake Malawi, Malawi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A high dive into a body of water: the bread and butter of thrill seekers everywhere. No matter where you are in the world (unless it\u2019s the Sahara), there\u2019ll more than likely be some sort of cliff jumping option near you. Locals are your best source of info, followed by the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you jump, remember to check the water depth<\/em>. Once upon a time, I was cliff diving in Portugal and decided to jump on nothing but faith and a quick visual check. As it happened, my feet hit the bottom before my head went under. No damage was done, but if my spine was angled one or two degrees differently, it could\u2019ve been very bad<\/em>. Cliff jumping isn\u2019t as enjoyable when you\u2019re in a wheelchair, folks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We recommend:<\/strong> diving into the cool depths of Lake Malawi<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hiking along steep mountain ridges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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W-Trek to Lake of Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chilie.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hey fellow kids, looking for a cool and<\/em> rad way to get your blood pumping? Why not try walking? If 20-year-old me had asked for excitement and been offered a hike, he would\u2019ve vomited. Happily, 30-year-old me boasts more maturity and a stronger stomach. As it turns out, hiking can be a brilliant source of adrenaline, provided you choose your walk wisely. A good hike will have a handful of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n