Cool & Unique Activities From Around The World

DIGGING FOR DIAMONDS (Crater of Diamonds State Park, USA)

Fancy getting a big rock for the missus? This unique public park in Arkansas allows you to dig for diamonds for a fee, and you keep what you reap, whether it’s diamonds or semi-precious stones. Still doubtful? You’ll be surprised to know the largest diamond ever unearthed in the USA was discovered here!

HARLEM GOSPEL TOURS (New York City, USA)

Visitors to the big apple can experience the cultural thrill of a gospel church tour, which often includes a guided walking trip to historic landmarks. A truly soul-rejuvenating experience!

BOBSLEDDING / BOBSLEIGHING (USA or Europe or Japan)

Want to zoom down an ice track at breakneck speed? Try bobsledding! Bob runs are pretty uncommon around the world so be on the lookout for them.

PIRANHA FISHING (Amazon Rainforest, South America)

Yes, they’re edible! If you’re in the Amazon and have never fished your entire life, this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make your friends, especially fishing pals, mega-envious!

ICE SWIMMING (North America or Europe or China or Australia)

A popular winter activity especially in Scandinavian and Eastern European countries, ice swimming (or winter swimming) involves swimming (or even a quick dip) in an unheated body of water below 5 °C (41 °F) and just above freezing. Fans of this extreme sport cite its health benefits such as improved body circulation and strengthening the immune system. However, it is not recommended for children, the elderly, and those with health problems.

DEAD SEA TREE SWIM (Dead Sea)

You may recall childhood books discussing the Dead Sea (basically it’s so salty you stay afloat) but what you may not know is of the lone tree on a tiny salt formation which you can swim to. Beware though, swimming in a heavy salt lake is not an easy feat!

BORYEONG MUD FESTIVAL (Boryeong, South Korea)

Korea’s biggest festival involves slinging mud at each other and partaking in mud-related activities in the small seaside town of Boryeong, where the mineral-rich mud is believed to have therapeutic properties.

FIREFLY SQUID BOAT TOUR (Namerikawa, Toyoma, Japan)

Every spring, before the crack of dawn, many boat tours depart this port city to watch local fisherman catch the beautiful "Hotaruika" firefly squid off the coast in Toyama bay. The dates and timing differs year by year, and book months beforehand (starting in January) to secure a slot!

FIRE A ROCKET LAUNCHER (Phnom Penh, Cambodia)

War junkie? Rambo fan? Ever watched Black Hawk Down and fancied firing an RPG? You’re in luck! This extreme outdoor gun range in the capital of Cambodia is one of the few (or only) places you can fire an RPG-7, besides stuff like machine guns, grenades, bazookas, you name it. Unless you’re in Iraq or in the army, this is the only place to realize that dream!

PRAWNING (Singapore)

A quintessential Singaporean night activity, where people sit around a large artificial pool and fish for prawns, while snacking, drinking, and bonding with friends.

SHARK CAGE DIVE (Africa or Mexico or Australia)

Tourists are lowered in metal cages to watch sharks, usually an aggressive species such as the Bull shark or Great White. There have been documented cases of sharks attacking and breaking the cages, so watch out!

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