Adrenaline is a great way to unwind, which may seem counterintuitive. In this collection, we’ve compiled ideas for where to go and how to spend your vacation to unwind.

1. Bungee Jumping, Nepal
The Last Resort, an eco-resort built by a group of New Zealand developers, is located a three-hour drive from Kathmandu. The main attraction of this hotel is its unique activities, which include jumping from a 160-meter bridge. Three thrilling rides are on offer: a free fall over a river with a rope attached to your feet, a giant “swing” over a mountain gorge, and thrilling rafting on the White River.

2. A Trip to Kashgar, China
The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China is both a disputed territory and a site of separatist movements. Tourists are viewed with great suspicion here, but with a bit of luck and a philosophical attitude toward local “hospitality,” you’ll be able to admire the medieval mausoleum of Princess Xiangfei, the 500-year-old buildings of Gaotai village, China’s largest mosque, Id Kah, and other amazing sights.

3. Climbing Kangchenjunga, Nepal
Mount Kangchenjunga, also known as Kanchinjunga, located in the Himalayas on the border of India and Nepal, is the third-highest eight-thousander in the world. Despite a general decline in mountain fatalities, the unpredictable climate and frequent avalanches still kill about a quarter of climbers on Kangchenjunga.

4. Hang Gliding Over the Sahara, Tunisia
The Sahara is like another planet: endless sand dunes, 300-meter-high dunes, and the occasional oases create a cosmic landscape. Daredevils can embark on a thrilling adventure like hang gliding over the desert, allowing them to admire the vast expanses from a height of 1,000 meters.

5. Swimming with Sharks, South Africa
In the fishing village of Gansbaai, located near the resort town of Hermanus, you can encounter one of the few populations of great white sharks on the planet. Daredevils can dive in an open-top metal cage. Even if the predator comes within arm’s reach, human life is not in danger.