Life as a Holiday Thrill-Seeker: Hiking, Biking, Surfing Adventures
Holidays are increasingly viewed as energy-expending adventures such as hiking, biking, and surfing, making relaxation even more rewarding after physical activity. Sam Haddad shares memorable thrill-seeking experiences including trips across Poland's Tatra mountains, Bondi Beach in Sydney, Seminyak in Bali, surf-and-safari excursions in Sri Lanka, canyon exploration in Chiapas, Mexico, lava fields at Mount Batur, and South Africa's Western Cape.
Surfing emerges as a central focus with Bondi and Seminyak as highlight locations. Copenhagen is recommended as a bike-friendly city for leisurely cycling, with notable Marriott-affiliated accommodations like Residence Inn Copenhagen Nordhavn, which offers bike rentals, and the Nobis Hotel Copenhagen.
The article highlights the rising trend of thrill-seeking holidays including plans for rafting and an overnight bivouac hike in the French Pyrenees. Haddad travels with her family, including two children aged 12 and 14, and describes the surf-and-safari trip in Sri Lanka as a standout experience.
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