15+ Adventures Before You Turn 30

Getting old might the worst feeling to most and those who are almost 30, feel like they cannot enjoy life anymore. For those people, here are some adventurous ideas.

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Adulting is hard, isn’t it? While most people like to spend their 20s with a complete dose of fun and adventure, after the thirties life can get a bit tougher along with the responsibilities of settling down whether with yourself or with your partner or family. While you can embark on adventures even after your 30s, there are a few things that you should do before hit that mark. Here are some exciting ideas to live your life to the fullest.

  • Travel Alone

You might have already traveled around many places preferably with your friends, partner, or family. The joy of traveling is cherished by most people. However, if you embark on a solo adventure, it can offer you a different experience. When you are alone in a new place among new people, culture and lifestyle; it can offer you a great taste of liberty, freedom and exploration. It also offers a great opportunity to know yourself better as you explore new places and vibe with others.

  • Get Financially Stable

When we are talking about financial stability, it is not only about making money but also managing it well so that you can use it in the future. Only earning is not going help you on a long run. You need to learn financial management which allows to save for future and can be utilized in the emergency situations. It is better if you learn it before 30s as starting early can give a better headstart.

  • Volunteer Trips Abroad

If you are a travel freak and knowledgeable of the information of different places and cultures, you can perhaps embark on volunteering abroad trips where you work as a guide and help others explore. This kind of work can help you go around the world, travel places, and make money and connections while you do what you like. Free accommodation and other perks are also provided in such cases.

  • Learn to Cook

I mean why not? Cooking is one of the most nourishing activities that you can do and guess what? You can also get a tasty meal as a result. So it is a win-win situation. Cooking is rocket science and you can make delicious food with the help of simple ingredients. Learning to cook can also help you lead a healthy life with homemade food that is fresh and nutritious.

  • Let’s Study Abroad

You might already have this dream of studying abroad but could not pursue it due to financial issues. You can finally embark on your higher studies and special courses in a foreign country which provides the opportunity to study, improve yourself, and be a part of the foreign culture where you can meet students from many other countries. You might actually like going back to your college days.

  • Explore New Talents

Our perception of our own life and self can be very complex to many and humans often fail to see what is right in front of them. It makes it hard to find our own talents as we do not consider them talents. Open your mind to all possible paths and cultivate the talents you already have. By upgrading your skills, you might be able to find more fruitful opportunities and the best time to start would be now, till have the interest to explore yourself more.

  • Live in Another City

Humans always seek growth and want to know the unknown. Living in the same city for years after years can make you stagnant and it creates a self-isolating mentality where a person feels too fixated with their comfort. However, if you start living in another city for work or any other purpose; it can help to broaden your perspectives while teaching you the important lessons of life. It offers a sense of confidence and reflects the importance of learning to live with own self. You will become truly self-dependent rather than just being financially independent.

  • Spend Time with Grandparents

Grandparents are at the last stage of their life and these old folks need attention and love. And there’s no denying that they love their grandchildren the most, even more than their parents. No matter how busy of a life you are leading, always make sure to make time for your grandparents as they deeply impact our lives. Therefore, spend as much time as you want before it is too late.

  • Make Exercise a Regular Habit

A lot of people start working out gyms with membership but it seems like they soon lose their motivation. While some people want big muscles and others more agility; exercise should be a mandatory activity for all kinds of people. Regular exercise can easily help to boost your energy and blood circulation which is important for your overall health. It helps to boost immunity and allows for staying fit regardless of the age. So, exercise daily to keep yourself fit and ready for anything.

  • Go for Scuba Diving Once

Just like a lot of people are afraid of heights, a lot of other people are afraid of depths. If you also belong to the latter group, you must go scuba diving once to get over your fear and witness the magical world that dwells underwater. The underwater world is very fascinating with the ethereal colors of the marine life and you might even feel a little trippy after this experience. Overcome fears before turning 30.

  • Learning New Languages

This is the most enjoyable activity you can do at your spare time and soon it will become an added skill of yours. Not necessarily you have to know a lot of languages like a polyglot but you should learn at least one new language which offers a special feeling. This learning experience can also help you create international connections from people around the globe.

  • Trekking and Hiking

Trekking and hiking is not as tough or dangerous as mountaineering and summit. You should definitely go for trekking and hiking on mountains before you are too old as you might have the energy and enthusiasm then. The best time to start your journey is in your twenties when you have a lot of energy, curiosity and the mindset of an explorer. Spending time in remote mountain top can offer you a spiritual experience and a sense of achievement.

  • Why Not a Beach?

If you are not very fond of mountains, you can also visit beaches for a relaxing time with yourself. The sea breeze can help you unwind and find answers to the complexity of your busy life. Eat sea food as much as you can and make sure to go surfing, jet ski rides and other activities which can make you feel energized and rejuvenated.

  • Extreme Adventure Sport

Sport is something most people like but there are some sports where a majority of people do not like to participate as they fear uncertain death. But that is not true for the adrenaline junkies and people who like adventure. While it is true that extreme sports can be dangerous, it can also make you feel more alive as you are participating and performing something that defies death. Whether it is bungee jumping, rock climbing, or paragliding; make sure to participate in something that gives value to your existence.

  • Change Your Look

Do you know how much different you can look with just one session of hair styling? Just like we want to experiment with our life, we should also experiment with our looks which can offer some change to our overall appearance. You can do this with confidence while you are young. Starting from dying your hair to dressing differently, you can try out everything you ever wanted to while considering your budget for it. Personality plays a vital role and you should take care of that.

  • Travel with Childhood Friends

Friendship is something that we can cherish throughout our lives but situations and circumstances can put friends apart from each other such as different schools, colleges, or workplaces. While drifting apart, we can always try to connect with our childhood friends which allows going back in time and enjoy a hefty dose of nostalgia. Now that you are grown-ups, you can easily plan a trip and travel together which can make your childhood dream come true.

  • Learn to Take Care of Home.

The biggest task of an adult is to take care of the house they are living in. starting from doing daily home chores to maintaining the house condition; there are a lot of tasks to do. If you are willing to become completely self-dependent; you should learn how to do all that tasks. It is a mature person’s responsibility to take care of home and if you are not mature enough in your late twenties, you never will be. Take care of your place and it will offer you peace and comfort in return.

  • Be a Kinder Person, to Yourself

We easily love others but when it comes to self-love, most people put it aside. Most individuals do not even realize the fact that they are unaware of self-love and an imposter syndrome can be seen among people where they consider themselves not enough. Try to be kinder to yourself just like you treat others. Being kind to and taking care of yourself can help you feel happy from the inside without any materialistic need.

Life is perhaps not that easy to navigate but it is the only one we got. Even if you find yourself stuck, always try to look for more which completes the purpose of life.