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As a lifelong thrill seeker, Im like a kid in a candy shop here on action-packedNecker Island.
Photographed by Annie Leibovitz,Vogue, July 2018
The other?Adventure sports.
A view over Necker Island.
As adventure travels post-pandemic boom shows, Im not the only one chasing adrenaline and awe in nature.
A view over Necker Island.
Interest in extreme sports, also known as hard adventures,soaredin the years following 2020.
The industry is expected tocontinueclimbing, and could double by the end of the decade.
Theyre looking for something completely out of the box that challenges them.
Foil surfing on Necker Island.
Some have found inspiration in adventure docuseries like HBOs surf-centered100 Foot Wave, released in 2021.
Foil surfing on Necker Island.
Oceanside getaways around the world increasingly link seasoned and beginner surfers with the best waves.
A hike to the Malanoche Waterfall at Silvestre Nosara in Costa Rica.
A hike to the Malanoche Waterfall at Silvestre Nosara in Costa Rica.
Freediving is another adventure sport on the upswing.
The activity involves diving deep with just one breath, typically for several minutes.
Photo: Neil Andrea and Julie Andersen / Courtesy of PADI
While freediving is adventurous, and a chance to push your own limits, its benefits go much deeper.
This includes calmness, increasing your lung capacity and strength, and connecting with nature, she says.
Her research largely focuses on nature-based adventure and wellbeing.
Photo: Neil Andrea and Julie Andersen / Courtesy of PADI
Underwater scooter rides, like so many of my favorite adventure sports, offer uninterrupted time in nature.
Im not thinking about work deadlines, or that growing to-do list.
