Being a couple is a huge adventure in itself because we don’t really know where we are going, but take the plunge anyway. However, there is always something to learn and explore and now that you’ve taken the plunge, why not make your time together a never ending thrilling date? There’s nothing like an adrenaline adventure date, to get your heart pumping. It is also believed that adrenaline rushes actually lead to sexual attraction. While there are plenty of adrenaline charged travel destinations around the world, here’s a list of the 5 most heart pounding ones:
1. Dinner in the Sky Vienna
This will be one dinner date to remember. An unconventional above the earth dinner date, at almost 150 feet above! Though there are an increasing number of such dinner places around the world. The one in Vienna has the most breathtaking view. You not only enjoy getting cosy way up high and enjoy the breathtaking view of Vienna but also enjoy the culinary delicacies, unless of course you suffer from vertigo.
2. The Walk of Faith Skywalk, China
Hold onto to each other’s hands tight as you take a walk on the glass skywalk on Tianmen Mountain in China which is also called The Walk of Faith. This one is absolutely not for the faint hearted as it’s suspended at 4,600 feet and while it is a delightful experience it can also be terrifying. But it’s definitely THE walk for adrenaline junkie couples.
3. Skyjump at Stratosphere, Las Vegas
Whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas so they say, but this experience is something you will want to show off to the world. It’s not every day you experience something mind bending as this. Insanity the ride, is a massive mechanical arm extending out 64 feet over the edge of the Stratosphere Tower at a height of over 900 feet, You can hold on tightly to each other’s arms while you are propelled up to an angle of 70 degrees, which will tilt your body into one position — straight down! You can also enjoy a breathtaking view of historic downtown Las Vegas if you’re brave enough to keep your eyes open. Though the fear might take a couple of hours to wear off, it is a once in a lifetime experience.
4. Goliath, Six Flags Great America
True to its name, this one is a giant beast! It has set 3 world records as the world’s fastest wooden coaster at 72 mph, the world’s steepest wooden coaster drop at a near vertical 85 degrees and also the tallest wooden coaster at 180 feet. Be prepared for long queues and an even longer wait but it’s worth every second of the wait. Once you are in it just hold on tight to each other and also to dear life.
5. Wing Walking UK
This concept is catching up all across the world after it was popularised at air shows to attract a large audience. Today, it’s become one of the biggest thrills and greatest ariel adventures for the adrenaline junkies as no formal training or previous experience is required. All you need is to keep your wits intact and a whole lot of guts to walk on the on the wings of an airplane during flight.There are many certified companies all across the UK that organise this experience. A couple is even said to have exchanged their vows in mid air why wing walking.
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