They say that age is just a number, but I believe that every year, as I celebrate my “age change day” (yeah, I’m talking about my birthday), embarking on an adventurous journey makes getting older a little more exciting and easier. It’s become a personal ritual – my own quirky way of embracing aging with flair. And believe me, my journey has been nothing short of extraordinary.
In 2019, I embarked on my very first hitchhiking trip from Brussels to Luxembourg – a daring 300-kilometer journey. Oh, the stories I collected along the way! From drivers saying “no” from inside their cars while apologizing using hand gestures, to kind-hearted strangers who made it possible for me, the experience opened my eyes to the beauty of the human connection on the road less traveled. It was a journey I’ll always cherish, reminding me of the incredible adventures waiting for us when we take a chance and explore the unknown.
I learned a valuable lesson that day during hitchhiking. Click to the hitchhike blog.
In 2020, the world faced the COVID-19 pandemic, and my adventurous spirit had to adapt. Though I couldn’t embark on a grand adventure, I found solace in helping others as best I could. Acts of kindness, no matter how small, brought joy to my heart and reminded me that adventure comes in many forms.
But fret not, 2021 brought back the adrenaline rush I craved! That year, I experienced the heart-pounding thrill of skydiving. Jumping out of an airplane at 12,000 feet was nothing short of exhilarating. The wind in my hair, the earth below shrinking with each passing second – it was a rush like no other. The 300 euros I paid were for 30 seconds of pure adrenaline. Oh yeah, it was a hurtful expense, but the unforgettable experience was worth every penny!
The skydiving adventure taught me the value of living in the moment and embracing life’s breathtaking surprises.
Having savored the thrill of adventure, there was no turning back! So, in 2022, my journey led me to Malta, where I zipped across the Mediterranean Sea on a jetski at full throttle. The salty breeze, the spray of the waves, and the sheer freedom of gliding atop the water had me grinning from ear to ear. I’ve always been a risk-taker, and I live by the motto: “If you do something wrong, do it right.” Maybe it comes from watching FRIENDS, but as I rode the jetski, I couldn’t help but notice that some people were afraid to fully enjoy the experience. They were merely floating along while I told the person guarding us in a boat, “If I fall down, don’t let me die, come rescue me, I don’t swim well!”
Life is too short not to embrace thrilling moments.
In 2023, as my age reached new heights, I knew I needed not one, but two incredible adventures to mark the occasion. Among them was an exhilarating underwater diving experience in Sardinia, but that’s a tale for another time. Today, let me take you on a mind-blowing, time-bending adventure where flying over a river at 80kmph becomes the catalyst for crossing borders and rewriting the rules of time itself.
So, let’s rewind a bit and start from the beginning. Picture me, fueled with wanderlust and a thirst for adventure, on a mission to find the cheapest and craziest adventure sport in all of Europe. Little did I know that my quest would lead me to a place where flying high would take me across countries and, hold your horses, I will travel back in time!
The place is called LIMITEZERO ZIPLINE, nestled right on the border between Spain and Portugal, where daredevils like us get to fly solo from one country to another. But wait for it… on a freaking zipline!
Now, let’s get practical. As a budget-conscious traveler, I planned my journey like a seasoned pro. First things first, I scored a pocket-friendly flight from Nantes, France, to Faro, Portugal for around 40 euros in June. That set the stage for my time-warping escapade! The next leg of my budget tour involved a mere 6 euros train ride and a 1.5 euros boat trip to bridge the gap between Faro, Portugal, and the LIMITEZERO in Spain. Can you believe it? Just 1.5 euros was all it took to cross international borders!
The excitement built up as I approached the zipline, knowing that beyond the adrenaline rush, I was about to achieve something truly extraordinary.
Now, as I prepared for liftoff, they told me a professional cameraman on the other side would be capturing my epic flight. Oh, yes! You heard it right! While soaring through the air at a jaw-dropping 80kmph, I had to remember to smile for the camera. I mean, it’s not every day you get the chance to be a fearless flying superstar!
Strapped in and ready to take off, I launched myself into the skies at a heart-stopping 80kmph. The wind rushed past, and the river Guidiana shimmered below as I flew toward the horizon, crossing the border from Spain to Portugal. The seconds felt like minutes as the zipline propelled me through the air. But here’s where the magic happened – due to the timezones difference, my flight across the river actually made me travel back in time! I left Spain at 6 pm but arrived in Portugal at 5.00 pm! Yeah, you heard it right – I literally flew back in time!
HOW MUCH DID IT COST?
Now, let’s get to the best part – all of this time-bending, border-crossing excitement cost just 20 euros per person! That’s right; for the price of a few cups of overpriced coffee, you can accomplish the seemingly impossible – a time-traveling, border-crossing adventure that will leave you grinning from ear to ear.
For just 10 euros, you can snag a digital version of your most epic photo from the professional cameraman. So, make sure to strike your best superhero pose as you soar through time and space!
As I touched down on Portuguese turf, I couldn’t help but chuckle at the adventure I had just embarked on. Sure, crossing borders on foot, by boat, or in a plane is cool and I have done all of that but flying solo through the skies and messing with time? Now, that’s the stuff legends are made of! The LIMITEZERO ZIPLINE had not only scratched my adventure itch but also granted me the superpower of messing with time. All this and more without burning a hole in my wallet!
So, if you’re craving an adventure that leaves you with timeless memories and a quirky story to share at parties, look no further than Europe’s cheapest and most time-warping adventure sport. Embrace the winds of change, defy gravity, and let the LIMITEZERO ZIPLINE redefine your notion of both borders and time. Happy time traveling, my fellow thrill-seekers! Remember, life’s too short for boring adventures!
The Indian Supertramp 
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