15 Insanely Cool Experiences You Never Thought to Try (But Absolutely Should!)
RANDOM EXPERIENCES
Some experiences are so random, so mind-blowingly different, that you can’t believe no one talks about them. Forget bucket lists filled with overdone ideas—this is for those who want to do something so unexpected and incredible that people will be asking, “How did you even think of that?” Here are 15 insanely cool experiences you probably never considered, but now, you absolutely will.
1. Stay in a Hotel Room Hanging Off the Side of a Cliff
If you want next-level thrill-seeking, book a night at Skylodge Adventure Suites in Peru, where your entire room is a glass capsule hanging off the edge of a mountain. You’ll have to climb up a sheer rock face or take a zipline to get in—but once you're there, it’s pure adrenaline mixed with breathtaking views.
2. Book a Flight With No Destination
Imagine showing up at the airport, handing over your passport, and getting a random ticket to anywhere in the world. Some travel companies, like Surprise Airlines and Pack Up + Go, do exactly this—you book a mystery flight, and they reveal your destination only when you arrive at the airport.
3. Have a Private Dinner on a Glass Platform Above a Waterfall
Dining with a view is great, but what about floating above a roaring waterfall? Some exclusive resorts in Bali and South America offer glass dining platforms that hang over waterfalls, letting you enjoy gourmet meals with an insane, heart-racing backdrop.
4. Rent a Deserted Island for a Night
Why stay at a crowded resort when you could have an entire island to yourself? Websites like Private Islands Inc. and Gladden Private Island let you rent out tiny, uninhabited islands, where you can live out your Castaway fantasy—without the survival part.
5. Stay in an Abandoned Ghost Town (Legally!)
Many ghost towns are off-limits, but some allow overnight stays for the truly fearless. You can book a night in a deserted Wild West town in the U.S., or even spend the night in an abandoned Soviet town in Eastern Europe—just you, the silence, and maybe a few ghosts.
6. Do a 24-Hour "Yes Challenge" in a Foreign Country
Take an impromptu trip to a new city and say “yes” to everything for 24 hours. Whether it’s an invitation to a local wedding, trying bizarre street food, or hopping on a stranger’s boat, this challenge forces you into the wildest, most unforgettable experiences.
7. Take a "Reverse Pickpocketing" Challenge
Instead of worrying about getting pickpocketed, flip the script—secretly slip money into a stranger’s bag, coat, or pocket. Do it in a creative way, like wrapping cash in a note that says, "This is your lucky day." Watch their reaction from a distance for an instant feel-good adrenaline rush.
8. Sleep in an Open-Air Floating Bed
Luxury resorts like The Manta Resort in Zanzibar offer floating beds on water, where you sleep entirely outdoors, surrounded by nothing but waves, the sky, and stars. It’s next-level relaxation—unless you forget you’re in the middle of a lake when you wake up.
9. Take a Road Trip Using Only Coin Tosses to Decide Where to Go
Want to experience true randomness? Start a road trip and flip a coin at every major intersection or decision point:
Heads? Take the left road.
Tails? Go right.
Flip for every meal, hotel, or activity.
You won’t know where you’ll end up, but that’s the thrill—pure adventure, no plan, just fate.
10. Visit a Post Office That Only Exists Underwater
Yes, underwater post offices exist, and you can mail letters from them. Locations include Vanuatu, Japan, and the Bahamas, where you dive down, write a waterproof postcard, and send it from the ocean. It’s the coolest way to send mail—and way more impressive than regular postcards.
11. Ride a Roller Coaster That Plunges Into an Underground Tunnel
Most roller coasters go up and down, but how about one that disappears underground? Japan’s Vanishing Roller Coaster and the U.S.'s Mystery Mine Coaster send riders screaming into the unknown, dropping them straight into dark tunnels beneath the earth.
12. Book a Hotel Room That’s Inside an Aquarium
Some luxury hotels (like Atlantis The Palm in Dubai) offer underwater rooms, where your entire bedroom is surrounded by an aquarium. Imagine waking up to sharks, manta rays, and tropical fish swimming past your bed. It’s like being in a dream, but real. It's only a mere $7,826 a night.
13. Try a Zero-Gravity Experience (Without Leaving Earth!)
You don’t need to be an astronaut to float in zero gravity. Companies like Zero-G offer flights that simulate weightlessness, letting you flip, fly, and float like you’re in space. It's the closest thing to going to the moon without actually leaving Earth.
14. Walk Across a Transparent Bridge Suspended Over a Canyon
Forget normal hiking trails—try walking across a see-through glass bridge, thousands of feet above the ground. Places like China’s Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge and the Grand Canyon Skywalk offer terrifyingly beautiful views that make even fearless adventurers weak in the knees.
15. Stay in a 100% Mirror Hotel That Blends Into the Landscape
Ever wanted to disappear into nature? Some hotels are designed to be invisible, reflecting their surroundings so perfectly that they blend into the landscape. Places like The Mirrorcube at Sweden’s Treehotel create the illusion that you're floating in an endless environment—whether it’s a snowy forest, a desert, or a vast mountain range. It’s a surreal experience where the hotel disappears, and the view becomes everything.
Which One Will You Try First?
The best adventures are the ones that make people say, "Wait... you did WHAT?" These 15 completely unexpected, absolutely wild experiences are guaranteed to shock, surprise, and impress.
👉 Which one blew your mind the most? Would you try any of these? Let us know in the comments!