Is white-water rafting no longer a rush? Been there, done that with bungee jumping? If standard travel activities like hiking, surfing, diving and zip-lining are leaving you cold, check out these unique, crazy, and sometimes downright dangerous adventure sports around the world.
If the idea of rolling downhill in what is essentially a human hamster wheel appeals to you, you may be interested in “zorbing”. Zorbing (or sphereing) was developed in New Zealand, though there are now several countries that offer facilities for this unusual experience.
All that’s really needed is a gently sloping hillside (or man-made ramp) and the zorb itself – a ball made of flexible plastic with a smaller round chamber inside. Water is often added to help riders stay stationary as the ball rolls around them. Zorbers climb in and …Â Details