Explore the waterways of another culture. Cruise into Rio or explore Costa Verde’s fishing villages, mangroves and mountains. Kayak in remote glacier valleys and circle Norwegian icecaps. Park your kayak on a sandy shore and  relax on tropical beaches with a jungle backdrop.

Lend a helping hand as you explore your surroundings. Volunteer to help build a school in Ghana or a house in Peru. Help out at an orphanage in Kenya or get involved in a community organization in the Dominican Republic all while experiencing a new country and interacting with the local community. Many programs offer independent lodging but if you’re looking for the ultimate cultural experience, rooming with a host family is also an option.

Take a tour of the desert atop one of the most fabled animals on the planet. Trudge along the ancient cities of Egypt where you’ll be in awe of the Great Pyramids and marvel at the vast sandy oasis aboard your trusty companion. Stroll about on the pristine white sand desert to the west along the Egyptian-Libyan border and camp out in a tent under the stars. And if those images don't grab you, take a camel-back trip to ancient cities of Jordan, ride to the beautiful coast on the Arabian Gulf or journey along the artistic sand dunes of Erg Chigaga in Morocco.

Pedal along the beautiful coast of Greece, climb up the French Alps or coast along ancient settlements in Ireland all while you workout. Go on a bike tour of the many breathtaking sites all across Italy. Speed through the local villages, explore the snowy trails in the Dolomites and view the Mediterranean from the edge of your seat.

Leave the driving to them and enjoy your window seat on the world.  Tour countries like India where there are tens of thousands of miles of track to cover and places to see. Stop at famous locations and ancient holy sites. Or climb aboard a restored vintage train from the 1940s and tour the Western United States along the California Zephyr from Chicago to San Francisco.

Up, up and away you go on a fantastic voyage through the skies. See the world like we rarely see it, from above, in a hot air balloon. Hover over cities and see the sights of the metropolis as you soar over a city like Melbourne. Take a scenic sky tour of the Swiss Alps or soar above the vast plains of Africa on a flying safari. Marvel at the elephant herds and watch big cats in action as you hover over the beauty of their natural habitat.

Live like a local and share some knowledge. Teach a subject like English that is in high demand around the globe in places like China, Japan and South Korea. You’ll be exposed to the beauty of the local culture and will be able to see the country in a different light.

Cruise the seas in search of adventure aboard a sailboat. Feel the breeze as you glide on the sea and drift along coastal edges. Enjoy the deep blue as you whale watch in Kauai, snorkel in the Bahamas, or raft the waters in search of pristine, secluded beaches.

Rev your engines and take off on an adventure of a lifetime seeing all of the sights of a country from the seat of a motorbike. Zoom through the city streets and country roads of your travel destination.  Whiz through the lush jungles of Vietnam or ride on the foothills of The Himalayas in Thailand. Isn't it about time to take the road less traveled?