Every day, we spend hours reading thousands of amazing experiences shared by the minube community of travelers, many of which make us curse the office walls around us!

But beyond mere office-fever, these exhilarating adventures also inspire us get started planning that next trip. They inspire us to head out to the far reaches of the Earth in search of wild, rugged lands, unique cultures, and unforgettable experiences. In that spirit, today we’re bringing you these 18 life-changing adventures that made us hate our desks!

1.) Hiking Island Peak – Island Peak is the stuff hikers’ dreams are made of! As one of Nepal’s most accessible routes, it’s perfect if you want the glory of the Himalayas without the oxygen tanks and frostbite. As one traveler aptly put it, hiking Island Peak is “exciting, exhausting, and amazing.” (Photo by David Ruiz Luna)

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2.) Ballooning over Bagan – Nowhere will conjure your inner Indiana Jones quite like Bagan, a misty plain in Myanmar with over 2,000 ancient stupas and temples. Seeing the temples early before the crowds is a must, but if you really want to soak in the grandeur of Bagan, your best bet is to take to the…