Climb Mount Everest

Train for two years, be able to carry 30lbs on our back, not be scared of heights and have the necessary $65,000 for the guided ascent on the world’s greatest mountain? All 29,035ft of it. Are you sure? If so, there are plenty of firms out there on the net to help you literally feel on top of the world.

Join the Dakar Rally

Thundering along the wild roads of darkest Africa as you hurtle to Senegal is the ultimate driving experience for folk who like going over bumps. A lot. Unfortunately, due to terrorism, the rally has had to de-camp to South America. Fortunately amateurs can still join it. Also unfortunate is the cost – you need at least $15,000 dollars, maybe up to $100,000. If you think you might get bored going over bumps for days on end try henleyhillbillies.co.uk for a more local off-road experience.

Watch passion play in Oberammergau

In 1634 the residents of this Bavarian village made a pact with God that if he spared them from the plague, they would perform a passion play every 10 years. Okay, so you missed the last show in 2010 but it’s certainly not too soon to plan your visit to the next performance of this iconic event, featuring 2,000 villagers, which is coming up again in 2020. Those who have gone say it is awesome. Visit passionplay-oberammergau.com

Visit the statues of Easter Island

Their grim, granite heads have become cultural icons and they are situated literally at the ends of the earth, five hours’ fly-time west of Chile. But are they alone? Of course not – Easter Island is well-geared for visitors, so long as you like long flights, swimming in the sea, mountain-biking and, of course, looking at ancient statues.

Go skinny dipping

It’s fair to point out that it is generally illegal to prance around in the buff in public in the UK. However, if you are discreet there are plenty of places in which to enjoy a sneaky swim au natural. Studland is a good place to start as you can officially get your kit off there. But check out the plethora of wild and open-water swimming websites and then recce them for the best time to go for it. Clue: it always means getting up early in the morning.