Going on vacation sans the old ball n’ chain can be really refreshing: no worrying about doing girly things that don’t interest you, or worrying about questioning your manhood when you end up totally loving those girly things (hey, don’t feel bad, everyone loves a pedicure).
Whether you’re single or attached, getting away with the boys is something I think all men should do at least once a year or so. It recharges the testosterone, reminds you that you are a capable little world traveler without a woman by your side and gives you a chance to reconnect with your pals, something that all attached or married men complain they don’t get to do enough.
So as you brave wandering souls prepare to saddle up your horses and charge off into the wide-open world out there, let this gal give you a few pointers as to where you may want to steer your spurs:
1. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Ya know, vagina shmagina, this is something I’ve always wanted to do. If you haven’t heard of this little trek, it carries you through the heart of whiskey country, Kentucky, to visit 8 esteemed distilleries where most of the bourbon in the world comes from. And the whole thing happens along a beautiful stretch of scenic mountains. Lots of nature, wood barrels, and drinkin’ whiskey…if that isn’t manly, I surely don’t know what is.
2. Accenture Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon
Anything involving sports, the great outdoors and a huge, historical, badass prison automatically equals testosterone fest. The race includes a 1.5-mile swim from Alcatraz Island, an 18-mile bike ride on the Great Highway through Golden Gate Park and concludes with an 8-mile run through the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Grab yer boys, go out there and prove something to yourself!
3. Bungee Jumping at Bloukrans Bridge, South Africa
If you really feel like traveling far and wide in search of beautiful sites and heart-pounding thrills, this would be my pick. The Bloukrans Bridge in South Africa is the world’s tallest suspension bridge…and they freaking let you jump off of it. I’m not even going to pretend to have the balls to do that. Which is my I’m sending all of you, my men friends with actual balls, to go do it and tell me all about it.
4. Invasion of Normandy Paintball War
Taking place in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, this is exactly what it sounds like: a re-enactment of the Battle of Normandy…with paintballs. It happens one weekend every year and features over 3,000 costumed soldiers, all pounding each other with paintballs. I’m a little giddy just thinking about this. I’m sorry guys but I might have to go…shave my head and call me Demi Moore, because G.I. Jane is goin’ to war!
By Jessi_bee