For a long time did not pull on the adventure? These five countries offer you to restore the appetite for life in different and sometimes radical ways - from a walk to the vent of the volcano to rafting through the foaming waters of the mountain river. Each of us understands the word "adventure" differently. For some, this may be tasting exotic dishes, and for someone - rock climbing.

But speaking objectively, it is much easier to leave the comfort zone in some parts of the world than in others.

American magazine U. News & World Report recently compiled a ranking of the best countries for adventure, based on indicators in five categories: "entertainment", "friendliness", "climate", "landscapes" and. "sexuality".

The latter category was interpreted very widely - from eroticism to such an attraction, which is difficult to describe in words and which can only be said je ne sais quoi (fr. "I do not know what to say" - Prim.. translator).

"In addition to the excellent food, weather or attractions that the rest of the 20 countries ranked below can offer, the winners also offer something else that ties them together," says Annalisa Nash Fernandez, an intercultural coach who lives on two countries - Brazil and Italy (by the way, included among the five most "adventure"),.

"None of these countries [which have taken the highest places in the rating] use the common language with the neighboring countries and in one way or another try to preserve their culture and minimize the influence from outside. If you are blindfolded in any of these countries, you will immediately understand exactly where you are ".

ROB FRANCIS / ROVERTHARDING / GETTY IMAGES. In some countries, to leave the comfort zone is especially easy. We talked with the inhabitants of these countries to find out what is especially "adventure" offers local life.

Brazil In the U rating. News & World Report Brazil received top points in the categories "entertainment" and "sexuality".

From the local people, indeed, infectious energy is coming, and the Brazilians adore their country, their traditions.

"We like to show off that we have delicious food, the best coffee in the world and the most beautiful people," says Brazilian Arthur Souza.

As for adventure, this fifth in the world on the territory of the country offers many options.

"You can surf the tidal wave in the lower reaches of the Amazon or relax on the beaches of the Fernando di Noronha archipelago," says Souza. "And if you want to see something unique, that is, white dunes in the Lensoys-Maranensis National Park or Ilya-Grandi Island, where nature is preserved almost untouched".

LONELY PLANET / GETTY IMAGES. In Rio de Janeiro, you can dance samba all night long. And, of course, those who love parties and dance, Rio de Janeiro offers an endless number of nightly adventures.

"We have beaches, we have an old city, we have memories of the colonial era and imperial times. In the evening, you need to go to Lapu (a bohemian district with a vibrant nightlife - Prim.. translator) with a lot of bars, where everything sounds from samba to hip-hop and country music. You will need more than one day to explore this area ".

Italy Well known: Italy has a high reputation for food, art and architecture. But also on the part of the adventure here everything is in order: for example, in the category "landscapes" the country received the highest ratings.

"In my hometown of Catania in Sicily, you can start the day with a bath in the blue sea, and finish it with an ascent to the most active volcano in Europe," says Georgia Karraff, a specialist from the tourist startup kimkim.

SEAN GALLUP / GETTY IMAGES. Those who want to get a truly indelible impression can climb the active volcano Etna Walk to the volcano Etna, of course, lovers of the thrill, but those who live in this country appreciate first of all how diverse it is culturally.

"Traveling from town to town, from the valley to the hills, you see what a different culture, different food and even different languages ??in different regions of this country," says Tim Hudson, director of the tourist company Inspired Italy.

As for adventure, the diversity of Italy also plays a major role here. In winter, according to Hudson, he goes skiing in the Dolomites, and in the summer he goes by bike along the roads of Tuscany.

Spain Spain deserved the highest ratings in the categories of "friendliness" and "entertainment". As for the adventure, they are waiting for you literally in the next street, local residents testify.

"Most of all we Spaniards love street life," says Juan Castillo, who lives in Valencia and conducts walking tours from the company GuruWalk.

"Every day after work, you go out for a drink with friends. Here, in Valencia, there are wonderful places in the port area or in Rusafa [the historic city center]. We love to chat and joke. We enjoy life, and foreigners who move to us, very quickly adopt it ".

The most important thing to understand for those who are going to move to Spain - this is to what kind of adventure they are more inclined.

If you like winter, think about Madrid, which is surrounded by mountains and where at least three ski resorts in an hour by car. If you like warm weather, then you will approach Barcelona with its beaches.

DRIENDL GROUP / GETTY IMAGES. Madrid is in the center of the country, which means that it's no more than a few hours drive to the mountains or to the sea coast. "The weather here [in Barcelona] is amazing," says Andre Arrias, a native of Chile, founder of Barcelona Eat Local. - The sun all year round. In winter you can walk in sneakers and no longer care about buying heavy winter boots ".

If you return to Madrid, then, despite the cold winters, the geographical position of this city is such that it is no more than a few hours drive to the mountains or to the sea coast.

"And you can take a high-speed train, and now you are on the finest sea coast in Europe," says Matt Halland, a British native and founder of The Travel Blogs.

The surfers are the most popular northern coast of the Basque Country, and southern Andalusia attracts cyclists and climbers.

Thailand Thailand received high marks in the categories "landscapes" and "entertainment". The country is attractive for a wide variety of tourists - both for adventurers and for those who just want to lie on the beach.

Miriam Hershman recommends the island of Koh Phangan, where she herself was born and raised (and now lives in Los Angeles).

GYSEMBERGH BENOIT / GETTY IMAGES. Koh Phangan Island is widely known for its monthly Full Moon Party on Haad Rin beach. "Tens of thousands of people from around the world come here every month to the proverbial beach" Full Moon Party ". The fun lasts until the sun rises, "she says..

However, there is a completely different audience that comes to the island to practice yoga, meditate and fast. "The difference between those who come here to have fun on the night beach, and those who are concerned about their spiritual health, makes the atmosphere on the island unique. On the one hand, everything is peaceful, on the other - full of opportunities for adventure ".

Lovers of hot taste experience also love Thailand.

"The Thais have their own cultural characteristics, reflected in the local cuisine. Sometimes it's hard for tourists to understand. We eat throughout the day, eat what we have a soul at a certain moment, "says Chivan Suvanapak, a resident of Bangkok and manager at Intrepid Travel.

"In the morning I can eat soup noodles, where I put a lot of powder of chili pepper. In the evening I can eat a spicy papaya salad. When we eat, our fingers and our stomachs participate in it ".

Among her favorite dishes - well-roasted fish of lucians with garlic and salad with minced pork, as well as traditional for northern Thailand dish kao soy, yellow wheat noodles in broth curry, served with chicken or beef.

Those who want a thrill not from pepper in their mouths, go to the city of Chiang Mai for rafting on the mountain river Me Teng or to the national park Doyintanon - climb through its rocks.

"Doyintanon" is for good reason translated as "the roof of Thailand" - here is the same name and the highest peak in the country, which reaches 2565 meters above sea level.

Greece The warm Mediterranean waters of Greece make it ideal for lovers of aqua adventures - the country received high marks in the categories "landscapes" and "climate".

HOLGER LEUE / GETTY IMAGES. Warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea attracts swimmers to Greece. "For swimming, water here is the best of the best," says Patricia Hajifotiu, a native of the United States, who now lives on the island of Evia and runs a small tourist company The Olive Odysseys. - Greek doctors prescribe swimming to their patients, and everyone is required to count the number of times he swam during the summer. This is a matter of health: the sun, minerals that penetrate the skin, movement. "On the islands of the Cyclades archipelago, lovers of kayaking and sailing will find many options, but there is something for those who prefer to walk on land - in particular, the mountain of Zeus, the highest peak of the Cyclades, is located on the island of Naxos, and on the island of volcanic origin Santorini (aka Santorini, aka Tire) is where to experience the fate of the climbers.

But in addition to the islands of Greece, there is something to surprise the tourist. "Imagine driving in a car past the famous Acropolis or traveling along the coast, and one small bay opens one after another, striking the blue of its purest water," says Mina Agnos, an American who in 2008 opened the office of the luxury tourism company Travelive in Athens. "Such things bring me joy almost every day".

APING VISION / STS / GETTY IMAGESI. Stadium Panathinaikos in Athens: in 1896, the first in modern history Olympic games were held in Athens, Athens hosted the first Olympic Games in the stadium Panathinaikos, the only one in the world, completely built of marble. They say that in the 6th century BC there was a racetrack on this place.

Both local residents and tourists are invited here every morning to take a morning run (from 7:30 to 9:00) to warm up - to whom before the working day, to whom - before the new adventures in this country.

For those who are not very attracted to physical exercises, there is always a simple but effective, purely Greek option.

"Call a few acquaintances and friends, tell us what you are doing now, and very soon you will have a whole crowd wanting to eat ice cream together," says Patricia Hajifotiou. "No one, really, will come on time, but everyone will be relaxed and informal".

Read the original of this article in English on the BBC Travel website.

Lindsey Galloway, BBC Travel.