What’s a Side Quest?

A secondary goal that isn’t essential to your main story—but adds rewards, depth, and fun. Why live just one life when you could try many?

Whitewater rafting in Norway

Become a Raft Guide in Norway

Even if you’re new to rafting, you can train at an adventure centre and build river skills fast.

Raft Guide Course

Horse ranch in Alberta, Canada

Volunteer at a Horse Ranch in Alberta

Trade your time for food and accommodation. Experience ranch life—even as a beginner.

WWOOF Website

Kung fu students at a temple in China

Learn Kung Fu at a Temple in China

Train with monks, and explore Chinese language and culture alongside daily practice.

Kung Fu Training

Hiker overlooking Irish valleys

Peak Every County in Ireland

Hike the highest point in each county and see Ireland from new angles.

County Peaks

Short Side Quests

Only free this weekend? Try one of these:

  • Book a flying lesson
  • Take a cooking class
  • Learn a musical instrument
  • Ride a unicycle
  • Go geocaching
  • Enter a speed jigsaw competition
  • Learn how to use nunchucks
  • Break a Guinness World Record
  • Take pottery classes
  • Beach clean-up
  • Foraging walk