This may not be for everyone, but I challenge you to provide an example of a more exhilarating form of travel.
Most interestingly, the video begins with a quote from someone who was unable to conventionally enjoy the sights and sounds of travel, but who was no stranger to taking risks to live life to its fullest.
“Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it.
Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”
– Hellen Keller
I believe Ms. Keller revealed the essence of why we travel – it makes life a daring adventure. Not traveling equates to nothing.
By the way, if you think the video starts slowly while the Keller quote is presented, take a closer look and follow the contrail that starts in the top right corner of the frame.
Thought you might appreciate that. I highly recommend full screen viewing.
This approaches the purest form of human flight – void of the pitfalls facing the pitfalls facing the modern commercial aviation industry. No airport security lines, outrageous airline bag fees or annoying fellow passengers.
If you want to fly right, do it yourself.
For some reason, I imagine the global travel industry might be a bit slow on figuring out how to monetize this new form of Adventure Travel.
While there may be no better way to see some of the most scenic and dramatic natural beauty this world has to offer, there are some downsides to travel by wingsuit.
For example, flight interruption insurance is reportedly quite expensive. There may be other challenges, but none immediately come to mind…
In summary, given the hypothetical question, “if you could be any person on earth aside from yourself, who would it be?”
My response just might be Jeb Corliss.