Taylor Gleason may only be 21 years old, but he's already seen more of the world than most people ever will.
The young adventure-seeker has traveled to a whopping 65 countries, documenting it all — in classic millennial fashion — on an Instagram account that has amassed an impressive 65,800 followers.
Of all of the places he's been to, though, New Zealand stands out to Gleason as an exceptionally cool destination. Beautiful scenery, laid-back locals, and endless adrenaline-infused activities are just some of the reasons that the Kiwi nation was one of his favorites.
Gleason gave Business Insider an exclusive look into his top picks of things to do on the two main islands that make up the tiny country, complete with jaw-dropping pictures and videos of his experiences. Just beware of the sharks: they look close enough to touch.
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Go to Christchurch, where you can visit one of the leading International Antarctica research centers and see a population of adorable penguins.
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Bungee jump off of Kawarau Bridge in Queenstown, the birthplace of this death-defying sport. Gleason recommends the "water touch" bungee jump, where a head-first plunge off the bridge lets your body submerge in the water for a split second before you spring back up.
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Take in the gorgeous Queenstown scenery from high up in a hang glider. "It was my first time doing it, and it was surreal," Gleason said. "It was amazing to be able to actually be in the same position as a bird and get a real 'bird's eye view' of nature and the world."
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