Normally we would follow basic safety precautions such as seat belts — but not always on holiday GETTY IMAGESThese activities aren’t without horror stories. One in five went further and reported that on holiday they changed their mindset and “threw caution to the wind”. One in four adults would try a risky activity such as paragliding on holiday GETTY IMAGESI talked to the psychologist Dr Sandra Wheatley about this phenomenon of feeling invincible abroad. On holiday, with more free time, if the activity presents itself it’s a case of giving it a go. Do you do risky activities abroad?


Source:   The Times
August 30, 2025 11:54 UTC