Lifehack
You’ve always wanted to try something new. Maybe you’re bored with your current hobbies, or maybe you want to find a hobby that suits your personality better. Whatever the case, don’t worry; we have ten ideas for some of the best hobbies around.
1) Collecting Coins and Stamps
Collecting coins and stamps is one of the most popular hobbies, with over 2 million people in America alone participating regularly. It’s not too hard either; you can start by collecting what interests you the most (perhaps coins from different countries), then gradually collect more as time goes on. And while it may seem like a lot of work with little payoff, rest assured that there are plenty of ways to enjoy your collection – from showing it off to family and friends to entering coin collectors’ shows.
2) Gardening
Gardening is another popular hobby, with over 2 million people in America keeping their own gardens. It’s not just about flowers, though – people also garden vegetables these days! If you think gardening looks like a good hobby, don’t get discouraged by the thought of having to do lots of work. With all the tools available today (not to mention that these tools will make your gardening life easier), you can have a garden in no time flat.
3) Snowboarding
Snowboarding is a sport that combines downhill skiing with surfing. It’s one of the most popular winter sports – and for a good reason! Most people start out snowboarding young, but there are plenty of adults who’ve gotten (or want to get) into the sport as well. The best part about snowboarding? Practising it doesn’t require any special equipment – just a regular board (and maybe some protective gear, depending on how serious you are).
4) Knitting
Knitting is one for the ladies out there! It’s been around since ancient times and is still popular today. To knit something, all you need to do is string yarn together in a particular way. It’s really that simple. You can make just about anything out of yarn – from clothes to bags, blankets and more. If you knit a lot (or start knitting often), you might even get opportunities to sell some of your products online or at local craft shows.
5) Book Collecting
As long as there have been books, there’ve been book collectors. In fact, some of the earliest books we have today were actually intended for this purpose! Book collecting is a great hobby because it’s really one that you can do alone or with friends and family – remember to keep your books in good condition so they’ll be worth more when you sell them (and don’t forget to check out the reading level of children’s books).
6) Bird Watching
Have you ever seen a bird in your backyard and wondered what kind it is? It turns out that some birds are pretty hard to identify (there are over 300,000 different species of birds, after all), so if you have a keen eye, bird watching can be a challenge – but also rewarding once you spot them! If you’re looking for something cool to do with your friends, why not try bird watching?
7) Geocaching
Geocaching is the practice of searching randomly scattered “caches,” hidden containers filled with all sorts of goodies. You can get caches from anywhere – like from parks, historical locations, museums and more. The most important thing about geocaching is that you need to have a GPS unit with you – not only does this ensure your safety (especially if you’re out in the wilderness), but it also helps you out by pinpointing exactly where the cache is.
8) Scrapbooking
Scrapbooking is one of the most popular hobbies out there – and with good reason! If you’re someone who loves to document your life (with pictures, ticket stubs, and more), then scrapbooking may be something you want to try. By keeping a scrapbook, you’ll not only have a great reminder of your life, but people will also find it interesting – who knows? Maybe you’ll even get a job at a scrapbooking store.
9) Golf
Golf is one of the most popular sports out there. In fact, there are over 30 million golfers in America alone. If you’re an adult looking for some cool hobbies to try, golf may be something you can enjoy doing. Not only will you get to exercise and have fun, but you might meet people who are interested in the same thing.
10) Gel blaster
It is an alternative to paintballing that uses a special gel instead of paintballs. Instead of venturing out into the woods and getting shot at by your friends, you get to stay indoors for most of the game. If you’re looking for something fun to do with family or friends, gel blaster are great because they can be played just about anywhere.
