Zac Efron is known for his muscles and his films (which also include a few shirtless scenes), but his interests involve so much more than working out. Efron has a passion for travel, and he has visited some of the world’s most interesting and beautiful places.

What also makes his vacations different is that he is willing to explore relatively untouched pieces of land; he visits dense forests, sandy shores, and explores on foot and horseback. Efron’s not one of those celebrities who want to lie at the pool all day and soak up the sun. Instead, he has an adventurous spirit and prefers the road less traveled.

Below are 20 of Zac Efron’s photos of his awesome trips, which could make anyone jealous (but most especially his ex Vanessa Hudgens)!

20 Zac Efron Has An Adventurous Spirit, As We Can See This From His Sandboarding Trip In Peru

Zac Efron has many interests, and travel appears to be one of them. He has visited some of the world’s most beautiful places, and his adventurous spirit has also led him to experience exciting things. A great example of this is when he went sandboarding just outside of Lima, in Peru.

19 He Decided To Explore Costa Rica In A Different Way; On Horseback

When Zac Efron visited Costa Rica, he didn’t just head to a resort and spend the entire time next to the pool, and he also explored on horseback. This photo shows him doing just that at the Hacienda AltaGracia, an Auberge Resort in the unexplored area of Perez Zeledon, according to TripAdvisor.

18 He Took A (Shirtless) Trip To Crowley Lake, California

Zac Efron is known for his impressive physique, and in many of his films, there are a few shirtless scenes (much to the delight of his fans). It should come as little surprise then that when he enjoyed a boat trip on Crowley Lake in California, he felt shirts were optional.

17 Zac Efron’s Travel Motto Is Simple: It’s Not The Road You Take But How You Take It

We know Zac Efron is passionate about travel because he’s shared photos from many of his trips, but he has also shared inspirational quotes about how we should live our lives. He captioned this photo with the following message: “It’s not which road you take, but how you take it.”

16 Nepal Was An Enlightening Experience

Zac Efron has traveled to Nepal, and it is a place that he cares about. After the Nepal earthquake in 2015, Efron encouraged his fans to support the Redcross relief efforts. He shared a photo on social media, and informed his followers that the “people of Nepal need our help.”

15 The Osa Peninsula Is No Match For Zac Efron And His Upper-Body Strength

Zac put his muscles to work during a visit to the Osa Peninsula in southwestern Costa Rica. According to Lonely Planet, the area is one of the country’s most remote destinations, but this also means that it is filled with untouched nature, including rainforests and mangroves.

14 His Vacation Photos Are So Much Cooler Than The Norm

Many of us take photos on our holidays in front of an impressive landmark, or a beautiful beach location, but Zac Efron’s photos are so much cooler than the norm. This is because he visits destinations that are relatively unexplored, interesting, and exceptionally beautiful. Or he stands on top of a giant boulder.

13 The Island Of Maui Was A Great Opportunity For Zac To Have A Break

Maui is an island in Hawaii and yet another beautiful destination that Zac Efron has found himself in. According to Go Hawaii, the island is the second biggest Hawaiian island. It is celebrated for its beaches (which Efron enjoyed), “the sacred Iao Valley,” and the opportunity to view the migration of humpback whales in the area.

12 He Loves Beach Locations Where He Can Test Out His Surf Skills

Zac Efron appears to love beach locations where he can test out his surfing skills. Surfing is a fantastic workout (and we all know Efron likes to keep fit), but Efron does it for more than fitness. According to AceShowbiz, he previously admitted, "I love to surf every chance I get. Oh man, I would love to go surfing with Kelly Slater at Bells Beach."

11 Wakayama Is Without A Doubt A Bucket List Destination!

Zac Efron shared this photo of himself from Wakayama, Japan, and we can see why he would want to take a picture here! According to the Visit Wakayama travel guide, the location is more accessible than travelers think. It can be reached by long-distance buses from major cities, and local buses can transport visitors to the attractions.

10 Just Look At That View In Mammoth Lakes!

On a beautiful clear day, Zac Efron traveled to Mammoth Lakes, a town located in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. Visit Mammoth Lakes describes the town as “one of those rare places that you have to see to still not totally believe.” It’s a location that is celebrated for its natural beauty, including clear lakes, mountains, and valleys.

9 He Has Reflected On His Life In One Of The Most Beautiful Destinations

Perhaps Zac Efron was contemplating life at this moment or thinking about his fitness journey. He is a very insightful person, commenting (according to PopSugar), “I've started... searching for the cure inside that's causing the symptoms of what I'm getting on the outside…”

8 And Had An Adventure In An Awesome Van

Well, this is undoubtedly an interesting way to travel! It appears Zac Efron kitted out a van and headed on the road for an epic adventure, although exactly where his travels took him, we can’t be sure. What we do know is he decided to have some fun with the van and asked his followers for name suggestions.

7 Zac Efron’s Photo In Sydney Makes Us Want To Book Our Next Trip

Zac Efron has traveled to some bucket list locations, and his photo of his travels to Sydney, Australia, makes us want to book our next trip! This photo of him is taken on a boat in Sydney Harbour, and we can see the iconic Sydney Opera House in the background.

6 He Is Passionate About Being Outdoors (It Doesn’t Matter If It’s Snowing)

Zac doesn’t have to be in warm temperatures to be happy, as he proved with this photo taken of him in a very wintery destination. He captioned the image with “Protecting the bay North of the wall” because “winter is here” — we assume this is a Game of Thrones reference.

5 What Could Be More Special Than Climbing A Mountain In Peru With Your Dad?!

It seems that Zac Efron is not the only person in the Efron family who enjoys traveling, and he has taken a trip with his dad, David. The two men climbed mountains in Peru, and probably created lasting memories. “That mountain in Peru was hard to climb, but we did it together,” Zac captioned the photo, before thanking his dad for helping him to the top.

4 He Felt At Home In The Middle Of Nowhere In Australia

Some of the best locations to visit are those where there are no people, and this particular location is somewhere in Australia (a destination where Zac Efron always feels at home). But there are many locations that Efron has visited. He even did a few travel videos on YouTube called “Off the Grid,” where he went on adventures with his brother, Dylan.

3 Looks Like He Doesn’t Have To Go Far From Home For A Great Fishing Spot (He’s Beside The Freeway In Los Angeles)

We know Zac Efron loves being outdoors, and he has gone surfing, sandboarding, horseback riding, and exploring in forests and through mountains. But he doesn’t have to go far when it comes to fishing, at least not according to the caption on this photo, because apparently, he was “ beside the 5 freeway in Los Angeles.”

2 Traveling The World Is Easier When It’s Done In Luxury!

Traveling the world is made a lot more comfortable when you get to board a private jet, and by the looks of it, Efron travels in luxury. Which is a good thing because he loves traveling, even telling fans in a Q&A on social media (via Travel Pulse) that “the moon” is one of his bucket list destinations.

1 Zac Embraced Tourist Life In Japan

Zac Efron looked pleased during his trip to Japan, and he embraced the tourist life by posting multiple photos of his adventure in the country. This was not his first time here either, and back in 2009, Efron and his then-girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens were photographed arriving at Narita International Airport.