Author Jon Levy suggests that an experience should meet several criteria to be considered an adventure:
ˈɔːθɚ dʒˈɑːn lˈɛvi sədʒˈɛsts ðæt ɐn ɛkspˈiəɹɪəns ʃˌʊd mˈiːt sˈɛvɹəl kɹaɪtˈiəɹɪə təbi kənsˈɪdɚd ɐn ɐdvˈɛntʃɚ: