25 Most Dangerous Tourist Attractions
Not all vacations are about lounging by the side of the pool. Some travelers enjoy the thrill that comes from staring death in the face and walking away untouched. Confused? So are we! We don't get it either. But for this reason, there are many famous tourist attractions that are super dangerous but people want to visit them anyway. Who would do that unless they're crazy? But, to be honest, we're just as curious as they are.
While there are plenty of ways to safely get a rush, what's the fun in that? Why not seek thrills and put your life in danger at the same time? There are plenty of reasons, but that doesn't seem to scare away tourists hell-bent on putting their lives on the line. And we have to admit — some of these places do almost look cool enough to take on the risks... Almost.
Whether it's the aggressive wildlife, dangerous geography, or just good, old-fashioned nuclear radiation, these spots should be saved for the brave only. Here are the 25 most dangerous tourist destinations on earth!
If you like to read lists like this one, check out the one we picked just for you at the end!
The Alnwick Garden
Did you know...
- Jet lag is worse when you're traveling from west to east. That's because the changes in time zones become not only more physically apparent on your body, but they are also more culturally apparent. If restaurants close at 10pm on the East Coast, you'll just be getting hungry since it will feel like 7pm on your West Coast-adjusted body.
- There are over 61,000 people on a plane in the air over the U.S. at any given moment. That makes sense because the U.S. has one third of all the airports in the world. Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta is the busiest airport in the world with over 100 million total passengers every year since 2015.
- The surface area of Pluto is just under 6.5 million square miles. The CIA Factbook lists the area of Russia to be just over 6.6 million square miles. That makes Russia bigger than Pluto (and much closer to visit). Are you still very upset that Pluto isn’t a planet anymore?
- Minnesota might say that it's the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," but Canada has it beat. The country as a whole has over three million lakes. That means Canada has 60% of the world's total number of lakes within its borders. It must seem like paradise for people who like to fish or boat!
- You've heard of the phrase "wanderlust," but do you know the German word "fernweh"? It means "far sickness" or an intensely strong urge to travel. The next time you feel the need to head out on a road trip, you've got a case of fernweh. And the only cure is to travel somewhere new!