Wanna a little change in your mood? Looking for relaxation? Wanna some private time? Then for all these things, there is one solution. Traveling! Yes. If anyone feels their regular journey as traveling then one BIG silence for them.
Travelling is super fun. But not every travel destination gives you relaxation on white sand beaches. Some places are highly risky for tourists due to crime, weather, disease, and corruption. Some people travel to seek relaxation, whereas some travel to experience thrill with adventurous activities. Whatever be the purpose, we all want to be safe.
However, some places do not always guarantee safety. Even if you are a thrill seeker, you need to think twice before going to these places. Here is the list of the most thrilling and dangerous tourist destinations in the world. If you are the one who likes to have your holiday to come with a side of danger, these know about these places. But if you are the one who wants to be safe on holiday trips, then make sure you avoid these places. Let’s dig in.
1. Mount Washington, USA – Home Of The World’s Worst Weather
The place holds the world record for the fastest winds on the surface of the Earth. The highest recorded speed here is 203 miles per hour (327 km/h). In addition to the strong winds, the place has freezing temperatures that can drop as low as −40 degrees and has continuous heavy snowfalls.
2. lha da Queimada Grande, Snake Island, Brazil – High Snakes Population
It is the most dangerous place on the planet. The place is full of one of the most venomous snakes in the world, Bothrops. Researchers estimate that about five snakes per square meter live on the island. Several people succumbed to the deadly predators in no time at all. The Brazilian government has prohibited any visitors from setting foot there.
3. Death Valley, USA – Popular For Searing Heat
Located between Nevada and California, the place is popular for mysterious vanishings and deaths. The highest temperature recorded at this place is— 134 °F (56.7 °C). The searing heat of Death Valley will make you exhausted very quickly. Due to dehydration or heat stroke, many have died in the valley, including Harry Potter actor Dave Legeno.
4. Sinabung Volcano, Indonesia – Active Volcano
No one knows what will happen tomorrow, especially in this place. There is an active volcano situated on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. In 2010, 2013, 2014 and 2015, eruptions occurred here and it happens very frequently. The latest explosion occurred on February 27, 2016. That eruption ejects a deadly cloud of volcanic gas, stones, and ash to a height of 2,500 meters.
5. Valley of Death, Kamchatka, Russia – High Concentration Of Toxic Gases
Located near the famous Valley of Geysers, the place has high concentrations of toxic gases which are harmful to every living thing. Plants and animals die quickly, while people soon start to feel unwell and get a fever, dizziness, and chill.
6. The Danakil Desert, Ethiopia, Africa – Hell On Earth
The place has 120 degrees F (50 degrees C), numerous active volcanoes, geysers that spit toxic gases. People consider this place a literal ’’Hell on Earth’’. But it still attracts lots of brave adventurers from all around the world. Visiting the Danakil Desert on your own, without an experienced guide, is strictly forbidden.