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Traveling is supposed to be about leaving the
frustrations of job and home life behind for a week of relaxation and
invigoration. Sure, there are inherent risks whenever you travel to
different places of the world, but some places can be downright
dangerous for the unaware traveler. If you have a death wish, feel free
to visit these dangerously popular locations.
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1. Kjeragbolten
This rock sits 3,245 ft in the air between two boulders in Rogaland,
Norway. You don't want to be present when gravity decides to bring this
down. |
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2. Trift Suspension Bridge
This bridge sits 330 ft in the air and stretches 560 feet (only 3 feet
wide) in the Swiss Alps. The view is spectacular, but you might want to
avoid looking down. |
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3. Stolen Chimney, Fisher Towers
This summit is a park of Utah's Moab National park and is noted as one
of the most precarious peaks in the world. But why must people climb
it?! |
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4. El Caminito Del Rey
Known as the "Little Pathway of the King," this was built in 1905 and
has had little to no repairs done until recently. Therefore, bold
climbers enjoy braving the sections that are most dangerous and even
completely disintegrated. |
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5. Devil's Pool, Victoria Falls
You'll have to travel to South Africa if you want to see this beautiful
355ft cascade. But get this, people literally die trying to get the most
perfect here, yet the tourists (and tour guides) continue to risk their
life visiting this once in a lifetime view.
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6. Hussaini Hanging Bridge
Located in Northern Pakistan, this is one of the most dangerous bridges
in the world, as it has been poorly maintained and the elements have
taken their toll on it's structure.
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7. Cliffs of Moher
This dangerous Ireland (unofficial) bike trail was featured in The
Princess Bride! But don't expect to this to be a cake walk. It's only
about 4 feet (at it's biggest sections) and it's continuously crumbling.
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8. Mount Huashan
The trek up Mount Huashan is considered one of the most dangerous, yet
popular ascents in China. Hundreds of tourists flock to the nearly
vertical staircases and creaky bridges of this location. |
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9. Huayna Picchu
There is no better view of Machu Picchu than from this summit. But
getting there is the hard part. Unkept trails, steep staircases and the
high altitudes make this trip a treacherous one.
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10. Trolltunga
Trolltunga, which stands for Troll Tongue, is one of Norway's most
population outlook spots. It was formed thousands of years ago but
glaciers that slowly chipped away at the rock. Do you dare visit it's
edge?
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11.Yungas Road
This road in Bolivia is accurately named "The Road Of Death," due the
hundreds of lives that it has claimed. The roads of this mountain are
poorly maintained, leading to numerous accidents on the most trafficked
parts.
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