Planning your next vacation we all know the thorough work that goes into that sort of thing. If you’re looking for a place to give you a thrill or locations to avoid then this is the list for you.
Caminito Del Rey
Caminito del Rey or the kings’ little path only measures three feet in width and stands over 330 feet above the gorges River. This incredibly narrow walkway is located in a canyon in El Chorro Malaga Spain. Construction began in 1901 and finished in 1905 but it wasn’t until1921 did king Alfonso xiii frost the path himself. As a gesture for the inauguration of the nearby dam. This path appears more wooden but the original track was made of concrete and steel. Over the years Caminito fell into disrepair and was even partially closed down. It earned its title of the most dangerous walkway in the world after five deaths between 1999 and 2000. In 2015 the government officially opened it again. It is now supposedly safe but walks across at your own risk.
The Half Dome
The Half Dome located in Yosemite National Park doesn’t look very threatening at all. The real danger comes when you attempt to climb it. This granite dome has three mostly rounded sides and one sheer face. In the late 1800s American geologist Josiah Dwight Whitney of the California Geological Survey described Half Dome as perfectly inaccessible. This gives us the impression that you probably shouldn’t you know try to access it.
However, in 1875, a route was created consisting of iron eyebolts drilled into the smooth granite. Nowadays hikers use a different method. This method includes a trail that started with several hundred feet of stairs and then a path of braided steel cables. This route often gets crowded with 1,000 hikers climbing per day in the summer. Even with the cables, fatal Falls have still happened. You’re also at risk for lightning strikes the closer you are to the summit.
Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge
The Nanjing Yangtze River bridge opened in 1968. It’s a formidable site along with China’s famous River. The bridge itself has double-decked the upper deck measuring 15,000 feet long connecting to the China National Highway. The lower deck spans 22,000 feet long and is a double-track railway part of the Beijing Shanghai railway. Over 80,000 vehicles drive through the bridge every day. In short, this bridge is a lot going on upon its completion. It was considered an engineering feat and was the first heavy bridge built and designed by China. Many people love taking pictures and writing along but beware when choosing the pedestrian route. Over 2,000 people fall from this 230-foot tall bridge every year many of them, unfortunately, doing it on purpose.
North Korea
It is possible to travel to North Korea for vacation purposes people do it all the time. But be wary the government strictly controls all forms of tourism interactions between outsiders and local citizens are limited. Though some say those rules have relaxed over the years. Still, don’t expect to get to know too many North Koreans during your stay. Only up to 6,000 travelers from Western countries visit North Korea every year. Which may be more than you might have thought. As of this year, it was reported that there had been an influx of Chinese tourists coming to North Korea. That rise in visits appears to be in correlation with a Chinese president’s visit to Pyongyang the cliffs of mohair rising to an elevation of 209 feet.
The Cliffs Of Moher
The cliffs of mohair are no joke and you shouldn’t ever be skipping around the edge for some beautiful Instagram pics. You’ll find these seat cliffs in County Clare Ireland with waves from the Atlantic Ocean crashing at the bottom of this rocky terrain. Don’t play with your life stay on the designated path installed by Clare County Council. Around one and a half million people visit the cliffs every year. You’ve probably already seen this landscape featured in movies such as The Princess Bride and Harry Potter and the half-blood Prince.
The Verzasca Dam
The Verzasca dam you can call it the vertical Okano or contra dam either way. Bungee jumping from this thing is going to be one of the most dangerous things you will ever do in your life. If you decide to visit that is the dam did not become a popular Bungy spot until 1995. That year the James Bond film Goldeneye included an opening scene of the main character jumping from the top of the dam. It is the fourth tallest dam in Switzerland standing at a height of 720 feet.
Death Valley
Death valley earned its name for a reason. It’s difficult for too many living things to sustain themselves when temperatures can reach as high as 134 degrees Fahrenheit or 56 degrees Celsius. This valley located in the Mojave Desert of Eastern California is one of the hottest places in the world. If you ever visit during warmer seasons remember to bring a lot of water. Humans can survive no longer than 14 hours out here without any fluids. Even if you go during colder months Death Valley temperatures are unbearably cold.
Acapulco De Juarez
Acapulco de Juarez most people know this place better by its shorter name Acapulco. This city and major seaport sits in the Mexican state of Ganado along the Pacific coast. Acapulco serves as one of the oldest and most prosperous beach resorts in Mexico. Coming into prominence during the mid 20th century. However, it’s not just a tropical paradise. Here the homicide rate is among the highest in the world at a ratio of 103 for every 100,000 people.
The streets a little farther down from the fancy resorts are lined with uncollected trash. The amount was so immense that it was declared a health emergency in 2018. The danger comes in other ways too people love jumping headfirst from the La Quebrada Cliffs into the ocean activity. Attend its fair share of fatalities Rio de Janeiro much farther down south from Acapulco and into the next continent you’ll find.
Rio De Janeiro
This Brazilian city is the second-most populous municipality in the country home to 13 million people. It’s an old place as far as cities in the Americas go founded back in 1565. It ranks as one of the most visited cities in the Southern Hemisphere. With its drawing points like Carnaval their music, food, and famous landmarks. It’s no wonder people love coming here. Beware though there are high rates of mugging and pickpocketing on the streets of Rio. When world atlas ranked the 50 most dangerous cities in the world 17 of them were located in Brazil. Also, take a close look at the beaches. Visit sites like Ipanema have high levels of water pollutions.
Yellowstone National Park
If you’ve never been to Yellowstone National on a hot day for a family vacation than you’re missing out on something quintessentially American. Around four to six million people visit Yellowstone every year with their peak season starting from May up to September. What are the risks you’ll possibly come across here for one? You should be on the lookout for grizzly bears on average. Yellowstone reports at least one bear attack every year. Another part of the park you should be extra careful around are the geysers and hot springs.
Yellowstone contains about 10,000 steam vents geysers, Hot Springs and mud pots. Reports of visitors sustaining severe burns or fatalities from the geothermal attractions are rare but are on alert. Water temperatures can reach anywhere from 100 to over 200 degrees Fahrenheit according to the Yellowstone National Park website. The number of injury incidents is most likely higher than actually reported.
New Smyrna Beach NEW
At first glance, there doesn’t seem to be anything frightening about New Smyrna Beach. This city in Volusia Florida is located on the state’s East Coast. Visitors can partake in several activities such as golfing, writing, motorboats, hiking, sailing and fishing. Their Beach is one of the most visited in the state. You’ll often encounter beachgoers swimming, surfing, and scuba diving. National Geographic listed New Smyrna Beach is one of the top 20 surf towns in the US. However, there is a threat lurking just below the surface of the water cue the jaws theme song. This Beach is known to have had the most shark bites encountered in the world.
Mount Everest
Mount Everest located in the cold environment of the Himalayas. Everest is a tall mountain surrounded by other huge mountains. You would have to be slightly insane or outrageously brave to want to reach the peak of this monstrous formation. There have many who tried not everyone made it back down though at least not alive about 300 people. If we’re really estimating Mount Everest has an elevation of 29,029 feet. Around 1,200 climbers come here every year and only reach half the summit.
