Heights and underwater expeditions don't make one a daredevil. Visiting some of the most dangerous places in the world is what gives you the title. But that doesn't mean we're waging a challenge your way. We are just giving you some interesting information about some of the most dangerous places to visit in the world. From churches perched on narrowly-sculpted mountain rocks to get a whiff of what the end of the world means, there are plenty of dangerous tourist destinations that you should check out. Maybe not travel to all of them but definitely learn a bit more about their existence and what makes them dangerous! Find below, a list of some of the most dangerous places in the world
1.Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, California
The 5,000-foot climb to the top of Half Dome is the most strenuous of Yosemite Valley’s day hikes, and it’s the last 400 feet that are the most dangerous. It’s a near-vertical climb, and while there are ladder-like metal cables to help you reach the summit without rock climbing equipment, falling off them could be deadly. And let’s not forget that Half Dome is basically a huge lightning rod, and in 1985, lightning struck five friends on the park’s tallest granite peak, killing two and injuring three.
2.Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
With breathtaking views of the Aran Islands and Galway Bay, the Cliffs of Moher is one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions. However, it’s also one of the most dangerous, and one misstep at the edge could result in a 700-foot tumble into the Atlantic. The safest way to experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the cliffs is from the official path or one of three viewing platforms. Here are more epic vacation destinations for adrenaline junkies.
3.Running of the Bulls, Pamplona, Spain
Thousands of thrill-seekers make the journey to Pamplona each year to run with the bulls. Amazingly, only 16 people have been fatally gored at the Spanish festival since 1910, according to the Running of the Bulls’ site. Injuries by goring or being trampled by other runners are more likely but, luckily, still slim. To put that into perspective, FiveThirtyEight reports that you have the same chance of having an unproduced screenplay turned into a feature film as getting injured while running with the bulls.
4.Mount Everest, Nepal
Visiting Mount Everest might not be on your bucket list, but the tallest mountain in the world attracts around 1,200 climbers each year. However, only about half ever reach the summit, and a few will die trying, according to the New York Times. Five deaths occurred in early 2018, bringing the total number of people known to have died on Everest, as of mid-2018, to nearly 300. Causes of death on Everest include everything from subfreezing temperatures and the high altitude to falls and other health problems. You’re probably better off traveling to these other most remote places on Earth instead.
5.Devil’s Pool, Zambia
During the drier months of the year, the Zambezi River’s levels drop substantially to reveal the ultimate infinity pool at the edge of Victoria Falls, the world’s highest waterfall. However, you should only dare to take a dip in Devil’s Pool from mid-August to mid-January. Outside of those months, Zambia tourism warns “anyone foolish enough to enter the waters would be instantly swept to their deaths.”
Trift Bridge, Switzerland
Believe it or not, the Trift Bridge in the Swiss Alps is much safer than it looks. This modern bridge, modeled after Nepalese three-rope bridges, was built in 2009 with sturdy steel and wood. Still, acrophobes will likely want to avoid it. At 300 feet high and 560 feet long, the Trift Bridge is one of the longest and highest pedestrian suspension bridges in the Alps, requiring three cable car rides to reach it.
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