Exciting or risky places, modes of travel, attractions, experiences that typical tourists would avoid but which others specifically seek out.
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Is travelling to Chernobyl safe for tourists?
Recently I read in my Lonely Planet and on some news site like for example this one, that the site of the Chernobyl nuclear catastrophe is open for tourists. There are also tour operators that offer ...
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What is the LEAST visited country by tourists?
There's always lists on the most popular countries. But in my travels, I've found going against the grain has been super rewarding - places like Chernobyl, in Ukraine, or the desert of Uzbekistan or ...
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How to go on a submarine tour?
I know some companies in Hawaii and grand cayman give you 45 min submarine tours for $400
Is there a way to get a more authentic experience, like being on a sub for an entire weekend?
Or do you ...
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What truly cross-continental train trips still exist?
I've done much of the trans-Siberian, and it's a great experience.
I'm wondering what other trans-continental train trips still exist. This would have to span the width (or length) of a continent. ...
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How Can I Travel to the North Pole, Cheaply?
I'm aware that annually there's a North Pole marathon, and that would be one way of getting up there, if exhausting.
What other options exist to get there, preferably economically (the marathon costs ...
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Is it now feasible for an adventurous independent traveller to visit Chechnya?
Right now I'm drinking vodka with a Chechen guy who's staying at my hostel here in Tbilisi Georgia.
I told him I would like to visit Chechnya but it's too dangerous. He reacted like I imagine ...
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Devil's pool safety at Victoria Falls
The Devil's pool is a natural pool on the edge of Victoria falls you can swim in during certain months (I saw people doing last September).
Image is in public domain. Source: Wikipedia.
Firstly, I ...
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Where to find good cave-swimming?
I'd love to travel to a place that has a good cave-swimming adventure.* I'd like it to be:
Safe
Warm
Fun
Suitable for an amateur
Good for photography is a bonus
I'd love it if it's a cave that's ...
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Most remote exclave?
I'm a big fan of traveling to some extreme points, like for example the most northern point of Europe or the highest point of each country in Europe, etc. To find new ideas I would like to know the ...
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What's the easternmost place in Asia?
On my current trip (like my previous) I've been in Europe and crossed the Bosphorous to Asia and proceeded further east (currently Tbilisi, Georgia).
At some point I'd like to move even further east, ...
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Is there a boat that will take tourists to Iceland from North America?
I'm certain that the lucky Europeans have a boat that will get them from there to Iceland. Is there a way for tourists to get from the US or Canada to Iceland?
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What's the furthest south (in Chile) that you can get from Santiago, Chile by public bus?
If you look at a map of Chile, it's long and thin, and as you get further south, more and more rugged. At some points you require boat, it would seem, to continue. But potentially buses may go on ...
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How to travel as a crew member on a ship?
Is there a feasible way to take a one year break from a IT job and work as a crew member on a big ship?
How can one go about this?
I am a recreational sailor and know intermediate sailing, coastal ...
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Is possible to cross the Bering Strait without flying?
I'm planning a trip and one of my main points is not to fly unless absolutely necessary. My biggest problem is how to cross from Asia to America without a plane. If it's absolutely impossible to cross ...
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Are there any trains where roof riding is legally possible?
I just read an article about the Indonesian railways, where they put low hanging concrete balls above railroad tracks to deter train rooftop riders.
Roof riding is common on certain trains in ...
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What are important characteristics of a reliable and safe parabolic flight company?
For some years now I've been interested in parabolic flights to get the feeling of zero gravity. There are various companies that offer such flights, especially in Russia.
I'm not sure how to choose ...
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How can I visit Chernobyl?
I have heard that it's possible to visit Chernobyl as a tourist (and some questions here on Travel bear this out, asking if it's safe to do so.)
I'd like to visit it. What do I need to know to do so ...
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Can a person fly to the Moon as a tourist?
I don't want to really fly there, it would take too long and probably would be prohibitively expensive for me.
But nevertheless I am really wondering if it is already possible, and if so, how ...
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Recommended destinations located close to Siem Reap, Cambodia
My wife and I are planning an "adventure" honeymoon to South East Asia in February 2012. We have our eye currently on Angkor Wat (Siem Reap, Cambodia). Our honeymoon will be for 2 weeks and we are ...
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When is the best time to go shark diving in Cape Town (Gansbaai)
When is the best time to see great white sharks while cage diving at Gansbaai? I'm interested to know when they're most active and when the water has the best visibility.
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What on earth has yet to be explored?
To be clear, yes, we can see everything from Google Earth or other satellite imagery, but that doesn't mean we can explore it. GE can't see into forests, canyons and caves.
Has every mountain been ...
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Are there any places in the world where you can actually “travel” with an airship / zeppelin etc? (Not just a tour or joyride)
There has been a small resurgence in the last couple of decades of airships / zeppelins typically using Helium instead of the Hydrogen used in the olden days.
So I'm sure there must be plenty of ...
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How to travel on horseback?
What is the best way to become a horseback rider when you live in a city? The closest options are taking a 'lesson' for 2 hours and then pretty much you are left on your own.
I think travelling across ...
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Online resources/communities especially for travelling to remote islands [closed]
I'm dreaming of visiting remote islands such as St. Helena or the Kerguelen islands, but mostly don't get past the dreaming stage because I don't really know how to start making it happen. I think ...
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100 Years Since South Pole Expedition - How to reach it as a tourist?
It's been 100 years since humans first reached the South Pole.
According to the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators, about 30,000 people visit the continent of Antarctica annually. ...
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Is it possible to legally visit uninhabited islands in the Pacific for a couple of days/weeks like Robinson Crusoe
Do you know any way how can I visit uninhabited islands in the Pacific (French Polynesia, Micronesia etc.) and stay there for a couple of days or weeks?
The only condition, these island (or islands) ...
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Looking for a very last minute adventure trip (5th -13th May)
Basically, due to a break up and cancellation of previous arrangements, I find myself with a free week next week and I really fancy doing something active and outdoors. Most of my trips recently have ...
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Bungee jumping and zorbing in India
Where in India can one jump bungee? I'm primarily interested in jumping off of a bridge or other solid structures but you can contribute with crane and helicopter jumps as well.
Since there isn't ...
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Adventure or urban exploration between Belgrade and Budapest
I have 3 days to get from Belgrade to Budapest, and I'd really like to do some adventuring in that time. I was originally going to see the abandoned Olympic ruins in Sarajevo, but the travel time from ...
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What would be the closest place to surf to Tbilisi, Georgia?
Being an Australian and travelling a lot, people are always asking me if I can surf - apparently that's a stereotype of us.
So right now I'm on the other side of the world in Tbilisi, Georgia and ...
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Caravan travels, the rough way
From time to time I dream about an epic travel on foot from Tangeri to Meccah on the footsteps of Ibn Battuta, where you ride a camel for hours while following a big caravan, dodging bandits and ...
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Things to keep in mind when going to the Amazon rain forest
I am planning to visit the Amazon rain forest. Not the touristy places but a real adventure with a private guide (still trying to find out about that but most likely to French Guiana or Suriname, ...
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Possible ways to find sponsor for world tour / adventure type trip around world
I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this question but...
I was wondering what are possible ways to find sponsors for one's world tour or adventurous trip, I have seen sometimes people do ...
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Where can we Rent/Ride ATVs and Off-Road Motorcycles near San José?
We're in Costa Rica in the San José area (Santa Ana), and we are looking for a place to rent and ride ATVs and off-road motorcycles, perhaps in the mountains.
Are there any businesses in the area ...
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Are there countries aside from the US where I can go on storm chasing (tornado) tours?
I've been fascinated with tornadoes for a long time, and I've always wanted to go on a storm chasing tour (e.g., http://www.stormchasing.com/). However, I didn't get a chance to go on one before I ...
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“The Children of Captain Grant” tours that follow the book?
I was reviewing the book "The Children of Captain Grant" a little while ago and was wondering if there are any tours/adventures that follow the book?
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Zipline adventure operators in Jodhpur
A Lonely Planet guidebook says that it is possible to only ride one line of Flying Fox at Mahrangarh fort and their website quotes:
Half an hour for Zip 1 only
but I still can't find the price ...
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Is the weight limit for AJ Hackett's Macau Tower bungee jump followed strictly?
The official website for AJ Hackett's Macau Tower bungee jump states in its conditions that:
Must weigh 40 kgs
This seems to be a really low limit, and I was wondering whether anyone has ...
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Planning a cruise
I'm planning a cruise. What are some resources that would be helpful to review? I'm not looking for discount cruise websites, more resources about which destinations offer unique land / adventure ...
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Extreme rope swinging - is this offered commercially at the location shown in 'World's Largest Rope Swing' video?
I saw this video recently on YouTube titled 'World's Largest Rope Swing' and this seems to have been shot with a custom rig set up just for the purposes of this video in Moab, Utah. What I want to ...
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Travel Tips for Italy: Florence, Venice, Rome and Cinque Terre [closed]
I am travelling Italy in May!
Would love your favorites to see, explore, and enjoy!
