15 Places Most People Are Afraid To Travel
There are a lot of thoughts and feelings to get over before setting off on an adventure across the world, but those usually don’t have anything to do with the place people are visiting. They’re more about whether or not people will be suited to the lifestyle of travelling, or over the smaller aspects of dropping the comfortable life they have and moving somewhere completely different. However, we wanted to find some of the places out there that do genuinely seem pretty freaky or creepy.
SNAKE ISLAND IN BRAZIL
Located off the coast of Brazil, the name of this island is likely enough to put some people off. The island is so full of poisonous snakes that the Navy has now banned anyone from visiting the area. Once people do get there, they will be greeted by one to five snakes per square meter. That means it’s essentially impossible to move without stepping on a snake, many of which have fatal poison.
THE DOOR TO HELL IN TURKMENISTAN
This natural gas crater was actually purposefully set on fire by scientists to stop the dangerous spread of methane gas, which is why it now looks like this. Much to everyone’s surprise, the crater has now been burning constantly since 1971. We think that the people who choose to travel to this area have won the right to boast about this for the rest of their lives. They can say they’ve literally been to the ‘Door To Hell’.
VOLCANO OF SINABUNG IN INDONESIA
There are numerous volcanoes throughout the world, but most of the active ones are not exactly high on a traveller’s list. This volcano is unstable, can go off without warning, and has taken numerous people at this point. Tourists are able to visit and come within miles of the active volcano, but many of them are warned that their days and night will be filled with regular tremors and shakes that don’t exactly inspire calm.
THIS ROAD IN BRAZIL
Referred to as one of the most dangerous roads in the world, this is one for the thrill seekers. Many people choose to take the journey on a bike, travelling down a road that will often widen only up to three meters. The road has taken 300 people at this point, so if this one is on people’s lists, they better make sure they’re ready for some real nerve-wracking riding.
BOILING RIVER IN PERU
It’s often the dangerous parts of the world that can’t be explained that scare us the most, and quite rightly. This river releases vapours into the air constantly and can reach temperatures as high as 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Many scientists have tried to figure out exactly why this river boils in the way that it does, but they’ve been unable to do so so far.
THE POISON GARDEN IN ENGLAND
There are a lot of ideas in the history of humanity that just don’t seem very smart when we look back on them, and this garden is one of them. Originally created by the Duchess of Northumberland, this garden is made up entirely of plants that can take down human beings. Many people come to visit, but they’re warned at regular occasions that everything in the garden is poisonous. People are given tours around the garden and are required to stay quite far away from the plants, yet many people still faint due to the fumes.
THE HEAVENLY STAIRS IN CHINA
This old mountain range stands at 7,000 feet tall, meaning that it’s a complete nightmare for anyone that struggles with heights. At the top, all that can be seen is clouds and greenery, meaning that any adventurers who can make it to the top are welcomed by a fantastic view not seen by many people on this planet. Not only that, but the peak of the summit is known for having some of the world’s best tea to fill people up before their way down.
THE HILL OF CROSSES IN LITHUANIA
While it may be a place that hundreds of thousands of people travel to, a holy place that many people respect, this image shows why it can be quite worrying to anyone that isn’t religious. It’s interesting to note that somewhere that is holy to some people can actually be a very creepy and unpleasant place to others. We only recommend this one to people who want a spiritual experience.
AOKIGAHARA FOREST IN JAPAN
This forest was recently in the news after a certain YouTube star decided it would be smart to walk through it and make jokes. The reason for this is because it’s known in the area for being a major spot for people who just can’t take it anymore. Many people will refuse to walk through this forest out of respect, but others will not want to go through such a creepy and freaky area. We don’t blame them!
PRIPYAT IN UKRAINE
There’s something about an abandoned area that is creepy, but it’s even more creepy when the abandoned place used to be known for its fun rides and amusement park attractions. Taking a look around, all people can think about is that this was once a place where people came for fun. Now, the only people travelling to the area are doing so to have a creepy and freaky experience that not many other areas in the world can match at this point.
THE NORTH YUNGAS ROAD IN BOLIVIA
Like the previous road in this list, there is nothing paranormal or supernatural about this area of the world, but it is considered to be very creepy. This is because it’s unlike many roads on this planet, seeing that it is incredibly unsafe. Believe it or not, but some people purposefully seek out this road so that they can attempt to pass the various twists and turns.
THE DEATH RAILWAY IN THAILAND
This railway took the lives of numerous people as it was being built over the River Kwai, so it should come as no surprise that numerous people claim that it is now haunted by numerous ghostly apparitions. Many people choose to walk over the bridge in the hope of seeing some of these labourers that have now passed on to the other side. We’re not surprised that a lot of people decide that the walk isn’t for them, whether it’s because of the ghosts or the height!
UFO HOUSES IN TAIWAN
There are a lot of architectural feats across the world that continue to fascinate and amaze the planet’s population, but there are also a lot of architectural mistakes out there. These places only managed to get into the history books due to how badly made they are. People don’t fully understand why it was abandoned, but it’s clear that people decided it wasn’t worth the time and money. As always, this abandoned area is creepy because it is filled with murmurs and whispers due to wind.
CZĘSTOCHOWA TRAIN DEPOT, POLAND
What was once a bustling train depot has since turned into an abandoned area, offering us one of the creepiest places on this planet. Travellers will be very well acquainted with trains and stations, but we think this is a depot that they will never forget. The only tourists that bother to visit this place are either photographers or adventurers, people who either want the best shot or a story that they will be able to impress everyone with, for the rest of their life.
HIGHGATE CEMETERY IN ENGLAND
This cemetery contains the graves of numerous famous people, such as Karl Marx and Douglas Adams, so it’s no surprise that many people travel there to pay their respects to many great minds. However, there are some people who claim the overgrown cemetery can get pretty creepy at times… Yes, there have been countless ghost sightings at Highgate Cemetery, including a ghostly woman attempting to find her lost baby and other people vanishing into thin air before the eyes of the visitors.
Sources: Thrillophilia.com ; Yatrablog.com.