What Makes People Like Travelling to Dangerous Places Douglas Jenkins, December 23, 2019December 23, 2019 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 LinkedIn 0Shares Travelling is not only about strolling down the street of touristy spots, sunbathing in a private island, or buying souvenirs. It is also not only about hiking to the highest mountain or diving to the deepest ocean. Every individual may have different definition of travel. Most of them do it with a purpose or reason that they only know. Some people even go to random places for their travel plan. There is no boundary of where you can go to for your next travel plan. You may go to what considered as the safest place on earth or the most dangerous one. However, keep in mind that there are always consequences of the choices you make. Travelling to dangerous places Most people enjoy doing touristy things such as visiting tourists attractions, having dinner in a local restaurant, visiting traditional villages, and more. However, there are also travelers who like seeking for dangerous adventure. Remember that every place usually has their own warning of possible danger or threat. However, some travelers ignore them and continue travelling to those places. Isn’t it irresponsible thing to do as traveler? Personal Satisfaction For those who like seeking for thrill by travelling to dangerous places, there are some kind of personal satisfaction. They are most likely the type of people who don’t easily believe what the media says. There are often negative information delivered about how dangerous the place is or how unsafe it is for international travelers to visit. They are most likely the type of people who believe when they experience it firsthand. They don’t believe directly in negative headlines. Face the Consequences Travelling to dangerous places has its own consequences. You may put your safety at higher risk by visiting the places that the headlines have been warned of. However, there is also possibility of preconception or misconception of a place which makes it look bad to be your travel destination. The choice is yours. There is higher risk you should be cautious of especially when the place you going to visit has been in negative headlines many times. If you ignore them, you need to be ready with every possible scenario. Preparing for the worst is a must. Thrill and Satisfaction Thrill and satisfaction of proving the other wrong might also be the reason why people like visiting dangerous places. They believe that even the roughest places on Earth have their own charms. There are genuine treasures that they consider worth exploring for. That’s why they are still willing to visit those considered dangerous places. However, it is also important that travelling is a process to educate yourself. It should make you learn many things such as find out more natural beauty and how to preserve it, how to respect the local cultures and tradition, and many more. Therefore, taking necessary precautions is necessary if you plan on visiting dangerous places. There are quite a few places considered dangerous to visit for a regular travel such as Ciudad Perdida, Mount Damavand, Kashmir, Mount Nyiragongo, Band-e-Amir Lakes, etc. Travel