4 of the Most Dangerous Places in the World Story

4 of the Most Dangerous Places in the World

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Are you tired of playing it safe, and have you been craving a thrill that takes you to some of our planet’s most dangerous places?

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These destinations are not for the faint-hearted; they come with significant life-threatening risks you should think deeply about before venturing

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From war-torn regions to treacherous natural landscapes, the following danger zones will test your limits and push your mind to a dangerous edge.

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This ultra-narrow, winding road scares even the bravest of drivers due to its steepness and the absence of guardrails. As a result, an estimated 300 fatalities occur annually, making it one of the deadliest roads on the planet.

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Easily the tallest natural point on earth and a dream spot for many mountaineers, Everest offers altitude sickness, life-threatening injuries, and avalanches of hazards, including death, to everyone who aspires to conquer its terrain.

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The otherworldly desert is reputable for its flesh-searing temperatures, acid-pumping hot springs, and volcanoes waiting to pop all year round, making this place one of Africa’s deadliest.

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The fear of snakes is the most common phobia, but there’s arguably no remote place teeming with more venomous slithering monsters than Snake Island.

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