By definition (to varying degrees), going to and staying in the places mentioned in the entry are dangerous. It requires special training, equipment and possible permits. This entry shouldn’t be your travel or visit to these placesonlySources of information. For more information, please refer to the relevant Wikivoyage entry. |
Colon Islands、SvalbardorYakutskIsn't it peculiar enough? Maybe you should try to go to places you are sure (almost) no one has been, thoseAlmost impossible to reach。
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In the 21st century, you can reach almost any other place on the planet in a few days-if your destination has an airport, you can usually get there in 36 hours. Normally, you can find some accommodation, restaurants and other service facilities there. If something bad happens, someone can help you.
Historical explorers like Leif Erikson and Ferdinand Magellan don’t have such luxuries...not even reliable onesmap. In fact, they really don't know what they will experience if they reach a place.
Magellan's expeditions in the early 16th centuryIt was the first round-the-world trip. It took three years. Only one of his five ships completed the round-the-world trip. By the late 19th century, the ridePassenger trainwithSteam boat，Travel around the world in 80 days. Today, you can take a round-the-world flight in a few days (if your trip only includesflightAnd transit). Generally speaking, people can now easily reach the far corners of the world that explorers strive to reach, for example, inthe PhilippinesOn the island, where Magellan was killed now sits aInternational airport。
However, there are still some destinations that you can't simply buy a ticket to get there. Even if you can, it may be prohibitively expensive, or you need to know the right person and get the right permission years in advance. These destinations are the subject of this article.
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War zoneTo a certain extent comparable to the destinations listed below. However, they do have some access to the infrastructure, and once the hostilities are over, the area will once again resemble a "normal" destination-for example, before the formationYugoslaviaMost of the countries are welcoming tourists again, just as they did before the war in the 1990s. On the other hand, the war zone includes many risks that you will not encounter in the destinations below.
Governments have also stipulated legally bindingrestricted area, In response to natural or man-made disasters such as volcanic eruptions or nuclear meltdowns. Due to the nuclear disaster in 2011,FukushimaSome places in the country are still inaccessible, and for example, due to the 1986ChernobylofNuclear accident, The area around Chernobyl is still restricted.
In some cases there are political restrictions: for example, many Muslim countries refuseHave Israel entry records in your passportOf tourists entering the country (although this can be solved by carefully tearing off the relevant passport page or replacing a passport), the US government generally does not allowBan its citizens from visiting Cuba。
Many inaccessible destinations are usually listed as other destinations on Wikivoyage, especially islands far away from any mainland.
The characteristic of the places listed below is that there is a lack of regular or regular traffic when entering and going out. Whether you are getting in a car or moving around, you need to drive/drive/fly/bicycle/hiking by yourself, or join those who have regular traffic Man with tools. The destination is very far away, and there is generally no (permanent) population there, let alone any services. In addition, these places often lack transportation infrastructure, such as roads or airstrips, so getting there is more challenging.
For some destinations in the list, such asArea 51orNorth KoreaIn most areas, this inaccessibility is man-made (somewhat similar to a war zone), so although reaching your destination may not be very challenging, you will violate laws and regulations to go there.
The list of destinations in this entry is not exhaustive.
Africa
- 1 Sahara DesertMost of the region, except for some towns and similar locations near the edge of the desert, and a small number of roads and tracks (mostly in Algeria). The desert is huge, withAmericaorChinaThe area is comparable.
- lie inCentral Africaof2 Congo rainforestIt is the second largest rain forest in the world, and it is remote and sparsely populated.
Antarctica and Southern Ocean
entireAntarcticaandSouthern Ocean IslandsIt is equally difficult to enter. Of course, you only need to hand over a few thousand pounds/euros/dollars to the next tour operator and take you to one of the bases or take a cruise tour and let him take you to a certain base or take a cruise tour, but the mainland In some areas, even scientists rarely visit. Even cruise ships heading to the Antarctic coast are often sold as adventure tours, which are different from typical non-Antarctic cruise ships in terms of comfort and price.
If you want to see anything that is not in or near one of the bases or the coast, you must have serious expedition skills and equipment, and be willing to travel long distances on sledges, snowboards or feet. Of course it is possible, but it is never easy. The whole thing becomes very complicated in winter. The temperature drops below -40°, the sun is almost invisible (or if you go further south, it is impossible to see the sun), and even some research stations will be abandoned and empty. During the southern winter (June to September), the only people in Antarctica are the researchers and the staff of the research station, even this is mainly for political reasons, because according to the "Antarctic Treaty",maintainannualThe research station will give countries some additional rights.
- 3 Bouvet Island, This pieceNorwayThe territory is the most remote island known in the world, located approximatelyCape Town2600 kilometers south-southwest. As an added benefit, the sea is rough, so the least dangerous way is to enter from the ship by helicopter. You must apply for an entry permit from the Norwegian Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice and Police to enter.
- 4 South Georgiawith5 South Sandwich: One of Grytviken (Grytviken) can be used as a transit point to the Antarctic, but to visit other islands in the area, you need to prepare your own means of transportation. Grittviken is an itinerary for some Antarctic cruises, but if you want to go to other islands, you need your own transportation.
- 6 French Southern and Antarctic Land: A marine survey ship visits the Kerguelen Islands four times a year, but you can always take your own ship, and for other islands, this is the only option. In this latitude area, the wind conditions are usually extreme and are called "fifty degrees of anger."
- people usually think that7 South PoleIt is the most challenging tourist destination in the world. However, Antarctica does have some more difficult places to visit, including8 Inaccessible Antarctica,There are also9 Mary BirdlandThis is the largest piece of land in the world. There is no land claimed by any country, and the entire Antarctic continent has never been set foot in a vast area.
Asia
- AlthoughSiberiaThe southernmost third is easy to reach, but10 Siberia in the northIt’s just a wilderness that stretches for hundreds of kilometers and thousands of kilometers,11 Russian Far EastThe same is true in most areas of China. In winter, this area hasCold pole(The coldest place in the northern hemisphere). Even alongKolyma Highway(Kolyma Highway) This is arguably the most important road trip in the easternmost part of Russia, and it is somewhat like an expedition. Russia is also famous for its closed cities such as12 Norilsk. These are usually located in places that deviate from conventional paths and are related to military, nuclear or space activities, and can only be entered with special permission. There are some cities that were closed before but are now accessible, the most important of which isVladivostok, The main base of the Russian Navy in the Pacific.
- Enter13 North KoreaIt is strictly controlled. Unless you are doing business with the government, the only way to legally enter North Korea is to travel. In addition, only a few places in North Korea are open to tourists, includingPyongyangSome places in and surrounding areas andSouth KoreaBorderPanmunjom(There may be places along the road). Some tour groups also allow you to travel by land by trainmiddleToward the border. However, this country’sAlmost all other places are strictly prohibited from entering, Even leaving the hotel without a guide. Foreigners visiting North Korea are usually arrested for doing seemingly insignificant things. If they are found in places you don't want to go, they are likely to be labeled as "spy", or worse. Some tourists were also imprisoned or killed.
- 14 HimalayasMost of the regions, including peaks that have never been climbed before, are described below. The Himalayas are extended toCentral Asia、South AsiawithEast AsiaPart of the large mountainous area, all the peaks in the world are higher than 7000 meters.
- Western TibetQuite isolated, most of them are plateaus over 4000 meters above sea level, and only a few nomads live. Almost the only traveler is going to the sacredMount KailashPilgrims.
- AmbiguityIsland distance from big citiesFukuokaIt's very close, but its shrine is considered so sacred that only a few men and women get permission to visit each year.
Arctic Ocean
Except for those that can be reached by expensive tourismArcticIn addition, any place within 1,000 kilometers of the Arctic must be entered by yourself to reach it. These areas can be easily accessed by plane, sledding or dog sledding. Most of the ocean is covered by thick ice all year round, so entering by boat may not be a good choice (but in most It may be necessary to carry one during the expedition, and it may be necessary to carry an ice cube from one ice sheet to another).
- 15 Bear island: AsSvalbardPart of the bear island is located in the archipelago andNorwayBetween the continents. There is a weather station on this island, and scientists from different fields often visit here.
- 16 Franz Joseph LandIs locatedXindi IslandwithArcticNearly 200 islands in between are uninhabited and mostly ice-covered archipelago. This is a military zone, you need to getRussiaOnly with permission of the military to enter. existSoviet UnionDuring the period, no outsiders were allowed to enter, and since then, only three non-Russian expeditions have obtained permission to conduct expeditions there. If all else fails, I visited several islands on some icebreakers in the Arctic. If all these methods fail, some icebreakers will go to the North Pole to visit some islands. These islands are alsoRussian Arctic National ParkThis is a project to protect Arctic wildlife, so it is said to be a good place to watch Arctic wildlife.
- 17 Jan MayenCan be fromTroms(Tromsø) toGreenlandFind this island about 2/3 of the island’s journey. If you get permission to visit, you can climb the northernmost active volcano in the world. You will not be alone on this island, because Norway has military and meteorological staff stationed here. Depending on the environment, you can take the Norwegian Air Force flight and feel very comfortable.
- 18 Xindi Islandlie inKola Peninsula(Kola peninsula) About 500 kilometers northeast is a mountain archipelago composed of two islands. Only Russian military personnel live (most of which are located in the southern town of Belushya Guba). It is not surprising that you need permission to enter. Due to its remote location, it was selected as a nuclear bomb test site during the Cold War-in fact, when the Tsar bomb exploded in 1961, the northern island had the largest man-made explosion in history.
- 19 ATOW1996orNorthern GreenlandOther islands. ATOW1996 was once discovered by an expedition. It is considered to be the northernmost piece of permanent land on the earth, but there may be islands further north. Go find it!
Atlantic
- 20 Rocal i.:FromScotlandarriveIcelandFour countries claim sovereignty over the small island less than half the distance of the voyage. It takes more than 400 kilometers to get here, crossing the often choppy northAtlanticSince this is a steep rock protruding from the ocean, there is no port at all. Some people who landed here were hoisted by helicopters, but there was no place to land safely.
- 21 Tristan da Cunhalie inCape TownwithBuenos AiresBetween, is the most remotely populated island in the world, there are sporadic service ships fromSouthern AfricaCome to this island (visitors can take the boat as passengers only if there are free rooms), but you can also choose your own boat to sail here. This archipelago named after it is considered to be the most remote archipelago in the world. Appropriately, one of the islands is namedInak sesepur(Inaccessible Island, literally means an inaccessible island).
- 22 SyltseeYesWestmannerAn island in the archipelago (Vestmannaeyjar), only half a century old, emerged from the ocean due to a volcanic eruption in the 1960s. Syltsee is a place where scientists study how plants and animals colonize the newly formed land, and a limited number of scientists are the only people allowed to set foot on Syltsee.
Europe
- 23 Mount AthosThe "Republic of Monks" does not allow more than half of the female population, and in order to enter, tourists need to apply for a special permit called diamonitirion.
- IcelandInternal part24 landscapeIt can be entered by tourism, or you can rent a large Icelandic truck and drive by yourself (car rental companies specifically prohibit you from trying to drive their ordinary car to get there). The road to the area is only open to vehicles in the summer-in other places and at other times of the year, you have to walk in and out. There is hardly any life here, so don't expect to have any food reserves, even edible plants. In addition to glaciers, the area is characterized by "lava deserts". On the bright side, drinking water is usually available. Although you will not experience anySiberiaThe temperature is here but the weather is cool or cold throughout the year, there is a lot of moisture, wind and snow, so be prepared accordingly. In addition, this is one of the most active volcanic regions in the world.volcanoEruptions and sudden floods in glacial lakes (jökulhlaups) are risks to be aware of. You can see some of these scenes without traveling, because "game of ThronesPart of the clip was filmed there.
- North SeaSome of the uninhabited islands require special permits to reach. One of the examples isEast Frisian Islandsof25 Memmert, Here is almost a bird sanctuary, onlyOrnithologistWill enter here for research. Although these islands are not difficult to reach, they are all subject to very strict environmental protection laws. Except for occasional sightseeing, it is unrealistic for non-ornithologists to legally reach these islands.
- Sursari Island (26 Gogland, Also with itsFinnishName Suursaari andSwedishKnown as Högland), very close to FinlandKotkaIt has been a vibrant tourist attraction until the 1930s. However, when the island was ceded toSoviet UnionAt that time, it became a closed military zone. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, with special permission, visits were temporarily allowed, butRussiaPeople have installed a military radar facility, and the island is closed again.
- 27 VaroshaYesCyprusEast CoastFamagustaOne of the suburbs was the main playground for international jets before 1974. thenTurkeyOccupied here and separated the area with a fence. After the local residents evacuated in a hurry, it became a ghost town. Since the beginning of the year, almost no one has dared to enter the restricted area.
- 28 Principality of Sealand, One withU.KAdjacent private country.
Indian Ocean
- 29 Diego GarciaIt is a military base, except for military personnel and other related government officials, no entry is allowed.
- 30 North santinel, i.YesAndaman Islands(Andaman Islands) is one of the smaller islands, the home of the Sentinelese, and is generally considered to be the most isolated group of other humans. The population is estimated to be 150-300, and its language is different from other Andaman Islanders. This tribe has long refused to have any contact with outsiders, and it is usually accompanied by violence: they killed and strayed into the place in 2006 The two fishermen of the United States and killed an American missionary who tried to land on the island in 2018 (although some scholars in the last century managed to land on the island under the protection of the Indian military and Residents made contact, but this activity did not last long before it stopped). The Indian government claims that it has legal sovereignty over the island and prohibits any potential tourists from entering the island to protect the privacy of the islanders and prevent them from contracting a disease that they may not have immunity to. In addition, the Indian military will cruise around the island from time to time to prevent someone from entering the island by mistake.
North America
- Apart fromAmericaIn addition to personnel authorized by the military,31 Area 51No other people are allowed to enter.
- 32 Clipperton IslandIs an uninhabited piece of the Pacific Ocean"FranceTerritory", located inAcapulcoAbout 1120 kilometers southwest. Take your own boat and watch out for the coral reefs around the atoll. According to the official statement, unless you are a French citizen, you need to getFrench PolynesiaThe permission of the authorities can only be accessed. There is no border control there, but the French navy occasionally visits the island.
- PanamawithColombiabetween33 Darien PassWill really disrupt youPan American Highwaytravel. 100 kilometers of impassable jungles and swamps interrupted the Pan-American Highway connecting the two continents. The area is also a combat area for several armed groups that have targeted "wealthy" Westerners in the past. Most travelers choose to bypass this area, either by plane or by boat.
- 34 GreenlandinternalAnd the north does not have the airport and port owned by most coastal settlements. you need toDenmarkThe authority’s expedition permit is required to visit the inland areas of Greenland. You must bring everything you need, because most of this island is just a huge glacier.
- 35 GuadalupeIs a divorceMexicoAn island with a coast of nearly 320 kilometers (200 miles). The closest great white shark trip to the island is a few miles from the island. The island doesn't have its own tour group, so if you want to go there and you don't want to take a boat, please try free swimming or landing a plane at its "airport", there have been multiple planes crashing on this island!
- 36 Navassa Islandlie inHaiti56 kilometers to the west is an uninhabited island, a disputed territory, allegedlyAmericaUnorganized unincorporated territory. Haiti also claims sovereignty over the island. According to U.S. law, you must obtain permission from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Office to visit this island. On the island of Navassa, you can find an abandoned lighthouse and perhaps architectural remains related to guano mining in the 19th century (where the accumulated guano may be extracted as fertilizer).
- 37 Northern Canadawith38 AlaskaMany places can only be reached by jungle plane, if there is no one inhabited, there will be no transportation at all. The Nunavut Highway is not an option. exist39 Ellesmere Island(Ellesmere Island), the scheduled jungle plane arrivesGrisfjord(Grise Fiord), but traveling north is limited to general aviation charter or military aircraft. In general, the area can beRussiaFor comparison with similar latitudes, there are hundreds of kilometers between settlements, very cold in winter, and occasionally military installations.
- Some isolated coastal fishing ports in eastern Canada can only be accessed by sea (or air)LabradorMost of the northern part is located in the rugged40 South NewfoundlandcoastalSome of the villages above and in eastern Quebec41 North Sauer, Located east of Kegasa andBlanc-SablonTo the west, there is no road at all. Many of the smallest and most remote villages have been abandoned.
middle East
- Across manyArabian countriesofArabian Desert, Far away from off the beaten track. The most difficult and isolated area isSaudi ArabiaSoutheast corner42 Rub Khali Desert。
- Also in Saudi Arabia, if you are not a Muslim,43 Meccawith44 MedinaIt is difficult to reach because the law prohibits non-Muslims from entering these two cities throughout the year. Of course, millions of Muslims go during the Hajj in Mecca every yearpilgrimageMany people also make pilgrimages at other times. Both cities are prosperous cities with more than one million inhabitants. By the way, Saudi Arabia may be the only country in the world that does not allow foreigners to participate in general tourism (no tourist visa is issued). Instead, you must have an "important reason" to visit, such as work, business, orpilgrimage。
Oceania and the Pacific
OceaniaUnlike other lands, they can straddle the land. Oceania is distributed in the Pacific Ocean, and there is almost no land border of any country. Some independent countries with the least tourists in the world are almost all here, including the least touristsNauru. There are thousands of small islands and atolls, you need your own boat or (sea) plane to get there. Tourists are not allowed to enter some places in northern OceaniaAmericaMilitary base. entireNew Guinea(TooIndonesiaHalf) is sometimes included in Oceania.
- 45 Australian OutbackParts of the country, especially the western half of the country.Cannon Barrel HighwayIt is very remote with several other lines, and there are no gas stations, service facilities or settlements for hundreds of kilometers. If you leave that highway, you must be on your own. Make sure you bring enough water and other supplies. In summer in Australia, the daytime temperature can be close to 50°C. If you want to pass through a place where indigenous people live, please obtain permission from the local government first.
- 46 Heard Islandwith47 McDonald Islandslie inIndiaSouth end andAntarcticaBetween the continents. These islands areAustraliaYou need to arrange or join an expedition to go there. Legal visits to these islands require a permit, except for McDonald Island, it is almost impossible to obtain a permit, and it can only be obtained for "convincing scientific reasons."
- New Zealand Subantarctic Islands, You can only visit them on an expedition cruise ship occasionally.
- 48 Pitcairn Island: The only vessel that regularly visits these islands visits the island 4 times a year, and even when it arrives at the starting point of the ferry, Daman Gareva, it only occasionallyTahitiSet off.
- 49 Nemo Point
Also known as the most difficult pole to reach, this distant ocean is so far away from any land that it is used as a cemetery for spacecraft-more than 300 space stations, rockets and satellites have been de-orbited and carefully manipulated They crashed in this area and are now waiting for divers to rediscover them on the seabed. - 50 Wake Island(Wake Island), correctly speaking, is an atoll, located inThe Pacific OceanGuamwithHawaiibetween. because it isAmericaAir Force Base and US Army Missile Base, you need a good reason to get permission to enter Wake Island. Some others like51 KwajalinThe same goes for such Pacific atolls.
South America
- 52 Malpelo Island(Isla Malpelo,Colombia)-A military outpost and an alternative diving destination, 400 kilometers away in the Pacific Ocean. You need to getBogotaWith special permission from the National Natural Park Office, you must moor at sea and sleep on your boat. According to reports,PanamaA company in arranging a rather expensive diving expedition for this island.
- 53 Grand Kemada(Ilha da Queimada Grande,Brazil), also known as "Snake Island", this uninhabited island is locatedSao pauloNear the coast, it has its own unique extreme poison-the American snake golden spearhead viper (Bothrops insularis). Although scientists may be approved, travel to this island is forbidden.
- 54 BrazilinlandPart of the area is still difficult to reach, and there are still some "untouched tribes" who have never seen people from the outside world.
other
- BetweenAsiawithNorth Americabetween55 Diomede Islands——Little Diomedeisland(AlaskaOne to the westAmericaIsland) andDiomedeisland(RussiaThe easternmost end). This is the only place in the world where you can see the land on the international date line. It is only a few kilometers in diameter, so it may be the easiest time to cross the ice by boat or on foot in winter. However, reaching any island first is a challenge, and you may face a lot of paperwork in order to be able to cross the border legally. There is no real border post there, and citizens of almost all countries except the United States need a visa to enter the United States on their own ships. In addition, almost everyone needs a visa to enter Russia first. In addition, foreigners enter56 ChukchiThe peninsula also needs additional special permits, and since the Great Diomede Island is one of the locations of Russian military installations, you can foresee that it will be very difficult to obtain permits to enter Russia in this way.
- Confident and ambitiousMountaineeringThe athletes rejoice! There are many more in the worldNot yet climbedMountain peaks, that is, no one has ever climbed them. These are usually remote and/or particularly dangerous climbs. Despite the new modern technology, you can only get rough information about altitude, dangerous sections, safe routes, etc., so now that you are there, why not collect some information for future climbers? Because you don't know what is waiting for you during the climbing process, you need to have climbing skills, knowledge and experience to deal with anything you encounter. Even with the correct map and good route knowledge, if you need to review what you might encounter while climbingDanger, You should choose a more common mountain with more people. When planning a trip like this, keep in mind that some mountains are considered sacred and therefore may not be climbed-for example, this is why no one has ever been.57 Gangga BunsunThe top of the mountain, this isBhutanThe highest mountain in the territory is probably the highest unclimbed mountain in the world.
- Maybe you would rather go down? To explore all over the worldcave, And the longer the cave, the less likely it is that anyone has ever set foot there. For example, go and seeEuropewithAfricaDoes the legendary tunnel really exist, fromGibraltarFrom the cave of St. Michael to the cave of Hercules. Or find oneThan the mammoth cave systemLonger cave system. In these expeditions, it is very necessary to bring enough spare batteries and flashlights. More importantly, you also need to design some navigation systems so that you can find your way back to the ground.
- In the worldOcean, That is, the ocean away from the coast. Although inOn the water hundreds or thousands of kilometers from the nearest landYou may not see much, but there may be many things you can see underwater, such as marine life, coral reefs, underwater volcanoes, and even forgotten shipwrecks that no diver has seen. If you have a very sturdy submersible, you can visit the WestThe Pacific OceanGuamNearby58 Challenger Abyss, About 11 kilometers below sea level is the deepest point known on earth. However, this is not the closest place to the core of the earth. Since the earth is not a perfect sphere, this point isArctic OceannearArcticSomewhere in, more than 13 kilometers from the center of the earth. Consider that this part of the world is always covered by a thick layer of ice. For most deep oceans, there is not even any good maps or charts, let alone anyone who has been there and lived to tell the story. "Discovering" something new is quite easy, as long as you have a good submersible and know how to use it. In addition to the Challenger’s Abyss, visit other abysses surrounding the Pacific Trenches, such asTongaNear the archipelagoHorizon Abyss(10,800 meters) and near GuamSirena Depths(10,732 meters), will put you in a more advanced club. These places are inhabited by huge amphipods and other huge deep-sea creatures. They are even better thanMoonMore difficult to be explored.
- space——Although the “general public” (even with only a few billionaires) can reach low-Earth orbit, almost any place outside the International Space Station is a restricted zone, even for government-funded missions in 2019.MoonAlthough it can be entered briefly through the Apollo program from 1969 to 1972, another country will return before manned lunar exploration in 2020 or later. The "dark side" of the moon is far away from the earth and has never been visited by humans. At the beginning of the 21st century, some companies have been developing spacecraft to take tourists into space (defined as more than 100 kilometers above the earth) at a price of "only" a few hundred thousand dollars, but as of 2019, these flights were not in operation. "Space diving" is another possibility, you can reach very high places, even though you haven't reached space all the way. This requires a hot air balloon to rise to a height of 30-40 kilometers above the ground and then jump down, possibly breaking the sound barrier before opening the parachute. Just like very few people who have been to the Challenger's Depths, apart from astronauts, few people can boast that they have taken a few passenger planes and are about 20 times higher than the average skydiver.
Prepare
- See:Outdoor life
This kind of travel takes months or even yearsPrepare. This trip also requires a lot of time and money. Of course, you hardly need any money during the journey, but you need to buy equipment and transportation. Everything you need on the journey mustCarryExcept you passhunting、fishingorcollectionAny food obtained. The things you need to bring include at leastfoodwithwater，sleepThe place,communicationwithnavigationEquipment and emergency equipment.
Many developed countries anddivingortravel on footMajor cities in popular destinations have shops specializing in these activities. They are more geared towards tourists and amateurs than really hard travel, but they may still have most of the equipment you need.
Learn as much as possibleThe destination you are going to includes climate, biology and geology. This way you can better assess what you need to bring and what situations you might encounter. Is there a rainy season? when? Can you find drinkable water there? YesdesertstillcoldDestination? Does it happenearthquake、volcanoOutburst orbad weatherdanger? There are poisonous snakes andOther dangerous animalsorPests, Such as biting insects, they can be incredibly irritating and carry quite annoying diseases? Those famous explorersNever travel alone. You should also gather a group of crew members, including those with medical knowledge and those with technical knowledge. Needless to say, you also need sailing, flying, driving or horse riding and survival skills to reach your destination. Tell yourself if the place you plan to go needsSpecial permission--E.g,Navassa Island(Navassa Island) NeedsAmericaLicense from the Fish and Wildlife Service. Although very few people will check your credentials at the destination unless it is a military area, once you return (or if you advertise it widely before leaving), someone may be interested in your activity. In addition, national authorities that "own" (or claim to own) the territory can fly over to see if there are unauthorized persons around. Sometimes there are military installations on desolate islands and large uninhabited areas. Hope they prohibit civilians from entering, especially foreigners!
For some destinations, there may beLocal guideThe de facto requirements. E.g,ArcticThe destination may be the country of polar bears. As the number of polar bears decreases, they may maintain a certain protected status, howeverBear attackmay befatalof. Therefore, local authorities can allow local Inuit bear guards to carry firearms (if a person’s life is in danger, firearms can be used), while retaining more general restrictions on visitors carrying guns or hunting polar bears.
Tongo Mountain National ParkRoughly belongs to this model, except for a symbolic base camp, which is protected by the power grid. due toNunavutIt is a native land, and the situation is more complicated.
FromCanadarightNational ParkStrict restrictions on guns, toSvalbardProvide local licenses to any existing foreign gun license holders.firearmsThe regulations vary greatly. Those who travel to Svalbard can rent guns at any time, because local regulations require at least one person in any group that enters a country where polar bears are infested to carry (and know how to use) a gun.
If you are engaged in geology, oceanography,archeologyOr zoology and other topicsacademic work, You may have the opportunity to go to places that you have rarely visited. In this case, you will have a better backup, others will handle the paperwork and travel is free, but your schedule will be set, and you usually want to collect samples and take measurements, depending on The nature of the expedition.
Before leaving, you may need to inform the relevant authorities of your approximate timetable and itinerary. If you do not have enough skills, physical conditions, time or courage to organize such an expedition, you can visit some of the places listed. Professionals will take you to your destination, but on some trips, such as fromAntarcticaSkiing from the coast to Antarctica, you still need to do some work. Needless to say, a trip to a destination with only a few people visiting usually can only leave a few times a year at most, costing thousands or tens of thousands of dollars or euros.
arrival
Route planning
Read carefully what you are going togo throughOf the countryImmigration and customs policyIf necessary, consider changing your plan. Even if you don't needvisa, You usually still need to bring yourpassport, Enter and exit through official border crossings, or at least stamp your passport somewhere. If you have no evidence to prove when and where you entered this country, you may be fined, imprisoned, deported, and often barred from re-entry for several years, or even imprisoned for life.
Even if you can cross a certain border without a visa, you may need a visa if you travel in an unorthodox manner, such as on your own boat or plane. For example, you can usually passAmericaThose who enter the U.S. under the visa-free program can only enter the U.S. through commercial airlines or overland. In addition, you may be carrying things that "ordinary tourists" do not have, which may be of interest to customs officials, such asfood、Radio equipmentOr something that can be classified as a weapon.
transportation
If the destination is an island, as is the case in many places listed above, a shipferryProbably the best way to enter it. The downside is that it takes a long time to sail hundreds or thousands of kilometers. This means that there are many opportunities for problems: bad weather, sick people, navigation errors or running out. Once you are there, you may not find any safe haven. In addition, you will need about the same time and preparation to return.
If the location islandIt’s a little easier to get there, but when there is no road or track, you can use it under the best conditions.Four-wheel drive vehicle, And worse, only walking or riding animals (such as horses or camels). And just becauseNunazia Ford(Nunatsiavut) is inCanadaBeing on the mainland does not mean that it is time to let the ship go. It may sound counterintuitive. On solid land, sometimes hundreds of miles away from the coast, some places are best to go by boat, because road or rail infrastructure simply doesn't exist. Before the rise of passenger railways and aviation, this was the case almost everywhere, for example, inAmazonThe situation remains the same in remote areas of China.
private planeIt is a quick way to enter, but it also has some disadvantages. You will need to safely land and take off somewhere, and you may not get (exact) information about the terrain before the actual landing. A seaplane may be better than a plane with a landing gear. It is not only suitable for landing on water, but also for landing on sand, grass or snow. As with anything with an engine, you need to carry enough fuel to and from.
HelicopterThey have an undeniable advantage and can land almost anywhere, but compared to airplanes, they have a much shorter range and cannot carry so many supplies. In some cases, the only way to board the island may be to anchor away from the coast and then take a helicopter to get there.
Other considerations
Some destinations need to be close to the magnetic north pole (located atEllesmere IslandNearby) or geomagnetic south pole (Antarctic ocean, about 100 kilometers from the Antarctic coast, facingAdelaideDirection). The difference in direction between the magnetic north pole and the true north pole is greater the closer to these points, which means that the magnetic compass will not work as expected. Another challenge is that destinations are oftenNo good map. In order to travel around on land, satellite imagery can often be used as a rough substitute. On the other hand, if you travel by boat, you will benefit from knowing the location of coral reefs and seamounts and whether you are landing on an airplane and where it is suitable for landing.
No matter which mode of transportation you choose to enter, the tools you drive should be in perfect condition, as should your driving/navigation/flying and sailing skills. In addition, bring tools and spare parts, and have enough skills in the team to repair anything that might break-whether it's a radio or an engine.
go sightseeing
- Scenery that few people have seen before.
- It may be the unique flora and fauna of the place you visit. Who knows if you will discover a new species?
- Depending on the destination, you may also encounterGhost townor othersArchaeological site。
- star-In uninhabited areas, there are no artificial light sources, which creates excellent opportunities for stargazing unless there are clouds-although they may be inevitable in the rainforest, they are unlikely in the desert.
Activity
- PhotographAnd take notes. It can be a good book, a paper, or a website, or it can be a source of inspiration for future explorers. You might even be one of the people (the first) to record this place correctly.
- If you collect souvenirs, collect it wisely and don't try to destroy the environment. Generally speaking,Camping leaves no traceThe rules should apply, unless it is a scientific example.
- Set up your ham radio and connect with people all over the world. Some countries recognize the radio license of your home country, in other countries, you must get a local call sign in advance. Some countries may not have permission in this regard. Frequency allocation and power levels also vary from country to country. For information, please contact the relevant national radio amateur organization.
- Be careful with any activity. If you hurt yourself, it is almost impossible to call an ambulance.
diet
- See:Camping food
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You have to rely on what you bring. Many of these places are barren, with almost no animal life or vegetation. It is also possible that there is no drinking water at the destination.
If you plan to start fromFishingorForagingYou need to know exactly what you are eating in your mouth. Therefore, the local flora and fauna is another thing that should be studied in advance. Especially in the case of islands, there may be little information about the exact destination you are going to, although places that are usually comparable at the same latitude can be studied.
In addition, the sanitary handling of food and beverages is also essential-this also applies to the food you carry with you. In the United States, food poisoning is far more dangerous than the confusion that occurs in pharmacies and hospitals (movies). The pure smell of food may attract wild animals, which is a safety issue. If dangerous animals are moving, pack the food inBearIn the container.
Wilderness backpacking#dietProvide something that the idea brings. If you are going to a desert, a glacier or a barren island, you may also need to bring fuel for cooking (in cold climates, you also need to bring fuel for heating). In general, you need to carry all the items you need during your trip, plus some extras. Due to factors such as inclement weather, this trip may take longer than you planned, and accidents such as overheating, insect damage, fuel leaks or other accidents may cause some (or even all of them in the worst case!). Food and water are the last things you want to lose, so pack them accordingly.
stay
Bring a tent or sleep on your boat. Sometimes you can build a shelter with any material you can find at your destination, but don't expect this. At least you need to protect yourself from rain and cold.
If you are going to oneA cold destination without flammable materials, You may need to bring your own fuel to stay warm. This is obvious if you are going to places with ice and snow, but remember that the desert is also notoriously cold at night. You must be very careful when dealing with a fire. This cannot be overemphasized-you don’t want to hurt yourself, destroy your equipment, or causeForest or bush fire。
Another threat in the desert—sounds plausible—isDrowning. Most of the time, people travel in valleys and dry rivers because the rivers provide protection from direct sunlight during the day. Under normal circumstances, you will also tend to sleep there, because they can have a fairly steep slope on one side, and the river will not become as cold as the more exposed places in the desert. However, if it rains upstream where you are,floodIt may happen without warning, and if you are unlucky, the whole team will be overwhelmed in your sleep.
When sleeping, you and your equipment are more susceptible than during the daythreat. The food scraps you leave near the tent or shelter may attract animals you don’t want to approach, such as hungryBearAnd other carnivores, andinsect. In addition, especially in warm areas, you can foresee snakes, spiders and other insects wandering around. These insects are poisonous and may spread diseases, not to mention.mosquitoIs a vector of a series of infectious diseases, includingdenguewithmalaria. Medical precautions such as vaccinations and pills, as well as the use of mosquito nets and hammocks are useful, although nothing can prevent these organisms 100%. Even if it is harmless, most people do not want to wake up because these creatures are crawling on them. In destinations outside the islands and in completely uninhabitable environments, there is a risk that hostile locals will come to visit you (see also the following#Safetypart). If there are many people on your expedition, you can take turns guarding at night.
Safety
Expect to encounter some during the journeyBad weather. Of course, extreme cold or extreme heat is the reason why some of the places listed above have never been placed in the first place. Depending on the destination,Dangerous animals、PestswithTropical diseasesIt may also be a risk. If there is an accident, you can only rely on yourself. In some places, general lawlessness may be a problem, usually simply because it is practically impossible to enforce existing laws in remote areas. In other places, dictatorships on the contrary have strange personality cults and "Stalinist" execution methods, which may be your main concern. Surprisingly, in some places, these two issues are also the main concerns.
As some of the places on this list are not only remote, but also sensitive areas (at least in the eyes of those who claim to have jurisdiction over them), a license may be necessary, and even if you get a license, there is no guarantee that you will be affected. Friendly reception by local authorities. It is not uncommon for remote areas to be used by the military to intercept signals and test the range of weapons and vehicles, and these locations are not always marked on civilian maps. They will not be amused by sudden visitors. Sensitive areas also include border areas-even if you have a travel document, you usually need to use official border crossings for state-to-state transit. Regardless of whether the surrounding hundreds of kilometers is a complete wilderness, if you try to cross a border that should not be crossed, it is expected that sooner or later a helicopter or drone will hover over your head. This is especially true for borders between hostile countries.
In these areas, the response of the authorities may be to closely check your permit, refuse entry or open fire, unless you are a "threat to national security" or the like, without any real reason or reason. Go to some uninhabited places on the list, hoping to find them, only to find that they are actually controlled by some kind of security personnel, which can lead to anything from your death or imprisonment to a major international event , So don't have any ideas. If a place is occupied by more than one entity, it is certainly not wise to go there with one party's permission instead of the other's permission.
healthy
if you haveanyHealth problems or disabilities, don't even consider participating in such an expedition. On such a trip, it may take several weeks for you to leave any hospital. You should bring at least a first aid kit, including medicines you may need (such as medicines to prevent malaria) and, if possible, someone with medical training. Also please make sure yourvaccineIs the latest.
respect
- If you are visiting a remote island or similar remote area, please do not bring animals, seeds or diseases. Local flora and fauna may not be able to cope with invasive species or diseases.
- Any "untouched tribe" is best not to be disturbed by the outside world. Many people are protected by law in this regard to prevent them from being exposed to crime and disease.
- according toSafetyOne paragraph, make sure that the area you plan to visit is not a restricted area, for example for military or other security reasons.
Communication
Satellite phone or amateur radio may be your best choice. After 80 degrees north or south latitude, the geosynchronous satellite signal will disappear below the horizon, and the disappearance time may be earlier, disappearing in the mountains, but non-geosynchronous systems (such as the Iridium system) can still work.GPS navigationIt is also non-geosynchronous and can also work close to the North and South Pole. However, this is only a one-way communication.
Next stop
Go back to where you came from, or to another almost unexplored place! You brought enough travel supplies again, right?