Are you the type of traveler who ‘explores’ around the world? And I mean not the type who takes a holiday to a tropical island and relax at the beach. I am talking about the kind of travelers who sees exciting places in the world, and even remember to tell your grand children. Well, if you are an adventurous traveler, and would love to see some mysterious places, take a look at these 5 one-of-a-kind places around the world that would surely take your breathe away!
The Golden Triangle Resort, Thailand | (c) Photo By Acid Cow
1. The Mouth of Hell, USA
The name alone says that this is a mysterious place around the world. In 1971, geologists drilling near a village in the USA had discovered a massive underground cave filled with natural gas. Soon after, the ground under the drilling rig has collapsed. That has left a crater that runs 10o meters wide. To stop the toxic gasses mixing with natural air, they had put up a fire to burn the gas. Ever since then to this date it has been burning! This abandoned place now looks like a ghost town. Apparently there is enough coal in this crater to keep the fire going for another 250 years!
2. The Door to Hell, Uzbekistan
- Door To Hell | (c) Photo By Hoax Slayer
This is a place that is really unique and fits perfect into amazing places around the world. Located near the town of Darvaz there exists a place called the ‘ The Door of Hell’ – which is how the locals refers to it. During the drilling of this cavern, the equipment and the camp site went underground due to the fact the cavern was so huge. Inside the cavern contained poisonous gas. They have ignited it and now it has been burning ever since and it has been already 35 years. It’s a mystery how it could exert so much gas.
3. Mysterious Holes of Russia, Russia
If you are searching for a unique and mysterious place from around the world, you have found it. The theory of how these holes became to appear is due to holes that were formed by lava burning away trees and leaving behind ashes. These holes appear in dense forest area, and people find these deep holes where you would not be able to get by a vehicle. In Russia, these holes have been found in at least three regions: Ryazan region, Kaluga region, and Krasnoyarsk region.
4. Hill of Crosses in Lithuania, Lithuania
Hill Of Crosses | (c) Photo By English Russia
This place has more than 50,000 crosses. And believe it or not – this is not a cemetery. There is a story to why so many crosses ended up here. It is said that anyone who puts a cross here becomes lucky! Therefore so many come to this mountain and put their own custom-made cross. The history says that this tradition came even before the Christianity came to Lithuania. You will be able to see beautiful crosses carved from wood or sculpted from metal. There are crosses brought by pilgrims from all around the world.
5. The Ghost Town Buried in the Sand, Namibia
This town became famous in 1908 when people rushed into make money as there were diamonds in this area. During that time, the diamonds were fully exposed on top of the sand! Withing two year, this town has had many facilities such as a casino, a school and a hospital. All this in a bare desert. After the World War I, the diamond phase had dropped. During the 1950′s the dunes took over the town, and the area was covered under sand. Another ghost town full of sand!
If you ever see one of these places or have seen them, be sure to share your experience below at the comments section. Are there any amazing places around the world you been to?
Hi, I'm Shamis; a passionate traveler who loves to see the world and all the adventures that comes with it. I have traveled many countries from East to West and there are many more places left to see. 