[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"nav-footer-cache":3,"blog-record-breaking-the-most-extreme-places-in-the-world":5},{"state":4},"done",{"post":6,"author":26},{"title":7,"url":8,"publishDate":9,"updateDate":10,"temporaryNews":11,"mainImage":12,"seo":15,"content":17,"tags":18,"author":23,"id":24,"reviews":25},"Record breaking: The most extreme places in the world","record-breaking-the-most-extreme-places-in-the-world","2021-07-29T00:00:00-05:00",null,false,[13],{"url":14},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FEverest.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=IQkQUSLS4%2BETXBb2vG42MxfBsJrPIwtuqsTzgten2vIOPG6iQRAWJNniBSesUME9eIHfzjZRUMVdZqigFNySiHL3%2BtNG7FfGYVj6yAmLByIzXXhqbQydilx7dC7E0O4QukXN9TUdlJULdnhr20QbFJq%2B5yKJut%2F%2BUlmdRzwbjKXtd6AvKsFZSm18cnu7qcR849fT8m4eTTYEmxXvhTdtwVr0x2Cet3iRrdp8fRfxVqtWuUCfF20wTRSrZeJ3GORRjq%2F%2FT7mfgRvDeQuKt2flDX4T9TGtwTZUIAvJcWOk2OiFa7nUlb8YUW9bLlmEqaRWsFgO%2FM6knrlry%2BMghT%2B1qg%3D%3D",{"metaTitle":7,"metaDescription":16},"Adventurers can reach all the extreme locations in the world, even though not everyone has the patience or skills to do so. Most of them are physically challenging and are located in places that are not easily accessible by mainstream tourists.","\u003Cp>While we can all name the highest point on the earth, how many people know the locations of the remotest, coldest and most wettest areas on the planet?&nbsp;We might not be able to find them even if we are told.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Adventurers can reach all the extreme locations in the world, even though not everyone has the patience or skills to do so.&nbsp;Most of them are physically challenging and are located in places that are not easily accessible by mainstream tourists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Don&#39;t worry.&nbsp;There are options that offer a reasonable taste of extremes without having to go all out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>The highest place\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>WHERE\u003C\u002Fstrong> Mount Everest, Nepal\u002FChina at 884 metres above sea level\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>EXTREME\u003C\u002Fstrong> Many mountaineering companies offer clients the opportunity to go on trips.\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.welcomenepal.com\u002Fplaces-to-see\u002Feverest.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036142000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE3oIgZrvs2Ihw3rrCiy7PAqkxSFA\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.welcomenepal.com\u002Fplaces-to-see\u002Feverest.html\" target=\"_blank\">Everest\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;&nbsp;To reach the summit of Mount Everest, you must be proficient in high-altitude climbing and the use crampons and climbing ropes. You also need to be physically fit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ALTERNATIVE\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.welcomenepal.com\u002Fplaces-to-see\u002Feverest-base-camp.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036142000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFD1Ixt_66BrENwy7-seY3kjf5enQ\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.welcomenepal.com\u002Fplaces-to-see\u002Feverest-base-camp.html\" target=\"_blank\">Everest Base Camp\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;The summit at 5364m will give a reasonably fit hiker a close encounter with the highest mountain in the world. It is also featured on the itineraries adventure companies like&nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Fworldexpeditions.com\u002FNepal\u002FTrekking-Hiking\u002FEverest-Base-Camp-Kala-Pattar&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036142000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFp-jdTG4Cf46KB5_TpE4A8GWbD1g\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fworldexpeditions.com\u002FNepal\u002FTrekking-Hiking\u002FEverest-Base-Camp-Kala-Pattar\" target=\"_blank\">World Expeditions\u003C\u002Fa>.&nbsp;You can acclimatize to the altitude by taking a slow ascent and resting for two days. No climbing or technical skills required.&nbsp;Most trekkers return to Lukla after 14 days.&nbsp;You can visit monasteries, villages and other attractions in Nepal .\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Fsnp.gov.np\u002F&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036142000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEI9HYe0SEnPGX32oXH8gzHjQby0A\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsnp.gov.np\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Sagarmatha National Park\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003Cbr \u002F>\n&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Mount Everest\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffirebasestorage.googleapis.com\u002Fv0\u002Fb\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fo\u002Fflamelink%2Fmedia%2FEverest.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=91b6d2e3-b811-4b9d-b14b-a0c318db160f\" width=\"600\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThe most hot place\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>WHERE\u003C\u002Fstrong> Lut Desert, Iran, where 70.7 degrees Celsius was the highest recorded temperature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>EXTREME \u003C\u002Fstrong>The Dasht-e Lut in eastern Iran is an example of this.\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Fwhc.unesco.org\u002Fen\u002Flist\u002F1505\u002F&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036142000&amp;usg=AFQjCNG-yFXNjWwyTJCUfPY8DcZcH14YYA\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwhc.unesco.org\u002Fen\u002Flist\u002F1505\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">World Heritage-listed\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fthe-ultimate-uyuni-salt-desert-guide\">Salt desert\u003C\u002Fa> is known for its impressive rock formations, huge dunes, sinkholes, and ruined castles.&nbsp;Tour companies like, offer tours to the desert. You can either drive from Shahbad.\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Fsurfiran.com\u002Firan-tour\u002Flut-desert-tour-iran\u002F&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036142000&amp;usg=AFQjCNG1aiwJ5ziIj6Lzds7QDO6-6DCShw\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsurfiran.com\u002Firan-tour\u002Flut-desert-tour-iran\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Surf Iran\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ALTERNATIVE\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Fdeva\u002Findex.htm&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036142000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFdwqaD2JHk1Ninax746GIMMdwMLA\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Fdeva\u002Findex.htm\" target=\"_blank\">National Park of Death Valley\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;California is one the most popular places in the world, with temperatures regularly reaching the high 40s.&nbsp;Furnace Creek, the tourist center, is surrounded by a network of dirt and surface roads as well as scenic walking trails. However, you need to be prepared.&nbsp;You can see beautiful landscapes in mountains, canyons, sand dunes, and occasionally oases.\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Fplaces\u002Fzabriskie-point-scenic-viewpoint.htm&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036142000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHyR5TNQNDRuVhMWfk3FQAmWMxTbA\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Fplaces\u002Fzabriskie-point-scenic-viewpoint.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Zabriskie Point\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003Cbr \u002F>\n&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Lut Desert\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffirebasestorage.googleapis.com\u002Fv0\u002Fb\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fo\u002Fflamelink%2Fmedia%2FLut%20Desert.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=8adc7a86-568b-458b-a6e6-000e89e96f2f\" width=\"600\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThe coldest place\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>WHERE\u003C\u002Fstrong> Eastern Antarctic Plateau (-94degC), however Oymyakon, Russia is the coldest continuously inhabited city in the world. The lowest temperature ever recorded is -67.7degC.&nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fantarctica\u002Fitineraries\u002Fjourney-to-the-antarctic-circle&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036142000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGI2QiVeH99BqFIJ_yaKfn0YTf-9w\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fantarctica\u002Fitineraries\u002Fjourney-to-the-antarctic-circle\" target=\"_blank\">Antarctica cruises\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;are an option to explore the white continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>EXTREME\u003C\u002Fstrong> The 500-strong population of this eastern Siberian city is not much of an attraction, despite its extreme cold.&nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.russiadiscovery.com\u002Ftours\u002Fyakutia-expedition-to-the-pole-of-cold\u002F&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036142000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFxC6F2dFnz2H4WKGAF3MqswuEqTg\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.russiadiscovery.com\u002Ftours\u002Fyakutia-expedition-to-the-pole-of-cold\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Tours\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;Visit for ice fishing and encounters with reindeerherding&nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Fwhc.unesco.org\u002Fen\u002Flist\u002F1299\u002F&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036142000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHNCnZiI9e1ViQncX8GMzklJ-emJg\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwhc.unesco.org\u002Fen\u002Flist\u002F1299\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Lena Pillars Nature Park\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;World Heritage-listed because of its frost-shattered rock formations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ALTERNATIVE\u003C\u002Fstrong> Yakutsk is 1500 km west and offers a more comfortable base from which to explore the Siberian wilderness.&nbsp;The&nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mpi.ysn.ru\u002Fen\u002Ffacilities\u002Fmuseum&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036142000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGL3m15XYchMf0TwjHqVQv-PeFA4Q\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mpi.ysn.ru\u002Fen\u002Ffacilities\u002Fmuseum\" target=\"_blank\">Melnikov Permafrost Institute\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;Permafrost Kingdom&#39;s underground tunnels are home to giant ice sculptures.\u003Cbr \u002F>\n&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Antarctic Plateau\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffirebasestorage.googleapis.com\u002Fv0\u002Fb\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fo\u002Fflamelink%2Fmedia%2FAntarctic%20Plateau.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=149db163-7692-4d97-ba3f-0d236f6abcd0\" width=\"600\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThe most remote city&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>WHERE\u003C\u002Fstrong> Iquitos in Peru is home to half a million people. It is the largest city that is not connected by roads to the rest of the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>EXTREME\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;&nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Famazoncruise.net\u002Fgetting-from-iquitos-to-manaus\u002F&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036142000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFFLlQd7dXFSTJR_ySBK37tfcSUGg\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Famazoncruise.net\u002Fgetting-from-iquitos-to-manaus\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Iquitos\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;It was a major hub for the rubber trade in the 19th century. Today, it is a small city in the Amazon rainforest and its last navigable port.&nbsp;The ocean lies 4000 kilometers downstream.&nbsp;There is not much to see but Iquitos can be a good starting point.\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Famazoncruise.net\u002Famazon-cruises\u002F&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036142000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHYP_VVWMqkWopiM8HlGBt8zjw6vQ\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Famazoncruise.net\u002Famazon-cruises\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon river cruises\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ALTERNATIVE\u003C\u002Fstrong> You can be isolated&nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.westernaustralia.com\u002Fen\u002FDestination\u002FPerth\u002F56b266c5d5f1565045da9dd7%23\u002F&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036142000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEfEr32wpnqz8mf0CQk2ReMSHZzFg\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.westernaustralia.com\u002Fen\u002FDestination\u002FPerth\u002F56b266c5d5f1565045da9dd7#\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Perth\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;The largest city with more than 100,000 inhabitants is. It is located 2138 km from Adelaide, the nearest urban centre.\u003Cbr \u002F>\n&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Iquitos | Peru\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffirebasestorage.googleapis.com\u002Fv0\u002Fb\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fo\u002Fflamelink%2Fmedia%2FIquitos%20Peru.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=26965dfa-12cd-40c3-8e45-b8ae908719d5\" width=\"600\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cbr \u002F>\nSaltiest spot\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>WHERE\u003C\u002Fstrong> Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, is the largest salt flat on Earth at 12,000 kilometres.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>EXTREME\u003C\u002Fstrong> These saltpans at high altitude are also the flattest in the world.&nbsp;Stark and barren, but strangely beautiful.Salar de Uyuni.&nbsp;It is especially stunning after rain when the surface water mirrors that of the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ALTERNATIVE\u003C\u002Fstrong> The&nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.deadsea.com\u002Farticles-tips\u002Finteresting-facts\u002Fwhy-is-the-dead-sea-called-the-dead-sea\u002F&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036142000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEZC-pfU-U9ASnES_PyfA_qW-2eJg\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.deadsea.com\u002Farticles-tips\u002Finteresting-facts\u002Fwhy-is-the-dead-sea-called-the-dead-sea\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Dead Sea\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;Between&nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Fnew.goisrael.com\u002Finternational\u002FPages\u002FDeadSeaPage&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036142000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGoFpLPxCTGeypR0fIRgDufYXC3oA\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnew.goisrael.com\u002Finternational\u002FPages\u002FDeadSeaPage\" target=\"_blank\">Israel\u003C\u002Fa>?&nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=http:\u002F\u002Fwww.travelpalestine.ps\u002Fen\u002Fcategory\u002F35\u002FDead-Sea&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036142000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGWDkBUPlwGHrc1l_SKUxUfqiZZgA\" href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.travelpalestine.ps\u002Fen\u002Fcategory\u002F35\u002FDead-Sea\" target=\"_blank\">Palestine\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;And&nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=http:\u002F\u002Finternational.visitjordan.com\u002FWheretogo\u002FTheDeadSea.aspx&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036142000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEb851gYAS5TOQnhr75Io50ttaakg\" href=\"http:\u002F\u002Finternational.visitjordan.com\u002FWheretogo\u002FTheDeadSea.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">J\u003Cwbr \u002F>ordan\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;It is well-known for its buoyant saltwater and another extreme, it is the lowest point on Earth at 450 metres below sea level.&nbsp;Ein Bokek, a popular resort town, can be reached by an easy day trip from Jerusalem.\u003Cbr \u002F>\n&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Salar de Uyuni | Peru\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffirebasestorage.googleapis.com\u002Fv0\u002Fb\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fo\u002Fflamelink%2Fmedia%2FSalar%20de%20Uyuni%20Peru.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=7c96555e-d334-41b1-a4b7-91f202aa9848\" width=\"600\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cbr \u002F>\nFastest speed\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>WHERE\u003C\u002Fstrong> Formula Rossa Abu Dhabi at 240kmh\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>EXTREME\u003C\u002Fstrong> This rollercoaster is for you!&nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ferrariworldabudhabi.com\u002F&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036142000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGKGb2q9hv5HQSlLrcXGiwkt-fzcQ\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ferrariworldabudhabi.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Ferrari World\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;Not only does it reach top speeds of 240kmh, but it accelerates from zero down to this in just five seconds. The forces are similar to what pilots feel when they fly off an aircraft carrier.&nbsp;The maximum G-forces during the ride are 4.8G.&nbsp;Protect your eyes from popping with goggles\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ALTERNATIVE\u003C\u002Fstrong> Although the rollercoaster may seem extreme, even timid people can travel at greater speeds on the fastest roads in the world.\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.12306.cn\u002Fen\u002Findex.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036142000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHnJMi5h34m6H5h-1sJjorzRi61UQ\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.12306.cn\u002Fen\u002Findex.html\" target=\"_blank\">Scheduled train services\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;China has top speeds exceeding 350kmh.&nbsp;Average speed of the 1,000-kilometer Beijing-Nanjing route is 318 kmh.&nbsp;It&#39;s so quiet that you won&#39;t hear any sound and only feel the slightest vibration.\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003Cbr \u002F>\n&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Formula Rossa | Abu Dhabi\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffirebasestorage.googleapis.com\u002Fv0\u002Fb\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fo\u002Fflamelink%2Fmedia%2FFormula%20Rossa.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=c7b1c5bf-e505-4859-93c9-92e30c8ae016\" width=\"600\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cbr \u002F>\nQuietest spot\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>WHERE\u003C\u002Fstrong> Orfield Laboratories, Minneapolis, USA at -2.5 decibels\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>EXTREME\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;Tours&nbsp;The digital recording studio and research lab include a short time in the Anechoic Chamber. You can also pay US$600 (NZ$860), an hour for a private session. However, no one has ever lasted longer than 45 minutes.&nbsp;Only your body can make sounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ALTERNATIVE\u003C\u002Fstrong> This spot is marked with a redstone and is known as&nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Fonesquareinch.org\u002F&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036143000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF_6JFWZ1-saHaGn-D_cbLvh6U8ew\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fonesquareinch.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">One Square Inch of Silence\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;Deep in the forest of&nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Folym\u002Findex.htm&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036143000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFwO8GcsA7aUj7UD1gYrq3SFrISjw\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nps.gov\u002Folym\u002Findex.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Olympic National Park\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;Washington State claims it is the most peaceful (probably outdoor) state in the US.&nbsp;It boasts stunning mountain scenery and almost unspoiled temperate rainforest.\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003Cbr \u002F>\n&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Orfield Laboratories, Minneapolis\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffirebasestorage.googleapis.com\u002Fv0\u002Fb\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fo\u002Fflamelink%2Fmedia%2FOrfield%20Laboratories%2C%20Minneapolis.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=571860c6-12d1-4a8c-aa0b-f6256d744bbd\" width=\"600\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThe most isolated islands&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>WHERE\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tristandc.com\u002Findex.php&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036143000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGCRHxnw9VPEJ32g2AC-l8w2ik5BQ\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tristandc.com\u002Findex.php\" target=\"_blank\">Tristan da Cunha\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;At 2434 kms from St Helena, the next permanent inhabited place, and at 2816 kms from Africa, the Atlantic Ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>EXTREME\u003C\u002Fstrong> The 100-kilometre volcanic uplift is rugged and old-fashioned. It can be reached only by a six-day sail from Cape Town. Luxury cruise companies, however, may also be available.\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Fau.ponant.com\u002F&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036143000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEmSZT-EX6R1gkOu6Tu-GkHXqqkJg\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fau.ponant.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Ponant\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;And&nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.silversea.com\u002F&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036143000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE-FBCcsr1l2uHJmMsaMIxp2yYQ0A\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.silversea.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Silversea\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;So\u003Cwbr \u002F>metimes, you might visit.&nbsp;The main attractions are isolation, hiking, and boasting rights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ALTERNATIVE\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;&nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Ffernandina-island-volcano-in-galapagos\">Fernandina Island in Galapagos\u003C\u002Fa>. Located in the Pacific Ocean, 900 km East of Ecuador. However, they can be reached by a&nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036143000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGSOrs1CAEVvesSpyYS5y8yogTmyA\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\" target=\"_blank\">liveboard cruise\u003C\u002Fa>.&nbsp;There are no inhabitants on this remote island.&nbsp;This is a great place to explore and spot penguins,&nbsp;flightless cormorants and&nbsp;marine iguans, take in the stunning marine life as you snorkel with sea lions and possibly even whale sharks.\u003Cbr \u002F>\n&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Tristan da Cunha\" height=\"138\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffirebasestorage.googleapis.com\u002Fv0\u002Fb\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fo\u002Fflamelink%2Fmedia%2FTristan%20da%20Cunha.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=3aa374f3-3e9f-4a0e-a3b4-0a3983cdc684\" width=\"600\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003Cp>&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>The most rainy place&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>WHERE\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.meghalayatourism.in\u002F&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036143000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGyg-lZ8Kk-xpjlgtKfecJHpQu8lQ\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.meghalayatourism.in\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Meghalaya State\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;India, with an average annual rainfall of almost 12,000mm. That&#39;s twelve metres of rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>EXTREME\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.meghalayatourism.in\u002Fdestinations\u002Fmawsynram\u002F&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036143000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFx8N2hnBgcr_FTZiJa37czXS519Q\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.meghalayatourism.in\u002Fdestinations\u002Fmawsynram\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Mawsynram\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;Cherrapunji and Cherrapunji are fighting for the title of world&#39;s wettest town in this remote northeast corner.&nbsp;It can rain for up to three weeks in the wet season. Winters are usually dry.&nbsp;Attractions include mountain scenery, waterfalls, and caves that have been carved out of water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ALTERNATIVE\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=http:\u002F\u002Fwww.tsichuan.com\u002Fen\u002Farticle-detail.html?id%3D15765&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627654036143000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHQjAQRAxPtybN0e6qWmzHjJrpcyQ\" href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.tsichuan.com\u002Fen\u002Farticle-detail.html?id=15765\" target=\"_blank\">Emei Shan\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;Sichuan Province in China is home to the country&#39;s most arid and wettest places.&nbsp;You will find stunning landscapes of forest, trees, and plunging cliffs that look like a scroll painting. It is also home to one of China&#39;s sacred Buddhist mountains and is home to many temples and monasteries.\u003Cbr \u002F>\n&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Cherrapunji\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffirebasestorage.googleapis.com\u002Fv0\u002Fb\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fo\u002Fflamelink%2Fmedia%2FCherrapunji.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=67e889ee-1e70-46d2-a8f3-366cbd4f62ab\" width=\"600\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003Cstrong>Check our Antarctica Cruises:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fantarctica\u002Fitineraries\u002Fchristmas-in-antarctica\">Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent plus Cape Horn &amp; Diego Ramirez\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fantarctica\u002Fitineraries\u002Fsouth-georgia-and-antarctic-peninsula-penguin-safari\">Christmas In Antarctica\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fantarctica\u002Fitineraries\u002Fantarctic-explorer-discovering-the-7th-continent-plus-cape-horn-diego-ramirez\">South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fantarctica\u002Fitineraries\u002Fantarctic-express-crossing-the-circle\">Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",[19,20,21,22],"South America","Peru","Antarctica","Treking and Hiking","andre-robles","wqseu9vJxRk8UHtWbnR8",[],{"title":27,"author":10,"image":28,"urlSearch":31,"contents":32,"sections":35,"url":23,"tags":59,"shortDescription":60,"seo":61,"pages":63,"isReviewer":64,"isActive":64,"yearsExperience":65,"jobTitle":66,"languages":67,"specialties":70,"expertMediaSource":10,"destinations":76,"credentials":80},"Andre Robles",[29],{"url":30},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FAndre%20Robles.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=ib05XKY3PzPbGm0h%2FkVFDH23B%2FzMGc2xHbBaHjhyZ78Kdxc6SVnjA0EdtAAkym4a34AuZeU16VbOGDWeWG0TcMw9jICkRl2OxMn%2BmfHRg3NYjDNprw4b0777Js5wzURle237tobFiN59FjHxxKDar%2BWze3agsWgHRGtBP5JoLRdJKejfPwFWp54n3LzDS3dShX98%2BwQSeDj8D1zcuu%2BhoMo5Hl4BnZvnZcxNLzuWjmM2DOYQ2ba5XP3E5uhz3acQmtM5zUQzCWx2eDsfG85GtPJxkWJE6S%2FCR%2B%2FqlBXSzK1abJ3GrxsUIzcgzZ8xUYp0XMQOYSiouiu%2BWy1Drnx9%2Fg%3D%3D","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fauthors\u002Fandre-robles",[33],{"content":34},"Andre Robles is an expert in everything South America, his passion for the region and exploring off the beaten path makes his travel writing both useful and interesting. He has written for several mainstream publications and you can read his guides on Ecuador, Peru, the Galapagos Islands and the Amazon. Andre is also an accomplished photographer and has been recognized as one of the best wildlife photographers in the region, his photos have been featured in National Geographic and other journals. As a travel agent Andre specializes in curating unique experiences, crafting tailor made itineraries and helping visitors make the best of their vacation, always putting the experience first",[36],{"title":37,"type":38,"position":39,"content":38,"section":40},"Redes Sociales","",0,[41,47,53],{"url":42,"title":43,"author":38,"rating":10,"date":38,"image":44,"photo":45,"content":38},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fandre-robles-9436912b2?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios","LinkedIn",[],{"author":10,"description":10,"image":46},[],{"url":48,"title":49,"author":38,"rating":10,"date":38,"image":50,"photo":51,"content":38},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fshare\u002F18tnLhWdcA\u002F?mibextid=wwXIfr","Facebook",[],{"author":38,"description":38,"image":52},[],{"url":54,"title":55,"author":38,"rating":10,"date":38,"image":56,"photo":57,"content":38},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002Fandreroblesrobles?igsh=MWc2cDFrdzhuMGUxag==","Instagram",[],{"author":38,"description":38,"image":58},[],[],"Andre Robles, South America expert, travel writer, and wildlife photographer, crafts unique, tailored travel experiences.",{"metaDescription":60,"metaTitle":62},"Andre Robles travel writer and wildlife photographer",[],true,25,"South America Travel Specialist",[68,69],"English","Spanish",[71,72,73,74,75],"Adventure travel","Wildlife travel","Luxury travel","Photography travel","Tailor-made travel",[77,20,78,79,19,21],"Ecuador","Galapagos Islands","Brazil",[81,83],{"credential":82},"Travel Writer",{"credential":84},"Voyagers Travel Contributor"]