- Ready to go on the strangest trip ever?
Are you tired of repeating the same old trips? Do you feel like you’ve seen all of the beaches and classic European cities?
If so, why not take another kind of trip? There are many forms of tourism that will take you on new, unusual, and even weird travels around the world.
We did a bit of digging to find out just what kinds of strange trips people take. Here are some of the weirdest types of tourism that you can try out.
Just be aware that not all of them may be exactly ethical. And from at least one kind of trip, you will never come back.
1. Sagittatourism
Sagittatourism sounds fancy, but you actually know what it is. You’ve seen it depicted in countless movies, TV shows, and whatnot.
Just throw a dart at the map and travel to wherever it lands. In all honesty, it can be a fun way to discover a new, amazing place.
But it could also take you to a complete hellhole. Or somewhere in the middle of the ocean.
2. Contretourism
Contretourism, or countertourism, puts a spin on visiting the world’s most famous locations. You begin by traveling to a renowned landmark, like the Eiffel Tower or the Colosseum.
But then you’re supposed to completely ignore it. Instead, start exploring all the small local haunts and attractions that surround the tourist trap.
Granted, in most places, those will be kitschy souvenir stores. But you may also discover something great most travelers blindly pass by.
3. Cemetery Tourism
Cemetery tourism, also called tombstone tourism, is exactly what it sounds like. Cemetery tourists travel the world, visiting more or less famous graves, graveyards, and other burial sites.
Popular destinations include the Père Lachaise Cemetery and the Catacombs in Paris and the Highgate Cemetery in London. Some cemetery tourists make rubbings of remarkable tombstones or visit the sites of historical death camps, like Auschwitz.
If you give cemetery tourism a try, remember to be respectful around the graves. You might get fined for being too rowdy.
4. Narcotourism
Narcotourism doesn’t involve going on a trip while on a trip. Instead, narcotourists tour the city of Medellin in Colombia, visiting locations associated with the drug kingpin Pablo Escobar.
Now, Medellin is a cool place to visit. But if you do go on a narcotour, don’t forget that the actual cartels in the city still exist.
Some of them aren’t all too happy about nosy tourists poking around their turf.
5. Atomic Tourism
Atomic tourism involves visiting sites associated with nuclear energy, weapons, and disasters. The most famous destination is without a doubt the ghost town of Pripyat in Ukraine, where a little plant called Chornobyl made a bit of a mess.
Other atomic tourists’ favorites include Hiroshima, the nuclear test site in Nevada, and Fukushima. In addition, they often visit abandoned missile sites and other such places.
6. Aerotourism
Don’t got the money to fly anywhere? That’s okay — aerotourism can get you the full airport experience without ever getting on a plane.
Aerotourists simply love to explore airports from top to bottom. They want to experience all the fun of being at an airport, including the horrific crowds, endless queueing, and filthy bathrooms.
We suppose it can be kind of a thrill to try to get past security without a flight ticket, though.
7. Erotourism
Now, erotourism isn’t what you think it is. Sure, it’s named after the Greek god of love Eros, but it doesn’t involve anything indecent.
For erotourism, you need a partner, possibly a stranger. The duo travels to the same city but doesn’t tell each other where they are — at most giving vague hints. They then try to find each other while exploring the city.
Of course, once they find each other, they may decide to turn the trip into a different kind of erotourism. But that’s none of our business.
8. Monopoly Tourism
In case you didn’t know, the street names on the Monopoly board are real places. This fact has spawned an entire form of tourism.
Monopoly tourists visit the places mentioned in the famous board game. From Boardwalk to Marven Gardens, they just want to see what the locations are actually like.
Better hope the family Monopoly trip involves less arguing than your average Monopoly game.
9. Doom Tourism
There’s always a last chance for everything. Doom tourism is all about embracing that last chance.
Doom tourism involves visiting places that you’ll probably never get to see again. Whether is going to see a condemned building or wading into the jungle to get a glimpse of an endangered animal, doom tourists want to see doomed things while they still can.
10. Suicide Tourism
It’s a bit questionable if suicide tourism should count as “tourism.” Sure, you’re visiting a place — but you will never leave.
Suicide tourists are people who travel to places where euthanasia is legal to end their own lives. They’re generally people who are terminally ill and want to put a stop to their suffering.
Switzerland allows euthanasia for foreigners, so it’s the most common destination. Yet some people travel to other famous locations for the express purpose of ending it all.
Look, this is the one kind of tourism we can’t recommend. Please, don’t.
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