Are you ready for the weirdest journey of your life? Do you want to break free from the same old travel routines? Have you had enough of the usual beaches and European destinations?
If that’s the case, why not try a different kind of trip? There are many types of tourism that will offer you new, unexpected, and even bizarre experiences around the world.
We did some exploration to find out what kinds of weird trips people make. Here are some of the most odd kinds of tourism that you can enjoy.
But be mindful that some of them may not be very ethical. And from one kind of trip, you will never go back.
Tourism for Archery Lovers
Sagittatourism might sound fancy, but you actually know what it is. You’ve seen it in countless movies, TV shows, and other things.
Just hurl a dart at the map and travel to wherever it sticks. Frankly, it can be a fun way to discover a new, amazing place.
But it could also send you to a complete disaster. Or somewhere in the middle of the ocean.
Tourism for Contrarians
Contretourism, or countertourism, adds a twist to visiting the world’s most famous places. You start by traveling to a well-known landmark, like the Eiffel Tower or the Colosseum.
But then you’re supposed to completely disregard it. Instead, start looking around all the small local spots and attractions that are near the tourist trap.
Sure, in most places, those will be tacky souvenir shops. But you may also find something great most travelers overlook.
Tourism for Graveyard Enthusiasts
Cemetery tourism, also known as tombstone tourism, is just what it sounds like. Cemetery tourists travel the world, exploring 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 impressions of remarkable tombstones or visit the sites of historical death camps, like Auschwitz.
If you decide to give cemetery tourism a try, remember to be courteous around the graves. You might get penalized for being too noisy.
Tourism for Drug Lovers
Narcotourism doesn’t mean going on a journey while high. Instead, narcotourists explore the city of Medellin in Colombia, visiting places connected to the drug lord Pablo Escobar.
Now, Medellin is a great place to visit. But if you do go on a narcotour, don’t forget that the real cartels in the city still exist.
Some of them aren’t very happy about curious tourists snooping around their territory.
Tourism for Nuclear Enthusiasts
Atomic tourism involves exploring sites related to nuclear energy, weapons, and disasters. The most famous destination is undoubtedly the ghost town of Pripyat in Ukraine, where a little plant called Chornobyl caused a bit of a trouble.
Other atomic tourists’ favorites include Hiroshima, the nuclear test site in Nevada, and Fukushima. In addition, they often explore abandoned missile sites and other such places.
Tourism for Flight Lovers
Now, erotourism is not what you imagine it is. Sure, it’s named after the Greek god of love Eros, but it doesn’t involve anything improper. For erotourism, you need a partner, maybe a stranger. The duo travels to the same city but doesn’t reveal their locations to each other — at most giving vague clues. They then try to locate each other while touring the city. Of course, once they locate each other, they may choose to turn the trip into a different kind of erotourism. But that’s not our concern.
Tourism for Monopoly Lovers
In case you didn’t know, the street names on the Monopoly board are real places. This fact has resulted in an entire form of tourism.
Monopoly tourists tour the places mentioned in the famous board game. From Boardwalk to Marven Gardens, they just want to see what the locations are really like.
Better hope the family Monopoly trip involves less quarreling than your normal Monopoly game.
Doom Tourism
There’s always a final opportunity for everything. Doom tourism is all about seizing that final opportunity.
Doom tourism involves exploring places that you’ll probably never get to see again. Whether it’s going to see a doomed building or venturing into the jungle to get a glimpse of an endangered animal, doom tourists want to see doomed things while they still have the chance.
Suicide Tourism
The word “tourism” may not fit for suicide tourism. You’re heading to a place — but you’ll never come back.
Suicide tourists are people who move to places where euthanasia is legal to end their lives. They’re usually people who have fatal diseases and want to terminate their misery.
Switzerland is the most frequent destination because it allows euthanasia for foreigners. But some people select other renowned places to pass away.
Listen, this is the only kind of tourism we don’t approve. Please, don’t do that.