/r/remoteplaces
This subreddit is dedicated to the fascination of remote regions. It is the place to link travel journals, pictures or articles related with these areas of the world.
The place must be remote - not just something interesting. If it is near a major metropolitan area it isn't remote.
This subreddit is dedicated to the fascination of remote regions. Here is the place to post travel journals, pictures or articles related with these areas of the world.
Some guidelines:
If it's your own content, you may add an [OC] tag to your title. This may be useful, if people want to ask you questions about your submission.
The location must be in the title
No blogspam, no extensive self-promotion, no crosspost spam
Links to quality articles, journals, ... is very welcome
It is hard to define what qualifies as remote. Please refrain of posting too much about very well known places, such as major tourist areas.
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Mystery of the Gornaya Shoria megaliths - Did an ancient civilization really build these rocks.
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Lascaux Cave - Discover this amazing cave with prehistoric drawings.
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Mount Roraima - Discover one of the wonders of nature and mountains in the world.
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Alguwizi Fortress - Discover this historic fort built in a stunning location.
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Loch Treig, next to Corrour, the UK's most remote train station
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Thridrangar lighthouse - Discover one of the most isolated active structures in the world.
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Meadows and woods at Devsu Thatch, Bali Pass Trek, Uttarakhand, India
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Remains of Steins Peak Station at the mouth of Doubtful Canyon, SW New Mexico, Butterfield Overland stage stop from 1858 to 1861, Oct. 2024 [OC]
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The most southern point in the 50 United States of America, Ka Lae, HI, Nov 2024 [OC]
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Lion City - Discover how this magnificent historic city became submerged underwater.
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Ain Dara - Discover the story and mystery behind this amazing place.
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Hashima Island - Discover how this once densely populated place became deserted.
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Thompson Smelter - Discover this giant smelter and how it became a ghost town in Nevada.
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Serapeum of Saqqara - Discover the amazing coffins and catacombs of the ancient Egyptians.
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A still shot from a film shot entirely in Kurdistan - Transient Happiness
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Shell Grotto - Discover the story and mystery behind this mysterious and magical place.
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Wadi al Hitan - Discover this amazing valley, and skeletons dating back millions of years.
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Hejin City Castle - Discover this majestic fortress, and its gate that arouses wonder and mystery.
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Djara Cave - Discover one of the amazing caves and how it was formed to become this way.
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Richat Structure - Discover this amazing geological formation and what caused it to form.
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Mount Roraima - Discover one of the wonders of nature and mountains in the world.
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Golden Dust: Central Asian wanderings Part 1 - Kazakhstan
In today's newsletter, i begin the first note of a long series about my travels across Central Asia, a region that captured my soul and whose richness, history and nuances deserve to be better known and understood.The first part about Kazakhstan is now out.
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Taiwan wildlife adventures
From lush mountain forests to coastal wetlands, Birding in Taiwan showcases the island’s incredible ecosystems and amazing bird species, including 32 endemics like the Taiwan Whistling-Thrush and the stunning Mikado Pheasant. This promo for the Taiwanese Tourist Board dives deep into the beauty of Taiwan’s wildlife and the urgent need for conservation—perfect for birders and nature lovers alike. Catch the full video on YouTube and see why Taiwan should be on every birder’s bucket list! 🌿 #BirdingInTaiwan #WildlifeAdventure #TaiwanTourism
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What happened to the Arabian Nights? A journey into the Arabic peninsula - Blog article
Delving into an unexpected journey across the deserts of the Arabian Peninsula and explore the profound transformation the region has undergone since the discovery of oil.
Beyond the travel stories, we try to reflect on a question every traveler must face at some point: What kind of reality are we truly seeking when we venture into unfamiliar lands and cultures? How do we navigate the delicate balance between the preconceived images we carry, the knowledge we’ve gathered, and the experiences that await us on the ground?
If you're passionate about history, travel, or understanding the cultural evolution of this region, this edition is for you.
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长城 - Jiankou, China (credit: @mikeokay YT)
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