For decades now, travelling abroad for holidays has become more and more commonplace and it has now bred a new style of traveller who wish to get far away from the crowds to exotic locations. The rewards of doing this are that the traveller is likely to see native people and animals in their original state, however, they will usually find their journey arduous and fraught with danger.

The attraction for many adventurers is the possibility of meeting local inhabitants who have not met too many outside influences. The simple logistics of getting to a remote area dictate that not many people do this and, therefore, the locals will act in ways that they have done for long periods of time. This is an opportunity to see their culture in its original form. This may be to taste some of their food, listen to their music, or simply experience their daily routine. It is still possible to visit nomadic herders in Mongolia or Amazonian Indians who have yet to fully assimilate into the cultures that surround them. However, the more visitors they receive, the more likely it is that their ways will change.

However, getting to these far-flung places can be difficult and even treacherous. In these areas there is usually very low population density, which means national government is unlikely to fund infrastructure such as roads and telecommunications. Roads may be of bad quality, due to lack of repair, or not more than basic mud tracks which will make travel slow and tiring. In the event of an emergency it could be difficult to find assistance. It is also likely that sparce population does not warrant the cost of installing communications networks such as mobile phone towers. This means that it could be impossible to call for help in some areas. Obviously, this could mean the difference between life and death.

In conclusion, there are tangible benefits of making the effort to visit remote areas but there are also serious risks that sometimes cannot be avoided. Therefore, a good deal of research and preparation is required before venturing to such a destination.

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Nowadays it seems to be boring for people to go to travel to some locations where we used to go, e.g. Japan or Europe. People would like to have some exciting experiences on their trip, so they choose places like the Sahara Desert or places that ordinary people cannot even name them. These places have tough conditions. Therefore, there must be some good things and bad things if we travel in these places.

From an optimistic viewpoint, people would like to travel to these extraordinary places to experience something different, usually the things they see or try in these locations are unique; they cannot find them in cities with tall buildings. For example, the light in the Antarctic regions. People who have seen them all say it is a once in a lifetime experience and they will not forget it till they die. And indeed, seeing these special sceneries is really unforgettable and no other places in the world have them. Besides sceneries, people can also experience some very different lifestyles and culture which they have never seen if they live in a city.

However, there is also a bad side if people travel in these places. As the conditions are tough in these areas, they may experience extreme temperatures. People who are used to a city lifestyle may not know how to deal with them. In some severe cases, people may need immediate rescue, but as these areas are usually not ordinary residential areas, it is not easy for any emergency services to access them. It is very difficult to get help from other people as there is no one around.

In conclusion, it is necessary for people to understand the risks before they visit these places, and after thorough consideration, if they still want to go, they have to make sure they get very well-prepared and go at their own risk.

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