Nowadays, an increasing number of individuals are opting to visit places with harsh conditions. To many, this can act as a stress reliever and also teach them valuable skills. However, it is more costly and may lead to many severe consequences, such as a permanent disability or even death.
On the one hand, there are some benefits to visiting harsh places. Most people become bored of their daily lives and therefore want to experience something more thrilling. As such, travelling to places with harsh conditions can serve as a way to alleviate stress and improve a person’s state of mind. Additionally, tourists can learn many useful survival skills when experiencing places with harsh conditions. A majority of these skills are transferrable to other aspects of life, and can oftentimes be useful when applying for certain jobs. For example, a significant proportion of tourists who visited the North Pole learned how to keep warm and light small fires to cook food after the trip.
On the other hand, some tourists do not possess the financial capability to afford those trips. Due to safety regulations, many travel companies will have to invest in more equipment to ensure the safety of tourists. As a result, customers have to pay a higher fee in order to enjoy those trips. Furthermore, many people are at risk of serious injuries when visiting such places. Although the availability of safety regulations and equipment does lower the chance of an accident occurring, statistics report that a significant proportion of tourists still suffer an injury to some degree. Even though minor injuries are the most common, a small percentage suffered long-lasting injuries and, in some cases, death.
In conclusion, visiting places with difficult conditions has both merits and demerits. While it is an effective way of releasing stress and can also provide some useful skills, it can prove to be financially prohibitive to some individuals and can cause serious injuries to tourists in some cases.