Some of us live in cities that could probably be classed as a ghost town: Miriam Webster defines it as a “once-flourishing town wholly or nearly deserted usually as a result of the exhaustion of some natural resource.” But, just as commonly, the source of its demise is the exhaustion of human resources. There are a few noteworthy ones: Pripyat, Ukraine, Oradour-sur-Glane, France , Hashima Island, Japan, Varosha, Cyprus, but we’re sure that you could also add to this list, as well.
But, at least when it comes to television and films, the desert is typically the stereotypical location for ghost towns. It isn’t a stretch of the imagination to know that these places exist, no matter where you might be, and we’re willing to bet that your vision of a place like this is somewhere “out west” where not only the river has dried up. Visiting places like this can be a bit “exotic” and edgy, especially if you want to thrill your less-adventurous friends and family. So, to get started, watch the video below and dip your feet into exploring places that time forgot. And, as a good traveler, remember to visit, but leave it as it is when you go.
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