In recent times, many people have developed a passion for travelling, especially to places which are inhabitable and hostile. The conditions can be extremely dangerous, yet they want to test their limits and explore the unknown. This essay will shed some light on the pros and cons of a trip to such places.

The major advantage of travelling to far flung places like the Sahara Desert or the Antarctica is that it gives you the experience of a lifetime. Firstly, although the entire journey can be mentally and physically exhausting, the sense of accomplishment upon reaching there cannot be expressed in mere words. It gives the adrenaline rush which makes one forget all the worries and relieves of any stress and tensions of life. Moreover, it allows a person to test his or her limits by undertaking difficult terrains on the trek. For instance, I went on a trekking trip with some of my friends to Weichin in Himachal Pradesh. Little did we know about the route which became a fork at one point. We did not know which one to take, yet, we decided to carry on because of pure excitement and the need to feel the thrill. Thus, people are indeed aware of the risks and still they set out on tedious journeys.

On the other hand, the adventure comes bundled with a major disadvantage in the form of mishaps which are very common during these excursions and things could go against our plans. For example, lots of travellers have died while trekking difficult mountains or crossing turbulent rivers while there are numerous adventure seekers who have sustained serious injuries leaving them immobile for the rest of their lives. Furthermore, if anyone goes missing or land themselves in trouble, the government may have to launch rescue operations which are exorbitant and time consuming.

To conclude, even though difficult journeys are extremely thrilling, they are equally dangerous as well, still, many people undertake them because they want to test their limits and conquer the unknown.