The Most Beautiful AND Dangerous Selfie Spots On Earth
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Selfies were a thing in the '90s, (particularly in Asian countries) but it wasn't until the 21st century that selfie culture really took off in the rest of the world. Now, with selfie sticks and front facing cameras, the world is our selfie oyster. But some oysters are safer than others. These are some truly beautiful—but also crazy dangerous—selfie spots around the globe.
Trolltunga Rock: Norway
Trolltunga, which translates to "troll's tongue", is a large rock that—like a tongue—sticks out over the iconic Norwegian fjords. We can understand how the temptation to walk out and look out at the natural beauty in front, and below, is probably palpable—as is the temptation to take a pretty awesome selfie. Especially since the rock has been described by some as the best place in the world for selfies. Just be really careful...
Trolltunga Rock: Norway
In 2015, an exchange student from Australia was setting up to take a group selfie with some friends when her foot slipped and she fell to her doom. It isn't just the tip of the tongue that can be dangerous either. The walk up to the rock can be tiring and treacherous also. But speaking of dangerous walks, there might not be one any more dangerous than our next location.
Mount Huashan, China
The perilous trek up the 7,000+ feet of Mount Huashan's elevation in China is a literal plank walk that has been called the most dangerous hike in the world. With that in mind, it would make sense to us that keeping all of one's focus on the hike, rather than trying to snap a cool selfie, is the way to go. But unfortunately, not everyone has felt the same way over the years.
Mount Huashan, China
The Chinese government isn't very forthcoming about how many lives have been lost on the mountain (because of selfies or otherwise). However, one incident we are aware of took place in 2019—when a college student was making her way along the planks, posting selfies in real time—until the selfies stopped. Sadly, she was later found to have taken a fatal fall after disregarding safety warnings and railings.
