Some of the world’s strangest places sound as though they belong in a work of fiction – but they are very real, and thousands of people call them home.
In one Arctic town, it’s illegal to be buried. In an isolated Alaskan settlement, almost the entire population lives in a single building. And in the Australian Outback, entire communities have carved out an underground existence.
While these destinations might seem unusual to outsiders, many have fascinating histories and attract curious tourists keen to experience something completely different.
We take a look inside some of the world’s weirdest towns and cities, including destinations in
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