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Top Five Off-the-Grid Destinations to Visit Outside the U.S.

A list of some of the most secluded and exotic places to visit outside the United States. These are destinations that should make their way into your bucket list.

Patagonia and Cape Horn

Like traveling back in time, this route has been traveled by some of the greatest explorers, such as Charles Darwin and Magellan. Take a special expedition cruise around Patagonia or one specially developed to trace Charles Darwin's route. This is arguably one of the most majestic and historic destinations to explore.

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Christmas Island

Christmas Island

With a population of less than 2,100 inhabitants, this island is as secluded as it can get. Some of the most untouched and exotic natural wonders in the world are located on this land, which is why scientists and nature lovers always have this location on their wish lists.

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Gangkhar Puensum, Bhutan

Gangkhar Puensum, Bhutan

Located in Bhutan, this is arguably one of the highest unclimbed mountains of the world. Due to local Bhutan customs and spiritual beliefs, mountains higher than 6000 meters are prohibited from being explored. As a result, complete adequate mapping and location of this mountain is still uncertain.

Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon spans across eight countries: Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. Many parts are have not been explored, and there are still unknown tribes and species living deep within the rainforest. The Amazon is home to half of the planet's remaining tropical forests.

Republic of Sakha, Russia

With a recorded temperature of minus 67.7 degrees Celsius (−90 °F) in February 1933, this region in Russia is the coldest inhabited place on earth. The Sakha live on herding reindeer, fishing, and hunting squirrel, fox, and ermine. This area comprises land that is larger than Argentina and India combined, but boosts only a population of less than one million people.