most extreme places to visit

According to the 2015 Global Peace Index (a study by Institute for Economics and Peace) Iceland is the most peaceful nation in the world. With a score of 1.148 the countrys performance was remarkable in all three domains military societal and internal conflicts. (Pictured) The Church of Hallgrimur or Hallgrimskirkja in Reykjavik Iceland.

Opened in 2011 The RitzCarlton is the worlds highest hotel. Occupying the top 17 floors on the 118story skyscraper the hotel offers breathtaking vistas of Hong Kong from 1608 feet (490 meters) above the ground. Its bar and swimming pool situated on the topmost floor are also the highest of their kinds in the world.

At a whopping $65000 (although it can reach upwards of $80000) per night the Royal Penthouse Suite at Hotel President Wilson in Geneva is the most expensive hotel room in the world. Featuring 12 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms it overlooks Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps.

The Fury 325 at Carowinds amusement park which made its debut in March 2015 is currently the tallest and fastest gigacoaster in the world. Themed on a swarm of hornets it takes its riders up to a height of 325 feet (99 meters) before accelerating them to an eyewatering speed of 94.4 miles per hour (152 kilometers per hour) and subjecting them to an initial drop of 81 degrees.

The tallest castle in France this 11thcentury building inMaineetLoire is considered one of the most haunted castles ever. It is believed that the ghost of the ?Green Lady haunts the place. The castle which is owned by the Coss?Brissac family is open to the public for overnight stays and guided tours.

Named as the worlds most dangerous walkway the threekmlong and 3.2feetwide footbridge is pinned along the steep walls of the Gorge of the Gaitanes in Malaga. At 328 feet (100 meters) above the river below at some points one must make do with handrails alone to pass through. The bridge was reopened to the public in March 2015 after more than a decade.

The 764feet (233 meters) sky jump from the Macau Tower is the worlds highest commercial bungee jump spot. Inaugurated in 2005 challengers are connected to three cables with a strain capacity of 6614 pounds (3000 kilograms) for safety.

With a score of 7.587 Switzerland tops the list of the happiest countries in the world. According to the third World Happiness Report by the United Nations the country ranks highly in terms of GDP per capita healthy life expectancy having someone to count on perceived freedom to make life choices freedom from corruption and generosity.

For the second year in a row San Pedro Sula in Honduras has topped the list of the most violent cities in the world by murder rate per capita according to a survey by Mexicos Citizens Council for Public Security and Criminal Justice. With a population of 769025 the murder rate stands at 171.20 per 100000 people. (Pictured) A masked member of the 18th Street gang looks through a prison door of the San Pedro Sula prison.

Conde Nast Travelers annual Readers Survey listed Johannesburg as the worlds unfriendliest city in 2014. They admit that the citys reputation for safety probably had something to do with it though.