Our spectacular planet has so many wonders to explore. For the brave and adventurous traveler, there are even some places that are worth an arduous journey to a remote or dangerous destination. However, there are some places that are just too dangerous, too protected, or maybe too special to visit — even for the most seasoned voyager. These places that have been completely cut off from the outside world. Yahoo Travel found the top 10 places that are completely off limits to visitors.
1. Heard Island Volcano, AustraliaThis barren volcanic Antarctic Island, an Australian external territory about two thirds of the way between Madagascar and Antarctica, is considered one of the most remote places on earth. The 368-square-mile landmass is mountainous, has 41 glaciers and is also home to an array of wildlife including penguins, seals, and marine birds. However in 2000, the University of Hawaii noticed a two-kilometer-long lava flow coming from the southwest side of Mawson’s Peak, a 2,745-foot-high complex volcano which has been active ever since. Aside from the volcano and its dangers, the weather on the island is notoriously poor. Plus, its a minimum two-week sail to any other major land mass — making it one of the most dangerous, and hardest places in the world to access.