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Wonder lust: Scientific expeditions without a PhD

Ever wanted to see a nuclear bomb site, a sea monster – or just a truly dark sky? Here's our pick of the world's most fascinating destinations to visit
Holiday destination with a twist
Holiday destination with a twist
(Image: Angelo Cavalli/Robert Harding/Rex Features)

New ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ reporters travel to some exotic, mysterious and fascinating locations. In this special feature they recount trips to their favourite destinations, and a few they still dream off.

1. Vomit comet

2. Dark sky parks

3. Catch a kraken

4. Trinity test site

5. The great stalacpipe organ

6. Soudan mine

7. Star City

8. Live the dry life

9. Chernobyl

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