A study by Next Vacay has revealed the best spots around the world for spotting a mythical creature. From mermaids and unicorns, these are the places to visit if you want to be the next to catch one of these legendary creatures in the flesh.
Top Mythical Creatures Hotspots
To see a Yeti, head to Nepal
Yetis are famously elusive, only having been spotted three times in history. The first sighting was in 1921 on Mount Everest, where sherpas spotted some mysterious footprints they believed belonged to the ‘wild man of the snows’. These footprints were spotted again in 2019 by a mountaineering team near Makalu Base Camp – so the infamous yeti might still be out there. It’ll be a trek to get high enough to spot him, but it’s worth a try.
Scotland revealed the best place to go to possibly catch a unicorn
The myth of unicorns goes back hundreds of years, with a cave in Germany being the place where supposed unicorn bones were found all the way back in 1872. Thus, it earned the name Unicorn Cave. More recently, in 2014, there was a sighting in Scotland by an anonymous man of what he described as ‘basically a horse with a horn’. Sounds about right. The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland, so if this creature was going to be spotted anywhere, it seems appropriate that it’s here. Explore near the Castle of Old Wick for a chance to confirm its existence for yourself.
Zimbabwe is the best place on Earth to spot a mermaid
Throughout history, there have been six sightings of mermaids. While the earliest one, in 1943 by Christopher Columbus, has been said to have been manatees, there have been many more sightings since then. The most recent was in 2012, in Zimbabwe, where mermaids were said to have prevented dam workers from finishing repairs. So, if seeing mermaids is on your bucket list, Zimbabwe could be the place to find them.
The countries that believe in mythical creatures the most
Every country has a mythical creature that scares the small ones, keeps adults’ imaginations alive, and inspires stories for years to come. But have you ever wondered what mythical creatures people are most fascinated by in different countries?
Americans are intrigued the most by wendigos—evil spirits that possess human beings. Wendigo-related search terms are looked up 909.6K times per month on average. The United Kingdom is dying to see a unicorn, searching for the elusive creature an average of 350.3K times a month, while Canada is a huge fan of the Yeti, searching an average of 271.6K times per month for yeti-related terms.
Naveen Dittakavi, founder and CEO of Next Vacay comments:
“Whether you are a mythical creature enthusiast or want to add a bit of enchantment to your next adventure, the world is full of destinations that are rich in history and mythological tales. For your next vacation, why not use mythology as your guide? We’ve analyzed the world’s must-see mythical places for the best chances of stumbling upon a legendary creature.
Since the beginning of time, humanity has been fascinated by mythical places, fairy tales, and mysterious creatures that have been part of our history. These mythical destinations have inspired celebrated stories, books, and films. Some have served as a symbol for more glorious times.
While some of these creatures might be a myth, we can’t ignore that some have multiple alleged sightings throughout history that have inspired world travellers to chase them around the world. These fantastical lands might even inspire you to believe in these creatures all over again and are sure worth a visit.”
Edited by: Admistrator
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