The 10 most extreme travel adventures in the world

Here, temperatures soar as high as 70 degrees Celsius, so it’s important to have a game plan for staying cool and avoiding heat stroke. According to a local legend, the name Dasht-e Lut means ‘toasted wheat’ in Persian, referencing a story about a load of wheat that burst into flames after being accidentally left out in the desert for a few days. Though tourists visit this desert land, it’s a destination only for those willing to take on the challenge of surviving the heat and the unbearably dry climate.