Looking for adventure or simply a mysterious atmosphere to explore? Abandoned places offer a unique and captivating experience. But how do you find them? Here are some tips for uncovering these forgotten gems.
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Join Facebook groups and browse Instagram
Social media can be a goldmine of information for finding urban exploration locations. Simply join urban exploration Facebook groups in your area to find ideas for spots!
You can join our Facebook Group to publish your explorations, your photos or even find an exploration partner!
Instagram is a perfect tool for finding clues about locations. Simply search for photos using hashtags like #urbex or #urbexlille. You can easily find photos of abandoned places in your area. The author may have also included further clues about the location directly in the post. Check if the photo has been pinned to a specific location, analyze the hashtags, and read the post's text. Many clues can be found this way.
Observe
It seems obvious, and yet… We spend so much time on our smartphones that we sometimes forget to look up. We all remember seeing abandoned places in our area at some point. Why not delve into your childhood memories to try and find a spot that reminds you of something? Don't hesitate to walk the streets of your region and observe carefully. You're bound to find something!
Browse blogs that talk about urban exploration
One technique you've probably already tried is searching for urban exploration blogs online. Then you just need to search by region or carefully analyze the photos. Sometimes, certain photos can leave real clues, even including addresses: newspaper clippings, invoices, postcards, etc.
Feel free to type “urbex blog and your region” to refine your search and find something concrete.
To exchange spots
Avouez-le, vous avez déjà tenté de contacter une personne pour avoir des informations sur un lieu. Sachez que ça peut être vraiment embêtant de recevoir des demandes comme cela. Certaines personnes reçoivent des dizaines de demandes dès qu'ils postent un nouveau lieu … Vous n'aimeriez pas subir la même chose ? Par contre, sachez aussi que cette personne est comme vous et qu'elle est aussi à la recherche d'autres spots. Ça peut donc être une bonne occasion de lui proposer d'obtenir des informations d'un spot que vous avez déjà exploré et qu'il aura choisi. Avec cette méthode, vous pourriez vraiment obtenir des informations plus précises. Cependant, n'en abusez pas … L'exploration urbaine nécessite de respecter des règles de bonnes conduites !
Browse Google News
De plus en plus de médias aiment faire des articles sur la thématique de l'urbex. Et pour trouver ces articles, Google actualités est l'outil qu'il vous faut ! Ouvrez Google, puis cliquez sur actualités. Ensuite tentez de taper des mots clés comme abandonné, désaffecté, à l'abandon, etc. Vous pouvez affiner votre recherche en y ajoutant votre ville ou votre région. Vous verrez que vous trouverez rapidement des lieux urbex !
Google Earth is your friend
We all know Google Earth , but we're not necessarily used to using it. Launch the tool and try to find places by browsing the map. If you've followed some of the steps explained above, you'll have some ideas for spots without necessarily knowing their exact location. In that case, explore the region to find the place on Google Earth!
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