Urban Exploration by Car - 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
Admit it, you've already tried contacting someone for information about a place. Know that it can be really annoying to receive requests like that. Some people get dozens of requests as soon as they post a new location… You wouldn't want to experience that, would you? However, also remember that this person is just like you and is also looking for other spots. So, it could be a good opportunity to offer them information about a spot you've already explored and that they've chosen. With this method, you could really get more precise information. However, don't overdo it… Urban exploration requires respecting rules of good conduct!
Browse Google News
More and more media outlets are publishing articles on urban exploration (urbex). And to find these articles, Google News is the tool you need! Open Google, then click on News. Next, try typing keywords like abandoned, disused, derelict, etc. You can refine your search by adding your city or region. You'll see that you'll quickly find urban exploration locations!
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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