The Hidden Costs of Disaster Tourism The recent glacial collapse in the Himalayas has left over 1,200 lives lost and countless more affected by the catastrophic flood.
Amidst the chaos, one family's search for their missing loved one highlights the darker side of disaster tourism – the human cost of our fascination with the unknown. Y. B.
Gurung, a retired Hong Kong resident, is consumed by worry since his cousin Raju went missing on August 26th. As the leader of a tour group, Raju was guiding 42 pilgrims into Tibet when disaster struck.