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Urban Explorer #2

How did you get started with urban exploration?

During a previous relationship, I went urban exploring for the first time, starting with 'Doel' in Belgium and then trying other locations.

What was the first location you explored?

Doel.

What attracts you to abandoned buildings and locations?

The history, time stands still there and yet sometimes it feels like someone could come home at any moment.

Do you have a favorite urbex location? If so, which one and why?

We once visited an old farmhouse, I don't remember the exact name anymore.

What's your most memorable experience during urban exploring?

An old farmhouse where everything was still there, from chairs to plates on the table. Nature had taken over this farmhouse and it created a beautiful scene.

What equipment do you always take with you during your explorations?

As little as possible to easily get into places ;)

Have you ever experienced dangerous situations while urban exploring?

No

How do you prepare for an urbex adventure?

I'm not very good at this, fortunately I never go alone and we figure it out together.

What are the most important safety measures you take while urban exploring?

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Have you ever asked for permission to explore a location? If so, how did that go?

Once at a church, I think. It was right next to someone's front door. The person there didn't mind.

What are the biggest challenges you encounter during urban exploring?

Thorny bushes 😂

How do you handle the ethical aspects of urbex, such as respecting property and privacy?

That's the whole point of urban exploring, just taking photos and leaving everything as you found it.

What are your tips for beginning urbexers?

Behave normally, don't break anything. Keep locations truly secret, and don't act like you discovered urban exploring.

How do you document your discoveries? Do you use photography or video, for example?

Photos and occasionally video.

Have you ever found anything unexpected or unusual while urban exploring?

Not sure, a deceased cat, a homeless person.