A plane arrives in China. On board, one of the world’s richest men. He’s come to convince authorities that he should be allowed to set up a brand new factory.

He is Elon Musk.

And this is his first trip to China in three years.

Across four days a year, the world’s best drivers all meet at Albert Park Lake in Melbourne to race in the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix.

But behind the glitz and glamour, there is a heavy focus on logistics, media, and politics.

The phenomenon of dark tourism draws sightseers to the road less travelled, where they seek an introspective and reflective experience.

From Cambodia’s killing fields to the safety risks at Chernobyl’s Exclusion Zone, they are some of the most macabre places on the planet.

So what drives the adrenaline, allure and intrigue held by these destinations and the kinds of people that would visit them?