The fear of heights is common for many people. Some are afraid of extreme heights such as skyscrapers, while others are afraid of simple heights such as ladders and multi-level parking garages.

From China to the United Kingdom and New Zealand, check out 8 of some of the most vertigo-inducing tourist attractions around the world. With some standing at over 1,000 feet tall, these tourist ...

The letter from "Vince in Vallejo," the construction worker who is suddenly afraid of heights, reminded me of a similar experience I had at about his age. I, too, suddenly found myself afraid of ...

A Thai girl was terrified as she faced her fear of heights on this controversial 435ft high giant swing in Bangkok. Three Chatcharaporn, 27, was shaking as the SkyFlyers tower hoisted her into the air ...