Ask anyone local to Baguio city about ghosts and one notorious house will creep into the conversation. Known locally as the Laperal White House, this place has gained a reputation for striking fear into the hearts of many. Its existence came about during the 1920s when a well-to-do family decided to build a summer getaway house. The Laperal’s set their sights on Baguio, being the Philippine’s premium Summer getaway, and constructed a majestic pure white […]
Kuala Lumpur is a pristine city tainted by a dangerous eyesore that was once a place of learning. The former Danua Perdana School is today closed off, surrounded by a protective fence displaying warnings to those who dare enter. The structural integrity of this abandoned former school is questionable, yet it is the ghostly legends that surround the building which really strike fear into the hearts of many. The SK Danau Perdana was closed down […]
Lying in a part of Delhi, notably slower paced from the speeding city around it, is a notorious ruin. The Bhuli Bhatiyari ka Mahal is a 14th century abandoned hunting lodge that was constructed by royalty. Today it is engulfed by a serene parkland, though many years ago it was surrounded by a dense forest plentiful in-game and ideal for royal hunting expeditions. The fortress is believed to have been built by King Tughlaq, though […]
Changi Beach is an idyllic stretch of white sand, clear water and is dotted with palm trees. While its appearance looks pristine and inviting, its history tells a different story. WWII lead to Singapore becoming occupied by the Japanese. The war was to trigger many terrible events including the Sook Ching Massacre, which was arguably one of the most heinous to occur in Singapore. The name of this massacre literally translates to ‘cleansing purge’ and […]
Zak Bagans, star and host of Ghost Adventures, is a well known figure within the paranormal community. He has had an illustrious career and investigated many of the most haunted places and objects from around the world. Having been a life long devotee to the unexplained, Bagans has accumulated a vast collection of artifacts that are said to be cursed, haunted or linked to many darkly disturbing events throughout history. These artifacts are today displayed […]
Corregidor Island, Philippines
Corregidor Island sits off the coast of the Philippines and was a strategic place to hold during WWII. The island was seen as the key to Manila, sitting just within its bay. Resultedly it was fought over by both the US and Japanese military, who both managed to secure the island at differing times. Being a place that was so brutally ravaged by war, Corregidor Island saw mass amounts of bloodshed and death. The island […]
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
To this day one of the best views along Sydney’s coastline resides at its old Quarantine Station, today known simply as Q Station. This view was quite literally one that many people died for. The harsh history engrained in the many buildings that encompass Q Station have allowed it to gain infamy and earn the title of being the most haunted place in Sydney. The Q Station is situated on the North Head of Sydney […]
A haunting and notorious reminder to the dark past that once shrouded the Philippines exists in the form of the Old Diplomat Hotel. This domineering building stands proud as the former Dominican Hill Retreat House, built back in 1913. It was constructed as a place of peace for local friars and nuns to inhabit, but it was destined to become something truly evil. WWII saw the Japanese invade the Philippines and seize Baguio from the […]
