Bran Castle is one of the most stunning castles in Romania and possibly the world. It is heavily marketed to tourists as being ‘Dracula’s Castle.’ Interestingly, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Nonetheless, it has propelled Bran Castle into stardom and it remains what is likely the most visited tourist attraction in Transylvania. Bran Castle has stood for many years, first being mentioned in documents dating back to 1377. It was strategically positioned upon […]
In a small peaceful village, just a short distance from Romania’s capital city, Bucharest, lies a small island monastery. Famed for holding the remains of the world’s most infamous warlord. The Snagov Monastery has existed on Snagov Island for a long time. It was originally founded in the 14th century and more than one church has stood upon the island’s ground in this time. Some, including a small wooden church has been destroyed, supposedly even […]
Corvin Castle, also called Hunyadi Castle, is one of Europe’s true fairytale locations. Residing upon a hill in Hunedoara, Romania the 15th-century castle is only accessible by a long drawbridge. Its stunning exterior and well-preserved interior make it one of the most visited tourist attractions in the country. However, its dark past lends much weight to its ghostly legends. Corvin Castle is a strategically designed stronghold, yet its beauty far surpasses its practicality. It has […]
Just outside Romania’s capital city, Bucharest, in the vast forest Boldu Forest lies a small but mystical pond. Best known as the Witches Pond, this tiny body of water would be inconspicuous to most who aren’t aware of its reputation. This algae layered pond has many mysterious, legends and tales of ghosts surrounding it. Many people have experience unexplainable phenomena in the vicinity of the Witches Pond and many others visit this sacred site to […]
York, England is a beautiful and historic place where many tourists flock to. Ghost tours saturate the market in York and have captured the imaginations of many. Yet, there is one location which stands out as being one of the most haunted places in York. That place is the infamous Golden Fleece Inn. This historic building stands proudly in the center of York and has resided there for some time. The inconspicuous narrow pub, known […]
Below I have compiled a list of Horror Movie Filming Locations you can actually visit in LA. Please be mindful that some of these places are private property – please respect the privacy of their owners and tenants. Nancy’s House Glen’s House John Marshall High School Freddy’s Boiler Room (Inside the Lincoln Heights Jail) Venice Canals (Nancy and Glenn talking about dreams) Westin Hills Psychiatric Hospital (Royce Hall, UCLA campus) Frat House The Witch’s House/Spadena […]
Glenmalure Hostel rests in a peaceful Irish valley and remains cut off from the modern world. The house was built in 1904 and to this day remains without electricity and running water. It is a nice retreat from a busy, modern life. Resting directly next to a flowing stream and having plenty of amazing hikes in its vicinity. Glenmalure, however, has a dark past and some claim the area and hostel is haunted. The valley itself […]
Pendle Hill sits proudly in Lancashire, England. Surrounded by green fields and often laced in a silk-like fog. The hill is not only beautiful but has a long history, which is equally interesting and haunting. Perhaps the most famed connection to Pendle Hill is that of the Pendle Witches. This story of real witches occurred during the early 1600s. Around this time rumors swirled about a family who lived on Pendle Hill. Stories of Devil […]
