Corregidor Island lies just off the coast of Manila in the Philippines. Although the island itself is small it is filled with historic sites heavily linked to WWII. The stronghold of Corregidor was a fundamental position to hold during the war, as it allowed access to Manila Bay and was essentially the key to capturing the Philippines. For this reason, it was targeted by the Japanese who managed to capture it from the US. They were […]
Perched high above the Andes in a Southern area of Peru sits a 15th-century citadel built by the ancient Incas. Machu Picchu, roughly translated to Old Mountain, is a truly incredible sight, unrivaled by any other surviving ruins of its time. Viewing the rugged, intensely green mountain tops from such an attitude is in itself remarkable, before even considering the plethora of stone buildings and temples left scattered by the Incas. Machu Picchu’s construction is […]
London is an ancient city that today, plays a pivotal role for the UK and even the entire world. It is flooded with tourists who travel far and wide to experience the rich history that can be found on every street corner in the great city. It also happens to be flooded with ghosts! Here are where you can find the most haunted places in London. Macabre history is seemingly hidden all throughout the city […]
The Taj Mahal Palace is an opulent, waterfront hotel in Mumbai, India. The sophisticated tourist destination is one of the city’s prized hotels, yet has a past tainted by terrorism, death and ghosts. The Taj Mahal was opened in 1903 and has since attracted many well-known guests ranging from movie stars with celebrity status to high-powered world leaders. Its past hasn’t always been a pleasant one though. It was used as a military hospital for some […]
Malaysia is a unique part of South East Asia. It is a diverse place, abundant in different cultures and offers up many interesting locations to explore. Some of these sites may still hold scars from darker times of war or have remained tainted from torture and death. Needless to say, Malaysia has more than its fair share of ghosts. Let’s explore the 6 most haunted places in Malaysia. Located on the side of Penang Hill […]
The Chand Baori is an awe-inspiring sight located in a remote part of Rajasthan, India. Some 3,500 stairs flow down 13 stories deep, creating cascades of intricate patterns to appease onlookers. This site, though glorious, is nothing more than a humble stepwell dating back to the 8th or 9th century. Yet, it’s magnificence comes not just from its design, yet its later additions, such as a grand palace. Setting the architectural brilliance of the Chand […]
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Gastown is the oldest part of Vancouver containing vast amounts of history at every street corner. Though the majority of this history is significant and pivotal to the city, some of the darker pieces remain hidden on equally dark street corners. The Gaoler’s Mews is one such street that holds some disturbing and mysterious tales. Gaoler’s Mews has its origins in the mid-1800s when the first building was erected along this small alley. It was […]
Costa Rica is often regarded as a tropical paradise, best known for pristine beaches, biodiversity and epic jungles. Although most tourists stick to the beautiful and well-traveled paths of this small corner of the world, Costa Rica also has much to offer in the dark tourism department. Let’s explore 3 of the most chilling and most haunted places in Costa Rica. Cartago is a busy and charming little town just outside of San Jose, Costa […]