Dark tourism—which involves visiting prisons, haunted houses, and sites where horrific crimes were committed, is growing in popularity and in the US alone, there are over 1,200 haunted attractions to visit. The Travel Channel produced a popular show about haunted attractions, which are now a popular way to celebrate Halloween. There are entire businesses centered … Read More
There is nothing like a few good strange, offbeat and quirky museums to add a unique, memorable twist to your travels. For the last decade I’ve been crisscrossing the globe and visiting every weird museum I stumble across with a simple motto: the stranger, the better! Turns out that Central Europe is home to a … Read More
Offbeat activities, alternative museums, cultural centers, nightlife, street art, plus local tips on the best viewpoints for stunning photos and most delicious food. Madrid has it all. The tricky part is knowing where in this sprawling city to look, especially if you have limited time. The best way to discover the top offbeat Madrid activities … Read More
It all started while I was exploring an abandoned neighborhood at the end of my beach in Thailand that has been reclaimed by nature. Hundreds of luxury houses built but never occupied, roads completely overgrown, it was an unexpected find. However the best discovery was sitting in the middle of an overgrown field behind all … Read More
Tucked away in the basement of an inconspicuous book store in Yerevan is Armenia’s coolest little secret and one of its biggest claims to fame — second only to becoming the first Christian country in the world back in 301 AD. They do like to bring that one up. Not much has happened here in … Read More
Like most of California’s cities, Anaheim can be a fun, cool, and quirky vacation destination — especially if you know the right places to get off the beaten tourist path. From ultimate trampoline dodgeball to the unique Barbeer — greatest barbershop ever — these are some of the most entertaining offbeat Anaheim activities to experience. … Read More
Budapest is a unique, vibrant and historic destination that is popular with travelers from around the world. Even those who do not have the time to explore all of Hungary at least pop into Budapest for a day or three from neighboring Austria or Slovakia. Oh yes, Budapest is just that great 😉 Often referred … Read More
Did you know in ancient Korea women were given coins featuring different sexual positions on their wedding day so they could learn the positions? That is just one of the many interesting things I learned at the Love Castle Sex Museum in Gyeongju, South Korea. Travelers always talks about the Seoul Sex Museum but it … Read More
Artists are interesting folks and anytime a bunch of them gather in one neighborhood it becomes an interesting neighborhood. A perfect example is Changdong Art Village, full of narrow alleys overflowing with street art, boutique art shops, studios, cafes, coffee shops and even an arcade. Scattered throughout the neighborhood are murals and tributes to some … Read More
Always a fan of unique and offbeat museums around the world, this adults-only museum is as captivating as it is titillating. There are no shortage of mildly disturbing scenes, statues and displays throughout the huge sex museum, however these photos are my favorite 😍 Gyeongju Sex Museum Also known as the Love Castle Children, close … Read More
