Before I launch into this post, let me start by saying my thoughts and prayers are with the people of North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s destruction. Especially those in the western half of the state. Having seen first-hand the years of rebuilding that both hurricanes and floodsContinue Reading
Have you ever taken a squirrel safari? Maybe you’re thinking, “Why on earth would I want to do that?” It’s possible that, like me, you live somewhere you don’t really need to. You regularly see the little rodents scampering about. Plus, they’re squirrels. I completely understand if you’re all, “IContinue Reading
“Did you guys know that there’s a Harry Potter themed village located in Asheville, North Carolina?” Allison Reynolds (a.k.a. @raleighwanderlust on Instagram) asked in her Reels that showcased the North Carolina lifestyle and travel digital creator’s exploration of the property. No, but she had me at “The Hogwarts inspired exterior, theContinue Reading
I wouldn’t consider myself a full-blown set-jetter. More of an occasional one. But I have been known to curate trips that include visiting places where movies (horror or otherwise) were filmed. One place I’m curious to check out but haven’t made it to yet is Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco, the real-life BoyContinue Reading
Recently, I was caught off guard by a CNN Travel article about Mussolini’s World War II bunker opening to the public. Why? I’m not entirely sure, but I think it has to do with Hitler. When I think about the “bad guys” of WWII, I often forget it was plural.Continue Reading
The Manitou Incline, the most physically demanding landmark in the United States, isn’t haunted. But it is located in Manitou Springs, Colorado, which does have some groovy haunted history. It also hosts the Emma Crawford Coffin Races every year. (You’ll find it listed under the “Weird & Wacky Fun” sectionContinue Reading
“Who’s here for the ghosts?” our fun-loving madam polled our group before starting the tour. Less than half joined me in raising their hands. “Who’s here for the Goodtimes?” she asked. More hands went up than before. “Well, that’s good because I’ll warn you right now, there are more goodContinue Reading
“Is Discovery Channel venturing into the found footage genre?” I wondered when I first heard about Expedition from Hell: The Lost Tapes. “How’s that going to work?” It was the “lost tapes” part that tripped me up. Were there really some lost tapes that someone found that would tell theContinue Reading
Were you a fan of A Haunted Road Atlas: Sinster Stops, Dangerous Destinations, and True Crime Tales? If so, you’ll be happy to know that a second book in the same vein (illustrations and all) is coming just in time for Halloween season. A Haunted Road Atlas: Next Stop releasesContinue Reading
Recently, news agencies around the world reported about the cruise passengers “stranded” by their cruise ship during a tour. I put stranded in quotation marks for a couple of reasons. One, from Business Insider to Today.com and ABCNews.com, and even 9News in Australia, every headline contained the three same words:Continue Reading
Last October, Spirit Halloween released three very creepy Hitchhiking Ghosts masks, one for each of them. I first learned about the forthcoming Haunted Mansion bar on a post about the masks. (Thanks again, Maria!) The bar’s official title is the Haunted Mansion Parlor, and it—along with Phineas, Ezra, and Gus—willContinue Reading
The walls of some historic hotels forever encapsulate echoes of bygone weddings, including ones that never took place. Historic Hotels of America lists several haunted historic hotels with such stories, but we’re going to concentrate on the ones where Southern ghost brides roam. Whether they were jilted at the alterContinue Reading
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