Black Monarch Hotel facade

According to the Weird Holidays & Observances page, May 22 is World Gothic Day. What better day to write about a newly opened boutique hotel –a haunted horror-themed one– that’s set in a historic Victorian Gothic? (Well, any day would be good, but it just fits perfect with today.) LastContinue Reading

Couple touring haunted room 311 bathroom at the Read House hotel

This post contains affiliate links. See affiliate disclaimer here.  I came across an article from wdef.com about how the Read House in Chattanooga had a special unveiling ceremony for, and tours of, their newly renovated Room 311 on March 11. (Get it? The date and the room number match.) ApparentlyContinue Reading

aerial view of side by side cruise ships

This is a guest contribution from Sally Writes. The Caribbean is famous for its relaxing cruises, but several ports of call offer glimpses into ghastly pasts where you can chase ghosts or experience paranormal activity. So many tragedies have happened in ancient buildings only accessible by the ocean where youContinue Reading

This post may contain affiliate links. See affiliate disclaimer here.  I came across a great article on WDW News Today that made me want to immediately book a ticket for Orlando for this weekend. It was about one day only photo ops, experiences and snacks at The Haunted Mansion onContinue Reading

Travel Channel’s favorite adventurer and explorer Josh Gates (“Expedition Unknown”) pursues the unexpected stories behind fabled places around the globe on a new season of “Legendary Locations,” premiering Tuesday, April 2 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Thirteen new episodes will be expanded into an hour-long format for the show’s second season.Continue Reading

Hales Bar Dam Haunted Tours Closed News travelled quickly through the paranormal community Sunday night. All it took was one image and the questions started coming in. Seems the operators of the haunted tours at Tennessee’s Hales Bar Dam have shut down. Unfortunately, they may have left some people outContinue Reading

Would you eat barbecue and stay at the gas station that was in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre? “I don’t know. Would I? Probably. What does that say about me? Why do such sick things thrill me?” That’s what ran through my head when I spotted an article about the gasContinue Reading

Do you like visiting charming lighthouses? What about haunted ones? Have you ever wanted to stay in a charming, haunted lighthouse? Then you’ll want to read on to find out about the Discovery Experience at Haig Point. Daufuskie Island Getaway If you’re looking for a place to indulge in someContinue Reading

Yes, an online ghost tour could be coming to Stockton, California, in October, according to Recordnet.com.  The Downtown Stockton Alliance  recently unveiled a free self-guided online historical walking tour. The plan is to release a spookier version to coincide with Halloween. Walk with Weber Captain Charles M. Weber founded StocktonContinue Reading

The other day I posted a quick intro to Travel Channel’s three new series, including Portals to Hell. I said there would be further posts to come on each show. Staying true to my word, here’s a bit more info about the new show starring Jack Osbourne and Katrina Weidman.Continue Reading

We received a press release with some exciting information about three new series coming to Travel Channel: Mission Declassified, Portals to Hell, and America Unearthed. Here’s a quick intro to all of them. Further posts on each show coming soon. AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST CHRISTOF PUTZEL DISCOVERS NEW EVIDENCE TO EXPLORE HISTORY’SContinue Reading

This is a guest contribution by Freddie Tubbs. The fact remains that, over time, humans have become attracted to strange and mysterious places. Fascinating and mysterious places are in almost every part of the world and are just waiting to be found. Amongst all these amazing mystiques, we have electedContinue Reading