Oh, Iceland. You steal my heart. It’s one of the few countries I’ve revisited in my travels, and for good reason. The best part about a second visit somewhere is being able to do a legit deep-dive. And you know […]
8 Must-See Hidden Gems in Iceland
12 Unique Things To Do In Paris
For all the times I’ve been to the City of Lights, can you believe I’ve never tackled any of the more unique things to do in Paris? It feels almost criminal. Off-the-beaten-path everything is my jam, too. It was this […]
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston, West Virginia
The massive structure watches over an otherwise unassuming West Virginia town. While the stone building is imposing, it’s not at all threatening. A manicured lawn and sparkling fountain welcome you upon approach. And, as you stroll the grounds, you’d never […]
Smith Island, Maryland: a Mysterious, Vibrant Little Getaway
Did you know… there’s an island in the Chesapeake Bay that’s been so isolated for so many years that, to this day, its residents speak with an actual “relic accent?” Did you know the island is only accessible by boat? […]
9 Off-the-Beaten-Path Things To Do in London
My, oh my, how things change as we age, eh? It used to be the case that the #AP4L and I never wanted to go the same place twice. Because it meant forgoing a whole new place, right? But yes. […]
The Hotel Monte Palace in São Miguel, Azores
Well, well, well… what have we here? The abandoned Hotel Monte Palace in São Miguel, Azores. This hotel there would be the perfect place to stay, but for the fact it’s completely falling apart. It’s actually perched on a mountaintop […]
Bran Castle: Sink Your Teeth into Dracula’s Romanian Haunt
If you’ve visited a thousand and one castles and cathedrals like the #AdventurePartnerForLife and me, you might be thinking that this is just. another. castle. I have a secret for you, though—it’s not. Welcome to Bran Castle, better known to […]
Eklutna Cemetery Spirit Houses in Eklutna, Alaska
You know I love finding unusual places on my travels, and our destination today is indeed interesting. In Eklutna, a remote town in Alaska surrounded by pristine wilderness, is the remarkable Eklutna Cemetery. In this unique burial ground outside the […]