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Chapel of Bones Évora: Capela dos Ossos. A Visit to One of Portugal’s Most Fascinating Historic Sites
The coach stopped just outside a graveyard when we arrived in Évora, Portugal, which I thought was quite fitting for my visit to this famous Bone Chapel! I made my way straight to the chapel in anticipation and was surprised when I got there at the number of things to...
The Labyrinth Beneath Buda Castle: Dracula’s Prison, Sensory Deprivation, and the Chills Beneath Budapest
Beneath the streets of Budapest lies a maze of underground tunnels filled with dark history, Dracula legends, sensory deprivation chambers, and complete darkness. The Labyrinth beneath Buda Castle — also known as Labyrintus — is one of the strangest Budapest...
Dark Tourist or Culture Vulture?
What kind of traveller are you? Do you find yourself drawn to ancient ruins, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and the stories of past civilisations, or do hidden crypts, forgotten graveyards, underground labyrinths, and places steeped in dark history capture your...
Dark Tourism, Mysterious Myths, Legends & Folklore
Dark History, Folklore, Myths and Legends: Exploring Ancient Sites across Europe If you’re drawn to the darker side of history, the mystery of ancient places, and the stories that sit somewhere between fact and folklore, this is where it all comes together. This is a...
Elizabeth Bathory, the Blood Countess: Exploring Čachtice Castle and One of Slovakia’s Most Haunting Historical Landmarks
Taking a day trip from Bratislava to Čachtice Castle, the haunting ruins once belonging to the legend of the Blood Countess, Elizabeth Bathory, was an adventure I won't forget. A European Castle and historic site with a background steeped in Dark History, and...
Be Curious, Be Brave, Travel Solo
Have you ever felt that you really want to just get out of where you are and experience something or someplace new? Well, guess what, you can! Even if that means doing it solo — solo female travel is more possible than many people think, and believe it or not, many...
