about this blog…
Who am i?
Short Answer: A Travel Blogger with a Taste for Dark History
Welcome to Magic and Shadows.
I’m Louise — a solo traveller, photographer, and storyteller exploring the magic of the land and the shadows of the past through first-hand travel experiences. I’ve always been drawn to nature, stories of magic, and the macabre.
As a child, being read J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit by my parents, my imagination was opened to quests, ancient worlds, and magic beyond the ordinary. That early fascination never left; it simply deepened, evolving into a lifelong interest in history, folklore, mythology, and the darker stories that sit beneath the surface of the past. I decided I wanted to go on my own adventures!
My first solo travel adventure was walking the 500mile Camino Frances route of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage through Spain. Since then, I have been hooked and have cityhopped through Europe, discovering ancient and magical sites along the way. My intent is to visit many more places around the world, as there is so much more to discover!
Dark Tourist or Culture Vulture?
How Discovering Your Travel Style can Lead to finding Your Ideal Travel Destinations
Embrace your Dark Side
Magic and Shadows: Dark History, Folklore, and Finding Meaning Among the Dead
Be Curious, Be Brave, Travel Solo
Solo Female Travel: Why You Can and Should Do It. Take the Leap and Feel Empowered
What will you find here?
Drawn to the Dark - Solo Female Travel meets Dark Tourism.
This blog is about slow, connected travel from a solo female traveller’s perspective with a splash of dark tourism. I write about both places and people in history with macabre and magical backgrounds.
I visit places with strong ties to Dark History, folklore, mythology, and ancient magic, and I share what those places are really like, how to get there, what to expect, and how they made me feel. I believe travel is about more than ticking destinations off a list; it’s about connection, curiosity, and presence.
I travel solo so that I can be on my own time and go to the places I want to go. I offer solo travel tips and advice for those seeking adventure like me! Alongside storytelling, I share practical travel advice on packing, transport, safety, and building confidence while travelling alone.
scroll to the bottom for handpicked curious content..
who this blog is for..
For the Curious and the Unafraid – Get Inspired by Travel
I have created this travel blog as a personal account of my adventures and to share my experiences with those who are interested in magic, mythology, and macabre places and history.
Magic and Shadows is for those who (but is not limited to!):
- Are fascinated by Dark History, folklore, and ancient stories.
- Feel drawn to magic, mythology, and old landscapes.
- Prefer slow, thoughtful travel over fast content, and still like to read!
- Are curious about solo travel or seeking deeper experiences.
- Want more than modern, surface-level living can offer and a spiritual connection to the world.
- Enjoy photography and storytelling
curious for more?
Without bombarding this page with content (yes, I could go on forever about this blog as I love this subject so much but in a will to keep it as mentally tidy as possible, I will leave you to browse through my blog posts!
If you have enjoyed my articles and would like share or comment then please do so!
And if you are still interested in learning more about me and my inspirations, thought porcesses on creating this blog, then select the lnk below, which will take you to a specific blog post about my journey so far!
There will be a tonne of content on here to explore so go ahead and get lost in the myseteries of our wordl through my storytelling!
Check out these handpicked blog posts below for a more in depth feel of what I do here! They have been hand chosen from me to you X
You will find many adventures on here, and do remeber it is all first hand!
Happy browsing! And Thank You for stopping by!
Louise
follow the magic..
Dark Tourist or Culture Vulture?
How Discovering Your Travel Style can Lead to finding Your Ideal Travel Destinations
Embrace your Dark Side
Magic and Shadows: Dark History, Folklore, and Finding Meaning Among the Dead
Be Curious, Be Brave, Travel Solo
Solo Female Travel: Why You Can and Should Do It. Take the Leap and Feel Empowered
ENTER THE SHADOWS..
CONNECT WITH ME! (add email maybe at bottom)
