travel

Haunted locales and houses of horror from the Amityville home to the Tower of London; travel tips for those seeking a trip filled with fun and evil.

The Pastor's Mountain Pass
I met a man at the foot of a mountain. His face was obscured by dark glasses, a colorful, knitted hat, and a scarf made of the same material. Only his flat, dark nose and the beginnings of his white scruff were left to the open air. He asked me which way I was going, “down to the valley or up the mountain through the pass?” His voice was dark, smooth, and bitter like blackstrap molasses.
By Darby S. Fisher4 years ago in Horror
The Famous Queen Mary: Is It Haunted?
For years, rumors have flown around saying the famous Queen Mary ship/hotel based in Los Angeles, was haunted. So haunted in fact, that it earned a spot in Life magazine's edition of "The World's Most Haunted Places." But what exactly makes it so spooky and, is it actually haunted? Well, according to a lot of people who have spent the night there, yes, it is haunted. But I had to find out for myself.
By Joe Mertens4 years ago in Horror
World's Most Terrifying Abandoned Places
The passage of time leaves places that many never want to visit again. Some were abandoned due to wars, massacres, facilities that were not necessary and many other reasons. The most terrifying abandoned places that you can find and that have also become tourist destinations for the most curious travelers. Do you want to know them?
By Nazir AW4 years ago in Horror
The 10 Most Famous Cemeteries in the World
10. Myles Standish Burial Ground Location: Duxbury, Massachusetts Notable Residents: Myles Standish and Other Mayflower Pilgrims
By Mike Brown4 years ago in Horror
Australian Nightmare
The airport, always the most annoying part of any trip. Such a tedious start to a wonderful adventure. Twenty-six hours from now I will be on Australian soil. It is currently 8pm here in New York. My excitement is boiling over, but I know the flight will be long. This is my first trip to Australia, and I plan to fill all my time with incredible memories. I have planned this trip for years. My ex-fiancé Jorge was supposed to join me, but I found him in our bed with another woman a few months ago. So here I am, alone. Bittersweet is the feeling that comes to mind, but I am determined to have the time of my life without him. This new chapter of my life will be incredible. It has already started off great. When I return, I begin my new job working for my favorite charity in their public relations department. I am so excited to finally have my dream job! I board the plane after what seems like ages getting through security and find my seat, so glad I opted for first class. My seat is comfy and roomy. The seat beside me remains empty having been meant for my ex. I quickly flag down the stewardess. Jack and coke with a sandwich. The drink will calm my nerves and the sandwich will fill my stomach so I can take the sleeping pills. I hope to sleep for as much of the flight as possible. She quickly returns with my order after takeoff. I quickly snap a picture of my meal and my first-class accommodations to post on my Instagram, then begin my meal as clouds pass my window and catch up on my social media accounts. I finish my meal and take one of the sleeping pills. As I wait for them to begin to work, I check my email. A new email from the charity has come in. They congratulate me on joining their team and briefly go over how things will play out upon my arrival next Monday. I respond with a quick message thanking them for this opportunity and end it with the standard see you Monday response. My eyes begin to feel heavy as I feel the medication kicking in and I pull out my pillow and blanket. Once I have found a comfortable position, I drift off to sleep. I am roughly shaken awake. Still groggy, I feel the plane shake again and the pilot comes over the speaker mentioning some turbulence. The stewardess approaches me and asks if I am ok. “Yes”, I respond. After a few more drinks and about an hour wasted on social media I decide I should take another sleeping pill. It quickly takes effect thanks to the alcohol in my system, and I once again drift off to sleep.
By Dianna Hoiland4 years ago in Horror
The Haunted Caribbean
White witch of Montego Bay The impressive Rose Hall Great House in Montego Bay seems to be haunted by a woman named Annie Plamer who has been honored as the White Witch. She was an evil woman who tortured and killed slaves in the basement of her house, Rose Hall.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Horror
Worst Accidents
There are few purer and more intense feelings than the concentrated cocktail of fear of ecstasy that is riding a theme park ride. Whether it’s water slides, rollercoasters, or drop towers, the main attractions at theme parks offer visceral, terrifying experiences in the safety of seatbelts, straps, rails, and tracks, all professionally and consistently maintained to the highest of safety standards. Except that’s only true at some parks and not others, and it’s almost impossible to find out which is which. Regulation of a given park’s safety might come from local governments, state governments, or the Consumer Product Safety Commission, on a case-by-case basis. The CPSC themselves have called it “a fragmented system.” This has lead in part to around 30,000-45,000 accidents at theme parks each year. With so many unfortunate accidents to choose from, here are ten of the wildest and worst theme park accidents of all time.
By giridn5 years ago in Horror
Ghosts of the Barn
When meandering through the gardens, one would find the loss of life troublesome but for those willing to look closer, what would they find?
By Cai Levi Carney5 years ago in Horror
7 scariest places in the world where people get stranded
Door to Hell, Karakum Desert, Turkmenistan A huge gas field in the Karakum desert. It is the size of an American soccer field. Why are you going to visit a spooky place? The flaming crater is known as "Door to Hell" could easily be confused with the Underworld Gateways. The crater was formed in 1971 when an underground natural gas cavern accidentally struck a Soviet drilling plant. The hole was lit to prevent an environmental disaster due to the release of poisonous fumes into the air. The hole remains burning more than 40 years later. Camp under the stars for another worldly experience and marvel at the infernal burning of the crater.
By EE PITHY5 years ago in Horror
The Time I Stayed in a Haunted Hotel
A long time ago, my best friend moved across the country and was staying in Maryland. I flew out there one day to hang out for a few days and we decided to check out DC, wreak a little havoc, and we stayed in a little hotel off the Potomac.
By Mae McCreery5 years ago in Horror
15 Eerie Things About Japan's Suicide Forest
Northwest of the majestic Mount Fuji is the sprawling 13.5 square miles of Aokigahara, a forest so thick with foliage that it's known as the Sea of Trees. But it's the Japanese landmark's horrific history that made the woods a fitting location for the spooky horror film The Forest. Untold visitors have chosen this place, notoriously called The Suicide Forest, as the setting for their final moments, walking in with no intention of ever walking back out. Here are a few of the terrible truths and scary stories that forged Aokigahara's morbid reputation.
By Victoria Velkova5 years ago in Horror
Echo III
Okay, Luckett, you've got just one more bit of shrapnel to get before you can go back inside and someone else can come outside and fix this fucking spaceship.
By Outlaw (they/them)5 years ago in Horror