There is a word for it! Pediophobics; The persistent fear or worry of dolls. Phobia or no phobia this creepy destination is as eerie as it gets. For over 50 years a Mexican man collected hundreds of dolls here after discovering a young girl’s dead body nearby. Dedicated to the lost soul of a […]
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Preparing for an upcoming business trip or vacation can be an exciting experience. As you plan which sights you’d like to see along with where you’ll be staying, it’s also important to plan for what you’ll be bringing with you and wearing on your flight. Though comfort should be your number one priority, it’s always […]
Travelers to the West African nation of Togo on the Gulf of Guinea enjoy wandering the palm-lined beaches and scenic hilltop villages. The settlement of Koutammakou is inhabilted by the Batammariba people. The village appears traditional with fortress like clay huts. This thriving capital Lome’ could draw fans of the truly grotesque. The world’s largest […]
Does staying overnight in a former Nazi (then Soviet) military prison sound creepy enough for you? Let me make you a reservation. Lieaja is situated along beaches of the Baltic Sea. The Karosta Prison is easily accessible on the north side of town. Guided tours of the prison & museum are available. Add-on activities include […]
Members of the Igorot Tribe of Mountain Province in northern Philippines have long practiced the tradition of burying their dead in hanging coffins nailed attached to the sides of cliff faces high above the ground. The procedure can be traced back more than 2,000 years. Positioned between mist covered caves this mysterious village near the […]
Day 1 My co-worker Karen and I arrived in Vancouver and made our way to Georgian Court Hotel and then promptly walked down to the Vancouver Lookout. The glass elevator up to the top was cool and the view was amazing! With our feet firmly planted back on the ground we walked to Gastown. Very […]
Venturing into the Cambodia Jungle amidst sounds of belligerent macaques cackles is the mountain area of Phnom Sampeau. A 1/2 Day Trip (@12 KM) from the city of Battambang is the kind of place you might want to shy away from at night. Now a place of peaceful beauty is in sharp contrast to its […]
The capital of the Italian island of Sicily boast of culture, diverse markets & antiquities. The most intriguing you won’t find on the tourist attraction lists. I would surely include it on my client’s itinerary. Home to the largest collection of mummies in the world the Capuchin Catacombs house @8000 mummified bodies scattered here with […]
Inspired by the season? Or maybe harbor more than a slight curiosity for the macabre? Bizarre destinations have lured many a tourist with odd, eerie & possibly plain weird intrigue. In honor of the season I’ve decided to share some of these grim locations that have sparked my curiosity. First up … The Sedlec Ossuary […]
With October being plan a cruise month, there’s really no better time to take the plunge (pun intended), and plan your next vacation. Choosing to go on a cruise as your next vacation has a lot of benefits. People don’t always take advantage of everything cruising has to offer. It seems like it should go […]
It’s not always easy to be as productive on the road as it is when you’re working from the home office. You spend more time getting from place to place, settling into your hotel and finding meals. Make your Business Travel time as productive as it can possibly be. First, make the most out of […]
The locations in movies and books can be so vivid that once you finish, you’re left thinking: “Wouldn’t it be great to take a trip there?” Here are some ideas for travel based on films and literature. The recent Hollywood blockbuster “Crazy Rich Asians” offers a scenic look at the bustling, cosmopolitan island nation […]
Where do I begin? This is a beautiful hotel with attention to the smallest detail. The characters are incorporated throughout the grounds … shadows on the buildings, a ninja turtle sewer activated when you step on it to hear the turtles voices, and each room is straight out of a Nickelodeon commercial. If you are […]
Feel guilty about buying quantities of plastic bottles filled with (hopefully) purified water on vacation? Have you seen images of beautiful destinations littered with discarded plastics? There is a solution and I’ve tested it! It’s called the LifeStraw. The LifeStraw is designed to be used by one person. It comes in a straw form or […]
Is there anything more magical than watching the sunrise over a city skyline or slip beneath the sea? In 2019, we encourage you to chase more sunrises and sunsets in unfamiliar places. Watch the light illuminate the world around you, or cast a red hue on your surroundings. These are just a few of our […]