I think it’s safe to say that we, as a society, are weirdly fascinated by, dare I say obsessed with, cults. And since I clearly watch A LOT of TV shows about cults, I’m clearly not immune to said obsession[…]
28 Addictive TV Shows About Cults
45 Harrowing Books About the Titanic
Just before midnight on 14 April 1912, the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage, struck an iceberg in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, and within 3 hours she had completely floundered (filled with water and sank). Because she had been deemed “the unsinkable ship” she was fitted with only a fraction of the required […]
Terror on the Seas: Captivating Books About Shipwrecks
I’ve been somewhat obsessed with reading books about shipwrecks for almost my entire life. I don’t know where this fascination came from, but I’m guessing it has something to do with the film The Poseidon Adventure, which is still one of my all time favourite films, and a film I rewatched a lot as a small child. Yeah, I was that weirdo[…]
19 Fantastic & Unique Things to do in Gijón, Spain
One of the most unexpected places we went last year was Gijón, Spain (called Xixon locally). It turns out that this fairly unknown (to foreigners) city is absolutely teeming with fascinating things to do, cute cafes and interesting sculptures. And, of course, even a bit of dark tourism. In December 2019, despairing at the election […]
Eye-Opening Books About Racism from Around the World
It is an uncomfortable reality that if you are white, you most probably, even if in only a small way, have made a person of colour feel unsafe, unwelcome or less than. This does not mean an outright racist remark or action. I’m also talking about small micro-aggressions, tone-deaf remarks and a general lack of awareness of your privilege. You may not be aware of it, you may have forgotten about it, you may not have meant it that way, but you have more than likely done it[…]
Sheffield Street Art Will Knock Your Socks Off!
Sheffield street art has some of the highest standard of quality that I’ve ever seen, and deserves to be more well-known globally as a definitive street art destination. There you go. I’m sorry to be so abrupt, but that’s genuinely how I feel about this city and its visual prowess, and if I beat around […]
The Best Dark History Podcasts for Dark Tourists
As a dark tourist I am a big fan of dark history podcasts. But, I really struggle to find quality podcasts around dark topics that aren’t about true crime and serial killers. Don’t get me wrong, I am a big fan of true crime podcasts, but sometimes I just want to learn more about another macabre aspect of history[…]
11 Unique and Unusual Things to do in Krakow Off the Beaten Path
If you’re looking for some suggestions for cool and unusual things to do in Krakow, we’ve got you covered. Whether it’s something tourist adjacent, totally off the beaten track, or just something unique to a specific place, we pride ourselves on finding the weird and alternative wherever we go[…]
The Best Historical TV Series for Dark Tourists
Sometimes, when you can’t travel somewhere, it’s comforting to know that there is media that exists solely to transport you and your imagination to places your body can’t go. For us, as dark tourists, many of these places can be found in documentaries, historical drama series, or suspenseful recreations of noteworthy events. We love to find TV shows that really immerse you in the subject matter[…]
26 Cultural Things to do and Places to Visit in Thimphu
Bhutan remains one of our all time favourite countries that we have ever visited. While Paro is the more visited of the two main cities due to both the airport and Paro Taktsang (the Tiger’s Nest) being located there, we preferred Thimphu. We want you to love Thimphu as much as we do, so we […]
