Touring the wondrous and strange places of the world
Travelling doesn't always have to be about hitting up the local tourist spots or heading to that resort that everyone always talks about. Sometimes the best things in the world are the least known. I shall attempt to enlighten my readers to some of these exotic and obscure locales. Each day I'll focus on something different, according to the list below (at least until I decide to focus on something different).
- Monday - Urban Exploration: Sometimes the most interesting places in the world are the forgotten and abandoned ones. On Mondays I take a look at some of these, from old asylums to cities now completely devoid of life.
- Tuesday - The Ruins of the Past: The remains of ancient history lie scattered across our planet, telling tales of days past. On Tuesdays I look at some of the most amazing of these sites.
- Wednesday - Eating and Sleeping Unique: From the projects of the eccentric to the awkward embracing of modern culture, many of the world's best hotels and restaurants do not adhere to what most would call "normal".
- Thursday - The List: On Thursday I choose something either strange or beautiful (or both) and present a list of some of the best the world has to offer. From waterfalls to caves to whatever I happen to find, complete with pictures and links to more information.
- Friday - Celebrations: People throughout the world celebrate their holidays and traditions in unique and sometimes unbelievable ways. Sometimes they celebrate things that make you scratch your head and wonder why.
- Saturday - Grab Bag: Sometimes I happen by something interesting or odd that doesn't fit anywhere else in my schedule but is notable enough to write about. On Saturday I detail these other finds.
Posts in this blog:
A unique tourist experience for those that don’t mind sacrificing comfort for realism
Posted on: 07/06/13
A sacred destination for geek pilgrimages, SDCC is the monster of all conventions
Posted on: 07/06/13
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A look into the way we viewed criminals and rehabilitation in the past
Posted on: 07/05/13
Get a little taste of North Korea, without the hassle of the prison camp
Posted on: 07/04/13
A short-lived fortification of one of India’s 14th-century Turkish empires
Posted on: 07/03/13
One small religious community and one huge wonder of a Hindu palace
Posted on: 06/29/13
The closest thing to extreme golfing you’re likely to find
Posted on: 06/29/13
Seven examples proving that virtually anything can be considered worthy of display
Posted on: 06/29/13
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Lots of beer and big meals at this ‘Lord of the Rings’ themed restaurant in the Philippines
Posted on: 06/28/13
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A once glorious and wealthy church compound brought down by war and time
Posted on: 06/25/13
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Another victim of Hurricane Katrina, this old amusement park is great for the urban explorer
Posted on: 06/24/13
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From remote and untouchable to popular and touristy, these are some gorgeous bodies of water
Posted on: 06/22/13
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A three-mile sprawl that brings one back to the medieval days of one of the country’s greatest kingdoms
Posted on: 06/22/13
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A ghost town on the island of Cyprus that was once playground to the rich and famous
Posted on: 06/22/13
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Yes, the boomerang actually has its own sporting organization
Posted on: 06/15/13
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Six strange and unusual places to stop by when you happen to be driving past
Posted on: 06/15/13
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Kick back in a car-booth and have some bad science fiction with your meal
Posted on: 06/12/13
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Once prosperous from the whaling industry, this village now stands abandoned
Posted on: 06/10/13
A roadside attraction that brings Italy to Illinois
Posted on: 06/08/13
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From displays of modern art to classic Asian landscapes, some places are made for beauty
Posted on: 06/08/13
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A restaurant in France where phones help people to hit on each other
Posted on: 06/05/13
A centuries-old site that hosts hundreds of beautiful monuments
Posted on: 06/05/13
Fallen victim to the accident at Chernobyl, this once-teeming city it now just an empty shell
Posted on: 06/03/13
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People build monuments for many reasons, the results of their efforts range from the magnificent to the bizarre
Posted on: 06/01/13
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Barcelona’s fairy forest bar offers a few drinks and an amazingly unique atmosphere
Posted on: 06/01/13
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