Friar’s Bush Graveyard: the big (and grisly) history of the oldest Christian burial ground in Belfast ~
The sense of ancient mystery enshrouding the old walled cemetery in south Belfast has long fascinated historians and local people alike. Though it’s only two acres in size, the oldest […]
The haunted Fox Tower at Dongbianmen – China
We are in Beijing, China. The Fox Tower at Dongbianmen (chinese 东便门 ) has been said to be haunted from pretty much the moment it was founded in 1564. Initially […]
10 hilariously bad reviews of Dublin’s Pubs
All we know that Dublin is the capital city of Ireland. Located on the East coast of the country, it is the most densely populated metropolis on the Island and […]
Why in Havana a nude woman with a fork mount a rooster?
We are in Havana, Cuba, and there’s a mysterious brass statue in Plaza Vieja: A woman sits atop her big, feathery mount, her voluptuous form completely naked except for the […]
The Old Man of Storr – Scotland
From rock-dwelling giants to mermaids and seals who steal the hearts of local women, Scotland’s islands still today teem with tales of their legendary pasts. We are in the Isle […]
Ponyhenge: a Lincoln field, a herd of hobby horses, and an unsolved mystery!
On a small patch of deserted farmland in the town of Lincoln, in the US state of Massachusetts, broken-down rocking horses, plastic ponies and other assorted horse toys are scattered […]
The curious Elf Lane – Gnome Road in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado~
In the area of Red Feather Lakes, Colorado there is a dirt road where, if you pay close attention to the bushes and trees, you will find that you are […]
Burgruine Gösting: the castle ruins over Graz – Austria
Sitting in a valley surrounded by rugged hills, Graz is the second largest city in Austria and has historically been an important point of passage between Western and Eastern Europe. […]
Grassy Point Railroad Bridge – Minnesota and its haunting army of decomposing stuffed animals
The Grassy Point Bridge was authorized by the states of Wisconsin and Minnesota in 1887 to cross Saint Louis Bay at the shortest possible location. It was built by the […]
Aunt Claudia’s Dolls, a collection of unique items that includes the most diverse display of northern indigenous dolls.
After World War II, Claudia Kelsey, a longtime toy collector, moved to Juneau, Alaska with her friend Beatrice Shepard, Bea, to set up a life as an artist. She brought […]
Portland Troll Bridge – Oregon
There is a popular story, “Three Billy Goats Gruff”, in which three little goats are trying to get across a bridge, but a troll who lives underneath it threatens to […]
Libreria Acqua Alta: one of the most interesting bookshop in the world.
Perched on a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea, the beautiful city of Venice evokes countless quaint aquatic images, from gondolas and vaporetti lumbering down the canals to tiny bridges arching […]
The curious Toy Cemetery at Coyoacán Bazaar – Mexico
We are in Coyoacán, Mexico. Known officially as the Mercado Artesanal Mexicano (Mexican Crafts Market), but colloquially as El Bazar, this market is a reference point in city center. Located […]
Macromural de Pachuca: the world’s largest mural covers a large swath of homes in Mexico.
We are just north of Mexico City, in Pachuca de Soto, the capital city of the Mexican State of Hidalgo. The city boasts one of the largest murals in the […]
St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Wall
On a day usually set aside for romance and sweet lovers, despite its dark origin, a trap was set that ended the crime careers of seven men and launched Al […]
Signal de Botrange: the highest point in Belgium is a staircase to nowhere
We are about 5km north of Ovifat, in Belgium. Signal de Botrange, the lowly remains of an ancient volcanic area once called de Hoge Venen, now doesn’t look like much […]
