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5 creepiest cemeteries around the world

Sunday, October 31st, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | View Comments

There something about cemeteries that are inherently creepy, but these five in particular are particularly spooky. Highgate Cemetery , London England Photo by Joel Formales (jiformales) on Flickr Home to numerous catacombs, mausoleums, vaults and obelisks, Highgate Cemery is a Victorian Style cemetery ...

5 of the World’s Scariest Ghost Tours

Friday, October 29th, 2010 Posted in Cool sites, Places to See | View Comments

It's getting close to Halloween, so in the spirit of the holiday, we’ve decided to feature some Ghost Tours. These tours are usually done throughout the year and involve taking a night-time guided visit to eerie and reputedly haunted ...

The Ins & Outs of Getting In & Out of Iran

Sunday, October 24th, 2010 Posted in Places to See, Random | View Comments

There was a time not long ago when ordinary everyday items from the west would get you into trouble at customs in Iran: books, DVDs CDs, newspapers and magazines (not only The Economist, Time and Green Left Weekly, but fashion ...

Guide to Seeing the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)

Friday, October 22nd, 2010 Posted in Cool sites, Places to See | View Comments

So you want to see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)? Many people also do. These beautiful displays of light have enraptured people throughout history. There have often been supernatural explanations for this phenomenon - from spirits to signs from God. ...

Cooking in Vietnam – A Photo Diary

Monday, October 18th, 2010 Posted in Travel Photos, What to do | View Comments

There is only one thing in the world that rivals my love of travel.   And that’s food.  So thank goodness the two go hand in hand! Not surprisingly then, I decided when I went to Vietnam that it would be a ...