Did you know some cameras might be better at catching orbs in photos than others? Actually, “catching” isn’t the best word choice. “Manufacturing” may be a better one. My good friend Phil Creighton from New York Shadow Chasers is the…
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Haunt Jaunts 7 Super Shots From Around the World
by Courtney Mroch • • 18 Comments
I was super excited when Ellen and Justin from The Time Crunched Traveler tagged me to participate in the Seven Super Shots series started by Hostelbookers. The Question If you had to sum up your most amazing travel experiences in…
The Colorful Sea Creatures Lining Cozumel’s Rafael E. Melgar
by Courtney Mroch • • 21 Comments
This week I decided to do something a bit different and participate in Budget Travelers Sandbox‘s Travel Photo Thursday. I’ve long wanted to share some photos I took of the fun sea creatures I encountered while strolling along Rafael E.…
Semi-Wordless Wednesday: Some Weird Things I Saw in Istanbul
by Courtney Mroch • • 9 Comments
I always find weird things wherever I go. Istanbul was no exception. For this week’s Wordless Wednesday installment, I figured I’d share a few things that struck me as most weird. UGLY FISH I’m not sure how it tastes, but…
An Accidental Paranormal Tourist in Salt Lake City
by Courtney Mroch • • 3 Comments
It’s been almost 13 years since I went to Salt Lake City, but it left an impression on me. Not only because of my spooky nights at the Shiloh Inn, but also because it was such a wonderful city to explore…
Travel Souvenirs: 16 Pictures of Funny Signs & Things
by Courtney Mroch • • 7 Comments
The other day I asked the question on Haunt Jaunts’ Facebook page: “Do you collect souvenirs on your travels?” I answered it “No,” but then I realized that’s not exactly true. Photographs count as souvenirs, right? I take a ton of…
Favorite Images from This Past Year’s Jaunts
by Courtney Mroch • • 9 Comments
Not only have I met a ton of neat people this past year, I’ve been to a lot of neat places. Some were places I never expected to go. A couple were on my Bucket List. Since it’s Wednesday and I’ve…
Semi-Wordless Wednesday: Almost Paranormal French Quarter Photos
by Courtney Mroch • • 0 Comments
We were only in New Orleans one night, but sometimes that’s all you need. In a place with the type of paranormal history and reputation that the French Quarter in particular has, almost any picture could take on a paranormal…
Some Haunting Mardi Gras Pictures and Videos
by Courtney Mroch • • 10 Comments
Happy Mardi Gras! I never thought I’d find myself in New Orleans during Mardi Gras, but I didn’t realize the celebration lasts for a few weeks before, all the way to, Fat Tuesday. It was already in full swing when we were…
Travel Tech: The Beauty of Camera Cases
by Courtney Mroch • • 0 Comments
I had bought a new camera, a Sony Cybershot with 7x optical zoom, last August before we departed on our 10 day Canada/New England cruise. I loved my little Canon but the lens had been acting up. (Sometimes it was…
Semi-Wordless Wednesday: The Monster Sculptures in Costa Maya
by Courtney Mroch • • 0 Comments
I wasn’t sure what to expect when our ship docked in Costa Maya. Ports are so unpredictable. Ones you think will be nice are sometimes not. And small ones you don’t expect much from often surprise you. Costa Maya was…
Yes, We DID See a Ghostie on Our Ghost Tour of Quebec AND I Got a Photo!
by Courtney Mroch • • 5 Comments
Adsila from Above the Norm left a comment on my post explaining the video I’d put together of our Ghost Tours of Quebec jaunt asking if we’d seen any ghosties. Funny she should ask. We saw a bunch of ghosties on our…
WTF Is This Thing? Dover Demon or Hoax?
by Courtney Mroch • • 31 Comments
On December 11, 2010 my friend Kim shared a link with me on HJ’s Facebook page to a story about an unknown creature photographed in Louisiana. I expected blogs to blow up in the following days with speculations and conjecture…
The Anomalies in the Photos from the Old South Pittsburgh Hospital Investigation
by Courtney Mroch • • 11 Comments
Yesterday I wrote about the K2 craziness I experienced in the Old South Pittsburgh Hospital’s basement. Earlier today I posted a pic of the thing that creeped me out most there. The last thing I want to write about is the two…
Would a New Camera for Christmas Help Me Take Better Travel Photos?
by Courtney Mroch • • 3 Comments
I kind of want a new camera for Christmas. Sort of. I’ve really developed a fascination with both photography and videography lately so I’m torn about whether I want a new camera or a camcorder. OLD CAMERA I’ve never had a camcorder…
Haunt Jaunts Public Apology to Julie of Above the Norm
by Courtney Mroch • • 2 Comments
I was in a rush to make an 11 a.m. commitment when I posted the link to Chihuly at Cheekwood on HJ’s Facebook page this morning. I referenced fellow bloggers who inspire me with their beautiful words and photography, but…
Halloween Blog Party Giveaway #7: $25 Shutterfly Card
by Courtney Mroch • • 10 Comments
Okay all you photography junkies, the next treat in the fiberdoodles-inspired Halloween Blog Party Giveaway is sure to get your fingers snappin’ –it’s the $25 Shutterfly gift card! I have not ever personally used Shutterfly…yet. However, I keep meaning to…