“Wait. Isn’t there already a Josh Gates show with that title?” I thought when I saw an ad for Destination X. The new reality travel competition show premiered on NBC on May 27. New episodes air on Tuesdays and stream the next day on Peacock. Thankfully. I missed the firstContinue Reading
Crater Lake closing for a few years might not grab most people’s attention. Unless you’re an outdoor lover from Oregon or neighboring Washington who likes visiting the lake. I’ve never been there. Yet. I’ve wanted to go for years now, but unless I manage to get there this summer, I’llContinue Reading
As the seasons transition from winter to spring, and temperatures rise with summer’s promise, a funny thing happens to Halloween lovers. We already sense fall on the horizon, as distant as it may be. Thank goodness for the advent of the magical period known as Halfway to Halloween. It’s notContinue Reading
Do you have what it takes to complete a mission in the captivating world of John Wick? If you’ve ever watched any of the movies and wished you could step into that universe, the John Wick Experience now allows you the chance to do that. “The John Wick Experience dropsContinue Reading
“When I was a kid, I was afraid of, well…everything,” Jeremy Haun says in the teaser trailer for his new horror-themed video podcast series, “Curious Haunts.” He lists some of the things that scared him, and then adds, “But I was also curious.” And now he’s setting out to exploreContinue Reading
As TV shows and movies are prone to do, they make traveling through time look so exciting, don’t they? Hop in a machine or jump through a portal, and you whirl ahead or backward in time effortlessly. Wrong! Time travel is hard! I mean, it’s easy enough. You don’t evenContinue Reading
Before I launch into this post, let me start by saying my thoughts and prayers are with the people of North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s destruction. Especially those in the western half of the state. Having seen first-hand the years of rebuilding that both hurricanes and floodsContinue Reading
Have you ever taken a squirrel safari? Maybe you’re thinking, “Why on earth would I want to do that?” It’s possible that, like me, you live somewhere you don’t really need to. You regularly see the little rodents scampering about. Plus, they’re squirrels. I completely understand if you’re all, “IContinue Reading
“Did you guys know that there’s a Harry Potter themed village located in Asheville, North Carolina?” Allison Reynolds (a.k.a. @raleighwanderlust on Instagram) asked in her Reels that showcased the North Carolina lifestyle and travel digital creator’s exploration of the property. No, but she had me at “The Hogwarts inspired exterior, theContinue Reading
I wouldn’t consider myself a full-blown set-jetter. More of an occasional one. But I have been known to curate trips that include visiting places where movies (horror or otherwise) were filmed. One place I’m curious to check out but haven’t made it to yet is Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco, the real-life BoyContinue Reading
Recently, I was caught off guard by a CNN Travel article about Mussolini’s World War II bunker opening to the public. Why? I’m not entirely sure, but I think it has to do with Hitler. When I think about the “bad guys” of WWII, I often forget it was plural.Continue Reading
The Manitou Incline, the most physically demanding landmark in the United States, isn’t haunted. But it is located in Manitou Springs, Colorado, which does have some groovy haunted history. It also hosts the Emma Crawford Coffin Races every year. (You’ll find it listed under the “Weird & Wacky Fun” sectionContinue Reading
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