Back in Massachusetts’ not-so-humble beginnings, having the mark of the witch was not a good thing. Witchcraft was considered blasphemy back in 1692, but today, the Witch Dungeon Museum brings this part of our history to life – literally – with a live witch trial. The re-enactment starts with an introductory narrative that comes through …
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Selous Game Reserve – Tanzania – Africa
Known as Africa’s largest game preserve, Selous also is Africa’s second-largest area of conservation at over 3100 square miles. It is even 4-times larger than the Serengheti. On vacation in Tanzania, a safari in Selous is especially extraordinary as it is most remote of the African game reserves, making it also one of the least …
The Door to Hell – Darvasa Gas Crater – Karakum Desert, Turkmenistan
The earth is home to places both beautiful and creepy; places that have the feeling of being haunted and even places that appear as hell on the planet. Named by locals as The Door to Hell, this is one of those places that fits in the latter description – and the sinister flames are only …
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Cody’s Dug Up Gun Museum – Cody, Wyoming
If Wild West attractions are in your cross-hairs, Cody, Wyoming is a frontier town that will surely delight visitors of all ages. The town itself is named after Buffalo Bill Cody, a legend in these parts. Every summer, the town reenacts its wilder days with staged gunfights. Tucked away in this small town is one …
Indianapolis Catacombs – City Market – Indianapolis, Indiana
Not many people know what exists beneath the streets of Indianapolis. People stroll casually, unknowingly, sipping lattes and chatting with friends while catacombs that were constructed in the 1800s wind beneath their feet. Catacombs are normally used to bury the dead of a specific region and are composed of very large, maze-like systems and structures. …
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Uplistsikhe Fortress – Ancient Cave City – Tbilisi, Georgia
Located within an hour of the capital city of Georgia, Tbilisi, is an ancient city, Uplistsikhe. This fortress city is one of the most ancient towns in Georgia. The town’s name translates to Lord’s Fortress; however, during the height of this city’s grandeur, a local tribe leader, Uplos, is believed to have built this fortress …
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