The popular Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado.

The Creepiest Places in the World


May 1, 2025 | Samantha Henman

The Creepiest Places in the World


The world can be a vast, terrifying place—but some locations have utterly chilling histories that aren't for the faint of heart.

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GUIDES

American Foods With Foreign-Sounding Names That Were Actually Invented In The U.S.

Discover the popular American foods with foreign-sounding names that were actually invented in the USA, from German chocolate cake to Chinese takeout classics.
November 2, 2026 Jack Hawkins
Meo Vac Sinkhole
WORLD HISTORY

After a 630-foot sinkhole opened up in China, the first explorers to venture inside discovered a thriving, prehistoric paradise.

Deep in southern China, explorers peered into a yawning pit that seemed to stretch endlessly downward. Sinkholes like this are nature’s hidden doorways, carved over the ages. What they found here wasn’t just empty rock. It hinted at a world few believed still existed.c
October 30, 2026 Jane O'Shea
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DESTINATIONS

Europeans Were Asked Which U.S. States They’d Move To If They Had To Leave Europe, And The Answers Were Not What We Expected

Leaving Europe is one thing. Deciding where to land in America? That’s where it gets interesting. Across surveys, relocation searches, and online discussions, Europeans weren’t all chasing the same dream. And some of their choices might surprise you...
November 3, 2026 Jesse Singer
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TRAVEL TIPS

Our rental car company charged us extra because we're over 70, even though the fee wasn't clearly disclosed when we booked. Can we dispute it?

Age-related rental restrictions do exist in some destinations, especially outside the United States, but that doesn’t mean every surprise charge should simply be accepted.
October 30, 2026 Penelope Singh
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TRAVEL TIPS

My husband wants to buy a vacation timeshare because we visit the same destination every winter, but I think renting would be cheaper. Who's right?

If you already spend every winter in the same destination, buying a guaranteed piece of that vacation can sound perfectly logical. But a timeshare doesn't simply replace a hotel bill with ownership.
October 30, 2026 Peter Kinney
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WORLD HISTORY

American Explorer John Wesley Powell's First Trip Through The Grand Canyon Was Nearly A Disaster

Discover how John Wesley Powell's daring 1869 Grand Canyon expedition nearly ended in disaster after deadly rapids, lost supplies, and a mysterious disappearance.
November 2, 2026 Jack Hawkins

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