The Creepiest Places in the World

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

I got sick on vacation, and the local hospital demanded payment before treatment. Is that normal?

Discover what happens when you get sick abroad and a hospital demands payment before treatment. Learn about travel insurance, upfront medical costs, emergency care, and avoiding costly surprises.
June 10, 2026 Sasha Wren
TRAVEL TIPS

I booked a pet-friendly hotel, but when I arrived they denied my pet parrot entry. He doesn't even talk. What can I do?

Booked a pet-friendly hotel but your parrot was denied at check-in? Here’s what to do, from checking policies and requesting refunds to finding truly bird-friendly lodging.
June 11, 2026 Jack Hawkins
TRAVEL TIPS

I declared expensive items at customs, and now I’m being charged unexpected import fees. Do I always have to pay them?

Declared expensive items at customs and got hit with surprise import fees? Learn when you usually have to pay, when fees may be challenged, and how travelers can avoid costly border surprises.
June 10, 2026 Jack Hawkins
GUIDES

Things Europeans Love About America That Americans Take For Granted

June 11, 2026 Jane O'Shea
Man in airport; border agent seizing food from luggage
GUIDES

Customs seized food from my luggage, and I had no idea the contents weren't allowed. How do I get my stuff?

You land, collect your bags, and head toward customs thinking the hardest part of your trip is over. Then an officer pulls aside a package of food you packed without a second thought. Suddenly, the item is confiscated, and you're left wondering whether you'll ever see it again.
June 10, 2026 Quinn Mercer
Happy Boomer Man, skeptical Millennial woman, USA map background
DESTINATIONS

American States Baby Boomers Love—That Millennials Hate

The places Boomers rave about are often the exact same places Millennials wouldn't touch with a ten-foot moving truck. So we dug through rankings, migration trends, forums, and enough online arguments to last several lifetimes to rank the states with the biggest generational divide.
June 9, 2026 Jesse Singer

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