There are two things I am a huge fan of when it comes to travel: history & culture. You can only imagine my pure excitement when I was introduced to AtlasObscura by a fellow co-worker.
(Yes, I did use Photobooth for my psychedelic pic. Yes, I am a huge geek.)
While most travel websites and guides shower the reader with information on the usual hot spots (Paris, Rome, London, New York), AtlasObscura takes a leap and dives deep into the unknown, more foreign lands. If you're a history buff, or just thoroughly enjoy reading about cities you've never been to, then I strongly suggest visiting this site. AtlasObscura is split up into various categories, that cater to every interest, including "Catacombs, Crypts, & Cemeteries", "Natural Wonders", "Small Worlds & Model Towns", and "Outsider Art". When you log-in, you can add your own photos to a specific place or story already created. You can also add new places that you are curious about to their atlas. Go here for more details.
Read some of their most recent articles:
Alnwick Poison Gardens The sign at the garden gate reads "Warning, these plants can kill you" http://atlasobscura.com/places/alnwick-poison-gardens
The Root Bridges of Cherrapungee Centuries-old bridges, grown from tangled roots http://atlasobscura.com/places/root-bridges-cherrapungee
Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira Cathedral carved out of salt, located a mile below the earth's surface http://atlasobscura.com/places/catedral-de-sal-de-zipaquira
If you are already a fan of AtlasObscura, you might want to follow them on Twitter!
... but you might want to follow me, too.
Happy travels,
Katy Lynch
Community Manager
katy@whereivebeen.com
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