The so-called travel trend of dark tourism has mystified academics and sun-seeking holidaymakers alike for years, as some travellers continue to be compelled to visit places with dark pasts instead of ...

Travel to places such as Normandy Beach and other spots helped Dr. Chad Scott through his dark times while undergoing a liver transplant. Walking through two cemeteries in Hollywood in 2024 while ...

No matter how sunny and pleasant our outward dispositions may be, there’s no denying that most of us have a morbid side. We may not express it openly all the time, but it’s usually there in some ...

“Dark tourism is a special type of tourism, which involves visits to tourist attractions and destinations that are associated with death, suffering, disasters and tragedies venues. Visiting dark ...

During the month of October, many folks get into the spirit of Halloween by putting themselves in scary situations, like going to see a horror movie or visiting a haunted house. However, some ...

Dark tourism, a niche segment within the travel industry surrounding taboo topics, is poised for significant expansion in the coming decade, according to a recent report by Future Market Insights. The ...

This first appeared in the Planet Money newsletter. You can sign up here. BERLIN — On a Wednesday afternoon in late August, I traveled to a tourist attraction in the heart of Germany's capital. If I ...