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Abandoned Russian Tank reflects Laos’ Past and shows why it’s still Dangerous

September 27th, 2012, Military, Urban Exploration, by Tom

This gutted Russian tank abandoned where it was destroyed during the Indochina War is a potent reminder of why Laos remains so dangerous – and why tourists should stick to well worn paths due to unexploded ordnance (UXO).

Laos Enigma: The Mysterious Plain of Jars

September 27th, 2012, Travel, by Tom

The Plain of Jars is an area of the Xieng Khouang plateau in Laos scattered with mysterious megalithic jars dating to around 500 BC. But what could their purpose have been?

Urbex Accessories: Mouse Pads feature Deserted Structures & Building Infiltration (PICS)

September 25th, 2012, Urban Exploration, by Tom

If you think all urbex accessories are designed to be taken into the field for infiltration purposes, you’ve clearly missed the likes of search engines and mouse pads!

Undercarriage Bay of ex-Nuclear Bomber Aircraft makes great Nest Site for Swallows

September 25th, 2012, Living, Military, by Tom

Avro Vulcan XM597 made a heroic emergency landing in Rio de Janeiro during the Falklands War, but in later life the ex-nuclear bomber aircraft has become a home for nesting swallows.

Milfield: Forgotten Military Relics and Ancient Reconstructions

September 25th, 2012, Military, Urban Exploration, by Tom

Despite the presence of the Borders Gliding Club, little remains to betray the history of this grass expanse at Milfield in the English county of Northumberland.

Brush Park, Detroit: Historic Home of Decaying Mansions and Elite Abandonments

September 25th, 2012, Urban Exploration, by Tom

Documented by photographer Kevin Bauman, the 24-block neighbourhood of Midtown Detroit known as Brush Park had once been an oasis of grand homes aimed at the city’s elite.

Post-Apocalyptic Visions: 5 Artistic Renderings and Foreboding Harbingers of the End of the World

September 19th, 2012, Art, by Tom

Humanity has long been obsessed with the end of the world, but what will it be like and what form will it take? These renderings and mysterious figures depict five post-apocalyptic visions.

Gortletteragh Wood: The Priest’s Rock, Wishing Wells & the Murder Hole

September 18th, 2012, Travel, by Tom

At first glance, there would seem to be nothing out of the ordinary about Gortletteragh Wood near Corcam in Ireland’s County Donegal. But venture in and all that changes.

End of the Line: Disused Railway Disappears into Leuchars Military Base

September 16th, 2012, Military, Urban Exploration, by Tom

Adjacent to the East Coast Main Line in the Scottish town of Leuchars is a disused section of railway track that disappears into the front line RAF Leuchars military base.

Bedd Arthur: Ancient Standing Stones at the reputed Burial Site of Legendary King Arthur

September 14th, 2012, Travel, Urban Exploration, by Tom

Isolated and enigmatic in the Preseli Hills of Wales, is a circle of Neolithic stone circle of Bedd Arthur, meaning Arthur’s Grave after the alleged burial place of the legendary British king.

8 Awesome Links of the Week (Part 20): Blended Photos, Urban Exploring & More

September 13th, 2012, Travel, by Tom

Welcome to the twentieth installment of this edition of our weekly link round-up, delivering the best links from our friends, partners and those we admire.

The Door of Perception: New Entrance confuses Abandonment Scene

September 12th, 2012, Architecture, Urban Exploration, by Tom

Labelled The Doors of Perception, this image presents an incongruous scene where a new door, filing cabinet and umbrella stand adorn what looks to be an abandoned building.

The Flooded Church of St Nicholas Submerged in Mavrovo Lake, Macedonia

September 11th, 2012, Travel, Urban Exploration, by Tom

Not far from the highest waterfall in the Balkans lies Mavrovo Lake, a national park in Macedonia that’s also famous for its semi-submerged church of St Nicholas.

30 Haunting Abandoned Doors (in Pictures)

September 10th, 2012, Architecture, Urban Exploration, by Tom

Have you ever wandered past an abandoned doorway and wondered what lurks behind it? This article features 30 stirring urbex photos and dilapidated doors and links to what lies beyond.

Abandoned Palais de Danse Clings to Life on Edinburgh’s Fountainbridge

September 8th, 2012, Urban Exploration, by Tom

The Palais de Danse opened in 1921 on Fountainbridge in Edinburgh, and was one of the city’s top music venues before closing in 1967. It’s now facing demolition.