Travel

Romantic Ruins: The Lonely Abandoned Cottages of Britain and Ireland

January 8th, 2012, Travel, Urban Exploration, by Tom

In an ancient landscape steeped in folklore and myth, Britain and Ireland’s ruined cottages are romantic reminders of a pre-industrial age where life was tough but simple, though the tales of their inhabitants have long since faded away.

Happy New Year from the Newly Relaunched Urban Ghosts!

January 3rd, 2012, Travel, by Tom

Another year is upon us and we’d like to wish all Urban Ghosts readers a very happy 2012 and take this opportunity to introduce the new-look site, which we’re excited to officially unveil as we move forward at full speed ahead.

The Magnificent “Dead Cities” of Ancient Syria

November 17th, 2011, Featured, Travel, Urban Exploration, by Sarah

Known as the Dead Cities, or Ancient Villages of Northern Syria, this incredible collection of 700 abandoned settlements ranges from single monuments to almost-complete Byzantine villages, dating back before the fifth century CE.

Doomed Bra Fence Almost Inspired World’s Longest Bra Chain – Just 100,000 Short!

November 9th, 2011, Art, Featured, Travel, by Tom

Cardrona Bra Fence – arguably New Zealand’s strangest tourist attraction – appeared mysteriously over Christmas 1999 and almost inspired the longest bra chain in the world after it was ultimately removed by the local council.

Diving the Spectacular Japanese Ship Graveyard of Truk Lagoon, Micronesia

November 3rd, 2011, Travel, Urban Exploration, by Tom

Truk Lagoon in Micronesia became home to a spectacular sunken ship graveyard after Operation Hailstone, a massive US Navy assault launched against the Japanese fleet in 1944. Among them is the San Francisco Maru, known as the Million Dollar Wreck.

Phantom Settlements: 4 Towns and Villages that Never Existed

November 2nd, 2011, Featured, Travel, by Tom

They sound like the ghosts of abandoned cities, but in reality phantom settlements never existed at all. Ironically, some have gained a cult following and boast online “residents”, while others have even come to exist in the real world.

28 Creepy Tales, Objects and Places to Summon Your Halloween Spirits

October 31st, 2011, Featured, Travel, Urban Exploration, by Tom

Rather than just another Halloween article, we thought it would be fun to offer a whole selection of spooky tales drawn from the Urban Ghosts archives, from Jack O’Lantern carvings to haunted hotels and creepy urban legends. Happy Halloween!

Spooky London Legend: Whitechapel’s Dead Body Train

October 30th, 2011, Travel, by Tom

In the spirit of Halloween, it seemed appropriate to discuss an eerie London tale that may or may not be an urban legend – the Dead Body Train, which some say ran between Whitechapel Tube station and the Royal London Hospital.

50 Incredible Ghost Towns and Abandoned Cities of the World

October 25th, 2011, Travel, Urban Exploration, by Tom

The world boasts numerous abandoned towns and ghost cities that span modernity. Some are largely untouched due to their remoteness, while others lure countless tourists. This article explores 50 of the world’s most impressive deserted settlements, covering every continent.