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The Stasi Museum – Dark Tourism in Berlin

The East German Stasi (Ministry of State Security) needs no introduction to the average dark tourism enthusiast. The infamous secret police force of the German Democratic Republic (GDR), was one of the most feared in the world. It considered itself … Read More

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The Romanov Execution and Burial Sites

In the spring of 2017, I traveled the Trans Siberian from East to west. I started in Beijing and finished in Moscow, a route I highly recommend as far fewer tourists take it. Along the journey, I was able to … Read More

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The Cu Chi Tunnel System – Dark Tourism in Vietnam

During my travels of Vietnam, the Cu Chi tunnels were one location I knew I couldn’t miss. My knowledge of the Vietnam war did not stretch much further than what I had learned watching movies such as Full Metal Jacket … Read More