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Famagusta: How to Explore Cyprus’ War-Torn Holiday Resort

Famagusta: How to Explore Cyprus’ War-Torn Holiday Resort

by Richard Collett | Aug 22, 2023 | ABANDONED PLACES, Borders, Northern Cyprus

The Cypriot holiday resort of Famagusta, abandoned when the Turkish army invaded the island in 1974, is a war-torn ghost town on the golden sands of Northern Cyprus. Here’s how to explore the Varosha ruins. I set foot on the beach and was instantly dazzled by...
Exploring The Abandoned Diplomat Hotel in Baguio

Exploring The Abandoned Diplomat Hotel in Baguio

by Richard Collett | Jun 18, 2019 | ABANDONED PLACES, Philippines

In the rolling hills above the Philippines’ Summer Capital, the Diplomat Hotel Baguio stands crumbling and forlorn. All that’s left is the shell of what was once a high-end hotel, which since the 1980s has lain completely abandoned. The Diplomat Hotel in Baguio City...
Exploring an Abandoned Soviet Young Pioneer Summer Camp in Kyrgyzstan

Exploring an Abandoned Soviet Young Pioneer Summer Camp in Kyrgyzstan

by Richard Collett | Sep 18, 2018 | ABANDONED PLACES, Kyrgyzstan

Exploring an Abandoned Soviet Young Pioneer Summer Camp in Kyrgyzstan The doors were locked, the concrete paths underfoot were heavily overgrown, the windows were boarded up and shattered glass covered the floors. The dilapidated remains of this Soviet Young Pioneer...
5 Spooky Summer Travel Destinations

5 Spooky Summer Travel Destinations

by Richard Collett | Aug 4, 2018 | ABANDONED PLACES, FROM THE ROAD

5 Spooky Summer Travel Destinations This summer, why not forego the usual popular tourist spots for your vacation and go on a spooky adventure instead? Here are some of the spookiest travel destinations you can check out if you’re interested in having a one-of-a-kind,...
The SS Maheno Shipwreck Is Rusting Away On Fraser Island

The SS Maheno Shipwreck Is Rusting Away On Fraser Island

by Richard Collett | Mar 19, 2018 | ABANDONED PLACES, Australia

On The Sands Of Fraser Island Can Be Found The Rusting Hulk Of The Maheno Shipwreck  Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world. It’s 98% pure sand. The other 2% of Fraser Island is rock. Solid rock. And over the years the rock, currents and violent...
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