Fantastic Beasts: 20 Fairy-Tale Creatures You Can Only Find in Europe
From the cute and mischievous to the bloodsucking and creepy, these creatures have inspired centuries of folklore.
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Iceland Beware: The Yule Lads Are Descending on You Today
This is your final warning.
17 Places to Find Dragons Around the World
The definitive answer to Khalessi’s question, “Where are my dragons?”
Genies, Murder Holes, and the Dark Magic of Nizwa, Oman
In the hinterlands of Oman’s mountains, legends tell of jinn, or genies, who possess the landscape, haunting craggy mountains, majestic forts, and colorful mosques.
The 50 Scariest Haunted Attractions in Every State
From scream to shining scream.
The Most Disturbing Urban Legend From Every State in America
Most of these creatures are imaginary (…or are they?), but here’s your best chance of spotting them.
Here Are 10 Creepy Places to Get Your Hocus Pocus On
It’s spooky season! Bust out your cauldron and get ready to chant because we’ve rounded up the very best places to call the corners.
Wizards Are Terrifying Everyone on a Remote Island in Chile
The fairy-tale vibe on Chiloé Island in Chile is an exercise in foreboding—there’s a hint of malice in the magic, like a gingerbread house appearing before hungry children lost in the woods.
Maybe Don’t Go to This Small Japanese Island as They Don’t Want You and/or You’ll Turn to Stone
A small Japanese island located in Fukuoka called Okinoshima was recently listed for possible inclusion on the Unesco World Heritage List as a destination place for vacationers despite the islanders' wishes.