Tourists often visit sites marked by death, tragedy, and disaster out of macabre curiosity. What they typically find there is enlightenment, empathy, and a connection to history.

The PiS government-backed local measures to create “LGBT-free zones,” symbolic areas of exclusion declared by nearly 100 ...

Zabrze, Poland is a perfect day trip from Katowice with some amazing attractions underground (but not only). Plan your trip ...

Dark tourism is now a phenomenon ... Of course, people have long visited places such as the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial in Poland; the site of the Twin Towers in the US, destroyed in the 9/11 attacks; ...

This style of travel even has its own name: dark tourism. While dark tourism isn't new, it has become more conspicuous, especially as its uptick dovetailed with the debut of Netflix's "Dark ...

A 'dark tourism' enthusiasts has shared her tips and trick for finding morbid or scary locations. Dark tourism is having something of a moment, with the Netflix show Dark Tourist taking viewers to ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Alex Ledsom is a France-based contributor who covers travel. Whether it's divers exploring underwater shipwrecks or impressive cathedrals ...

In the 1930s, the area housed the bulk of Warsaw's Jewish population. By late 1940, the Nazis (who occupied Poland at the ...

The major construction project will deliver passenger and freight services and is set to heighten connectivity across Europe.

More destinations are forming part of the ‘dark tourism’ locations. Picture: Amir Levy/Getty Images. Since the Hamas military attacks of October 7 2023, in which around 1,200 people were ...

Chernobyl, Ukraine - Known for the 1986 nuclear disaster, Chernobyl has become a prominent dark tourism destination with guided tours available. Auschwitz-Birkenau, Poland - The largest Nazi ...

A MUCH-LOVED city in Europe is home to a Caribbean-style water park with three white-sand beaches and over 20 attractions. When most British holidaymakers visit Venice, they head to landmarks like ...