Tags archives: dark-tourism

Dark tourism: The Graveyard Tour at Highgate Cemetery, London

Dark tourism: The Graveyard Tour at Highgate Cemetery, London

November 19, 2018
London
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It’s my first time in London during autumn for several years, and I’m pretty excited by the genuinely okay-ish weather the UK has been seeing so far. So in the spirit of autumn and all things naughty/nice and pumpkin spiced I decided to embrace the season and explore one of London’s most impressive graveyards to get knee-deep in seasonal feels and c[...]
Is it OK to visit Disaster Sites like Chernobyl?

Is it OK to visit Disaster Sites like Chernobyl?

October 4, 2016
Inspiration, Ukraine
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When my boyfriend said ‘Let’s go to Chernobyl’, I heard ‘Let’s explore abandoned spaces’. Saying yes was a reflex and gawking at disaster porn a compulsion. But planning a trip is never so simple. When I agreed, I entered into a labyrinth of safety concerns and ethical debates that required me to reflect on the role of responsible tourism in a ca[...]
The Act of Killing: The Dark Past of Indonesia

The Act of Killing: The Dark Past of Indonesia

March 1, 2014
Films, Indonesia, Inspiration
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With the Oscars coming up, our thoughts tend to evolve around whether Leonardo DiCaprio will finally be awarded for his great performances, or if rom-com sweetheart turned serious actor Matthew McConaughey will win the race. Does Gravity really deserve Best Film? And can Cate Blanchett's outstanding performance compensate for an otherwise mediocre film? And [...]

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