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Mysteries, hoaxes, unexplained phenomena, and people more interesting than the trivia about em lets on. Absurd true stories posted a few times a week.

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Would you try the Prohibition-era whisky?

The Diamond Hoax tricked almost two dozen incredib

Darwin was President of the Cambridge Glutton Club

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From Clark renaming itself to Dish, to Hot Springs

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He also BARELY made it to the ship when he left Po

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STORIES, TRIP GUIDES, TRIVIA & MORE FROM AFRICA

Happy Birthday, Pisces! Here Are 12 Travel Destinations Perfect for Your Style

Frayed Passport Contributor2026-03-26T10:52:10-04:00February 18th, 2026|Africa, Americas, Asia, Austria, Canada, Eastern Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Faroe Islands, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Northern Africa, Northern America, Northern Europe, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Russian Federation, Scotland, Southeastern Asia, Southern Europe, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Western Europe|

Pisces thrive in places that are quiet, serene, and soulful, with an air of mystery or enchantment—here are 12 you might love for your next vacation!

How to Plan a Multigenerational Family Vacation: Destination, Budget, Activities & More

Frayed Passport Contributor2026-07-01T10:58:38-04:00February 5th, 2026|Africa, Americas, Arizona, Asia, Blog Posts, California, Central America, Costa Rica, Eastern Africa, Eastern Asia, England, Europe, Florida, Illinois, Italy, Japan, Kansas, Kenya, Mexico, Missouri, New Mexico, Northern America, Northern Europe, Oklahoma, Southern Europe, Tennessee, Texas, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Virginia, Wyoming|

Planning a vacation spanning multiple generations takes more than picking a destination - you need a thoughtful look at how different life stages can coexist in one itinerary.

Order of Countries in the Olympics Opening Ceremonies: Parade of Nations Sorting Explained

Sarah Stone2026-03-25T18:19:53-04:00February 4th, 2026|Afghanistan, Africa, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Americas, Asia, Australia, Australia and New Zealand, Bermuda, Bhutan, Blog Posts, Bulgaria, Canada, Central Asia, China, Eastern Africa, Eastern Asia, Eastern Europe, Eritrea, Europe, Fiji, Finland, France, Greece, Japan, Malta, Melanesia, Mongolia, Northern Africa, Northern America, Northern Europe, Oceania, Philippines, Polynesia, Russian Federation, Slovenia, South Korea, South Sudan, Southeastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southern Europe, Spain, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan, Western Asia, Western Europe, Zimbabwe|

How do they sort the countries in the Olympics Parade of Nations? Use this guide to be smarter than your friends while watching the Opening Ceremonies!

Do You Need to Print Boarding Passes, or Will Digital Copies Always Work?

Frayed Passport Contributor2026-04-24T13:38:06-04:00February 4th, 2026|Africa, Albania, Asia, Blog Posts, Europe, India, Morocco, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Philippines, Singapore, Southeastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southern Europe, Turkey, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Western Asia|

Have a flight, but no access to a printer? Here is when you can go fully digital and when you'll want a physical backup of your boarding pass.

Happy Birthday, Aquarius! Here Are 12 Travel Destinations Perfect for Your Style

Frayed Passport Contributor2026-03-26T10:52:08-04:00January 21st, 2026|Africa, Americas, Asia, Australia, Australia and New Zealand, Blog Posts, Central America, Chile, Estonia, Europe, Finland, Germany, Iceland, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Northern America, Northern Europe, Oceania, Philippines, Portugal, South America, Southeastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southern Europe, United States of America, Western Africa, Western Europe|

Aquarians are innovative, curious, and love to push boundaries—so you may love these 12 vacation spots that are quirky, offbeat, and socially progressive!

27 Off-the-Beaten-Path Places to Travel This Year

Frayed Passport Contributor2026-05-06T16:37:17-04:00January 13th, 2026|Africa, Alaska, Americas, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Blog Posts, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Caribbean, Central America, Central Asia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Eastern Africa, Eastern Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Greece, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, New Zealand, Northern Africa, Northern America, Northern Europe, Norway, Oceania, Oman, Peru, Romania, South America, Southeastern Asia, Southern Africa, Southern Europe, Spain, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands, Tunisia, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America, Vietnam, West Virginia, Western Africa, Western Asia, Wisconsin|

While places such as the Grand Canyon and Machu Picchu are must-visits, this may feel like the year to do something different. If you’re ready, see these best off-the-beaten-path places to travel!

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2026 Best Digital Nomad Cities: Lisbon, Chiang Mai & More

Frayed Passport Contributor2026-04-11T12:14:31-04:00December 15th, 2025|Africa, Americas, Argentina, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Blog Posts, Canada, Central America, Colombia, Eastern Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Mexico, Morocco, New York, New Zealand, Northern Africa, Northern America, Oceania, Peru, Portugal, South Africa, South America, Southeastern Asia, Southern Africa, Southern Europe, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America, Vietnam, Western Asia|

These amazing digital nomad destinations have it all: affordability, safety, convenience, and access to healthcare and other necessities.

Live on Less Than $1K Monthly? 10 Digital Nomad Locations Where It’s Possible

Frayed Passport Contributor2026-04-06T12:38:03-04:00December 3rd, 2025|Africa, Americas, Asia, Blog Posts, Brazil, Central Asia, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Indonesia, Nepal, Northern Africa, South America, Southeastern Asia, Southern Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam|

Persistent inflation of essential goods, rising housing costs, and tariff drama have made finances difficult to navigate for many. If you work remotely and are open to moving, one of the best solutions to make your budget stretch is geographic arbitrage.

12 Best Fall Retreats for Serenity and Renewal

Frayed Passport Contributor2026-03-25T17:30:16-04:00November 24th, 2025|Africa, Americas, Asia, Bhutan, Blog Posts, Canada, Chile, Eastern Asia, England, Europe, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Northern Africa, Northern America, Northern Europe, Scotland, South America, Southeastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southern Europe, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Western Europe|

Is autumn your favorite season? Lean into it with these amazing retreats all over the world - welcome winter in serenity and style!

15 Best Places to Visit If You Love Tea

Frayed Passport Contributor2026-03-26T10:52:04-04:00November 20th, 2025|Africa, Americas, Asia, Blog Posts, China, Eastern Africa, Eastern Asia, England, Europe, India, Japan, Mauritius, Northern America, Northern Europe, South Carolina, South Korea, Southern Asia, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America|

From misty mountainsides where tea plants thrive to elegant tea rooms where centuries-old traditions continue, the world offers countless destinations where you can immerse yourself in tea culture.

Happy Birthday, Sagittarius! Here Are 12 Travel Destinations Perfect for Your Style

Frayed Passport Contributor2026-03-26T10:52:10-04:00November 18th, 2025|Africa, Americas, Argentina, Asia, Azerbaijan, Blog Posts, Bolivia, Caribbean, Chile, Cuba, Europe, Georgia, Iceland, Indonesia, Jordan, Laos, Myanmar, Namibia, Northern Europe, South America, Southeastern Asia, Southern Africa, Western Asia|

Sagittarians are natural explorers, always chasing adventure, knowledge, and freedom—here are 12 destinations perfect for the wanderlust-driven Sagittarius!

The Top Adrenaline-Inducing Vacations: Best Trips for Thrill Seekers & Adventurers

Frayed Passport Contributor2026-04-14T10:29:54-04:00November 18th, 2025|Africa, Alaska, Americas, Asia, Australia, Australia and New Zealand, Bhutan, Blog Posts, Central America, Chile, China, Eastern Africa, Eastern Asia, Ecuador, Europe, Greenland, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Namibia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Northern America, Northern Europe, Norway, Oceania, Oman, Rwanda, South America, Southeastern Asia, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Utah, Wales, Western Asia, Western Europe|

From sandboarding down dunes to bungee jumping off skyscrapers, you can find the most incredible adventures around the world. Try these heart-pounding thrills during your next trip!

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9 Islands Where You Can Swim in November (and Feel Like You’ve Got the Beach to Yourself)

Frayed Passport Contributor2026-03-25T18:09:53-04:00November 17th, 2025|Africa, Americas, Asia, Belize, Blog Posts, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Caribbean, Central America, Europe, Italy, Mexico, Northern America, Puerto Rico, South America, Southeastern Asia, Southern Europe, Spain, Thailand, United States of America, Western Africa|

Want to find a November beach escape without the winter crowds? These beautiful spots in the Canary Islands, Puerto Rico, Thailand and more may be just what you're looking for!

13 Under-the-Radar Destinations to Visit in 2026: Desert Oasis, Eco-Luxury, Urban Art & More

Frayed Passport Contributor2026-04-11T12:13:55-04:00November 11th, 2025|Africa, Albania, Americas, Asia, Australia, Australia and New Zealand, Blog Posts, Central America, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Europe, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Morocco, Northern Africa, Oceania, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, South America, Southeastern Asia, Southern Europe, Western Asia|

From hidden beach towns and art-filled islands to ancient fortresses and tropical eco-paradises, these 13 travel spots will have your friends asking for all the details!

Happy Birthday, Scorpio! Here Are 12 Travel Destinations Perfect for Your Style

Frayed Passport Contributor2026-03-26T10:52:10-04:00October 23rd, 2025|Africa, Americas, Asia, Blog Posts, Bulgaria, California, Central America, Colombia, Eastern Africa, Eastern Europe, Europe, Iceland, India, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Northern Africa, Northern America, Northern Europe, Slovakia, South America, Southern Asia, Southern Europe, Turkey, United States of America, Western Asia|

Mysterious, intense, and always in search of something deeper: if you're a Scorpio, here are 12 amazing travel destinations you might just adore!

15 Mysterious Travel Destinations to Visit if You’re into Highly Curious Events!

Frayed Passport Contributor2026-03-26T10:52:04-04:00October 4th, 2025|Africa, Americas, Antarctica, Australia and New Zealand, Bermuda, Blog Posts, California, Canada, Caribbean, Eastern Africa, Eastern Europe, Europe, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, New Zealand, Northern America, Northern Europe, Norway, Oceania, Peru, Poland, Puerto Rico, Romania, South America, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America|

If you're the type of traveler who'd rather chase UFO sightings than sit on a beach, you're in luck: the world is full of places where science takes a backseat and mystery rides shotgun.

When Nature Presses Pause: Bog Bodies, Frozen Climbers, and Human Hibernation

Sarah Stone2026-04-13T11:11:18-04:00October 3rd, 2025|Africa, Americas, Asia, Blog Posts, Denmark, Eastern Asia, Eastern Europe, Egypt, Europe, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Latvia, Nepal, Netherlands, New York, Northern Africa, Northern America, Northern Europe, Russian Federation, Southern Asia, Southern Europe, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Western Europe|

Myths and fantastic stories tell us of people preserved in time - both dead and alive. What can these stories teach us, and will we be able to halt nature in its tracks one day?

Coffeehouse Vibes: 12 Perfect Café Cities for All Coffee Snobs

Frayed Passport Contributor2026-04-24T17:00:57-04:00October 2nd, 2025|Africa, Americas, Asia, Australia, Australia and New Zealand, Austria, Blog Posts, Caribbean, Cuba, Eastern Africa, Eastern Asia, Ethiopia, Europe, France, Iceland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Northern America, Northern Europe, Oceania, Oregon, Southern Europe, Sweden, United States of America, Washington, Western Europe|

Some cities do coffee right. They've built entire cultures around it, creating scenes where cafés aren't just pit stops but destinations in their own right.

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Happy Birthday, Libra! Here Are 12 Travel Destinations Perfect for Your Style

Frayed Passport Contributor2026-03-26T10:52:09-04:00September 26th, 2025|Africa, Americas, Asia, Blog Posts, Brazil, Central America, Croatia, Europe, Guatemala, Italy, Laos, Morocco, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, South America, Southeastern Asia, Southern Europe, Spain, Switzerland, Vietnam, Western Europe|

Ready to travel? These 12 off-the-beaten-path destinations serve up the perfect blend of calm, creativity, and visual delight that Libras will love!

How to Travel When One Person Documents Everything and the Other Just Wants to Live in the Moment

Frayed Passport Contributor2026-03-26T10:56:23-04:00July 30th, 2025|Africa, Americas, Argentina, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Blog Posts, Canada, Central America, Costa Rica, Czechia, Eastern Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Northern Africa, Northern America, Northern Europe, Oceania, Scotland, South America, Southeastern Asia, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Western Asia|

What if you're on vacation and your partner has to stop and take pictures of everything? Here's how to balance enjoying the moment and getting the perfect shot.

Happy Birthday, Leo! Here Are 12 Travel Destinations Perfect for Your Style

Frayed Passport Contributor2026-03-26T10:52:09-04:00July 23rd, 2025|Africa, Americas, Asia, Blog Posts, Brazil, Caribbean, Cuba, Europe, Florida, France, Italy, Monaco, Morocco, Nevada, Northern Africa, Northern America, South Africa, South America, Southern Africa, Southern Europe, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Western Asia, Western Europe|

Leos are bold, confident, and love to live life to the fullest. Here are 12 dazzling travel destinations for our lion-hearted Leo friends!

8 Must-Visit Countries for Chocolate Lovers: Where to Find the Best Chocolate Around the World

Frayed Passport Contributor2026-04-13T11:13:19-04:00July 6th, 2025|Africa, Americas, Belgium, Blog Posts, Central America, Ecuador, Europe, France, Ghana, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South America, Southern Europe, Switzerland, Western Africa, Western Europe|

Want to know where to celebrate all things chocolate? These 8 countries turn chocolate into an art form that will make you weep tears of pure cocoa joy!

How Many of These 12 Tiny Nations Have You Heard Of?

Frayed Passport Contributor2026-03-25T17:57:38-04:00June 29th, 2025|Africa, Americas, Andorra, Asia, Australia, Australia and New Zealand, Austria, Blog Posts, Brazil, Caribbean, China, Comoros, Eastern Africa, Eastern Asia, Europe, Federated States of Micronesia, France, Holy See (Vatican City), Italy, Liechtenstein, Madagascar, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Monaco, Mozambique, Nauru, Oceania, Palau, Polynesia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, San Marino, South America, Southern Europe, Switzerland, Tuvalu, Western Europe|

From island nations threatened by rising seas to mountain microstates banking billions, these tiny countries pack a ton of personality into impossibly small spaces. How many can you name?

The 10 Best Wellness Travel Destinations

Frayed Passport Contributor2026-04-06T12:42:11-04:00May 22nd, 2025|Africa, Americas, Arizona, Asia, Blog Posts, California, Central America, Costa Rica, Eastern Africa, Europe, Florida, France, Greece, Hawaii, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Maine, Massachusetts, Mexico, Montana, Nepal, North Carolina, Northern America, Southeastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southern Europe, Thailand, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America, Western Europe|

Do you want travel to stimulate the senses, expand your horizons, restore your mind and body, and enhance your overall well-being? Try one of these 10 amazing wellness destinations!

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How International Currency Codes Get Created, Changed, and Sometimes Disappear

Sarah Stone2026-08-06T14:04:33-04:00April 22nd, 2025|Africa, Americas, Asia, Blog Posts, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, China, Curaçao, Czechia, Eastern Africa, Eastern Asia, Eastern Europe, Ecuador, El Salvador, Europe, Japan, Montenegro, Netherlands, Northern America, Panama, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, South America, Southern Europe, United States of America, Venezuela, Western Europe, Zimbabwe|

You might not think twice when you see USD, EUR, or JPY on your banking app, but these three-letter codes represent one of the most critical standardization systems in global finance.

8 Spectacular Hot Air Balloon Rides That Will Take Your Breath Away

Frayed Passport Contributor2026-03-25T18:09:53-04:00April 3rd, 2025|Africa, Americas, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Blog Posts, California, Central America, Eastern Africa, Egypt, Europe, France, Mexico, New Mexico, New Zealand, Northern Africa, Northern America, Oceania, Turkey, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America, Western Asia, Western Europe|

Unlike the adrenaline rush of skydiving or bungee jumping, hot air ballooning offers a peaceful thrill. Let's look at some amazing places to take to the sky in style!

Ancient Stargazing: 7 Incredible Sites Where Our Ancestors Tracked the Cosmos

Frayed Passport Contributor2026-04-02T16:29:08-04:00April 3rd, 2025|Africa, Americas, Blog Posts, Central America, Egypt, England, Europe, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Mexico, New Mexico, Northern Africa, Northern America, Northern Europe, Peru, South America, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Western Europe|

Long before telescopes or NASA, ancient civilizations built innovative structures to track stars, plan calendars, and determine when to plant crops - and you can visit them today!

EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2025: Topiaries, Bonsai, and Incredible Eats!

Sarah Stone2026-03-25T17:23:20-04:00March 12th, 2025|Africa, Americas, Asia, Barbados, Blog Posts, Brazil, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, China, Eastern Asia, Egypt, England, Europe, Florida, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Northern Africa, Northern America, Northern Europe, South America, Southern Europe, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Wales, Western Europe|

Enjoy these highlights from the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, including an Inside-Out garden, hanging gardens, character topiaries and more!

“The World’s Most Useless Airport”: The True Story Behind St. Helena’s Airfield

Sarah Stone2026-08-06T12:15:44-04:00March 6th, 2025|Africa, Americas, Blog Posts, Brazil, Europe, Northern Europe, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, South America, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Western Africa|

What happens when an ambitious airport project doesn’t go as planned? St. Helena’s £285 million airport was supposed to be a game-changer—until planes couldn’t land safely.

12 Incredible Motorcycle Routes to Add to Your Bucket List: Route 66, Trollstigen, the Garden Route & More

Frayed Passport Contributor2026-04-30T17:46:52-04:00February 20th, 2025|Africa, Americas, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Australia and New Zealand, Blog Posts, California, Canada, Eastern Europe, Europe, Illinois, India, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, New Zealand, Northern America, Northern Europe, Norway, Oceania, Oklahoma, Romania, South Africa, South America, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southern Europe, Texas, United States of America|

For those who crave the thrill of the open road, these legendary motorcycle routes serve up incredible views and enough twists and turns to make any ride an adventure.