The Abandoned Batman Nightclub of Pattaya, Thailand
The abandoned Batman nightclub in Pattaya is an urban explorer’s dream. This former disco is set in a multi-storey building and lies waiting to be explored…
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Taman Festival: An Abandoned Theme Park in Bali
Abandoned for two decades, Taman Festival is a deserted theme park that’s becoming consumed by mother nature, making it an incredible place for backpackers, photographers and urbex explorers alike. Locals say its haunted and there are rumours of a man-eating crocodile who resides inside…
Abandoned Water Park Hue, Vietnam – Crocodiles and Bribery!
Ho Thuy Tien Abandoned Waterpark, Hue, is a crumbling playground. Locals say it’s cursed. Will you bribe the Security Guard to enter the Dragon’s Lair?
Bangkok’s Train Graveyard – Way Off the Beaten Track
Not everyone’s idea of fun, Bangkok’s Train Graveyard is a delight to Urban Explorers! We capture images of rusting train corpses before getting kicked out!
Hanoi’s Eerie Ghost Town – Lideco Bắc 32
A ghost town is always an appealing prospect, at least, it is if you’ve got a thing for Urban Exploration. …
Doing Time – Inside an Abandoned Prison, Chiang Mai, Thailand
In the heart of Chiang Mai’s Old Quarter, I stumbled upon an intriguing hole in a wall which led me to the derelict shell of an Abandoned Women’s Prison… Cell blocks with paint peeling off the walls, an old dining hall where a solitary bowl sits reminding us of the hundreds of prisoners that used to eat here and a dusty visitors room are all that’s left of this penitentiary of the past.
The Aeroplane Graveyard, Bangkok – Where Planes Go When They Die…
Anyone with an interest in Urban Exploration (Urbex for short) has their personal bucket list. Having scoured the many pages …
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The Joy of Urbex: Why Exploring Abandonded Places Beats Full Moon Parties
Urban exploration (“urbex” for short) had already been popular long before the term came into use. Children over the years have dared each other to go into the spooky abandoned house down the road, often spurred on by claims that it is haunted. Teenagers often use such places as the setting for their early experimentation with cigarettes and other forbidden substances. The interest for adults, however, has grown exponentially over recent years, heavily fuelled by the growing trend in social media, especially Instagram.
The Renovation of Bokor Hill Station, Cambodia: How to Ruin a Ruin!
When visiting Cambodia there is a well-trodden path of historical sites: lines of tourists tentatively explore the barren corridors of Tuol Sleng Torture Museum and amble timidly around the Killing Fields, groups jostle for the best view of Angkor Wat’s imposing silhouette as it is illuminated by sunrise and queue for photographs alongside the weathered stones of Ta Phrom. If you’re looking for a route less worn by the burgeoning tourism industry, for a site refreshingly free from tour operators and entrance fees, look no further than the eerie ghost town of Bokor Hill Station. Backpacker, Lottie Butler, explores…