Exploring the Past
Forgotten Places
Ancient ruins, dark histories, and the places most people walk past without a second glance. Come along for the exploration.
Dive into my latest explorations and discoveries from across the globe.
June 2, 2026
A 2015 family trip through Venice, Florence, Rome, and Malta — including an unauthorized visit to Venice's plague island, a cliff-jumping spot with no water, and the Vatican fight that ended our Vatican visit.
April 29, 2026
Chichen Itza gets 2.5 million visitors a year. Ek' Balam is 25 kilometers away and you can still climb the pyramid. That gap isn't accidental.
April 28, 2026
Bran Castle isn't where Dracula lived — Poenari is. I climbed all 1,480 steps to the real Vlad the Impaler sites tourists never find, and the history is darker than the legend.
A fraction of the places I've explored — with full travel guides, honest advice, and everything you need to book your own trip.
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Join me as I explore the world's oldest, weirdest, and most overlooked places. I travel to ancient ruins, abandoned sites, and obscure archaeological wonders—combining personal travel vlogs with documentary-style storytelling. It's exploration, history, and adventure with a human touch, plus occasional appearances by Artemis, my hiking cat.
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