Reaching some of the darkest and most unsettling corners of the world, this is a compendium of travel destinations like no other. Author Peter Hohenhaus has visited and photographed all the places featured in the book, and brings his first-hand knowledge to the reader. Dark tourism has seen a surge in popularity in the last decade and this is the first book to bring together 300 destinations in a readable and fascinating guide. From nuclear bunkers and disaster sites to strange medical museums and eerie catacombs, this book has something for everyone who seeks a travel experience with true meaning. ""A helpful guide for folks interested in dark tourism, whether of the in-person or armchair variety." - BookList , " Dr. Peter Hohenhaus is a world authority on dark tourism and has visited over 900 dark destinations. He is the creator and curator of the dark-tourism.com website. This is his first book.