My idea of a perfect vacation is a trip full of history, gorgeous architecture, and haunting landscapes. I adore ancient ruins taken over by nature, cemeteries so timeworn you can no longer read the names engraved upon the headstones, breathtaking castles and old cities and towns bursting with historic and stunning landmarks. This is what…
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The Man Who Was Dracula
Actually giving birth to legends about oneself is no small feat. Yet Bela Lugosi (1882-1956) managed it. Much of the stories told about him are wrong, which coincidentally gives him something in common with Vlad the Impaler — there’s a lot about him treated as gospel but which are either untrue or at least disputable.…
Interview with the Vampire
Interview with the Vampire is a book by Anne Rice, which I’m sure all you vampire lovers know all too well. It was released on film in 1994, and has become one of the most well known vampire films of today. And it is a pretty spectacular film. It has the theme of the struggle…
Vampire Vacations
If you’re an adventurous kind of person, you should consider going on a vampire vacation. I’m not talking about mapping out where you can spot a real vampire and gearing-up by purchasing mass amounts of holy water and the like. If you’re a true vampire fan, you should travel around the world and country to…
Three Cruises for Vampire Fans!
In case you haven’t noticed already, vampires are sorta kinda ridiculously popular right now. Which means, everyone is trying to cash in on the them, and I mean everyone, even cruise ships. Oh yes, my vampire-lovin’ kin, you can go on vampire themed cruises now. Because nothing says bloodthirsty undead like cocktails on the deck…
Vampire Tours of New Orleans
Have you ever been to New Orleans? The crescent city is known to be one of the most haunted cities in the world; there’s such rich history that emanates through their jazz music, cuisine, and of course mythological stories. Kalila of Haunted History Tours was gracious enough to take the time to discuss what it’s…
2009 Vampire Film Festival Winners
This year’s 2009 International Vampire Film Festival winners were recently announced. For those that don’t know, the Vampire Film Festival was held in New Orleans and showcased 50 vampire films done by filmmakers from all over the world. The event was huge and had everything from costume parties to wild parades. Check out this year’s…
Vampire Vacations
How do dark alleyways, historical buildings, theatrics, moonlit walks and haunting stories sound? Fun, right? If you think so then a vampire themed vacation is just what you need. Believe it or not there are a few destinations in the states that can quench some of those vampire thirsts of yours… New Orleans, Louisiana: Thanks…