Find Your Offbeat Odyssey.
HoliDaze offbeat travel guides to all that is quirky, unique and off the beaten path.
Should travel ever start to get a little boring, simply get off the beaten path. Travel different. Instead of doing routine touristy things, seek out the overlooked sights and activities.
Offbeat Travel Rule #1: No Map Required
Traveling offbeat is about discovering the strange, unique, and off the beaten path sights/activities/foods that make a particular destination different from everywhere else in the world. It’s about traveling differently. Trust locals instead of TripAdvisor. Embrace “going with the flow.” And most important of all, be open to new things that are outside of your comfort zone.
World’s Only Aerial Video of the 1,000 Year Old Khajuraho Temples
The Khajuraho temples of Madhya Pradesh are a UNESCO World Hertiage Site and one of the most amazing — and overlooked — destinations in all of India…
6 Unique Types Of Alcohol Only Found In Iceland
“During summer when it’s 24 hours of daylight, we drink to celebrate that. When it’s winter and only a few hours of daylight, we drink just to get through it.” …
Strange & Offbeat Orlando Theme Parks & Attractions
Forget about Walt Disney World and every other Orlando theme park you’ve heard — these cool, crazy, and quirky theme parks are where you should be visiting instead…
Wherever I may roam, I am constantly searching for the places that are missed by most other travelers. From weird museums to hidden hot-spots to the just plain one-of-a-kind — the more unique the better.
Now I’m encouraging you to get off the beaten path as well. Below you’ll find some of the interesting places I’ve discovered over the last decade plus. That should be more than enough to get you started 😉
Travel Different. Travel Offbeat.
How to Explore Iceland in Luxury
Iceland is an especially popular tourist destination, experiencing a spike in the summer months. Despite being home to just 320,000 residents, the Iceland Review reports that the country expects 2.7…
Why Are People Mad About Dark Tourism?
Dark tourism—which involves visiting prisons, haunted houses, and sites where horrific crimes were committed, is growing in popularity and in the US alone, there are over 1,200 haunted attractions to…
Strange, Unique & Quirky Museums in Central Europe
There is nothing like a few good strange, offbeat and quirky museums to add a unique, memorable twist to your travels. For the last decade I’ve been crisscrossing the globe…
Planning An Unforgettable American Road Trip? How To Take The Roads Less Traveled
Approximately 40 percent of US adults feel comfortable to go on a road trip in the next three months, according to the findings of American Express. The road trip still reigns supreme…
The World’s Shortest Commercial Flight (47 Seconds) In Photos
Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale, a tale of a quick plane trip. It started on a Scottish island….and ended less than a minute later on a…
10 Offbeat Madrid Activities For Alternative Travelers
Offbeat activities, alternative museums, cultural centers, nightlife, street art, plus local tips on the best viewpoints for stunning photos and most delicious food. Madrid has it all. The tricky part…
Exploring India Off The Beaten Path – Volume #2
Exploring India is fun but exploring India off the beaten path is better! Scattered across India’s 28 states and additional union territories (such as Delhi, Ladakh and the Andaman Islands)…
Unique Meteorological Phenomenon Worth Traveling To See
We all know Mother Nature can be unpredictable, however sometimes she can also be strangely predictable. Or just plain strange. Or remain unexplained despite the best efforts of modern technology….
Exploring Tbilisi Auto Museum
After a friend tipped me off about the Tbilisi Auto Museum, I had to go check it out. This private car collection turned public museum is the largest collection of…
Found An Abandoned Airplane While Exploring The Beach
It all started while I was exploring an abandoned neighborhood at the end of my beach in Thailand that has been reclaimed by nature. Hundreds of luxury houses built but…