Join Witch City Walking Tours for Their “History & Hauntings of Salem” Tour This October If Salem Haunted Happenings is a bucket list destination, you’ll probably want to see as much as possible while you’re here. Witch City Walking Tours can help with that! We recently joined them for their “History & Hauntings of Salem” tour and were surprised to see just how much ground we covered during a single walking tour. If you are hoping to learn a

Salem Horror Fest Returns to Salem Haunted Happenings October 1-11, & Virtually October 22-31, 2021! Salem Horror Fest is back this October with more than 60 screenings, lost Romero works, a regional horror showcase, benefit screenings for Texas Abortion Funds, a never-before-seen cut of Phantom of the Paradise with Swan Archivist Ari Kahan, and a Hollowed Harvest pumpkin labyrinth! On top of all of this, the festival will be offered live in Salem, Massachusetts AND virtually lat

Experience “Cry Innocent” This October & Immerse Yourself in the History of the Salem Witch Trials Cry Innocent: The People vs. Bridget Bishop returns to Salem Haunted Happenings this October with their immersive theatrical production of the 1692 witchcraft trial of Bridget Bishop. This annual production by History Alive allows the audience to take part in the trial, acting as the jury as they listen to evidence from Bishop’s Puritan neighbors, cross examine witn

This Year’s Haunted Happenings Grand Parade is “Upside Down and Inside Out!” The 25th Annual Salem Chamber of Commerce Haunted Happenings Grand Parade returns to this year’s Salem Haunted Happenings on the first Thursday of the month, October 7, 2021 between 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm throughout downtown Salem. But that’s where all the normal ends! This year’s event has been reimagined into a “reverse parade” featuring the theme “Upside Down and Inside Out

Salem Residents Invited To Enjoy The City For Mayor’s Night Out Salem residents are invited to join Mayor Driscoll for an evening of fun during the annual Mayor’s Night Out on Friday, October 8th, 2021. This event is great for the whole family as Salem businesses and the town come together to say thank you to residents by offering free parking, free museum admission, and downtown trick or treating. Starting at 3 PM, many great museums such as The Salem Witch Museum, The Wi

Tour Salem’s Haunted Locations During Haunted Happenings with Salem Ghosts Hoping to experience Salem’s spooky side this October? Salem Ghosts has you covered with their nightly tours around Salem, bringing you to the most haunted historically significant locations in our historic seaport. The Salem Ghost Tour includes stop at 8-12 sites around the city in about 60 minutes, with the option to extend the tour for another 30 minutes if you like. The tour covers the history o

Insa’s “Haunted Harvest” Celebrates Halloween and Its Connection to Healers & Witchcraft Throughout October This October, Salem cannabis retailer Insa is celebrating Halloween and its connection with healers and Witchcraft during their special Haunted Harvest event! Taking place through October 31, Insa’s Haunted Harvest offers an immersive experience celebrating the season while offering remembrance for those accused of practicing Witchcraft throughout hi

Plan ahead; Take public transportation to Salem for the final two weekends of October This October in Salem has been amazing! We are grateful to everyone who has visited the City to celebrate Salem Haunted Happenings. If you’ve been in town this month, you know we have seen extraordinary crowds, and with all of these visitors have come some traffic and parking challenges. Salem is a historic, residential community and our streets and parking lots have exceeded capacity over the p

Meet “The Enchanters,” an eerie new art exhibit at the Salem Wax Museum One of the amazing things about Salem is the amazing local art scene that continues to impress and reinvent itself every year, and this year is no different!  A new outdoor exhibit located in the Salem Wax Museum’s Haunted Neighborhood, is currently delighting and spooking both travelers and residents alike. Those who visit are met by “the enchanters”, a group of eight figures made from PVC

Weather Closures in Salem on October 27, 2021 It’s windy and a little rainy, but downtown Salem has power and most Salem businesses are open today. The following businesses have advised us of a closure or interruption to operations on Wednesday, October 27, due to the nor’easter. City Cruises has suspended Salem Ferry operations for Wednesday and Thursday On Wednesday, October 27, 2021, Salem Maritime National Historic Site—including the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Cente

Tips for a Safe & Fun Celebration of Halloween in Salem Events are rain or shine; take public transportation and plan ahead to make the most of your visit As the 39th annual Salem Haunted Happenings heads towards its conclusion on October 31, event organizers have final recommendations and reminders for revelers planning to visit the Witch City this weekend. The forecast includes rain on Saturday, October 30. Salem Haunted Happenings events run rain or shine, but some modificatio

Tips for a Safe and Fun Halloween in Salem We’re excited for the programming around town on Halloween! Be sure to check out the states on Salem Common, at Charlotte Forten Park (289 Derby Street), Front Street, and Washington Street at Federal Street. Don’t miss the concluding fireworks at 10:00!  If you are not in a restaurant at 10:30 PM, Police will ask you to leave. The party concludes after the fireworks. Halloween is a great day to be in Salem! We want to remind you

Thanks for joining us in October; here are nine reasons to visit in November! Thanks to everyone who joined us in Salem for the 39th annual Salem Haunted Happenings celebration this year. We had an incredible month – five whole weekends. Whether you came from across the country or around the corner, for a weekend, a week, or a day-trip, we appreciate your choosing to visit Salem. October may be over, but Salem is a year-round destination. If you couldn’t get here for Sale

Since embarking on our full-time travels in April 2010, weve embraced countless new experiences and connections daily. Yet, glimpses of friends and family on social media—savoring holiday feasts or unveiling gadgets—spark nostalgia for comforts from Europe and the United States. Drawing from our extensive journey through Central America, heres our candid list of 20 things we miss most: Reliable Hot Showers – With steady pressure, consistent heat at our preferred temperature, and no sudden chill

In our recent post, A former local’s guide to Antigua, Guatemala, we explored my return to Antigua after seven years away. A key theme was the growth and maturity of both the town and its business owners, including myself. This evolution extends to our Guatemala crew—friends who lived, worked, and bonded in Antigua since 2003. Nearly all have pursued careers making a positive global impact: from teachers and Spanish-speaking therapists to European criminal justice investigators and nurses volunt

Last week, we returned to Seville, one of our favorite destinations in Spain. Andalusia is world-renowned for its passionate Flamenco dance and music, making it an essential experience on any visit. La Carbonería (Calle Leviés 18) is among the many authentic venues offering live Flamenco performances every night. A skilled guitarist typically accompanies a dynamic female dancer as she showcases intricate, expressive moves. We captured this vibrant scene during an afternoon performance at the ic

Almost exactly 13 months ago to the day, we hiked hundreds of feet up into the mountains outside Tucson, Arizona, escaping scorching heat and heeding Beware of Bears signs. This summer, were back in North America during another mega heat wave, but now in Canada. Here, its turtles to watch out for—not bears. Rather than avoid them, we ventured out today to spot some. We learned turtles enter dormancy in extreme heat, so despite our search, none appeared. Even the turtles are too hot to surface!

Rain, rain, go away… As Hurricane Irene approached, Washington, DC, and the East Coast were drenched in wet, gray weather. A sunny morning gave way to heavy rain just as we prepared to depart, prompting us to rearrange our road trip plans through the Carolinas. Unfortunately, we had to skip Virginia Beach, the Outer Banks, and other coastal stops en route to Charleston. Stay tuned for our next destinations! Luckily, the rain cleared by afternoon, allowing us to head to President Obamas residence

As avid street art enthusiasts, Valencia feels like our personal mecca. This dynamic Spanish city bursts with unique graffiti and murals, offering captivating explorations across its neighborhoods.Barrio del Carmen in the historic center blends quirky bars, shops, and restaurants with exceptional street art: Not just walls—doors, shop roller shutters, and any flat surface serve as canvases: Valencia teems with talented urban artists whose hyper-realistic works mimic photographs or digital graph

Served hot or cold, Spains snack-sized tapas rank among the nations greatest culinary inventions. Youll likely need several to feel full, but the incredible variety keeps vegetarians satisfied. Pair them with beer or wine—best of all, some bars offer them free with your drink. Every tapas bar features vegetarian options, varying by city and spot. On our Spain tour, we hit at least one per city to sample the diversity. Discover our top vegetarian tapas picks: Warm goats cheese in honey sauce fro