Annette King
Joined Atlas Obscura in 2026
Hi, I'm Annette, and I've never met a cemetery gate I didn't want to walk through.
Ghosts & Getaways is where dark tourism meets good old-fashioned travel planning. I research and write about haunted hotels, abandoned places, historic sites with complicated pasts, unusual burial practices, and the urban legends that keep small towns whispering. Every place on this site has a story, and I dig into the history behind it, separating documented fact from campfire folklore without ruining the fun of either.
I have had paranormal experiences since childhood….for as far back as I can remember. As an adult I developed a deep passion for history and travel……..so it made sense to combine them into one amazing life!
I believe the most interesting travel happens where history gets a little uncomfortable. Visiting these places is a way of remembering the people who lived, worked, suffered, and sometimes never left. I try to approach every location with curiosity and respect, whether I'm touring a notorious asylum or standing in a quiet graveyard at dusk.
