Articles by Eric Grundhauser

It's not about the journey or the destination, it's about the people you meet along the way.

Help us discover the best-kept secrets on the bargain shelves.

The ritual of leaving the house to rent a movie has all but disappeared, but we can still rewind our memories.

We asked our readers to describe the scent of childhood, and their answers didn't stink.

Atlas Obscura readers weigh in on the fake snacks they'd most like to try.

Tell us about all the alluring (or disgusting?) scents that always transport you.

It's a wondrous dessert popular in Hong Kong, and we're challenging our readers to make it at home.

Just because it's not real doesn't mean it can't make your mouth water.

According to Atlas Obscura readers.

Old advertisements that have become icons.

“The rest in your hair!” and other perfect sayings, cheers, and salutes.

Think Citgo in Boston or Amoco in St. Louis—tell us about your favorites!

From painful spoilers to such trenchant criticism as "P.S. This book blows!"

What's in your adventuring kit?

Atlas Obscura readers gave us the scoop.

"Thanks a little, thanks the most, please just share your drinking toasts."

Whether it's funny, mysterious, or just plain astute, we want to see it.

Pretty please, with a cherry on top.

We've gone down some unusual roads—now we want to hear about your favorites.

It's check-in time for your memories of unforgettable travel lodgings.

We want to hear about the unforgettable places you've dared to lay your head.

We asked Atlas Obscura readers to share local stories of secret underground spaces, and they went deep.

"I don’t believe that there’s a monster, but if I’m wrong, well, that’s OK."

We asked you to send us your oldest board games, and you didn't play around.