Travel with a Chance of Murder: Recent Episodes
Travel with a Chance of Murder
When murder goes international...
Travel with a Chance of Murder is a travel and true crime podcast discussing the must-see sights & bone-chilling tragedies from around the world.
This week Jamie tried to serve Cassidy up a challenge as they head to the island of Papua New Guinea! Kicking off the episode, Jamie discusses all of the tribes that call Papua New Guinea home before getting into some of the things you can do within the country. After his recommendations, Cassidy dives into the disappearance of Michael Rockefeller, a prominent member of the New York elite in the 1960s.
Jamie's Recommendations:
- Hike the Kokoda Trail
- Stay with various tribes (Huli, Asaro, Corai and Kampai, Bilbil and Anga)
- See the birds of paradise
- Scuba dive WW2 wrecks
Cassidy's Sources:
- All That's Interesting
- Medium
- Smithsonian Mag
- History.How Stuff Works
- Observer ID
- Historic Mysteries
We are putting New Jersey in our review mirror because this week we are jumping over the pond and heading to the beautiful countryside of the Balkans to cover Bulgaria! Jamie does a masterful job summarizing centries of history of war and shifting territories before diving into some of our favorite adventures while in the country. After his recommendations, Cassidy takes over keeping us in the Balkan countryside as she covers the mysteries of Golyamo Gradishte and the Tsarichina Hole—more commonly referred to as the Balkans' Area 51.
Jamie's recommendations:
- Rilla Monastery
- Belogradchik Rocks and Fortress
- Saint Alexander Nevski Cathedral
- Saint Sofia Church
- Plovdiv Roman Theater
- Seven Rila Lakes
- Prohodna Cave
- Magura Cave
Cassidy's sources:
- Vagabond - Bulgaria's English Magazine
- Vagabond 2
- Mysterious Universe
We had too much New Jersey content this week so we are bringing you a minisode with the tale of the Watcher! Only 12 years old, the Watcher tells the story of the Broaddus family who thought they were moving into their dream home—until a series of disturbing letters signed by "The Watcher" scared them out of it.
Cassidy's sources:
- The Cut
- Today
- New York Times
- New Jersey
- All That's Interesting
- Ranker
This week, we are back in the United States as we jump into the Garden State—New Jersey! It's a week filled with tension as Jamie talks about the Revolutionary War and the importance the state played in separating from Great Britain. Then, after the history and recommendations of things to do in NJ, Cassidy tells the story of Antoine Le Blanc and the Sayre house murders; where, for this criminal, death was only the beginning.
Jame's recommendations:
- Cape may
- Delaware Water Gap
- Atlantic City
- Grounds for sculpture
- Hindenburg crash site
Cassidy's Resources:
- Morristown Green
- Weird New Jersey
- Murder by Gaslight
- This Haunted Place
- Hushed Up History
- NJ.com
- LinkedIn Article by Sherri Granato
- WayMarking
This week we are headed to Israel: a country rich in culture, religion, and babka! Jamie kicks off the episode diving into the history of how the country was formed as well as some of the most exciting things to do while you're visiting from salty baths in the Dead Sea to delicious eats from Carmel Market. Then, Cassidy rounds the episode out with some cryptids straight from the bible—the Leviathan and Behemoth. Whether crocodile or dinosaur, the Leviathan is thought of as one of the first cryptids in history and one of the most fearsome sea monsters.
Jamie's recommendations:
- Jafa Flea Market
- Masada
- Dead Sea
- Jerusalem
- Western Wall
- Dome of the Rock
- Nimrod Fortress
Cassidy's sources:
- Christian Answers
- Watch Jerusalem
- Answering Enesis
- Unknown Explorers
- Bible Study Tools
- Creation.com
Do you believe an animal can be a serial killer? This week, Cassidy and Jamie explore Kenya, diving into the nature and adventurous activities this beautiful country has to offer. Jamie kicks off the episode by sharing some of his personal stories from his time in the country, including the delicacies he ate while living with the Maasai tribe and his experience kissing a giraffe. Then, Cassidy explores the two man-eating lions that terrorized railroad workers for 10 months.
Jamie's recommendations:
- Maasai Mara Safari
- Stay with the Maasai tribe
- Giraffe/elephant sanctuary
- Menengai crater
- Cycle hells gate
- Flamingo lake
Cassidy's sources:
- Live Science
- Mysterious Universe
- Science
- Smithsonian Mag
- Animals 24-7
- Earth Touch News
- The Paranormal Guide
This week we head to the place you're most likely to be murdered in the United States - Alaska! Put on your warmest outer layer and tune in as Jamie covers the state's history from otter trapping to gold panning. Then, after a little ice caving, Cassidy details the mysterious UFO encounter of flight JAL 1628.
Jamie's recommendations:
- White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
- Mendenhall Ice Caves
- Dog sledding
- Gold panning
- Whale watching
- Listen to the glacier while watching the northern lights
- Bear viewing
- Ghost town
Cassidy's sources:
- Anchorage Press
- Washington Post
- The DeBrief
- Skeptoid
- Online Star Register
- Podimo
On our special Twosday episode, Jamie and Cassidy head to Malta! We kick off the episode with Jamie highlighting the brave actions that won the NATION a King George's Cross award before diving (literally!) into the activities you absolutely must do when you visit the country of islands. Next, Cassidy covers the controversial case of Mike Mansholt who vanished for four days before being found at the bottom of a cliff.
Jamie's Notes:
- King George's Cross
- Blue Lagoon
- St. Mary's Tower
- Gozo Ferry
- Game of Throne Filming Locations
Cassidy's Resources:
- Times of Malta
- Insider
- Medium
- Manuel Delia
- Ancient Origins
Pack your bags - we're back for season two!
After a relocation around the world and the introduction of a new co-host, Travel with a Chance of Murder returns for another season of travel recommendations and some seriously spooky, sinister stories. Jamie jumps on board and kicks off the new episode detailing the history and background behind Northern Ireland before launching into some fun folklore on the Giant's Causeway (plus conspiracy theories from the Titanic!).
Then, for the second half of the episode, Cassidy covers what's arguably the scariest place in Northern Ireland: the Cooneen Ghost House. Believed to be the only place in Ireland where an exorcism was carried out, this tale includes the show's very first Poltergeist... that may very well still be active today.
Jamie's recommendations:
- Giant's Causeway
- Carrickfergus Castle
- Titanic Musuem
Cassidy's references:
- Irish News
- Impartial Reporter
- Spooky Isles
- Fermanagh Roots
This week we are headed back to South America for an episode on political assassinations and wrongful convictions! Guest host Kennedy returns to take us through his trip to Nicaragua and give us a special double dose of true crime.
*As Ally is nose deep in work for Accounting's crazy season our podcast is taking a bit of a hiatus. Please bear with us as we publish episodes sporadically.
Show Notes:
Kennedy's sources:
- LA Times
- University of New Mexico
- Wikipedia
Cassidy's sources:
- NBC News
- New York Times
- Crime and Investigation
- Friends of Eric Volz
- National Public Radio
A holiday special, this week we travel to multiple destinations around the world as Ally covers the world's best Christmas markets! Then, staying in theme, Cassidy covers a horrific holiday tale detailing the Sodder Family Christmas Inferno of the 1940s.
Ally's Christmas Markets:
- Rathausplatz Austria Christmas Market
- Tallinn Christmas Market
- Cologne Christmas Market
- Munich Airport Christmas Market
- Christmas Market in Colmar
- Strasbourg Christmas Market
- Bryant Park Ice Skating
- Leavenworth, WA
- Skansen Open Air Musuem Christmas
Cassidy's Sources:
- Smithsonian Mag
- The True Crime Files
- Mirror
- NPR
- Medium
- Thought Catalog
Ally's recommendations:
- Colosseum
- Roman Forum
- The Trevi Fountain
- The Vatican
- Trastevere
- Market at Campo de' Fiori
Cassidy's sources:
- The Vintage News
- Nottingham Blogs
- All That's Interesting
- Classical Wisdom
- Ancient Roman History Revival
- Ranker
Ally's recommendations
- Shibuya Crossing
- Meiji Shrine
- Omotesando and Takeshita Dori Shopping
- Shinjuku Gyoen Garden
- Omoide Yokocho (Piss Alley)
- Toyosu Fish Market
Cassidy's Sources:
- Mysterious Universe
- Bizarre and Grotesque
- Business Insider
- New York Post
Ally has her work cut out for her this week because we are covering our largest destination yet! This week we head to the country of New Zealand, an outdoor lovers paradise. From backcountry hikes to glass bottom boats, we share our top tips and tricks. Then, after Ally finishes the tour, Cassidy covers the Parker-Hulme murder case, a best friend murder case known to be one of the most gruesome in New Zealand history.
Ally's Recommendations:
- Auckland Free Walking Tours
- Waiheke Island
- Goat Island Marine Reserve
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Wairarapa
- ZEALANDIA
- Backcountry Huts
Cassidy's sources:
- SyFy
- Now to Love
- New Zealand History
- New Zealand Herald
- Peeling Back History
- HuffPost
While Ally is off gallivanting in Hawaii Cassidy brings in her friend Kennedy and the two take a quick trip overseas to Elgin, Scotland! Join us for the three castle trifecta tour and legendary tale of the Loch Ness Monster.
Kennedy's recommendations:
- Elgin Cathedral
- Duffus Castle
- Cawdor Castle & Gardens
- Spynie Castle
- Moray Motor Museum
- Glen Grant Distillery
Cassidy's sources:
- History.com
- Science Alert
- Britannica
- Scotsman
- CNN
The party has just begun!
This week we head all over the beautiful (and very cold) country of Sweden to explore theme parks, saunas, and old ships. During our tour, our dynamic duo creates the first rule of the podcast: see a castle, visit the castle. After our journey through the country and the life-changing experience of the Northern Lights, Cassidy takes us through the origins of the term Stockholm Syndrome and the terrifying bank robbery where hostages were held captive for 6 days.
Ally's recommendations:
- Lilla Torg
- Malmö Castle
- Ribersborg Kallbadhus
- Swedish Ship Götheborg
- GRÖNA Lund
- Gamla Stan
- Archipelago Tour
- Stockholm’s Subway Art
- See the Northern Lights!
Cassidy's sources:
- History.com
- Business Insider
- All That's Interesting
- Smithsonian Mag
- Time.com
This week we explore the many neighborhoods of Toronto, including a market made up of recycled shipping containers! After we explore every nook and cranny of the city, we jump into one of Canada's longest trials and explore the case of Peter Demeter who ordered a hitmen to murder his wife.
Ally's recommendations:
- Trinity Bellwoods Park
- Graffiti Alley
- stackt
- The Annex
- Gardiner Museum of Ceramics
- Bata Shoe Museum
- Royal Ontario Museum
- Baldwin Village Restaurants
Cassidy's sources:
- Medium
- Elka Scott
- CanCrime
- Insauga
- Niagara This Week
- Maclean's
We've all heard of the Amityville Horror, but did you know Hawaii has a house of it's own? This week we hit the beach and a couple of hikes before embarking into the twisted take of Hawaii's very own, Amityville Horror House.
Ally's recommendations:
- Waikīkī Beach
- Pearl Harbor
- Iolani Palace
- Diamond Head Hike
- Kualoa Ranch
- Chinaman's Hat
Cassidy's sources:
- Only in Your State
- The Overly Opinionated
- Ghosts Next Door
- Amino Apps
- Locations Hawaii
Roanoke, but make it India.
This week we explore New Delhi and the historical monuments you can see from Humayun's tomb and the Qutub Minar Complex. Fun fact: the barber has a special tomb of his own as his position is considered one of great importance! After the adventures around the city, we dive into the Vanishing Village of Kuldhara and discuss how 1,500 people could disappear over night.
Ally's recommendations:
- Jama Masjid
- The Moonlit Square
- Humayun’s Tomb
- Qutub Minar Complex
Cassidy's Sources:
- India Times
- All That's Interesting
- Times of India
- The Culture Trip
- Gulf News
- India Untravelled
Home of cigars and classic cars, this week we are headed to Cuba! Get ready for a TCM history lesson and the terrible tale of the sinking of the original booze cruise.
Ally's recommendations:
- Casa Particulares Cuba
- Revolution Museum
- Old Town Havana
- Hotel Nacional de Cuba
- Callejon de Hamel Street
- La Bodeguita del Medio
Cassidy's sources:
- App
- Weird NJ
- Ripleys
- Mashable
You can still explore one of the most authentic tea houses in the world - tune in for full details! After our world-famous tour of Glasgow, we jump into the horrific case of Dr. Pritchard and his crocodile tears, earning him the infamous nickname: the Human Crocodile.
Ally's Recommendations:
- Kelvingrove Park
- Nardini's
- Riverside Museum
- Glasglow Cathedral
- Willow Tea Rooms
Cassidy's Sources:
- Daily Record
- Daily Record
- Murderpedia
- Murder is Everywhere
- Glasgow Live
This week we are travelling a mile high through the great city of Denver, Colorado! Home to a huge art and hippie scene, Ally takes us around the best places to get a sense of the culture of the city and experience the great outdoors. Then, Cassidy scares us off with the Axemen of Colorado a family that terrorized the Wild Wild West in the 1800s.
Ally's recommendations:
- Denver Union Station
- South Broadway Neighborhood SOBO
- Antique Row
- Clyfford Still Museum
- Bike the Greenway Trail
- Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- Rocky Mountains
Cassidy's Sources:
- Fox 31 Denver
- History.net
- Legends of America
- 5280
- Fair Weather Lewis
Murder in Antarctica? Is that even possible? Jump in with us this week as we explore the outdoorsy adventures you can have in Antarctica and one of the continent's most baffling crime case. Who is even responsible for a crime committed in Antarctica anyway? Tune in!
Ally's recommendations:
- Kayak with Whales
- Polar Plunge
- Tour Vernadsky Research Station
- Penguin Watching
- Camping
- Marathon
- Blood Falls
Cassidy's sources:
- Unresolved
- Mental Floss
- Men's Journal
- All That's Journal
The hills are alive with the howls of werewolves.... Join us this week as we dive into landmarks and stories from Salzburg, home to one of Europe's most infamous witch hunts and known to be the birthplace of Mozart.
Ally's recommendations:
- Untersberg Cable Car
- Fortress Hohensalzburg
- Mozart's Birthplace & Mozart's Residence
- Mirabell Palace & Gardens
- DomQuartier
- Augustiner Bräu
- Innsbruck
- Hallstatt
Cassidy's Sources:
- Mysterious Trip
- Gothic Bite Magazine
- Seeks Ghosts
- Dark Tourists
- Center for Inquiry
- The Raven Report
- Witchcraft and Witches
Ever heard of the Black Dahlia? Well, this week we explore the Chop Chop ladies of the Philippines! Before we scare you away with our true crime case, get ready to hike a volcano and explore the historical rice terraces of Banaue.
Ally's Recommendations:
- Taal Volcano
- Banaue rice terraces
- Siargao Island
- Palawan
- Intramuros
Cassidy's Sources:
- Esquire Magazine
- Let Me See You Writhe
- Prime Crime
- Martin Rules
- Stories After Dark
Who knew Ally was so into bridges? This week we hike around Prague exploring monuments of peace and gorgeous castle views, but brace yourself... Cassidy's story is a little dark. After our tour of Prague we dive into Kateřina of Komárov, the Czech version of Madame LaLurie.
Ally's recommendations:
- Charles Bridge
- Prague Castle
- Charles Bridge Museum
- Lennon Wall
- Kampa Neighborhood
- Petřín Gardens
Cassidy's sources:
- Journey Prague
- Unknown Misandry
- 100+1
- Televize Seznam
This week we cover Cassidy's 'homeland' Montréal, Quebec! Ally takes us around the city's unique biodome where we enjoy North America's four seasons before jumping into Cassidy's terrifying tale of best friends gone wrong.
Ally's recommendations:
- Old Montreal
- Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History
- Clock Tower Beach
- Jean Talon Market
- Mount Royal
- Biodome
Cassidy's sources:
- McGill Tribune
- Vice
- Active History
- Montreal Times
Straight out of a fairy tale, Lisbon boasts palaces, food markets, and of course a good ol' fashioned serial killer. This week we hit Portugal and take you through a handful of castles and aqueduct serial killer Diogo Alves... who (spoiler alert) wound up with his head in a jar.
Ally's Recommendations:
- Alfama district
- Fado show at Tasca do Chico
- Praia da Azarujinha
- Praça do Comércio
- Time Out Market
- Castelo de S. Jorge
- Sintra Day Trip
Cassidy's Sources:
- Discover Walks
- The Lisbon Connection
- All That's Interesting
- Atlas Obscura
- Ripleys
- Yesterday Today
A city comparable to New York and Milan, this week we are heading to the up and coming tourist destination of São Paulo, Brazil! To kick off the episode Ally gives us some fast facts and walks us through the best way to see the city from up high and the top art and nature stops. Then, Cassidy takes us to one of the longest running unsolved mysteries in Brazil's history - the murders at Castelinho da Rua Apa.
Ally's recommendations:
- Edifício Itália
- Avenida Policia
- Museu de Arte
- Vila Madalena
- Batman Alley
- Ibirapuera Park
Cassidy's sources:
- Ancient Origins
- Veja Sao Paulo
- Medium.com
- iHorror
- The Line Up
- Ghost Hunters International Part 1
There's more to San Francisco than just the Golden Gate Bridge! This week Ally takes us through the foggy city, exploring Chinatown and (you guessed it!) a food market inside of a Ferry Building. Then, get your vacuums and raincoats ready, because Cassidy is leading us through an escape from Alcatraz.
Ally's Recommendations:
- The Presidio
- Lands End Trail
- Fisherman's Wharf
- Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace
- Riding Cable Cars
- Ferry Building Marketplace
- Alcatraz
- Chinatown
Cassidy's Sources:
- FBI
- History.com
- Washington Post
- New York Post
- Britannica
- PBS
Don't let the name fool you, the Forbidden Purple City isn't really purple! This week we head to Asia to cover Vietnam and the Tiger Slaying Sisters who led a national uprising and opposed foreign nations from taking over the country.
Ally's Recommendations:
- Hanoi Old Quarter
- Ba Dinh District
- Hạ Long Bay
- Terraced Rice Fields In Sapa
- Fansipan
- Forbidden Purple City
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Quan Am Pagoda
- Ben Thanh Market
Cassidy's Sources:
- Ancient Origins
- Connected Women
- History 101
- Chick History
- Wonders and Marvels
Ally is off hiking in huckleberry land with no cell service so this week Cassidy is joined by guest host Matt! Friends from when Cassidy lived in Orlando, Matt is taking us up north this week as he walks us through his hometown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Spoiler alert, there is a lot of pints of beer. Then, Cassidy covers the first criminal in history to be named Public Enemy #1 on the FBI's Most Wanted list, notorious bank robber John Dillinger.
Matt's recommendations:
- Mader's Restaurant
- Milwaukee Art Museum
- Discovery World
- Milwaukee's Mitchell Park Domes
- Puelicher Butterfly Vivarium
Cassidy's sources:
- Fodors
- Murderpedia
- History.com
- Chicago Tribune
This week we are going deep down south to Cape Town, South Africa! Ally takes us on a trip unlike any we have done so far heading to a nude beach, a beach with penguins, and a prion that use to house political prisoners. Then, Cassidy tells the spooky story of the Flying Dutchman and the tragic occurrences that happen when another boat sights the haunted vessel.
Visit Ally's recommendations:
- Lion's Head Hike
- Penguins at Boulders Beach
- Bo-Kaap Neighborhood
- Woodstock Neighborhood
- The Old Biscuit Mill
- Robben Island
Cassidy's sources:
- The Culture Trip
- Marine Insight
- All Thats Interesting
- Ancient Origins
- Occultopedia
- History Collection
- Bright Side
This week Ally transforms the gray city of Kiev, Ukraine into technicolor! Tune in for Ally's tour of the city as we walks through a food market and the nightlife must dos. Then, Cassidy tells us the story of Olga of Kiev, a ruler from the 900s who went on a bone-chilling revenge tour before converting to Christianity and receiving status as a Saint from the Catholic and Orthodox churches. Visit Ally's recommendations:
Bessarabsky Market BAR «1818» Hydropark Old Kiev Independence Square Kiev Pechersk Lavra Bar on 8 The Alchemist
Cassidy's Sources:
Horror History History Answers Museum Hack Today I Found Out
This week Ally walks us through a museum of chairs and a hippie town! If you have ever wanted to swim in the Baltic Sea or visit the second oldest operating amusement park this is your week. After our trip around the city Cassidy dives into the case of the Hypnosis Murders and Ally & Cassidy debate whether it is possible for someone to be hypnotized to commit a murder or not.
Ally's Recommendations:
- Nyhavn Canal
- Tivoli Gardens
- Designmuseum Denmark
- Christiansborg Palace
- Rosenborg Castle
- Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
- Freetown Christiania
Cassidy's Sources:
- List Verse
- Unmasking a Murderer
- Big Think
- Berlingske
- The Paradigm Salon
- Thomas Evaldsen
Grab your Timmie's (or your mickey, we don't judge) and join us for this week's episode in Victoria, BC! For our first episode in Canada we are joined by guest host Sadie as she takes us through Victoria's food hot spots and the best places to hike on the island. Prepare yourself for an emotional roller coaster as Cassidy covers the ultimate story of bullying gone wrong with the murder of Reena Virk.
Visit Sadie's recommendations:
- The Bubble Tea Place
- Pagliacci’s
- Pizzeria Prima Strada
- Trestle Hike
- The Oaks Restaurant and Tearoom
- Beacon Hill Petting Zoo & Drive-In
Cassidy's Sources:
- Vice
- CBC News
- The Canadian Encyclopedia
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We are back in Asia this week covering Seoul, South Korea! Ally dives deep into the Korean culture exploring shopping and street foods as well as some must see palaces. Buckingham Palace is not the only place known for the changing of the guards! After Ally walks us through the history and culture of the city Cassidy covers one of the most tragic figures in Korean history—Prince Sado and his horrifying death by a rice box.
Ally Recommends:
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- The National Folk Museum of Korea
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
- Myeongdong Shopping Street
Cassidy sources:
- History Naked
- Korea JoongAng Daily
- Rough Guides
- Medium
Load up your time machine and your camels because we are headed way, way, back in time to Egypt this week! Join us as Ally takes us through the three main cities you have to visit and tells us about how the desert has eyes. Then, Cassidy takes us through a 3,000 year old murder conspiracy plot and the mystery surrounding who exactly was the Screaming Mummy.
Ally's Recommendations:
- The Egyptian Museum
- Khan el-Khalili Market
- Pyramids of Giza
- River Cruise
- Valley of the Kings
- Karnak Temple Complex
- Alexandria Dive Sites
- Siwa Oasis
Cassidy's Sources
- Live Science – Backstory
- Live Science – Mystery Solved
- Realm of History
- NBC News
- Smithsonian Mag
- History.com
Being the most haunted place in America means that New Orleans has an abundance of eerie tales for Cassidy to choose from. With too many options to just pick one join us on our second Minisode as Cassidy mashes together two stories: the notorious pirate Jean Lafitte and the noteable trial of Dr. Etienne Deschamps.
Cassidy's Sources:
- Grunge
- Go NOLA
- Shannon Selin
- Dr. Vitelli
- Horror History
We can't believe it took us 10 episodes before we covered New Orleans! Notorious for its haunts & sentimental to Ally, New Orleans perfectly caters to both halves of our podcast. This week Ally walks us through some of her favorite activities to do as a local after living in the city for 5 years—including everything from music houses and beignets to charcuterie. Then, Cassidy covers New Orleans & Frenier resident Julia Brown, her live as a Voodoo Priestess, and the curse she left behind!
Ally's Local Recommendations:
- Studio Be
- The Music Box Village
- Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
- Cafe Du Monde French Market
- Jackson Square
- Hurricane Katrina Musuem
- Voodoo Bone Lady Tours
- Hot Tin Bar
Cassidy's Sources:
- Mental Floss
- 97.3 the Dawg
- Scare Chamber
- Week in Weird
- Weather Channel Documentary
Crikey! We are headed to the land down under this week as Ally takes us through everything from sandstone chairs to opera houses! If you're lucky maybe you will spot some whales on the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk or brave the climb up to the Sydney Bridge. After your trek around Sydney relax and listen to Cassidy cover the Toxic Tea Killer, a 63-year-old great-grandmother who poisoned four of her relatives before she was finally convicted.
Visit Ally's Recommendations:
- Manly Beach
- Bondi Beach
- Bondi Iceburgs CLUB
- Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk
- Royal Botanic Gardens
- Sydney Opera House
- Mrs Macquarie's Chair
- Barangaroo Reserve Tour
Learn More with Cassidy's Sources:
- Murderpedia
- Krazy Killers
- Just Criminals
- Scratching Sydney's Surface
- Investigation Discovery (Deadly Women S4:E8)
Back in South America this week we head to Buenos Aires, Argentina and stay up way past Cassidy's bedtime! This week Ally takes us through the best places to dance our hearts out, and because Buenos Aires has the highest number of bookshops per person than any other city in the world, Ally also highlights a ~showstopping~ (get it? because it used to be in a theater?) bookstore. After all of the action sightseeing Cassidy takes us through one of the most notorious bank heists in Argentinean history where the robbers escaped underground in inflatable boats! Ally Activities:
- Plaza Serrano
- San Telmo Market
- Caminito Street
- Museo Evita
- El Ateneo Grand Splendid
- Tigre Delta
Read more about the Robbery of the Century:
- CNN
- GQ.com
- ListVerse
- infobae
This week when murder goes international as we head off to the world's hottest city and experience Bangkok and the surrounding areas of Thailand! Known as the 'Land of the Smiles' Ally takes us through the country's white sand beaches and animal adventures! Venture with us to the White Temple, with hands for daysss, and the largest food market in the world sprawling over 36 acres. Last but not least, stick around for Cassidy's headline breaking case of the Metal Casket Killer AKA the Thai Ted Bundy.
Ally's recommendations:
- Wat Rong Khun - White Temple
- Chiang Mai: Wat Pha Lat (Jungle Temple)
- Elephant Sanctuary
- Lumphini Park
- Chatuchak Weekend Market
- Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaew
Read more about the the Metal Casket Killer AKA Thai Ted Bundy:
- Generation Why Podcast
- Bangkok Post
- Daily Mail
- Newsweek
Pura Vida, we are off to Costa Rica! This week Ally takes us through outdoor adventures for the entire country, highlighting a zip-line adventure through the cloud forest while Cassidy covers the mysterious case of John Bender and whether or not his death was a case of murder or suicide. Make sure to look inside your sleeping bag before crawling in!
Visit Ally's recommendations:
- Don Juan Coffee and Chocolate Tours
- Tobacón Thermal Baths
- Monteverde Cloud Forest
- Rainforest Eco Lodge
- Manuel Antonio National Park
Read more about the mysterious case of John Bender:
- CBS News
- Costa Rica Star 1
- Costa Rica Star 2
Ally is taking an exam this week so Cassidy is joined by guest host Hilary to discuss London, England! Hilary keeps things budget friendly recommending some sites that are going to give you great views and experiences that won't break your pocket while Cassidy covers the murder of 1870s theatre superstar William 'Breezy Bill' Terriss along with the unusual surroundings before AND after his death! Pip pip cheerio!
Visit guest host Hilary's recommendations:
- Sky Garden
- Shard Gong
- Underground Comedy Club
- EI&N
- Battersea Park
Cassidy Sources:
- Cemetery Club
- Untold Lives
- Jack the Ripper Blog
- Society for Psychical Research
Welcome to Honkytonk Highway! We are off to Nashville, Tennessee this week sharing all of the top tips for country music lovers and foodies alike. Hope you're hungry as Ally shares the origin story of hot chicken and the best place to catch live music inside of the city. Once we've fed your appetite Cassidy shares the tragic murder of country superstar David 'Stringbean' Akeman and his wife Estelle Akeman.
Visit Ally's recommendations:
- Musicians Hall of Fame
- Milk & Honey
- Listening Room Cafe
- Prince's Hot Chicken
Learn more about Stringbean here:
- Tennessean Article One
- Tennessean Article Two
- Taste of Country Performance on TV Show Hee Haw
Bienvenue dans la ville des lumières! We are visiting Paris, France for episode two! Ally takes us to some of the best hidden spots inside of the massive city and Cassidy covers the urban legend the Devil's Door at the Notre Dame Cathedral.
Visit Ally's recommendations:
Rick Steves' Audio Walking Tour
Sacré-Cœur
Jardin des Plantes
And see if you can spot the 666 in the spiraled "Devil Doors" of Notre Dame.
This week we are off to Budapest, Hungary where Ally dives into the two different sides of the city and Cassidy covers Hungary’s very own vampire serial killer - Béla Kiss the Prince Love Em' and Bleed Em'.
Visit Ally's recommendations:
Szimpla Kert or Instant
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Danube River Cruise
Central Market Hall