Go to Hell, A Traveler's Guide to Earth's Most Otherworldly Destinations By Erika Engelhaupt

Prepare to explore the dark and the bizarre with Erika Engelhaupt’s unique travel guide, offering you a ticket to the world’s real-life underworld destinations. This beautifully illustrated collection covers 54 devilish spots, taking you from the eerie to the fiery, with stops at the most intriguing hellscapes across the globe.

Discover the chilling allure of places like Antarctica’s Blood Falls, seeping crimson water through an icy landscape, and Turkmenistan’s Gates of Hell, a crater that’s been burning for over 50 years. Visit Ireland’s “Hell Caves,” the birthplace of Halloween, or wander through the ancient halls of Turkey’s Pluto’s Gate, a Greco-Roman temple guarding a noxious cavern believed to be an entrance to the underworld. Each destination blends myth, history, and natural wonder, presenting a fresh take on the concept of hell in different cultures.

Engelhaupt doesn’t just offer haunting backstories; she provides practical travel tips for would-be underworld tourists. Whether you want to be mayor of Hell for a day in Michigan or explore China’s Fengdu City of Ghosts, where the living and the dead co-mingle, you’ll find the details you need to plan your eerie escape.

With vivid descriptions and captivating illustrations, Hell and Back is perfect for armchair travelers and thrill-seekers alike. So pack your bags—your devilish bucket list awaits! 📚❤️