alternative travel experiences
Obscure history, specific thoughts, unforgettable experiences, wacky theories, and intense thoughts : I document it all right here, on Abandoned Sector. All views and opinions contained therein are mine.
In the early 20th century, the French equipped their surface fleet with one of the most unique and formidable weapons in naval history : this is the fascinating story of the 340mm/45 Modèle 1912 gun, which saw service in two wars, both on land and at sea, whether in turrets, emplaced, cradled, or on rails.… Read More
“Borrowed time and borrowed world and borrowed eyes with which to sorrow it.” Cormac McCarthy, The Road There were no other cars but ours on the long, abandoned motorway to Pripyat. The last living souls we’d seen were the last chance saloon keepers and armed guards at the Exclusion Zone Border about 15 miles ago.… Read More
Revisiting the history of the Keroman U-boot base in Lorient, and the role it played in the Battle of the Atlantic during World War 2. Read More
“..And I, stepping from this skin, Of old bandages, boredoms, old faces, Step up to you from the black car of Lethe, Pure as a baby.” Sylvia Plath, Ariel, November 1962 It’s unthinkable, although not impossible, to knowingly bypass antiquity when it comes to Greece. Whether it’s a quick visit or an extended trip, the… Read More
Be a Socialist Modernism, Brutalism, and World War 2 history fanboy like I am. Be in Kyiv during wintertime, and with only 3 hours to spare. What would you do, and where would you even begin? Read More
The use of historic monuments as backdrops in movies and advertising can be as challenging for producers as shocking, or misleading for consumers. Can it be really that hard to draw an appropriate moral line ? Read More
Discovering the remains of a mansion that served as a secret training base for OSS Operatives during World War 2. Read More
Exploring the Cold War episode of the Porkkala Parenthesis, the enforced Soviet occupation of part of Finland’s territory in the aftermath of World War 2 Read More
The bunkers sneak upon you as you enter, exactly as they’re supposed to. The two SK1 type command bunkers are massive, and stand directly across each other along the path leading deeper into the park. Read More
Until recently, I was among those who believed they’d seen it all – and if you are too, please read on : This is one for the initiated, and might pleasantly surprise yet. Read More
