Dark Tourism Explored: Haunted UK, Folklore & Ethics ft Louise Joy The Morbid Tourist

Join hosts Caroline McKendrick Gibson, Kristian Lander, and psychotherapist Martin Gibson on The Unearthly Bureau as they dive into the fascinating world of dark tourism and dark folklore with special guest Louise Joy, founder of The Morbid Tourist — the UK's leading blog on haunted places, spooky history, and macabre travel.In this episode:What is dark tourism? From tragic historical sites to ghost tours & paranormal hotspots. Why are people drawn to the dark side? Psychology, dopamine, and the thrill of the unknownEthical dilemmas: Commercialisation vs. preserving historyPersonal experiences at haunted locations like Bodmin JailDark folklore, spirits, and how to define "dark" entitiesUrban exploration, abandoned places, and the future of dark tourismLouise answers the question set by Last weeks guests SIPA Canada and sets a question for our next guest!Perfect for fans of ghost hunting, true crime, folklore, and macabre travel!Timestamps:00:00 Intro & Guest Bio03:15 What is Dark Tourism?07:03 Energy at Megalithic Sites (Stonehenge)08:16 Psychological Appeal & Chemical Rewards12:08 Rise of Dark Tourism13:08 Ethics & Commercialisation59:56 Safety & Urban Exploration01:01:54 Question from SIPA Canada on "Dark" Entities01:03:32 Question for Next Guest (Andy Guy)01:05:11 Louise's Favourite Return LocationsStay tuned for some overdrive beyond the bell!Subscribe for more deep dives into the anomalous, paranormal, and unexplained!#DarkTourism #HauntedPlaces #Folklore #paranormalUnearthly Media and Socials Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1431644778395475Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnearthlyBureauSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4dNtNONh47RTDD30CcSaIq