Atlas Obscura

Atlas Obscura
Type of site
 Feature news
Available in English
Slogan(s) Curious and Wondrous Travel Destinations
Website www.atlasobscura.com
Alexa rank Increase 5466 (Global 6/2017)
Registration 2009

Atlas Obscura is an online magazine,[1][2][3] led by American journalist David Plotz.[4] It was founded in 2009 by Joshua Foer and Dylan Thuras.[4] It features pieces on a variety of topics, including travel and exploration, history, science and some news.

In September 2016, the site launched a spin-off book of the same name published by Workman Publishing Company.[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ Lessley, Sara. "You'll find eclectic L.A. tours like these only at offbeat Atlas Obscura". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  2. ↑ Foer, Extracted from Atlas Obscura by Joshua; Thuras, Dylan; Morton, Ella (19 September 2016). "10 of the world’s most unusual wonders – chosen by Atlas Obscura". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  3. ↑ "Nine of Canada's most curious sights, courtesy of Atlas Obscura". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  4. 1 2 "About Us - Atlas Obscura". atlasobscura.com. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  5. ↑ "'Atlas Obscura' Offers a Reference Book for Wonder Seekers". Boston (magazine). Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  6. ↑ Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders. Workman Publishing Company. 2016. ISBN 978-0761169086.
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