5 Insta-Worthy Places Around The World To Celebrate Halloween

Some of the best aspects of Halloween include showing off your creativity through the goriest home decor, gawking at the spooky looks dropped by celebs, and, of course, going on fun-filled vacations with family and friends.

However, things can get a little tricky while planning a Halloween gateway in contrast to preparing for other vacations around the year. There are plenty of things a Halloween vacation should incorporate, ranging from costume parties to spooky yet picturesque locations to clicking exotic food pictures -- all for the sake of Instagram. With that in mind, below are the names of some spooky destinations where Halloween is celebrated with extreme pomp and grandeur every year. To make the holiday an unforgettable one, visiting one of these places is highly recommended.

Bran Castle, Romania:

Located in the Romanian region of Transylvania, the castle is popular for giving birth to the legend of Count Dracula, the antagonist in Bram Stoker’s renowned novel "Dracula." The remote location of the castle adds to its spooky repute. Every year, a Halloween party is held in the castle, allowing the guests to dress up, drink and learn the mysterious details about the castle.

Oaxaca, Mexico:

In Oaxaca, a special holiday known as the "Day of the Dead" is celebrated through November every year. The "Day of the dead" isn't exactly a Halloween celebration, but an occasion for the locals to pay tribute to their forefathers. However, you can have great fun here during Halloween, wearing fascinating costumes, drinking locally made alcohol, and taking part in the festivities.

Derry, Ireland:

Visiting Ireland means feasting eyes on breathtaking sceneries and going on adrenaline-soaked trips to mysterious and spooky castles. Today, Halloween is a notable holiday in the U.S. but its origin is tied to Ireland where Halloween was celebrated between Oct. 31 to Nov. 1 as a means to connect with the spirits. In Ireland, Derry is believed to be the best place to take part in the centuries-old Halloween festival, named Samhain, as part of which one gets to see extraordinary fireworks, fascinating terror trails and much more.

Tower of London, England:

London has no dearth of haunted spots, and the Tower of London is one of them. Once home to political prisoners, who were tortured and later executed there, the destination is believed to be infested with spirits and supernatural entities. The place hosts family events every Halloween for the young children to explore the historic details and face their darkest fear while climbing the winding stone corridors.

Hong Kong, China:

Hong Kong, known as the Halloween capital of Asia, is flocked by thousands of tourists every year to get a chance to wear colorful costumes, hit the spookiest theme parks, take part in spectacular street festivities et al. In short, Hong Kong makes Halloween dreams of every visitor come true!