The spooky destination I'll be at next year

Plus: Reasons we love France (besides cheese) and NYC, the 👻town

Hello! Today we're setting off on a haunted Virtual Vacation. 🎃   Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, mostly because I love all things spooky — even on vacation! Between the crypts in Paris and the famous Winchester Mystery House, there are tons of places to explore during October. This year I'll be staying home with Hocus Pocus and a bag of Reese's, but I'll also be plotting where I could be this time next year. I'm thinking...Salem, perhaps? Your Future Bucket List @hellosalem via IG 16 Facts About Salem, Massachusetts, That'll Make You Want To Visit (One Day) Between the gorgeous fall leaves and the ~spooky~ history, Salem is the perfect place to spend Halloween. So even if this year you'll be eating candy on the couch, why not start planning 2021?  Mission: Staycation @maisonthevenin via IG 18 French Things I Really, Really Wish Existed In The US We promise it's not all food (although it totally could be). Only Geography Majors Can Match 10/12 Of These Countries To The Continents They're On Me, an English major: *nervous sweating* Americans Try Colombian Snacks For The First Time Mayo chips?! I don't even know how to feel about those FORWARDED THIS NEWSLETTER?    Hello fellow traveler! Virtual Vacation is our way of bringing trips to you while you do your part by staying home. Once a week, we'll pop into your inbox with a little dose of wanderlust content, plus some tips on making quarantine feel a little more like vacay. Hit the button below to get updates!  Subscribe Now Your Window to the World @thumperjayy via TikTok Take A Tour Of These Neighborhoods That Nailed Their Halloween Decorations Celebrating might look different this year, but clearly Halloween is still alive and well! 18 Pictures That Show What NYC Looks Like Now That It's Become A Ghost Town Just some ghosts out voting, I guess! TASTE BUD TRIP: FRANCE   40-Clove Garlic Chicken Ward off any scary vampires this weekend with a classic French countryside dish. Yes, there are literally FORTY cloves of garlic in this juicy roasted chicken, and that's what makes it so dang delicious. Serve with a side of bread or potatoes, and you're all set! View our privacy notice and cookie policy.     BuzzFeed, Inc. 111 E. 18th St. New York, NY 10003   We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a small share of sales from the links in this email.   Unsubscribe