Who is behind Atlas Obscura?

Dylan Thuras
Atlas Obscura, publisher of the definitive guide to the world’s hidden wonders, is a travel company defined by storytelling. It was founded in 2009 by Dylan Thuras and Joshua Foer with a mission to inspire wonder and curiosity about the world.

Is there an Atlas Obscura app?

Atlas Obscura is the definitive guide to the world’s hidden wonders. With over 22,000 places around the globe, the new mobile app is an indispensable resource for curious explorers.

How do I contact Atlas Obscura?

Please get in touch via email or call us at (+1) 646-961-4857.

Is Atlas Obscura real?

Atlas Obscura is an American-based online magazine and travel company. It was founded in 2009 by author Joshua Foer and documentary filmmaker/author Dylan Thuras. It catalogs unusual and obscure travel destinations via user-generated content.

What is the meaning of Obscura?

[ n ] a darkened enclosure in which images of outside objects are projected through a small aperture or lens onto a facing surface.

What happened to the Field Trip app?

The app, which offered educational VR tours, will be removed from iOS and Android app stores on June 30th, 2021. “The majority” of its tours will be migrated to Google’s separate Arts & Culture app, letting users view them via web or mobile device.

How does Atlas Obscura make money?

Brand sponsorships, advertisements, and book royalties account for approximately 40% of Atlas Obscura’s revenues. Over the years, Plotz said, ads have accounted for as much as 50% to 60% of revenues, and book royalties anywhere from 10% to 30% of revenues.

What does Atlas Obscura meaning?

Which is the first pinhole camera called?

Camera obscura
Camera obscura Early pinhole camera. Light enters a dark box through a small hole and creates an inverted image on the wall opposite the hole.

What is Atlas Obscura?

Atlas Obscura is an online magazine and digital media company led by American journalist David Plotz. It was founded in 2009 by author Joshua Foer and documentary film-maker Dylan Thuras.

What is Atlas Obscura’s covid-19 podcast?

As the Covid-19 quarantine continued to threaten travel plans worldwide, Atlas Obscura determined to bring the sites to their audience (in place of encouraging people to visit the sites in person). To this end they launched a short (12-20 minutes) four-times-per-week podcast.

How much did gastro obscura raise for the site?

Following a second fundraising effort that netted $7.5M, in late 2017 the site launched Gastro Obscura, a food section covering “the distinctive food locations of the world.”

What is the most unusual attraction in Chicago?

Unusual Attractions in Chicago. Oz Park. This whimsical Oz-themed park had a wonderful impact on the surrounding neighborhood. Tiffany Dome. Woolly Mammoth Antiques and Oddities. Wicker Park Secret Agent Supply Co. Willis Tower Glass Platform.