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My name is Ray and I'm an explorer/vlogger from New Jersey. I look for interesting and unusual places, abandoned buildings, dead malls, roadside attractions, etc. I'm a lover of all things retro and weird.
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Dollar Store at Woodbridge Mall with a digicam from 2006

Woodbridge Center Mall in NJ shot with HP Photosmart R927

I've been hitting thrift stores to find old digital cameras and I finally found a usable one. It's from 2006 and I can't wait to take some grainy liminal photos with it. Stay tuned!

Can a headline alone be eligible for a Pulitzer?

I'm very frustrated with the state of social media. I hate to stay on Instagram because it's run by that fascist dork Zuckerberg. But I can't walk away from the community on there because I love them too much. I'm not on Tik Tok but to see people lose their content and communities is a crime

I hope you have a safe and stress free Christmas!

I read it like it's pronounced "Bluski" in my head. Anyone else do that?

Here's another one filled with lovely glass block

People love the retro aesthetics of dead malls, and lately I've been searching for old office buildings that have the same vibe. Here's one that I found recently.

When did all the fun disappear? #abandoned #urbex

I watched a really good movie last night

Who's up for a swim? #abandoned #urbex

It's getting harder and harder to find stores that still sell physical media. Video Bonanza at the Quakertown Farmer's Market is a real gem. Fantastic selection and hits the vibe perfectly.

My 2024 concert recap. I managed to see around 50 different artists this year. I stopped going to concerts for a while and this was the year I jumped back in. What concerts are you folks looking forward to in 2025?

I'm thinking about buying a record player and starting a vinyl collection. Can anyone talk me out of this?

in west end girls when he says "which do you choose, a hard or soft option" he's talking about tacos

Brutalist Sears

After searching far and wide, I am now the owner of Pure Moods and Pure Moods II. Imagine a world where time drifts slowly. A world where music carries you away...

Abandoned office complex with a breathtaking lobby

Office Building with a gorgeous lobby

New here! Let's be friends if you like: Abandoned Buildings Dead malls 80s/90s nostalgia Arcades Weird horror movies New wave/Goth/Post Punk Liminal space Odd attractions and museums Concerts Driving around aimlessly