About Roam Unknown

Welcome to Roam Unknown, a site for wanderers who crave the road less traveled, and the gems seldom found in guidebooks.

Popular travel destinations are great, but there’s something special about finding a place not everyone knows about. Roam Unknown is your gateway to these remarkable finds. You’ll get guides for unique road trips, and seasonal activities from Halloween haunts and spring hikes to eclectic museums, curious landmarks, and underrated food joints.

Who am I?

I’m Sofia Misenheimer, an independent blogger. My life has taken me across the globe, often to unexpected places. I’m drawn to the peculiar and the offbeat, the oddities that remain just outside the mainstream. While some chase postcard destinations, I search for spots that challenge perceptions and stir the imagination, from the eerie and fantastical to the literary and quirky.

Sofia and her dog by crumbling remnants from Montreal’s Expo ’67.

What you can expect

  • Unique destinations: Places off the beaten path, filled with weird and wonderful things to do.
  • Travel tips: Roaming the unknown requires a different toolkit. Get practical advice for the unconventional traveler.
  • Compelling narratives: Peculiar stories and striking visuals that bring each odd and outstanding destination to life.

Explore beyond the expected

Travel is about seeing new places, having unique experiences, and capturing unplanned moments. If you’re drawn to less traveled paths and seek the unusual, you’re in the right place. Let’s roam the unknown together.