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Top 10 Destinations To Spot Real Monsters

Don’t look under your bed, or in the basement. A passport is your ticket to close encounters with these creepy monsters.

By Jackie Middleton for readersdigest.ca

Beware of the frights that lurk away from home! On every continent, in every culture, spine-chilling monsters scare and baffle those who cross their path. Want to add a paranormal detour to your next vacation? From Scotland’s Loch Ness Monster to the United States’ Mothman, here are 10 hair-raising creatures anxious to take a bite out of your holiday.

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