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japan

Puzzle This: Charting a Path Between Day and Night

A puzzle called Moon-or-Sun, born in 2016 and beloved by fans of the craft, has enjoyed many incarnations.
AO Puzzles August 15, 2022
science

How a High School Teacher Changed Early 20th-Century Insect Science

Systemic racism kept him from a position in higher education—but it didn't stop Charles Henry Turner from rewriting our understanding of bees, ants, and cockroaches.
Edward D. Melillo August 15, 2022
ruins

Should Casablanca's Iconic Buildings Be Saved?

Yes, says a group of Moroccans preserving—and reclaiming—the French-designed cityscape.
Lauren Schenkman August 11, 2022
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In the Footsteps of Pharaohs: Exploring Ancient Egypt

Egypt
Sep 29–Oct 8, 2022
From $4,360 USD
Discover ancient and modern Cairo then cruise along the Nile taking in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel.
+ 3 other dates
food & drink

Sacred Granaries, Kasbahs and Feasts in Morocco

Morocco
Oct 4–15, 2022
From $4,820 USD
Tracking culinary wonders through mountains, deserts and granaries in Morocco
+ 5 other dates
history

Guatemala: Ancient Cities to Modern Highlands

Guatemala
Oct 8–17, 2022
From $3,630 USD
Travel across dramatic landscapes and back in time through one of the most diverse countries in the world.
history

Greece: Ancient Ruins to Modern Culture

Greece
Oct 24–Nov 3, 2022
From $6,570 USD
Discover the impact of Ancient Greece in today's modern-day culture by connecting the dots between legendary landmarks, such as the Oracle of Delphi, and local traditions still found today.
+ 1 other date
wildlife & nature

Rewilding: Tracking Wolves in the Forests of Sweden

Sweden
Aug 22–27, 2022
From $3,450 USD
Experience Sweden's special connection with nature and learn first-hand how to observe and track local animals.
+ 4 other dates
history

Tunisia & the Sands of Time

Tunisia
Feb 12–24, 2023
From $4,890 USD
Discover unique landscapes, wander through winding medinas, relax by ancient oases, and journey to the Sahara and back.
+ 4 other dates
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Wayne, Alberta

The 11 Bridges of Wayne

To get to or from this Canadian ghost town, you'll need to cross 11 single-lane bridges.
Nagpur, India

Karpur Baoli

Locals say the water level in this 1,200-year-old tank never goes down.
Capri, Italy

Gennarino Scugnizzo

This bronze boy sits on one of Capri's rocky cliffs, waving at the passing boats.
Anaheim, California

Walt Disney’s Bench

Inspiration struck on this seat outside the Griffith Park merry-go-round.
Slovenia

'The Area With Ljubljana's Own Weather'

A public work of art that also provides some relief from the summer heat.
Salley, South Carolina

Abandoned Cotton Gin

Hidden in this little-known town stands a piece of agriculture history.
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Writing the Food Memoir: A Workshop With Gina Rae La Cerva

Starts Wed, Aug 17
4 Sessions
$225 per person
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Most Wanted Art: Unrecovered Art of WWII With the Monuments Men and Women Foundation

Starts Thu, Aug 18
4 Sessions
$80 per person
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All the Small Things: Crafting a Miniature Abandoned Room With Amanda Kelly

Starts Mon, Aug 22
5 Sessions
$225 per person
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Playing Ancient Games: History & Mythology With John Bucher

Starts Mon, Aug 22
3 Sessions
$210 per person
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Starts Wed, Aug 24
4 Sessions
$195 per person
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Starts Thu, Aug 25
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$75 per person
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