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japan

Puzzle This: Logic, Symmetry, and Astronomy

Test your skills with this delightful constellation of a challenge.
AO Puzzles May 23, 2022
food

Strawberry Curry Is a Modern Twist on an Old Tradition

Fruit curries have a sweet and savory history.
Sejal Sukhadwala May 20, 2022
cemeteries

Podcast: Père Lachaise Cemetery

Search for the resting places of artists and icons among the graves in Paris’s most famed cemetery.
The Podcast Team May 24, 2022
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wildlife & nature

Swim with the Singing Whales of Tonga

Tonga
Aug 2–9, 2023
From $6,970 USD
Accompanied by conservation experts, you’ll spend five full days having swim encounters with humpback whales as their song fills the ocean.
+ 2 other dates
history

Mexico City to Oaxaca: Tracing the Threads of Frida Kahlo’s Dresses

Mexico
Oct 14–22, 2022
From $3,870 USD
Learn about Frida's life, iconic aesthetic, and the cultural fabric of Central Mexico and Oaxaca.
+ 1 other date
wildlife & nature

Chiloé & the Fjords of Northern Patagonia

Chile
Nov 5–14, 2022
From $4,230 USD
Encounter an archipelago woven with ancient myths and breathtaking scenery.
+ 2 other dates
wildlife & nature

Expedition Galápagos: Island Wildlife & Ecology

Ecuador
Jun 3–10, 2022
From $6,630 USD
Get a living lesson on ecology and conservation in one of the planet’s most historically important habitats.
+ 1 other date
history

Past Future Monuments of the Balkans

Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Oct 4–16, 2022
From $3,860 USD
Take a road trip across Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina with Atlas Obscura as we explore the Balkans in search of Yugoslav memorial sites.
wildlife & nature

Into the Wilds of Costa Rica

Costa Rica
Oct 15–22, 2023
From $4,180 USD
+ 5 other dates
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Ghetto Wall Memorial
The holes in this wall provide a glimpse into Jewish life in Budapest, both past and present.
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Santa Barbara, California

Cold Spring Canyon Arch Bridge

California's largest steel arch bridge.
Schlatt, Switzerland

Iron Library

Everything from alchemy books to building plans for the Eiffel Tower are housed inside this museum.
Oakland, California

Wahpepah's Kitchen

This restaurant features Native American foods from across the country.
Izamal, Mexico

House of Luis Cantón Marín

A house mixing elements of Chinese and Mexican architecture stands as a tribute to the Chinese-Mexican Bishop who lived here.
Minsk, Belarus

Site of the Russian Social-Democratic Workers' First Congress

The secret meeting held in this building would forever change the world.
Orbost, Australia

Snowy River Railway Bridge

When it was built in 1916, this bridge was critical infrastructure for local farmers. Today, it's being restored for walking and biking.
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Hidden Mythology: Decoding Everyday Symbols with John Bucher

Starts Wed, May 25
4 Sessions
$70 per person
Online Course

Paper Botanicals With Kate Croghan Alarcón

Starts Sat, May 28
5 Sessions
$235 per person
Online Course

Think Like A Museum: Curate Your Personal Collection with Alexis Hyde

Starts Tue, May 31
4 Sessions
$215 per person
+ 1 other date
Online Course

Creating Crossword Puzzles With Brooke Husic & Natan Last

Starts Tue, May 31
4 Sessions
$70 per person
Online Course

Recreating Ancient Recipes With VAWAA

Starts Sat, Jun 4
3 Sessions
$70 per person
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Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Writing With Anca Szilágyi

Starts Sat, Jun 4
4 Sessions
$225 per person
+ 2 other dates
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