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food

The Indigenous Family Bringing Acorns Back to California Cuisine

The humble nuts were once a staple food.
Elena Valeriote June 22, 2022
art

What’s Up With Columbia, Maryland’s Quirky Street Names?

From Nodding Night Court to Dove Sail Lane, the town’s address choices are both practical and poetic.
Amy Crawford June 16, 2022
science

The Intriguing Life, Death, and Afterlife of an Indiana Mastodon

Scientists have pieced together a detailed biography—including a search for love and a violent end.
Gemma Tarlach June 14, 2022
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wildlife & nature

Chile’s Atacama Desert: Geology, Geoglyphs & Ghost Towns

Chile
Oct 28–Nov 4, 2022
From $5,830 USD
Incredible geologic formations, otherworldly desert landscapes, remnants of ancient cultures, and a resurrected beach mining town.
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
food & drink

Los Angeles: America’s Culinary Frontier

Los Angeles
From $3,325 USD
wildlife & nature

Living Islands: Whales, Water & Volcanoes of the Azores

Portugal
From $4,980 USD
Journey across three islands, swimming with dolphins, whale-watching, and hiking through craters.
wildlife & nature

Into the Wilds of Costa Rica

Costa Rica
Oct 15–22, 2023
From $4,180 USD
+ 5 other dates
art & culture

Discover Chile: From Santiago to Patagonia

Chile
Nov 3–10, 2022
From $7,765 USD
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Alna, Maine

Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum

Preserving the memory of the narrow railroads that once crisscrossed the state of Maine.
Athens, Greece

Ruins at Coco Mat Athens B.C. Hotel

When construction began on this hotel, developers were surprised to find the ruins of an ancient civilization.
Sulphur Springs, Texas

Glass Bathrooms of Sulphur Springs

Known as one of America's most beautiful public restrooms.
Kastrup, Denmark

Hans Christiaan Andersen's Trunk

The traveling wares of Denmark's most famous author.
San Francisco, California

The Box Shop

Overflowing with shipping containers, this location has been transformed into a massive workspace for artists.
Edinburgh, United Kingodom

Edinburgh Meat Market

The lasting remains of a bygone era of open-air meat markets.
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Starts Wed, Jun 29
2 Sessions
$50 per person
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Starts Wed, Jun 29
4 Sessions
$65 per person
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Nature Printing With Latifat Apatira

Starts Tue, Jul 5
3 Sessions
$140 per person
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Starts Wed, Jul 6
3 Sessions
$150 per person
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$65 per person
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