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Beware the Skinwalkers, Werewolf Witches of the American Southwest

These canine-humanoid shapeshifters travel between worlds using magical doors.
J.W. Ocker October 5, 2022
food

4 of History's Most Epic Punch Bowls

If your party doesn't feature enough alcohol to float a rowboat, you're doing it wrong.
Sam O'Brien October 3, 2022
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Podcast: The Portland Treasure Map

A map in the archives of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library may be the key to a long-lost buried treasure.
The Podcast Team October 5, 2022
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history

Pyramids and Petroglyphs of Sudan

Sudan
Nov 25–Dec 5, 2022
From $5,680 USD
Journey along the Nile, across the Sudanese desert, and discover the pyramids and archaeological treasures of ancient civilizations.
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
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

New Zealand: Māori Traditions & Natural Marvels

New Zealand
Apr 7–19, 2023
From $6,750 USD
+ 2 other dates
wildlife & nature

Iceland in Summer: Journey Through a Fabled Land

Iceland
May 20–29, 2023
From $5,770 USD
A land of folklore and myths on a backdrop of remarkable natural wonders.
+ 6 other dates
history

Tunisia & the Sands of Time

Tunisia
May 7–19, 2023
From $4,890 USD
Discover unique landscapes, wander through winding medinas, relax by ancient oases, and journey to the Sahara and back.
+ 3 other dates
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Stockholm, Sweden

Artipelag

This Stockholm art museum has curated its pieces into its natural landscape.
Vaasa, Finland

Wasa Graffitilandia

An abandoned amusement park turned street art gallery with open walls for visitors to spray paint.
Seoul, South Korea

Borugak Jagyeongnu

Only a few pieces remain of a grand 16th-century water clock that once announced the changing hours with the sound of bells, gongs, and drums.
Brussels, Belgium

Madame Chapeau Sculpture

A bronze statue of the fictional character nicknamed "Mrs. Hat" from a beloved Belgian comedy.
Tarra Valley, Australia

Tarra Falls

A waterfall rushing through a lush fern gully in Australia's Tarra-Bulga National Park.
Tallinn, Estonia

St Catherine's Passage

A medieval setting reimagined into a unique art alley.
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