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How Ireland Embraced Seaweed Pudding

Irish moss has a long culinary history.
Chris Baraniuk September 28, 2022
churches

The Curious Case of Norway’s Disturbing Demon Wall

A respected conservator restoring a centuries-old church mural saw the devil in the details—and created a wholly imagined, diabolical scene.
Gemma Tarlach October 13, 2021
vikings

The Long, Hidden History of the Viking Obsession With Werewolves

A symbol both of chaos and order, the wolf came to represent many things for the Vikings.
Sarah Durn October 27, 2021
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New Zealand: Māori Traditions & Natural Marvels

New Zealand
Apr 7–19, 2023
From $6,750 USD
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history

Chiseled in Stone: Armenia’s Ancient Roots and Soviet-era Relics

Armenia
May 28–Jun 6, 2023
From $2,970 USD
An overland journey to uncover the ancient, complex, and tragic history of one of the earliest Christian civilizations
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food & drink

Vietnam: A Culinary Adventure from Hanoi to Saigon

Vietnam
Nov 19–27, 2022
From $4,435 USD
On this nine-day journey, we’ll explore Vietnam through its unique cuisine, tasting our way across north, central, and south Vietnam by way of steaming pork belly meatballs in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and the white rose dumplings of Hoi An.
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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.
+ 6 other dates
art & culture

Discover Chile: From Santiago to Patagonia

Chile
Nov 3–10, 2022
From $7,765 USD
food & drink

Lisbon: Tracing the Roots of an Imperial Cuisine

Portugal
Oct 17–23, 2022
From $3,920 USD
Journey beyond the city’s tiled buildings and narrow streets to discover the long legacy and vibrant presence of culinary inventiveness in Lisbon.
+ 4 other dates
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Cawley & Peoples Mortuary Museum

What started as a display of antique hearses has grown into a museum exploring the history of the funeral industry.
International Falls, Minnesota

Smokey Bear Park

Home to a 26-foot-tall statue of an American icon.
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Giant Stormy Kromer Cap

A larger-than-life version of the hat beloved by hunters, outdoorsmen, and Holden Caulfield.
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Blue Lake

In the little-known Pine Forest Range in northwestern Nevada, a natural lake of glacial origin.
Bicheno, Australia

Wauba Debar’s Grave

The burial place of this Tasmanian Aboriginal woman is a memorial that remembers the atrocities of colonialism.
Shere, England

Cell of the Anchoress of Shere

In 1329, Christine Carpenter entered this small stone cell in the hopes of becoming a living saint.
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