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food

Why Did the U.S. Government Amass More Than a Billion Pounds of Cheese?

The long, strange saga of government cheese.
Diana Hubbell May 24, 2022
science

Argentina's El Impenetrable Opens Up New Options For Its People

Born from tragedy, the remote national park is bringing tourism and other changes.
Juan Relmucao May 24, 2022
outsider art

Podcast: Carhenge

Visit an unusual replica of Stonehenge, which has become a symbol of the town of Alliance, Nebraska.
The Podcast Team May 25, 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.
seaside

Coastal Wonders of Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia
Jul 1–8, 2023
From $5,370 USD
+ 2 other dates
history

Slovakian Castles and Cold War Relics

Slovakia
Sep 17–24, 2022
From $3,230 USD
Explore medieval castles, the Communist legacy, and eerie ghost towns with local experts.
wildlife & nature

Iceland in Summer: Journey Through a Fabled Land

Iceland
Jun 6–15, 2022
From $4,215 USD
A land of folklore and myths on a backdrop of remarkable natural wonders.
+ 4 other dates
food & drink

Oaxaca: Tastes of Past & Present

Mexico
Sep 15–21, 2022
From $2,820 USD
Join us as we explore the indigenous flavors, contemporary cuisine, and rich history of Oaxaca—meeting local chefs, artisans, and historians along the way.
+ 2 other dates
history

A Journey Through Bulgaria’s Abandoned Ruins and Otherworldly Monuments

Bulgaria
Sep 3–11, 2022
From $2,180 USD
Dive into one of Europe’s oldest countries as we explore ancient civilizations and marvel at otherworldly relics of a communist utopia that never came to be.
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Snowy River Railway Bridge
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Williamsburg, Virginia

Chowning’s Tavern

Enjoy dishes that founding fathers once ate at this Colonial Williamsburg pub.
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Animals of the Huron River Statues

These statues pay homage to the "green corridor" of parks and wetlands.
Walnut Shade, Missouri

Bonniebrook Home & Museum

The creator of the Kewpie doll's former home has been turned into a museum celebrating her life and work.
Winona, Kansas

Little Jerusalem Badlands

Once an ancient sea, this landscape of rocky ravines is filled with the fossils of ancient marine life.
Budapest, Hungary

Mátyás Fountain

A triumphant marble and bronze fountain depicting a 15th-century Hungarian king and his hunting party.
Wadi ad-Dawasir, Saudi Arabia

Wadi al-Dawasir

These desert alfafa farms redefine the meaning of crop circles.
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Think Like A Museum: Curate Your Personal Collection with Alexis Hyde

Starts Tue, May 31
4 Sessions
$215 per person
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Creating Crossword Puzzles With Brooke Husic & Natan Last

Starts Tue, May 31
4 Sessions
$70 per person
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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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Paper Botanicals With Kate Croghan Alarcón

Starts Sat, Jun 4
5 Sessions
$235 per person
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Soil Science: Exploring the World Beneath Our Feet With Annie Novak

Starts Mon, Jun 6
3 Sessions
$65 per person
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