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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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history

The Silk Road of Central Asia

Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan
May 7–23, 2023
From $5,680 USD
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art & culture

Poetry and Music in the Scottish Lowlands

Scotland
Sep 17–24, 2022
From $3,430 USD
See the lowlands through the eyes of one of Scotland’s most celebrated poets, exploring old port towns and ancient fortresses, sipping single malt whisky, and wandering the breathtaking landscapes that inspired the beloved bard.
history

Ancient Wonders: Egypt & The Nile

Egypt
Jan 25–Feb 4, 2023
From $5,130 USD
Discover ancient and modern Cairo then cruise along the Nile taking in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel.
+ 10 other dates
food & drink

New Orleans: Roots of a Creole Kitchen

New Orleans
Oct 10–14, 2022
From $3,475 USD
+ 1 other date
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

Magical Galápagos: Wonders of Evolution

Ecuador
From $7,590 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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