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6 Historical Burgers to Make for July 4th

Boozy fillings, peanut butter toppings, and other interesting recipes of yore.
Sam O'Brien June 30, 2022
crime

The 'Iron Lady' of Kashmir

For more than 30 years, Parveena Ahangar has looked for those who have disappeared in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Raihana Maqbool June 30, 2022
monsters

The Many Lives of Demogorgon, From Scribal Error to 'Stranger Things'

How vague and various descriptions made a medieval mistake into a lasting horror.
Daniel A. Gross October 25, 2019
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Scotland: Highland Clans and the Trail of Tartan

Scotland
Sep 4–13, 2022
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history

India: The Living Root Bridges of Cherrapunji

India
Nov 17–26, 2022
From $2,580 USD
Discover the architectural wonders of India’s living bridges and learn about the communities that maintain this unique tradition.
art & culture

Peru: Machu Picchu and the Last Incan Bridges

Peru
Apr 25–May 4, 2023
From $5,740 USD
+ 4 other dates
food & drink

Springtime in Eastern China: Exploring the Birthplace of Tea

China
Mar 30–Apr 7, 2023
From $4,540 USD
From bustling night markets to fine-dining institutions, this journey down China’s east coast reveals the story of countless delicious dishes and culinary traditions. 
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.
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.
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Muzej Mamurluka (Museum of Hangovers)
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Tokyo, Japan

Transparent Toilet

These unique toilets feature transparent glass covered in PDLC film.
New York, New York

Bryant Park Escape Hatch

A commemorative plaque hides a door that leads down to the New York Public Library's underground book bunker.
New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans Photo Alliance Gallery

A building that was once a general store, a speakeasy, and a newspaper office now holds a small gallery filled with New Orleans photography.
Grafton, New Hampshire

Ruggles Mine

Generations of rockhounds got their start at this beloved, historic mine.
Silver Peak, Nevada

Silver Peak

The precious-metals strikes dating back to the 1860s are now mostly inactive, but this area has become the United States' only domestic source of lithium.
San Francisco, California

Gregangelo Museum

A 1920s home transformed into an immersive art experience, where every room is a portal to another realm.
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