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railroads

Inside the Diet That Fueled Chinese Transcontinental Railroad Workers

Denied the free meals of their Irish counterparts, Chinese laborers learned to thrive on their own.
Shoshi Parks November 30, 2022
haunted

How 'The Secret History' Conjures Haunting New England Winters

For me as a singer-songwriter, there’s just something alluring about that frigid, seasonal darkness.
Maisie Peters December 1, 2022
museums

Podcast: Tina Turner Museum

The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll once attended this one-room schoolhouse.
The Podcast Team December 1, 2022
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wildlife & nature

Swim with the Singing Whales of Tonga

Tonga
Jul 26–Aug 3, 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.
+ 4 other dates
wildlife & nature

Magical Galápagos: Wonders of Evolution

Ecuador
Jun 4–11, 2023
From $7,590 USD
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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
food & drink

Forest to Table in Alpine Slovenia

Slovenia
Jun 4–9, 2023
From $3,580 USD
Alongside local experts, we'll munch our way through Slovenia's stunning alpine pastures, forests, and lakes—gathering wild foods, making mountain tea, and crafting a charismatic cheese.
+ 2 other dates
food & drink

China: The Great Cuisines of the Middle Kingdom

China
Oct 9–20, 2023
From $6,470 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.
+ 1 other date
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
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Hanging Rock National Natural Landmark
This rock formation above the Wabash River is part of an ancient coral reef.
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Kyoto, Japan

Yakuso-Jinshi-Hippocratic Shrine

A unique house of worship that pays homage to the father of modern medicine.
Kyoto, Japan

Kyotomangekyo Museum

Visitors to this museum will discover that kaleidoscopes are much more than toys.
London, England

Kaspar the Savoy Cat

This black cat was actually designed to ward off bad luck.
Rockville, Maryland

Stonestreet Museum of 19th Century Medicine

This one-room doctor's office has been moved twice, and now lives on as a museum.
London, England

Remains of the Old London Bridge

Only a few pieces remain of the structure that carried people and goods across the Thames for some 600 years.
Kodër Spaç, Albania

Spaç Prison

This abandoned prison was so notorious that its name has become a metaphor throughout Albania.
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Demystifying Artisanal Cheese With Jasper Hill Farm

Starts Tue, Dec 6
4 Sessions
$80 per person
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Designing Soft Circuits & E-Textiles With Linh My Truong

Starts Wed, Dec 7
4 Sessions
$245 per person
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How to Read a Landscape: Botany & Ecology With Annie Novak

Starts Thu, Dec 8
3 Sessions
$65 per person
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Historical Nonfiction: Research-Based Writing With Hadley Meares

Starts Sun, Dec 11
4 Sessions
$195 per person
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Bee-licious: Taste Honey Like a Sommelier With Marina Marchese

Starts Mon, Dec 12
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$220 per person
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All the Small Things: Crafting a Miniature Abandoned Room With Amanda Kelly

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5 Sessions
$225 per person
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