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food

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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Swim with the Singing Whales of Tonga

Tonga
Aug 2–9, 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.
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history

Monuments of History: Journey Through Bulgaria

Bulgaria
May 6–15, 2023
From $4,370 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.
+ 1 other date
food & drink

From Chocolate to Truffles: Italian Culinary Adventures

Italy
May 6–12, 2023
From $4,980 USD
Taste your way through Italy’s northwest region of Piedmont, sampling sweets, sipping local wine, and foraging for truffles.
+ 5 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. 
food & drink

Spain: Avant-Garde Winemaking in Catalonia

Spain
Oct 3–9, 2022
From $3,970 USD
Discover the unique tastes and traditions of Catalonia, tasting unusual wines of Spain’s smallest winegrowing regions and fresh farm-to-table dining.
+ 1 other date
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
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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.
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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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