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libraries

The Women Who Rode Miles on Horseback to Deliver Library Books

Librarians are amazing.
Anika Burgess August 31, 2017
List

14 Unusual, Spectacular Shopping Experiences Around the World

Celebrate Black Friday with a unique cultural experience.
Jonathan Carey November 28, 2019
food

A Parade of 2,000 Ducks Keeps a South African Vineyard Running

For pest control, this South African farm enlisted a fowl army.
Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey March 20, 2020

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wildlife & nature

Iceland in Winter: Natural Wonders & Ancient Legends

Iceland
Nov 30–Dec 7, 2022
From $3,685 USD
A land of folklore and myths on a backdrop of remarkable natural wonders.
+ 11 other dates
wildlife & nature

Living Islands: Whales, Water & Volcanoes of the Azores

Portugal
May 20–28, 2023
From $4,980 USD
Journey across three islands, swimming with dolphins, whale-watching, and hiking through craters.
+ 1 other date
history

India: The Living Root Bridges of Cherrapunji

India
Nov 17–26, 2023
From $2,870 USD
Discover the architectural wonders of India’s living bridges and learn about the communities that maintain this unique tradition.
history

The Balkans: Landscapes and Memories of Yugoslavia

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia
Mar 27–Apr 8, 2023
From $4,965 USD
Take a road trip across Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina with Atlas Obscura as we explore the Balkans in search of Yugoslav memorial sites.
+ 1 other date
food & drink

Los Angeles: America’s Culinary Frontier

Los Angeles
From $3,325 USD
history

Chiseled in Stone: Armenia’s Ancient Roots and Soviet-era Relics

Armenia
May 28–Jun 6, 2023
From $2,970 USD
An overland journey to uncover the ancient, complex, and tragic history of one of the earliest Christian civilizations
+ 1 other date
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Azabu-Jūban Smile Monuments
A series of smile-themed sculptures created by artists from all over the world fill this Tokyo shopping district.
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Helsingør, Denmark

'Han' ('He')

The shiny silver little brother to Copenhagen's Little Mermaid statue.
London, England

Stoke Newington Town Hall

You can still see bits of the camouflage used to hide this Art Deco building from bombers during World War II.
Chinook, Montana

Bear Paw Battlefield

This remote Montana battlefield is the site of the Nez Perce Flight of 1877.
Orto Say, Kyrgyzstan

Great Emptiness Museum

Where you'll find anything but nothing.
Petite-Rivière-de-l'Ile, New Brunswick

The Candy Church

Inside the simple black-and-white exterior of Église Sainte-Cécile hides a pastel wonderland.
Vihals, Norway

Jutulholet

Local legends say that a giant who tried to destroy a nearby church lived in this rock cave.
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Bee-licious: Taste Honey Like a Sommelier With Marina Marchese

Starts Mon, Nov 28
3 Sessions
$220 per person
+ 1 other date
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Demystifying Artisanal Cheese With Jasper Hill Farm

Starts Tue, Nov 29
4 Sessions
$80 per person
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Making Upcycled Travel Journals With Bel Mills

Starts Tue, Nov 29
4 Sessions
$210 per person
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How to Read a Landscape: Botany & Ecology With Annie Novak

Starts Thu, Dec 1
3 Sessions
$65 per person
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Spoken Stories: Recording Oral History With Meral Agish

Starts Thu, Dec 1
4 Sessions
$220 per person
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Making Scents: Experimental Perfumery With Saskia Wilson-Brown

Starts Mon, Dec 5
3 Sessions
$215 per person
+ 3 other dates
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