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21 Airport Attractions to Make Your Layover More Enjoyable

Delay distractions around the world, from tall slides to archaeological finds.
Michelle Cassidy August 4, 2022
science

Meet Florida's Most Adorable Rodent and the Superfans Determined to Save It

Invasive predators and other threats have pushed the Key Largo woodrat to the brink. A small but passionate group of scientists and volunteers is pushing back.
Karuna Eberl August 5, 2022
forests

Get to Know New Zealand's Hugely Popular, Thrillingly Blue Mushroom

It is a key part of local culture, and looks like it was colored with a crayon.
Jessica Leigh Hester November 2, 2021
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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.
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

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.
+ 2 other dates
wildlife & nature

Iceland in Winter: Natural Wonders & Ancient Legends

Iceland
Nov 5–12, 2022
From $3,685 USD
A land of folklore and myths on a backdrop of remarkable natural wonders.
+ 6 other dates
wildlife & nature

Chile’s Atacama Desert: Geology, Geoglyphs & Ghost Towns

Chile
Oct 28–Nov 4, 2022
From $5,830 USD
Incredible geologic formations, otherworldly desert landscapes, remnants of ancient cultures, and a resurrected beach mining town.
art & culture

Literature, Lore & Libations Across Ireland’s Northwest

Ireland
Sep 9–17, 2022
From $5,730 USD
An exciting itinerary celebrating the legends, lore, stories, and storytellers of Ireland and their inspiration.
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‘Tora-san and His Sister’
Life-sized statues of two characters from a decades-long Japanese film series stand outside Shibamata station.
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Eminence, Missouri

Alley Spring Mill

A historic, scenic mill that was forced to close due to overlogging.
St Kilda, Australia

Luna Park Melbourne

Home to the oldest operating roller coaster in the Southern Hemisphere.
Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo Camii & Turkish Culture Center

The largest mosque in Japan.
Savannah, Georgia

Savannah Powder Magazine

An abandoned munitions storage facility with a rich architectural history.
Bath, England

Sally Lunn's

This restaurant's specialty is "a major enigma for food historians."
Ronnede, Denmark

Skovtårnet (Forest Tower)

A spiralling hourglass-shaped tower rises from the forests in Denmark.
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Natural Dyes: Creating a Plant-Based Palette With Aaron Sanders Head

Starts Tue, Aug 9
3 Sessions
$65 per person
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Looking for Lizards: Herping With Dr. Earyn McGee

Starts Tue, Aug 9
4 Sessions
$75 per person
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Making Scents: Experimental Perfumery With Saskia Wilson-Brown

Starts Mon, Aug 15
3 Sessions
$215 per person
+ 1 other date
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Writing the Food Memoir: A Workshop With Gina Rae La Cerva

Starts Wed, Aug 17
4 Sessions
$225 per person
+ 1 other date
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4 Sessions
$220 per person
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Most Wanted Art: Unrecovered Art of WWII With the Monuments Men and Women Foundation

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4 Sessions
$80 per person
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