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Lucia Whalen

Lucia Whalen is a Chicago-based writer, comic and multimedia journalist focused on health, science and the environment. She is a cofounder of Trashy Magazine and a graduate of Medill School of Journalism. You can find her on Twitter @whalenlucia.

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Trips Highlight

Iceland in Winter: Northern Lights & Geothermal Marvels

NEW - Rhythms & Rituals: West Africa's Spiritual Traditions

Upcoming Experiences

Wild Life: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Living Wonders

Monster of the Month w/ Colin Dickey: The Albatwitch

Accidental Discoveries

Monster of the Month w/ Colin Dickey: Frankenstein

Upcoming Courses

Cosmic Life: Astrobiology & the Search for Extraterrestrial Life With Dr. Graham Lau

Nature’s Palette: Foraging Natural Pigments With Hayley Dayis & Alexander Fals

Historical Nonfiction: Research-Based Writing With Hadley Meares

Winged Wonders: Mastering Bird Photography With Joseph Saunders

Tree Communication With Annie Novak

Latest Places

Tiny Tombs

Necropolis of Pantalica

Occhi del Diavolo

Iron Sculptures of Sept-Îles

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Latest Places to Eat & Drink

Chef Boyardee Statue

Sarajevo ‘84

Thai-Islam Phochana

Raya

Kanomwaan Pakee

Most Recent Stories

This Map Shows a Fictional Country Created by a Con Man

The Science of Fighting Our Nightmares

Get Inspired by History’s Most Scandalous and Stunning Costumes

'Diwalloween' Means Lights, Sweets, and Spooky Treats

Lucia Whalen