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animals

The Once-Extinct Auroch May Soon Roam Europe Again

After a decade, scientists are getting close to bringing back the massive wild cattle.
Diana Hubbell January 26, 2022
science

The Surprising Science of Measuring Snowfall

When a winter storm wallops a region, an army of volunteers springs into action—but exact totals can be tricky.
Bill Syrett January 27, 2022
castles

Podcast: Gorgeous Grotesques with the Places Team

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team January 26, 2022
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food & drink

The Culinary Crossroads of Marseille

France
Jun 6–12, 2022
From $5,130 USD
art & culture

Artisans & Exiles: Exploring the Hidden Traditions of Japan’s Sado Island

Japan
May 28–Jun 5, 2022
From $5,650 USD
Exploration through a history of exile, gold rush, and thriving cultural traditions.
+ 3 other dates
history

Past Future Monuments of the Balkans

Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Apr 12–24, 2022
From $3,860 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
wildlife & nature

Searching for Russia’s Northern Lights

Russia
Nov 21–27, 2022
From $3,830 USD
Bear witness to the ethereal glow of the Northern Lights, explore Arctic Russia, and see life in the Polar Circle up close.
history

Solo Only: Tunisia Through the Sands of Time

Tunisia
May 3–14, 2022
From $3,660 USD
Discover unique landscapes, wander through winding medinas, relax by ancient oases, and journey to the Sahara and back.
food & drink

China: The Great Cuisines of the Middle Kingdom

China
Sep 14–27, 2022
From $5,350 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
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Medeber Market
Scrap material from around Eritrea finds a new life at this outdoor market, where upcycling is a lifestyle.
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Bratislava, Slovakia

Prírodná Galéria Šrot Park (Scrap Park Nature Gallery)

Admire dozens of life-size animals made from old scrap metal, nuts, screws, and valves.
Leiden, Netherlands

Vrouwekerk

Only a few walls remain of the last church the Pilgrims used before they sailed to North America.
Seattle, Washington

Tashkent Park

This park celebrates a sister city relationship that survived the Cold War.
Uonuma, Japan

Tadami Train Line

Running through lush forests and across the Tadami River, this train line offers breathtaking views of rural Japan.
Birmingham, England

Needless Alley

A small alleyway with an unusual moniker.
Edinburgh, Scotland

'Woman and Child'

This statue stands as a message against the ills of Apartheid.
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Online Course

Stories in the Stones: How to Read a Gravestone With Dr. Elise M. Ciregna

Starts Sat, Jan 29
4 Sessions
$265 per person
In this four-part course, learn how to decode the stories in gravestones and deepen your understanding of America’s cemeteries.
+ 3 other dates
Online Course

How to Read a Landscape: Botany & Ecology With Annie Novak

Starts Tue, Feb 1
3 Sessions
$65 per person
Online Course

Storytelling Through Social Media With Dr. Earyn McGee

Starts Thu, Feb 3
3 Sessions
$75 per person
Online Course

Making Scents: Experimental Perfumery With Saskia Wilson-Brown

Starts Tue, Feb 22
3 Sessions
$215 per person
+ 1 other date
Online Course

The Living Art of Dead Things: Fox Taxidermy With Allis Markham

Starts Tue, Feb 8
3 Sessions
$70 per person
Online Course

How to Make a Murder: Writing Your Own Murder Mystery Party With Abi Inman

Starts Wed, Feb 9
5 Sessions
$85 per device
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