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haunted

The Psychology Behind Why Identical Twins Inspire Fascination—and Fear

A history of othering, experimentation, and mystery.
Sarah Durn November 22, 2022
List

The Most Wondrous Warm Drinks to Get Through Winter

Hot bacon-and-brandy cocktails, cheese coffee, and other ways to counter the cold.
Sam O'Brien January 31, 2019
hot springs

The Icelandic Bakery That Buries Its Bread in Hot Springs

Laugarvatn Fontana's sweet, cakey rye gets baked by geothermal energy.
Tiffany Eastham January 17, 2022

In Search of Sanctuary

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history

Pyramids and Petroglyphs of Sudan

Sudan
From $5,680 USD
Journey along the Nile, across the Sudanese desert, and discover the pyramids and archaeological treasures of ancient civilizations.
history & culture

Secrets of Italy: Rome to Venice

Italy
Sep 16–26, 2023
From $5,860 USD
+ 2 other dates
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

Layer by Layer: A Mexico City Culinary Adventure

Mexico
Dec 15–20, 2022
From $2,525 USD
Immerse yourself in the complex cultural identity of Mexico City through its street food, bustling markets, and well-seasoned history of gastronomic traditions.
+ 4 other dates
history

Silk Road Cities of Central Asia

Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan
From $4,945 USD
food & drink

China: The Great Cuisines of the Middle Kingdom

China
Oct 9–20, 2023
From $6,470 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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The Narrows
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Queens, New York

Wise Clock (Riis Park Memorial Clock)

This 19th-century clock has been restored to help withstand the harsh environment of its seaside home.
Barcelona, Spain

Font de Sant Just

This fountain was designed to honor the man who helped bring water to Barcelona.
The Bronx, New York

Bronx Christmas House of the Garabedian Family

Because holiday cheer is at its finest when it includes eerie mannequins, right?
Barão de São João, Portugal

Passeio dos Poetas Stone Faces

On a trail in Portugal's Barão de São João National Forest, a pile of faces look up at hikers from the forest floor.
Le Tréport, France

Kahl-Bürg

Deep in the limestone cliffs of the Alabaster Coast, a German fortress built during World War II.
Chur, Switzerland

Church of St. Luzi Crypt

The remains of St. Lucius of Chur were said to be kept in this crypt for several centuries.
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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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