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shipwrecks

Near Cape Town, the São José Shipwreck Is a Unique Symbol of A Painful Legacy

More than 200 enslaved people perished when the Portuguese ship sank in 1794.
Sam Jones February 6, 2023
List

7 Places to Eat Dumplings and Noodles for Lunar New Year and Beyond

Where to go for luck, longevity, and very good eats.
Diana Hubbell February 3, 2023
history

Podcast: Marchand Dessalines

An entire town in Haiti memorializes one man and his historic revolution.
The Podcast Team February 6, 2023
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wildlife & nature

Living Islands: Whales, Water & Volcanoes of the Azores

Portugal
Sep 9–17, 2023
From $4,980 USD
Journey across three islands, swimming with dolphins, whale-watching, and hiking through craters.
wildlife & nature

Iceland in Winter: Natural Wonders & Ancient Legends

Iceland
Feb 18–25, 2023
From $3,685 USD
A land of folklore and myths on a backdrop of remarkable natural wonders.
+ 7 other dates
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New Zealand: Māori Traditions & Natural Marvels

New Zealand
Dec 1–13, 2023
From $7,250 USD
wildlife & nature

Iceland in Summer: Journey Through a Fabled Land

Iceland
May 20–29, 2023
From $5,770 USD
A land of folklore and myths on a backdrop of remarkable natural wonders.
+ 3 other dates
history

Tunisia & the Sands of Time

Tunisia
Sep 17–29, 2023
From $4,890 USD
Discover unique landscapes, wander through winding medinas, relax by ancient oases, and journey to the Sahara and back.
+ 1 other date
wildlife & nature

Coastal Wonders of Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia
Jul 8–14, 2023
From $5,370 USD
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La Maison du Gruyère
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St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Lilac Park

Originally built by the Works Progress Administration, this park was recently saved from demolition.
Woodside, California

Methuselah Tree (Sequoia)

This massive redwood tree has stood in Northern California for nearly 2,000 years.
Vernazza, Italy

Cat Shrine

On the walking path from Monterosso to Vernazza, a small shrine dedicated to feline friends.
Oxford, New York

Little Merrit's Tomb

A small window was installed in this gravestone to honor a young boy's dying wish.
Aberdeen, Scotland

Kelly's Cats

A dozen cast iron leopards stand guard along the length of Aberdeen's Union Bridge
Kikil, Mexico

Ex-Convento Franciscano de Kikil

The ruins of a 16th-century Spanish convent tell a forgotten history.
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