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11 Places for Noodle-Lovers Around the Globe

Shops, museums, and old-school factories perfect for those who love to slurp.
Diana Hubbell September 22, 2022
science

Podcast: America’s 'Quiet Zone'

We visit Green Bank, West Virginia, an area free of wifi and cell signals due to the massive telescope nearby that requires radio silence.
The Podcast Team September 21, 2022
animals

Can the Mighty Bankhar Dogs of Mongolia Save the Steppe?

These ancient guardians of the traditional nomadic way of life are making a comeback.
Shoshi Parks February 23, 2021
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wildlife & nature

Living Islands: Whales, Water & Volcanoes of the Azores

Portugal
May 20–28, 2023
From $4,980 USD
Journey across three islands, swimming with dolphins, whale-watching, and hiking through craters.
+ 1 other date
history

Cambodia: Angkor Wat & Beyond

Cambodia
Feb 6–12, 2023
From $3,925 USD
history

Subterranean Slovenia: Caves, Cellars, and Secret Tunnels

Slovenia
Oct 9–15, 2022
From $3,205 USD
Descend into the storied labyrinth of the Slovenian karst to explore winding caves, historic tunnels, cellar-like spaces, and even ancient bear fossils.
food & drink

New Orleans: Roots of a Creole Kitchen

New Orleans
Oct 10–14, 2022
From $3,475 USD
wildlife & nature

Rewilding: Tracking Wolves in the Forests of Sweden

Sweden
Jul 17–22, 2023
From $3,930 USD
Experience Sweden's special connection with nature and learn first-hand how to observe and track local animals.
+ 2 other dates
food & drink

China: The Great Cuisines of the Middle Kingdom

China
Jun 5–16, 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.
+ 3 other dates
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Fraserburgh, Scotland

St Drostan's Well

Believed to be the site where St. Drostan performed baptisms.
Cambridge, England

Snowy Farr Sculpture

An unusual artwork dedicated to a unique man that entertained people visiting Cambridge while raising money for charity.
New Harmony, Indiana

Working Mens Institute

Home to a collection of artifacts and specimens from one of the world's preeminent geologists
Chester, England

Bridge Of Sighs

Once the last route taken by condemned prisoners.
Pagosa Springs, Colorado

The Mother Spring

No one knows exactly how deep the world’s deepest geothermal hot spring is.
Las Rozas de Madrid, Spain

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An ode to the famous Las Vegas signage.
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Stories in the Stones: How to Read a Gravestone With Dr. Elise M. Ciregna

Starts Sun, Sep 25
4 Sessions
$245 per person
In this four-part course, learn how to decode the stories in gravestones and deepen your understanding of America’s cemeteries.
+ 1 other date
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Foods of Turtle Island: Indigenous Dishes of North America With Mariah Gladstone

Starts Mon, Sep 26
4 Sessions
$80 per person
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Playing Ancient Games: History & Mythology With John Bucher

Starts Mon, Sep 26
3 Sessions
$210 per person
+ 3 other dates
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When Walls Talk: Decoding a Building's History With Lauren Northup

Starts Wed, Sep 28
5 Sessions
$240 per person
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The History of Color With Carolyn Purnell

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4 Sessions
$75 per person
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Piecemaker: Sewing a Sampler Quilt With Aaron Sanders Head

Starts Thu, Sep 29
3 Sessions
$170 per person
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