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How Awe and Everyday Wonder Can Shape Our World

A new book aims to show how emotion "really gets us to be other-oriented, kinder, more focused on caring for the natural environment."
Line Sidonie Talla Mafotsing January 24, 2023
volcanoes

What Caused This Massive Mud Volcano Eruption in Indonesia?

For more than a decade, hot mud has oozed across thousands of acres, displacing entire villages.
Michael Hudec January 23, 2023
food

The Holiday That Welcomes Back the Sun With Pancakes and Coffee

In late January, winter-bound villages in Iceland celebrate the return of the sunlight.
Alexandra Yingst January 24, 2023

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Barcelona & Catalonia: A Feast for the Senses

Spain
May 6–14, 2023
From $5,450 USD
Discover the unique tastes and traditions of Catalonia, explore history and architecture in Barcelona, taste unusual wines of Spain’s smallest wine-growing regions, and enjoy fresh farm-to-table dining.
+ 2 other dates
history

Ancient Wonders: Egypt & The Nile

Egypt
Feb 15–25, 2023
From $5,130 USD
Discover ancient and modern Cairo then cruise along the Nile taking in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel.
+ 6 other dates
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.
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art & culture

Delhi and Rajasthan: Colors of India

India
Mar 2–14, 2023
From $3,960 USD
+ 1 other date
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
history

India: The Living Root Bridges of Cherrapunji

India
Nov 17–26, 2023
From $2,870 USD
Discover the architectural wonders of India’s living bridges and learn about the communities that maintain this unique tradition.
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Greece

Panta Vrechei Canyon

A series of waterfalls create the illusion of perpetual rainfall in this hidden gorge.
Šumperk, Czechia

Šumperk Astronomical Clock

This copy of the famous Prague Astronomical Clock is the result of one man's passion project.
Gandino, Italy

Museo della Basilica di Gandino

This museum is home to 22 panes depicting skeletons dressed in colorful garments.
Norseman, Australia

Tin Camel Roundabout

A tribute to the role camel's played in the region's development.
Captiva, Florida

Historical Cabbage Key Water Tower

Known as the most resilient water tower in the region.
Salvador, Brazil

Casa Coati

This modernist building is the last remnant of an ambitious plan to restore a neighborhood.
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Stories in the Stones: How to Read a Gravestone With Dr. Elise M. Ciregna

Starts Sat, Jan 28
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.
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Life Beneath the Waves: A Deep Dive on Oceans With Melissa Cristina Márquez

Starts Tue, Jan 31
4 Sessions
$70 per person
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Making Scents: Experimental Perfumery With Saskia Wilson-Brown

Starts Mon, Feb 6
3 Sessions
$215 per person
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Think Like A Museum: Curate Your Personal Collection with Alexis Hyde

Starts Tue, Feb 7
4 Sessions
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Thrills & Chills: Horror Story Writing With Nino Cipri

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The History of Color With Carolyn Purnell

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