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In India, These Trailblazing Female Stunt Bikers Rule the Road

For decades, these women have fought (and won) the right to stunt.
Shubha Menon January 25, 2023
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What Energized This Arctic Hare to Keep Going and Going and Going?

The animal known as BBYY traveled hundreds of miles, breaking records and shattering expectations.
Gemma Tarlach February 1, 2022
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How the Enchanting, Elusive Pink Fairy Armadillo Became One Scientist's Obsession

A conservation biologist in Argentina once hosted one of the animals in her living room, but finding them in the wild has proven far more difficult.
James Hall January 26, 2023

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Monuments of History: Journey Through Bulgaria

Bulgaria
May 6–15, 2023
From $3,470 USD
Dive into one of Europe’s oldest countries as we explore ancient civilizations and marvel at otherworldly relics of a communist utopia that never came to be.
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Northern Italy’s Culinary Treasures

Italy
Sep 16–22, 2023
From $4,980 USD
Taste your way through Italy’s northwest region of Piedmont, sampling sweets, sipping local wine, and foraging for truffles.
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.
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history

Chiseled in Stone: Armenia’s Ancient Roots and Soviet-era Relics

Armenia
Oct 15–24, 2023
From $2,970 USD
An overland journey to uncover the ancient, complex, and tragic history of one of the earliest Christian civilizations
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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.
history

Greece: Ancient Ruins to Modern Culture

Greece
Apr 12–22, 2023
From $6,770 USD
Discover the impact of Ancient Greece in today's modern-day culture by connecting the dots between legendary landmarks, such as the Oracle of Delphi, and local traditions still found today.
+ 3 other dates
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Genoa, Nevada

Genoa Bar & Saloon

Decor at “Nevada’s Oldest Thirst Parlor” includes Raquel Welch's brassiere hanging from a stuffed moose head.
London, United Kingdom

Street Cat Bob Memorial Statue

This life-size monument honors the legacy of a famous literary feline.
San Francisco, California

Gilbert Baker Memorial

A tribute to the artist and activist who created the rainbow pride flag.
Ojai, California

Piedra Blanca

Unusual white sandstone formations in the Los Padres National Forest.
Pewsey, England

Pewsey White Horse

This figure was cut into the hillside in 1937 to commemorate the coronation of King George VI.
Marlborough, England

Marlborough White Horse

One of the smaller hillside chalk horses was designed and cut in by a group of local students in 1804.
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