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animals

The Mysterious Return of Great Britain's Loneliest Bat

Missing for two years, an elderly greater mouse-eared bat has been the island's only known member of the species for decades.
Patrick Barkham May 23, 2022
japan

Inside Japan's Cult-Favorite Puzzle Laboratory

Atlas Obscura is bringing you logic challenges from the pages of Puzzle Communication Nikoli.
Alex Bellos May 23, 2022
royalty

What Does the Title 'Esquire' Mean, Anyway?

And what does it have to do with lawyering?
Dan Nosowitz February 3, 2021
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hidden cities

Barcelona Behind the Scenes: Music, Mystery and Modernist Treasures

Spain
Oct 24–30, 2022
From $3,775 USD
Catapult yourself into Barcelona's complicated and colorful past for a week filled with unique historic tours, private musical performances, and an evening of performance in a private atelier.
history

Silk Road Cities of Central Asia

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan
Aug 28–Sep 12, 2022
From $4,945 USD
+ 1 other date
history

Festivals and Mountaintop Temples of Bhutan

Bhutan
Oct 4–14, 2022
From $4,235 USD
Explore the ancient traditions and contemporary culture of this Himalayan kingdom during its lively festival season.
+ 2 other dates
wildlife & nature

Chiloé & the Fjords of Northern Patagonia

Chile
Nov 5–14, 2022
From $4,230 USD
Encounter an archipelago woven with ancient myths and breathtaking scenery.
+ 2 other dates
food & drink

Lisbon: Tracing the Roots of an Imperial Cuisine

Portugal
Jul 11–17, 2022
From $3,920 USD
Journey beyond the city’s tiled buildings and narrow streets to discover the long legacy and vibrant presence of culinary inventiveness in Lisbon.
+ 4 other dates
wildlife & nature

Into the Wilds of Costa Rica

Costa Rica
Oct 15–22, 2023
From $4,180 USD
+ 5 other dates
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Orbost, Australia

Snowy River Railway Bridge

When it was built in 1916, this bridge was critical infrastructure for local farmers. Today, it's being restored for walking and biking.
Old Town, Washington

Dungeness Spit

The longest spit in the United States ends at a lighthouse in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Rancho Grande, Mexico

Meliponicultura in Rancho Grande Valle Nacional

A small outpost dedicated to protecting the stingless bees native to Oaxaca.
San Jose, California

Sonic Runway

At night, this glittering musical tunnel draws skaters and photographers.
Kyoto, Japan

Okochi Sanso Gardens

This garden located inside a bamboo forest once belonged to a famous Japanese actor.
Alamo, Nevada

Mt. Irish Petroglyphs

One of the few remaining indigenous petroglyph sites in Nevada.
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Making Scents: Experimental Perfumery With Saskia Wilson-Brown

Starts Tue, May 24
3 Sessions
$215 per person
+ 3 other dates
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Bee-licious: Taste Honey Like a Sommelier With Marina Marchese

Starts Tue, May 24
3 Sessions
$220 per person
+ 1 other date
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Creating Crossword Puzzles With Brooke Husic & Natan Last

Starts Tue, May 24
4 Sessions
$70 per person
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Hidden Mythology: Decoding Everyday Symbols with John Bucher

Starts Wed, May 25
4 Sessions
$70 per person
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Paper Botanicals With Kate Croghan Alarcón

Starts Sat, May 28
5 Sessions
$235 per person
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Think Like A Museum: Curate Your Personal Collection with Alexis Hyde

Starts Tue, May 31
4 Sessions
$215 per person
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