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nazis

6 Unexpected Treasures Found in Curious Places

From a Nazi code machine found at the bottom of a bay to a vintage Babe Ruth card hidden in a piano.
Sarah Durn May 20, 2022
food

How Traditional Teas Are Taking Root in the Blackfeet Nation

Activists and gardeners are growing medicinal plants for healthy brews.
Emilie Filou May 19, 2022
food

The Haunting History of 'Frozen Charlotte' Dolls

They were baked into cakes and dropped into baths.
Anne Ewbank March 4, 2019
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Swim with the Singing Whales of Tonga

Tonga
Aug 2–9, 2023
From $6,970 USD
Accompanied by conservation experts, you’ll spend five full days swimming alongside humpback whales as their song fills the ocean.
+ 2 other dates
art & culture

Santa Fe: Immersive Art and Otherworldly Landscapes

Santa Fe
Oct 12–17, 2022
From $3,760 USD
Join us in the mysterious desert landscapes that have captivated artists from Georgia O’Keeffe to Judy Chicago.
history

Romania: Castles, Ruins, and Medieval Villages

Romania
Jun 17–27, 2022
From $3,350 USD
Take in towering gothic churches, stunning palaces and monasteries, and a former salt mine that's been turned into an underground wonderland.
+ 3 other dates
wildlife & nature

Iceland in Summer: Journey Through a Fabled Land

Iceland
May 23–Jun 1, 2022
From $2,980 USD
A land of folklore and myths on a backdrop of remarkable natural wonders.
+ 5 other dates
history

A Journey Through Bulgaria’s Abandoned Ruins and Otherworldly Monuments

Bulgaria
Sep 3–11, 2022
From $2,180 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.
history

Tunisia & the Sands of Time

Tunisia
Feb 12–24, 2023
From $4,890 USD
Discover unique landscapes, wander through winding medinas, relax by ancient oases, and journey to the Sahara and back.
+ 4 other dates
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Cova des Coloms
The largest cave on the island of Menorca was likely the site of Iron Age rites and rituals.
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Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

The Bridge Collection

The history of drinking is told through 1,800 cups, chalices, and glasses at this exhibit.
Plymouth, Michigan

United Memorial Gardens

In addition to the usual gravestones, this Michigan cemetery features a birdhouse mausoleum and an Ark of the Covenant replica.
Fort Payne, Alabama

Dye Ditch Gang

This papier-mâché diorama celebrates an unusual landmark: the brightly-colored runoff from a local sock factory.
San Antonio, Texas

Old Applewhite Bridge

On the outskirts of San Antonio, a small bridge is said to be the home of a mysterious local legend known as the "Donkey Lady."
Duncan, British Columbia

Hand of Man Museum

A former elementary school houses one man's extensive collection of art, artifacts, and taxidermy.
Håverud, Sweden

Håverud Aqueduct

A railway, a waterway, and a roadway all in one, suspended over a rushing river.
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Starts Tue, May 24
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$215 per person
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