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roadside attractions

How Erotic Peruvian Artifacts Inspired a Controversial Roadside Attraction

The risqué new landmark is the site of joyful selfies—and arson.
Liliana Michelena May 26, 2022
coffee

How to Make Vietnamese Egg Coffee

And appreciate the country's beans and brews.
Alex Mayyasi January 24, 2022
islands

Podcast: The Livestock Living at the End of the World

Pigs plopped on remote, uninhabited Auckland Island now play an important role in modern medical research.
The Podcast Team May 26, 2022
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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
food & drink

Layer by Layer: A Mexico City Culinary Adventure

Mexico
Oct 6–11, 2022
From $2,525 USD
Immerse yourself in the complex cultural identity of Mexico City through its street food, bustling markets, and well-seasoned history of gastronomic traditions.
+ 5 other dates
wildlife & nature

Living Islands: Whales, Water & Volcanoes of the Azores

Portugal
From $4,980 USD
Journey across three islands, swimming with dolphins, whale-watching, and hiking through craters.
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.
+ 2 other dates
wildlife & nature

Iceland in Summer: Journey Through a Fabled Land

Iceland
Jun 6–15, 2022
From $4,215 USD
A land of folklore and myths on a backdrop of remarkable natural wonders.
+ 4 other dates
history

Guatemala: Ancient Cities to Modern Highlands

Guatemala
Oct 8–17, 2022
From $3,630 USD
Travel across dramatic landscapes and back in time through one of the most diverse countries in the world.
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Brasília, Brazil

Superquadra 205/206

The most unusual block in Brasília.
Swift Run, Virginia

Knights of the Golden Horseshoe Markers

On the side of a Virginia highway, a collection of monuments commemorates an 18th-century trek through the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Pune, India

Emblems of the Erstwhile Governors

These stone carvings represent the various governors that once ruled Bombay.
Williamsburg, Virginia

Chowning’s Tavern

Enjoy dishes that founding fathers once ate at this Colonial Williamsburg pub.
Walnut Shade, Missouri

Bonniebrook Home & Museum

The creator of the Kewpie doll's former home has been turned into a museum celebrating her life and work.
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Animals of the Huron River Statues

These statues pay homage to the "green corridor" of parks and wetlands.
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Starts Tue, May 31
4 Sessions
$70 per person
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