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tourism

The Resilience of Kenya's Indigenous-Run Conservation Collective

Despite falling tourism and other woes, Kenya's Il Ngwesi eco-lodge continues to provide for the community.
Fred Pearce January 24, 2022
coffee

How to Make Vietnamese Egg Coffee

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

In Search of the Origins of Native American Grave Houses in Oklahoma

Indigenous cultural knowledge is closely guarded for a reason.
Autumn Shae Fourkiller January 24, 2022
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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.
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history & culture

Greece: Ancient Ruins to Modern Culture

Greece
Apr 20–30, 2022
From $6,570 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
history

Silk Road Cities of Central Asia

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan
May 29–Jun 13, 2022
From $4,945 USD
+ 3 other dates
history

Pyramids and Petroglyphs of Sudan

Sudan
Nov 25–Dec 5, 2022
From $5,680 USD
Journey along the Nile, across the Sudanese desert, and discover the pyramids and archaeological treasures of ancient civilizations.
history

Seeking the Mysterious in Winnipeg

Canada
Jun 16–21, 2022
From $2,865 USD
Explore the hidden wonders of a place considered to be the spiritual heart of Mother Earth, and a city steeped in mystery, myth, and mysticism.
history

Tunisia Through the Sands of Time

Tunisia
Apr 17–28, 2022
From $3,660 USD
Discover unique landscapes, wander through winding medinas, relax by ancient oases, and journey to the Sahara and back.
+ 3 other dates
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Dharavandhoo Fish Market
When the sun sets on this island in the Maldives, the customers arrive—but they’re not human.
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Barcelona, Spain

Museu Egipci de Barcelona (Egyptian Museum of Barcelona)

A beautiful little museum hidden away in the heart of Barcelona holds a treasure trove of Ancient Egyptian artifacts
Brooklyn, New York

Henry Chadwick's Grave

The real "father of baseball" rests in Brooklyn.
Gishora, Burundi

Gishora Drum Sanctuary

This century-old site established by King Mwezi Gisabo preserves the art of Burundi's ancient drum rituals.
Evinston, Florida

Wood and Swink General Store and Post Office

This general store is stocked with memorabilia from the 1930s onward—almost none of it for sale.
Paisley, Scotland

Barshaw Park

A Paisley park where little has changed since its early 20th-century creation.
Opelika, Alabama

Melanin Cafe

At this coffee shop, each drink celebrates African-American history and luminaries.
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Stories in the Stones: How to Read a Gravestone With Dr. Elise M. Ciregna

Starts Sat, Jan 29
4 Sessions
$265 per person
In this four-part course, learn how to decode the stories in gravestones and deepen your understanding of America’s cemeteries.
+ 1 other date
Online Course

How to Read a Landscape: Botany & Ecology With Annie Novak

Starts Tue, Feb 1
3 Sessions
$65 per person
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Storytelling Through Social Media With Dr. Earyn McGee

Starts Thu, Feb 3
3 Sessions
$75 per person
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Making Scents: Experimental Perfumery With Saskia Wilson-Brown

Starts Mon, Feb 7
3 Sessions
$215 per person
+ 1 other date
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The Living Art of Dead Things: Fox Taxidermy With Allis Markham

Starts Tue, Feb 8
3 Sessions
$70 per person
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How to Make a Murder: Writing Your Own Murder Mystery Party With Abi Inman

Starts Wed, Feb 9
5 Sessions
$85 per device
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