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Ivan the Terra Bus
transportation

The Bus, the Myth, the Legend: Ivan the Terra Bus

The iconic Antarctic airport shuttle is retiring from McMurdo Station after 30 years of service. What will he do next?
The Podcast Team July 8, 2025
Toronto, Ontario

Sundial Folly

An enigmatic concrete structure in a lakeside Toronto park raises more questions than answers.
<em>Berza gitana</em> is one of the exemplary dishes of Gitano cuisine.
food

How Gitano Cuisine Found a Home in Andalusia

The food of Spain's Romani people is richly flavored by history and music.
Vera Armus May 29, 2025
Native Americans have a longstanding, rich, and vibrant culture in Wyoming.
nature

Wyoming’s Sacred Landscapes: A Journey Through Native American History

High-spirited powwows, wild horses, ancient carvings, and figures that changed the course of history.
Itinerary

A Gastro Obscura Guide to Family-Friendly Dining in San Diego

Juicy burgers, handmade tortillas, slurp-worthy ramen, farmers market magic and more.
<em>A Bird Never Flew On One Wing</em> is Harry Kernoff's most well-known work.
art

The Artist Who Turned Dublin's Pubs Into Galleries

Harry Kernoff found inspiration and camaraderie in the city's watering holes.
Ailbhe MacMahon February 20, 2025
One of Avalon Waterways’ vessels cruising along a fabled European river.
cemeteries

From Castles to Canals: 4 Epic European River Cruises

These curated cruise itineraries bring the best of Europe’s storied waterways to life.
The Global Seed Vault in Svalbard, Norway, photographed at dusk.
conspiracy theories

Svalbard's Global Seed Vault Banks Biodiversity and Sprouts Controversy

The Arctic facility is the world's largest safeguard for seeds—and fertile ground for critics and conspiracy theories.
Adriana Craciun December 2, 2024
film

Sound Influence: The Art and Soul of Puerto Rico

A new podcast from Atlas Obscura and Talkhouse, narrated by Luis Guzmán.
Snowy Christmas market in Erfurt
holiday

Your Guide to Germany’s Coziest Winter Customs

From cookies to crafts, Germany is home to a host of charming seasonal traditions.
museums

The Unique Gullah Geechee History of South Carolina

And where to experience Gullah culture across the Lowcountry today.
Palm Springs, California

Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza

An ancient mineral hot spring sits at the middle of this combination cultural center and spa.
Mexico City, Mexico

Elena Garro Cultural Center

Named after and designed by women, this unique cultural center is an early 20th-century mansion covered in a modern shell.
Homegrown herbs, farm-fresh eggs, and Colorado produce ground Hannah Hopkins’ dishes in local flavor.
restaurants

In Colorado, Chefs Are Taking Farm-to-Table to a Whole New Level

It isn’t just a trend, it’s a way of life—and the key to some truly transcendent dining experiences.
George Town, Malaysia

Dhammikarama Burmese Temple

This Theravada Buddhist temple is a peaceful oasis steeped in history.
Salinas, California

Culturas Hidalgo y Oaxaca

Traditional, pre-Hispanic food is served alongside classic favorites in this family-owned Mexican restaurant.
George Town, Malaysia

Nyonya Palazzo

Step inside a Nyonya eatery nestled within a historic museum.
deserts

Why You Should Visit Turkmenistan, Land of Contrasts

An expert guide to Central Asia’s most fascinating country.