Immerse yourself in the complex cultural identity of Mexico City through its street food, bustling markets, and well-seasoned history of gastronomic traditions.

Journey deep into the desert of Southern California to explore and photograph the Dark Sky Sculptural Oasis of Borrego Springs.

Join New York Times Journeys and Atlas Obscura for three days of scientific learning in Los Angeles, focused on natural history and zoology or space and aviation. This two-track program includes panels, exclusive visits and special access to scientists and venues to get up close to everything from telescopes and taxidermy to dinosaur skeletons and space artifacts.

Join us, May 15–19, in the mysterious desert landscapes that have captivated artists from Georgia O’Keeffe to Judy Chicago.

Manhattan may have name-brand recognition and Brooklyn a certain cache, but Queens is the city’s largest and most diverse borough. Join us, May 17–20, to dig into Queens’ rich neighborhood life.

Venture with us into the Colorado desert, June 6–10, to unearth the mysteries of the prehistoric beasts that once roamed this very same ground.

Set sail, June 13–16, with a seasoned local fisherman, reel in the ocean’s freshest fare, and explore the history and ecology of Martha’s Vineyard’s beaches, hatcheries, and wildlife sanctuaries.

Architectural wonders, spiritual mysteries, ancient ceremonies, cryptozoology, and more await you on this five-day exploration of Canada’s most enigmatic city.

We'll set out together, June 20–22, to explore unusual galleries, test our cocktail-making skills, and visit the city's best unofficial museum.

Just beneath the waves off the Hawaiian coast, there are schools of tropical fish, flotillas of sea turtles, and squads of squid. We’re diving in, June 25–30, to explore some of their secrets. 

Join us in the rolling green hills of the Berkshires, July 14–17, where art and history are everywhere. 

Led by an expert avian biologist, experience one of the most secretive owl species in North America.

Sail across the offshore townships of Maine, August 7–11, and discover the wonders and oddities that make up this beautiful, remote corner of the world.

Journey beyond the city’s tiled buildings and narrow streets to discover the long legacy and vibrant present of culinary inventiveness in Lisbon.

Join us, August 28–September 1, for a deep dive into composition, exposure, and black and white photography as we explore the imposing industrial remains of the historic Sloss Furnaces after dark, camera in hand.

Explore Colombia's boisterous cities and ancient towns, and spend time with the people who are leading its cultural resurgence.

Come experience rare wildlife and conservation biology on this adventure deep into the jungle.

Set sail, September 12–15, with a seasoned local fisherman, reel in the ocean’s freshest fare, and explore the history and ecology of Martha’s Vineyard’s beaches, hatcheries, and wildlife sanctuaries.

We'll set out together, September 19–21, to explore unusual galleries, test our cocktail-making skills, and visit the city's best unofficial museum.

Join New York Times Journeys and Atlas Obscura for three days of scientific learning, special access and exploration in London. Accompanied by Times journalists and scientific experts, meet people contributing to the history of medicine and scientific journalism. This two-track program includes panels, exclusive visits and access to some of the best scientific minds available to concentrate on science reporting or medical history.

Be one of the lucky few outsiders to experience this tiny, landlocked nation during its lively festival season.

On this immersive journey, learn about the essential ingredients of Mexican cuisine and their role in the daily life of Mexico City. Expect a one-of-a-kind experience filled with tastings, market visits, cooking workshops, harvest activities, and more.

Manhattan may have name-brand recognition and Brooklyn a certain cache, but Queens is the city’s largest and most diverse borough. Join us October 4–7 to dig into Queens’ rich neighborhood life.

From bustling night markets to fine-dining institutions, this journey down China’s east coast reveals the story of countless delicious dishes and culinary traditions. 

On the overland route from Tehran to Shiraz, experience some of the oldest sites of civilization, tap into local secrets, and explore the myriad influences that have shaped Iran into one of the most fascinating places on the planet. (And yes, most Americans can currently get visas!)

Delve into this equatorial paradise for a week-long journey full of adventure, photography, and learning in some of the wildest corners of the Amazon basin.

Lose yourself, October 16–21, in the mysterious desert landscapes that have captivated artists from Georgia O’Keeffe to Judy Chicago.

The Galápagos Islands have wildlife like no other place in the world—and in the company of local tour guides and expert wildlife photographers, this will be a tropical island experience unlike any other.

Visit towering forts and palaces, explore local villages, experience Diwali with an Indian family, wander centuries-old ruins, learn to cook in a family home, and witness the sunrise over the Taj Mahal and the River Ganges on this immersive tour of Delhi, Rajasthan, and Varanasi.

On the overland route from Tehran to Shiraz, experience some of the oldest sites of civilization, tap into local secrets, and explore the myriad influences that have shaped Iran into one of the most fascinating places on the planet. (And yes, most Americans can currently get visas!)

Be one of the lucky few outsiders to experience this tiny, landlocked nation during its lively festival season.

Join us on an immersive photographic expedition, slowly taking in the unique sights and sounds of Myanmar, from its grand palaces and pagodas to its vibrant festivals and floating gardens.

An expert-led expedition unlike any other—gain a rare glimpse into the mysterious lives of these beautiful creatures.

Come experience rare wildlife and conservation biology on this adventure deep into the jungle.

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.

Visit towering forts and palaces, explore local villages, experience the Holi Festival, wander centuries-old ruins, and witness the sunrise over the Taj Mahal and the River Ganges on this immersive tour of Delhi, Rajasthan, and Varanasi.

Explore beneath Rome's streets and behind its locked doors to see a Rome that tourists rarely experience—magical, strange, and filled with legend.

Take a road trip across Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina with Atlas Obscura as we explore the Balkans in search of Yugoslav memorial sites.

On the overland route from Tehran to Shiraz, experience some of the oldest sites of civilization, tap into local secrets, and explore the myriad influences that have shaped Iran into one of the most fascinating and friendly nations on the planet. (And yes, most Americans can currently get visas!)

Explore ancient desert fortresses, wander maze-like medinas, and spend your nights in traditional riads and palm-grove oases. Join Atlas Obscura for a week of adventure across Morocco’s spectacular and sprawling terrain.

Journey deep into the desert of Southern California to explore and photograph the Dark Sky Sculptural Oasis of Borrego Springs.

Take in towering gothic churches, stunning palaces and monasteries, and a former salt mine that's been turned into an underground wonderland.

Explore Jordan's long-abandoned desert fortresses, spectacular mosques, Biblical landmarks, and Roman ruins, and travel across its magnificent orange desert by camel and jeep to sleep under starry skies.

Dive into adventure and discovery in 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.

Come with us to Tbilisi, Georgia, on a one-of-a-kind culinary expedition filled with wine tastings, workshops, market tours, and much more.

Take in towering gothic churches, stunning palaces and monasteries, and a former salt mine that's been turned into an underground wonderland.

Take in towering gothic churches, stunning palaces and monasteries, and a former salt mine that's been turned into an underground wonderland.

The Galápagos Islands have wildlife like no other place in the world—and in the company of local tour guides and expert wildlife biologists, this will be a tropical island experience unlike any other.

Led by an expert avian biologist, experience one of the most secretive owl species in North America.

Venture into the open meadows of the Sierra Nevada, June 13–16, to learn firsthand about the plight of the humble bumblebee.

Join us in the City of Music for an immersive visual and auditory exploration of its abundant artistic treasures, both historical and contemporary.

Journey beyond the city’s tiled buildings and narrow streets to discover the long legacy and vibrant present of culinary inventiveness in Lisbon.

Explore and photograph Romania's grandiose structures, past and present—from palaces and former prisons to abandoned casinos and penitentiaries.

Adventure across the vast Mongolian landscape, riding horseback on the steppe and hiking into the taiga. Spend your nights in ger camps and witness the country's liveliest national festival.

Adventure across the vast Mongolian landscape, riding horseback on the steppe and hiking into the taiga. Spend your nights in ger camps and witness the country's liveliest national festival.

On this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, we'll trace the routes of John Franklin and other early explorers who first navigated these waters in search of the fabled Northwest Passage.

On this once-in-a-lifetime tour of Ukraine, Transnistria, and Moldova, we'll delve deep into local cultures and traditions, explore unusual underground spaces, and visit an unrecognized republic.

Discover an island filled with natural wonder, rich history, fine art, and hyper-local cuisine—not to mention the incredible community of folks who call it home.

Explore Ukraine's complicated past and fascinating present through hidden passages, towering monuments, lively meals, and living history.

Take in towering gothic churches, stunning palaces and monasteries, and a former salt mine that's been turned into an underground wonderland.

Explore Ukraine's complicated past and fascinating present through hidden passages, towering monuments, lively meals, and living history.

Come with us to Tbilisi, Georgia, on a one-of-a-kind culinary expedition filled with wine tastings, workshops, harvest activities, and much more.

Mongolia’s vast steppe, alpine meadows, and snow-capped mountains are a photographer’s dream. Come with us to explore dramatic landscapes and action-packed festivals by foot and on horseback, and through your lens.

Explore beneath Rome's streets and behind its locked doors to see a Rome that tourists rarely experience—magical, strange, and filled with legend.

Explore Jordan's long-abandoned desert fortresses, spectacular mosques, Biblical landmarks, and Roman ruins, and travel across its magnificent orange desert by camel and jeep to sleep under starry skies.

Take a road trip across Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina with Atlas Obscura as we explore the Balkans in search of Yugoslav memorial sites.

Explore the vibrant art, religion, and food culture of the Kingdom of Cambodia, and spend time with the country's leading artists and performers. 

Come with us to Tbilisi, Georgia, on a one-of-a-kind culinary expedition filled with wine tastings, workshops, harvest activities, and much more.

Journey beyond the city’s tiled buildings and narrow streets to discover the long legacy and vibrant present of culinary inventiveness in Lisbon.

Explore ancient desert fortresses, wander maze-like medinas, and spend your nights in traditional riads and palm-grove oases. Join Atlas Obscura for a week of adventure across Morocco’s spectacular and sprawling terrain.

Immerse yourself in the complex cultural identity of Mexico City through its street food, bustling markets, and well-seasoned history of gastronomic traditions.

Immerse yourself in the complex cultural identity of Mexico City through its street food, bustling markets, and well-seasoned history of gastronomic traditions.

Mythical castles and ancient witchcraft, ecological biomes and fairy-tale forests, sea tractors and flaming tar barrels—all this awaits you on our one-of-a-kind exploration of southern England's historic haunts and eccentric traditions.