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The Legend of the Jack-O’-Lantern
O’Lantern. Jack O’Lantern. You know him as the face of Halloween. But do you know the man behind that toothy grin?
Down the Rabbit Hole
The Venice of Portugal
Where fishermen once stored their nets, this town now hides its sweetest catch.
Let's Discover
Royalty in Bloom
It was once the world’s most expansive palace. It also contained a garden that would keep pesky neighbors away…
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From Sea to Sea
Skagen may have the blues, but its history and culture are anything but sad!
Let's Discover
Salty Shaggy Shingles
On the Danish island of Læsø, the houses seem to wear the sea itself.
In the Wild
Oceans of Devotion
Where three seas meet, Kanyakumari’s Our Lady of Ransom Shrine unites coastal Tamil culture with centuries-old Catholic tradition.
Architectural Wonders
The Wealthiest Man in the World
A Neo-Gothic mansion on the Thames that holds secrets in its basement, and a runaway knight!
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Divine Tailoring
Where centuries of craftsmanship meet a calling higher than fashion.
Skilled Artisans
Not-So-Secret Skyscraper
At one time in its history, Detroit's “Cathedral of Finance” was protecting something top secret.
History Lesson
One Packed History
It’s not every day one uncovers a fossilized tree trunk impression.
Down the Rabbit Hole
Lore of the Lighthouse
This white structure and town of Vik below have been a beacon for other creatures, living…and legendary.
In the Wild
Read Between The Lions
In between two lions lies an entrance to the fifth-largest library in the world.
Architectural Wonders
Key to the City
The beachy southernmost city of the United States that to locals is actually its own sovereign republic…
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Shear Ambition
Purchasing an old Portuguese factory, Isabel Costa has woven herself into Serra da Estrela’s history.
Skilled Artisans
The Phoenician Scheme Screenings
Celebrating Wes's newest film with two AWA Screenings & the NYC Premiere!
AWA IRL
Steam Come True
Hot springs so tranquil that, according to legend, could bring peace to any warmongering spirit…..
Off the beaten path
Art’s First Aid
Meet the restorers turning centuries-old miracles into fresh masterpieces.
Skilled Artisans
From Cloistered to Cultivated
From papal palace to garden party, Castel Gandolfo isn’t just for popes anymore.
In the Wild
Where Wreckers Reigned
By day, Seaford Beach is a picture of coastal charm. But in the 16th century, this peaceful stretch of coastline had a far more sinister reputation under the surface.
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Saimin for the Soul
Located smack dab in the Pacific Ocean, Hawai’i has acquired quite a fusion of cultural dishes over the years.
Impactful Patrons
King of the Cosmos
These ancient stair-filled structures pose the question, “Why use a telescope when you can simply walk into the sky?”
Let's Discover
Gilded & Grounded
Join us on a visit to the largest traditional French garden in the United States
History Lesson
The Friendly Pepper-Upper
While Texas is well known for its many exports, a certain uniquely flavored soda put the town of Waco on the international map
Adventure Curiously
Fun Is More Fun Outside
Isn’t fun more fun outside? That’s what Camp Fimfo is here to prove.
Not your typical b&b
Making Waves
Home to some of the largest rideable waves on Earth, this small Portuguese town has seen some record-breaking waves.
In the Wild
Spruce Up Your Engines
This highly sought-after model sailing Cup is reserved for only the finest “remote control skipper”…
Off-Centered Adventures
A Port in Time
While this laid-back French port was once a main center for trade and global connection, its greatest export was not spices nor wheat, but global navigators…
History Lesson
The Wayback Wooden War
The story of how a feud between a famous father and son led to one of the best toys in the 20th Century.
History Lesson
Accidentally Featuring Two Childhood Best Friends
Little did we know that two book photographers were childhood friends...
An AWA Original