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20 Places to Travel and Transform Yourself in 2026, from Atlas Obscura
Looking for your next adventure? These 20 extraordinary destinations might just change how you see the world in 2026. Each place on this list asks something of you—patience, curiosity, humility, wonder—and gives something back in return. They’re not just trips; they’re invitations to travel differently, and to come home changed. 1. Fes el-Bali in Fez, […]
The Atlas Obscura Audio Guide to Maine’s Wilderness
In this Atlas Obscura series, we soak in the beauty of Maine’s wilderness. Join us in exploring its rugged coastline, lush forests, and craggy hills alongside locals who draw inspiration from these landscapes in their work—be it pottery, culinary experimentation, or guided coastal tours. First, we set sail with Captain Becky Sigwright on the oldest […]
Forged by Nature: The Farm-to-Table Restaurant on an Actual Farm
Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. Kelly McEvers: When Jason Williams was a kid in the ’80s, he had a favorite TV show. It wasn’t a cartoon. It was more like a documentary show. Like the educational kind. Jason Williams: I was obsessed with the show Great Chefs Great […]
The Rebirth of Pennsylvania’s Infamous Burning Town
“There’s not much there anymore, it’s pretty much just a crossroads.” I read the posts online telling me not to bother, but I wanted to go anyway. Certainly I could feel something as we got close: the sense of desperation, of ruin and abandon. So I drove with a small group of friends deep into […]
The Quest to Visit 1,000 Places
Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. I’m Kelly McEvers, and this is Atlas Obscura, a celebration of the world’s strange, incredible, and wondrous places. So I don’t know about you, but I like to keep track of all the places that I have visited, say, in the past year. […]
On ‘Turtle Island,’ Indigenous Food Is Not the Past—It’s the Future
Join Gastro Obscura’s Sam O’Brien each week for Kitchen Dispatch as she tests new recipes and explores wondrous foods from her home kitchen. Subscribe to get it in the Gastro newsletter. One of my favorite parts of researching The Gastro Obscura Cookbook is talking to leaders in the food world about the recipes that matter […]
Inside America’s First Destination Ski Town
In the heart of Idaho, about 150 miles east of Boise, the steep slopes of Bald Mountain tower over a sun-kissed valley. For roughly a century, visitors have flocked to Sun Valley from all over the country for its premiere skiing and snowboarding. But behind these sought-after slopes, there’s an impressive history and one-of-a-kind cultural […]
El Weirdo in Panama City, Florida
Passersby drawn in by El Weirdo’s bright murals would be forgiven for thinking they’ve stumbled upon an art gallery, as every surface is covered with the works of local artists—including a full wall of pieces for sale. But although the artwork is worth a visit in its own right, it’s the tacos and house-brewed beer […]
Check your email: Major airlines, including Delta and United, gifting elite status
Some lucky folks are getting a nice surprise when they check their email or log in to their airline loyalty account — they’ve been gifted status. We are getting reports that members of both Delta SkyMiles and United MileagePlus are being gifted elite status or having their existing status extended — even when they haven’t […]
Getting a refund for a canceled or delayed flight: What to know in 2026
Recent years have brought us all too many reminders about the importance of knowing your air travel rights as a passenger. From winter weather to summer storms and last fall’s government shutdown, it’s clear that knowing what you should ask for when your flight is delayed or canceled is critical when you’re preparing to fly. […]