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New York's shrine to the performing arts has never seen a dancer quite like this.

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A Huge Bronze Hippo in a Tutu Is Coming to Lincoln Center

Her name is Hippo Ballerina, and she’s sure to make theatergoers do a double-take

Want to See Installation Artist Doug Aitken’s Latest Work? Grab Your Scuba Gear

Gergeti Trinity Church.

Wandering Through Georgia, the Eden of the Caucasus

There is beauty and drama at every turn in the country’s rugged landscapes, at its feast-laden tables, in its complex history

Boeing N2S

Take to the Skies in One of These Restored Vintage WWII Airplanes

Earn your wings and experience a slice of aviation history from the cockpit of a historic aircraft

This Christmas, St. Peter's Square has a tree, a nativity scene and a message about refugees.

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Pope’s New Nativity Scene Raises Awareness of Worldwide Refugee Crisis

It’s a lavish display complete with a plea for racial tolerance

The 10 Best Travel Books to Give This Season

Satisfy your giftee’s wanderlust with these travel-themed books

New York City’s Holiday Vintage Subway Trains Are Back

Go back in time, underground

Canada

The Town That Polar Bears Built

Get to know the four-legged residents of Churchill, Canada

“Current” would turn the entire stretch of the river into a dynamic, multi-colored piece of art.

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Ambitious New Public Art Project Will Turn the Thames Into an Illuminated Canvas

When Illuminated River launches in 2018, it will be the biggest such project ever undertaken

Things are getting steep in Western Norway.

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Escape With a Virtual Ride on the World’s Steepest Train

Things are looking up (down, right and left) thanks to a 360-degree video captures a stunning Norwegian fjord

Two trainees work on repairs.

How to Experience a Mission to Mars (If You Still Want to Come Back)

Space Camp for adults? It’s definitely a thing

Much of Belgium's beer is made by Trappist monks.

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Unesco Just Added Belgian Beer to Its Heritage List

The move celebrates the tiny country’s huge love of suds

Don’t Miss These 11 New Museum Exhibitions This Winter

You’ll find everything from beloved childhood characters to animatronic dinosaurs on display this season

The Best Books About Food of 2016

Looking for the perfect gift for the food lover in your life? Any of these suggestions will hit the spot

Five Colossal Stone Portraits Around the World

Carved out of rock, these massive monuments go beyond Mount Rushmore

This Isolated Australian Region Is Home to Over 100 Wineries

An Australian wine region with epic surfing beaches, a welcoming vibe and standout Cabernets and Chardonnays

Don't be like this guy. Read our roundup of tips on the best ways to prevent and reduce stress during your airplane trip.

The Science of How to Fly Stress-Free Over the Holidays

From getting to the airport to avoiding lost luggage, a little research can help you have a stress-free plane trip

Hanna Karlsson Thorén shows the difference between a young and mature oyster.

Sailing Sweden’s Icy Seas in Search of One of the World’s Best Oysters

A Nordic oyster safari serves up fresh bivalves that are hard to find outside of Sweden

A still from Jurassic Park.

You Could Soon Roam With Dinosaurs at a Realistic (Animatronic) Jurassic Park

Experience the awe of dinosaurs in this planned outdoor exhibition

This whale is on is own sightseeing tour.

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New York’s Upper West Side Has Its Own Whale

The mammal is on what seems to be an epic tour of Manhattan

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