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03/29/2023

Toheroa: A fabled shellfish that nearly vanished

Mainly found on New Zealand's North Island, this large clam treasured by Māori coastal communities nearly became extinct due to exploitation. But now, it might be on the way back.

03/29/2023

03/28/2023

Bewitching Bolivia

It’s only 10 p.m., but everyone has retreated to bed except the five of us playing cards in the hostel dining room. “Deal another round,” I say, “I’m staying up all night.” Sleep seems unlikely when the temperature is plunging towards minus 12 degrees C (10 deg F), there’s no hot water...

03/27/2023

International Paella Day is next week, get the pans out—or go out!

Paella Day is celebrated worldwide on Monday, March 27, 2023. There are uncountable variations of paella so that everyone can discover their own favorite

03/24/2023

See the heavens the way ancient Britons did at this dark sky park

In Cornwall—home to hundreds of Neolithic and Bronze Age structures—‘archaeoastronomy’ tours explore the link between the moon, the stars, and human history.

03/24/2023

03/23/2023

This Arizona city was just named 1 of Time's World's Greatest Places. Why it was chosen

Time's 2023 list of the World's Greatest Places features just seven U.S. locations, including this city lauded for its history and food scene.

03/22/2023

Ajiaco: Chicken, corn and potato soup

Colombian ajiaco – featured in SOUP, a book of immigrant recipes in Ireland – is comforting, with chicken, potatoes, corn and fresh herbs, topped with cream, capers and avocado.