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• Holiday Gift Guide: 11 Ideas for Unconventional Loved Ones

  By Rachel Rummel| Atlas Obscura Verified Looking for more ideas? Check out our recommendations from past years. Maybe this year, you beat the holiday frenzy with gifts unlike the rest. Maybe you finally floor that one person no one knows how to shop for. Maybe you treat yourself to a shirt covered in isopods, pop a bag of citrus rinds, and just chill.

  By Rachel Rummel · Atlas Obscura

  Nov. 19, 2024

• This Colonial-era Preservation Technique Makes Tasty Cocktails

  By Rachel Rummel| Atlas Obscura Verified Before the era of refrigerators, people relied on chemicals (like salt and vinegar) to keep perishables from spoiling. In addition to preserving their fruit with sugar and vinegar, colonial Americans added cold water to the mix to make a tangy summer refresher. They called the drink “shrub,” from sharāb, the Arabic word for “drink.” The Middle Eastern connection was not without reason: Iran may be the birthplace of the shrub.

  By Rachel Rummel · Atlas Obscura

  Dec. 02, 2023

• Caramelize This Colonial Cocktail With a Hot Poker

  By Rachel Rummel| Atlas Obscura Verified The days are short, the weather’s cold, by tavern fires tales are told. Some ask for dram when first come in, others with flip and bounce begin. —Colonists survived New England winters with the help of fire and alcohol. The hot ale flip combines the two in a frothy, warming cocktail. Tavern-keepers started by mixing a pitcher of beer, rum, and a regional sweetener (such as sugar, molasses, dried pumpkin, sorghum, or maple syrup, much like in switchel).

  By Rachel Rummel · Atlas Obscura

  Dec. 02, 2023

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Atlas Obscura

Atlas Obscura is a community-driven travel guide and media company that highlights unusual and obscure travel destinations worldwide. Founded by Joshua Foer and Dylan Thuras, it began as a collaborative project to catalog fascinating, lesser-known places. The platform features a vast collection of user-generated content, allowing travelers to discover and share hidden wonders. The company offers curated travel experiences and guided tours to unique locations, providing immersive opportunities for those interested in off-the-beaten-path adventures. Atlas Obscura also engages its community by encouraging users to contribute new locations and participate in discussions. In addition to travel guides, it produces articles, videos, and podcasts that explore the cultural and historical significance of these destinations. With millions of visitors each month, Atlas Obscura appeals to a diverse group of travelers seeking unconventional experiences.