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On the Road in India With Atlas Obscura's First Journey Winner
Jenn Smith shares what it's been like so far to finally visit the country where she was born.
Articles by Sommer Mathis
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Stories
Stories shared by this traveler.
first journey
Introducing Atlas Obscura's First Journey Finalists!
We’ve been inspired by each of their proposals, and we think you will be, too.
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My First Journey: Atlas Obscura Co-Founder Dylan Thuras's Eastern European Adventure
"That context, that deeper understanding, it stays with you."
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My First Journey: Atlas Obscura Co-Founder Josh Foer's Great American Road Trip
"The most important experience of my life in terms of shaping who I am."
shopping
Wishlist: The Perfect Beginner's Telescope
With the Celestron NexStar 130 SLT, even novices can enjoy bright, high-quality images of the night sky.
the year in wonder
We Asked, You Answered: Wondrous Things That Happened in 2017
Atlas Obscura readers wrote to us about their brightest personal moments from the year.
the year in wonder
Tell Us About Something Wondrous That Happened in 2017
Atlas Obscura is looking for the bright moments in a difficult year, and we need your help.
nature
An Animated Guide to Nature's Best Wayfinding Secrets
Learn to navigate with the moon, stars, trees, and more.
books
We Asked, You Answered: The Kids' Books You Wish More People Remembered
Atlas Obscura readers took quite the trip down memory lane this week.
books
What Children's Book Do You Remember That No One Else Does?
This week, Atlas Obscura is collecting memories of long-lost YA and kids' books that remain burned in your brain.
technology
In Fast-Changing Seattle, an Effort Not to Forget the Past
A new project gathers the collective memory of places that no longer exist.
