GASTRO OBSCURA A Global Chicken Soup Tour Around the world, chicken soup has been lauded, if not for its supposed healing properties, then for its warm, homey qualities. To celebrate its universal appeal, cookbook author and chef Jenn Louis highlights some of the essential chicken soups around the globe in her book, The Chicken Soup Manifesto: Recipes from Around the World. From the aromatic, Filipino dumpling-soup pancit molo to the steamy, vegetable-friendly Yakhni that is prepared in unique ways across the Middle East and South Asia, Louis illuminates the complex history of trade and colonization that has impacted the foodways of nearly every country featured, as well as the cooking traditions that have soothed and healed communities across the globe. READ MORE → TONOPAH, NEVADA Clown Motel Catering to bikers, truckers, and other long haul travelers who find themselves off the beaten path, the Clown Motel is the final port of call before yet another stretch of unbroken Nevada desert. From the moment travelers enter the adjoining offices they are greeted by a life-size clown figure sitting in a chair, cradling smaller figurines like familiars. In fact the entire office is covered in shelves and bookcases full of clown dolls, statues, and accouterment of every stripe. Oh, and it’s located next to an abandoned graveyard. Fright or delight? You decide. READ MORE → ATLAS OBSCURA EXPERIENCES Learn the Italian Tarantella Explore the world through movement and dance during our Global Moves series. Join us as we learn Italy’s ancient tarantella dance with Alessandra Belloni. Trace the evolution of the dance from pre-Christian times to today, and then try out some of the steps for yourself. LEARN MORE → CORNWALL, ENGLAND Merlin’s Cave In the coastal cliffs beneath Tintagel Castle lies an echoingly atmospheric cave. And if the stories of old are to be believed, the cave may once have been home to Merlin, the wizard of Arthurian legend. Tintagel has long been connected with Arthur, although many historians argue that the evidence connecting the two (and indeed the very existence of Arthur and co.) is sketchy at best. Either way, people love a good story. READ MORE → SPONSORED BY BANFF & LAKE LOUISE TOURISM Columbia Icefield Skywalk With a floor made of thick glass, this observation deck offers a full view of Sunwapta Valley's mountains and rivers. The Columbia Icefield Skywalk, located in Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada, juts out at about 115 feet from a cliff face, with a thick glass bottom, which gives visitors a clear view of the Sunwapta Valley below. LEARN MORE →