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How tea was invented remains an enigma.
Chinese legend holds that Emperor Shen Nung was about to sip some boiling water when some leaves from a bush fluttered in the wind and landed in his pan.
Indians believe Boddhidharma, a Buddhist monk, ate some leaves from a tree and discovered its medicinal effects when they assuaged his seven-year long fatigue. Boddhidharma also made his way into a Japanese myth, but in this one, he became vexed and dropped his drooping eyelids on the ground, and tea bushes grew from where they fell.
No matter its origin, tea is the world’s second most famous beverage (the first being water), and it has fueled the economy, ignited raging battles, and has been the premier guest at sophisticated gatherings worldwide.
If you’re looking for the offbeat in your travels, we’ve got it here.
These six totally unique theme parks are located all around the world, from Texas to Lithuania to Japan, but they share one important thing in common: each and every one is, in its own way, deeply, deeply strange.
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Among the Jewish community in America, a program called “Taglit-Birthright” is fast becoming a well-known rite of passage.
At first glance, the idea of it is almost unbelievable. A free trip to Israel for Jewish young adults aged 18 to 26?
In the U.S., where free travel is pretty much a non-existent term, it’s hard to believe such a program exists. But, to date, more 145,000 young adults have successfully completed this 10-day adventure.
So, pack your bags, kids … You’re going to Israel!
Instead experiencing other cultures through a museum exhibit, why not travel with a museum? Some of the world’s most respected museums offer educational tours around the world.
In Europe, the Smithsonian’s field experts walk you along the Waterways of Holland in the footsteps of Rembrandt.
In the warmer climates of Honduras or Guatemala, the American Museum of Natural History lends a dramatic look into the cultural treasures of Meso-America, such as sculptures and hieroglyphs.
Community leaders escort travelers on private visits to museums with Government Ministers and UNESCO World Heritage conservationists.
Or, you can sail with curators from the Metropolitan Museum from Moscow to St. Petersburg, with on-board lectures and private views of the cities’ greatest museums.
The downside is that these tours are pricey, …













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