In this final installment of summer stories we tackle a topic that transcends the seasons—the captivating magic of water during travel. If you’d like to share a story about your summer, record a voice memo and send it to hello@atlasobscura.com or leave a voicemail at 315-992-7902.
Apr 24
Garden Week: Cementerio Municipal José María Azael Franco Guerrero
The José María Azael Franco Guerrero Cemetery in Tulcán, Ecuador is a topiary anomaly and a lush green paradise for the dead. This week, we’re celebrating the arrival of spring with classic and new stories about unusual gardens around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c ... Show More
12m 17s
Apr 22
Garden Week: A Floating National Park
Today we visit a hidden gem of Washington, D.C.: the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, an oasis of ponds filled with lotuses and waterlilies. This unusual National Park – the only aquatic gardens that are a National Park – were first dug in the 1800s by a Civil War veteran. This week, ... Show More
16m 30s
Jun 2023
How to have the perfect summer
This week, we're talking about how to have the best summer ever. FT magazine editor Matt Vella joins us, and we go through suggestions from listeners, from putting everything in the freezer to getting your ice-cream truck driver's phone number. We also chat about this summer's cu ... Show More
23m 49s
Jul 2023
Taking You Back to Our Childhood Summers (Family Memories, Cottage Life etc.)
We just got back from Muskoka, aka Ontario, Canada's cottage country, and decided it would be fitting to reminisce on summer's of our past. We talk about what it was like spending our summers at the cottage, Maddie's first job, summer camp, funny family stories and more.Visit rit ... Show More
31m 15s
May 2023
How to *Actually* Have a Great Summer | hot girl guide to summer
Summer is always highly anticipated... But we’re often let down when it isn’t the most amazing experience ever, Bailey isn't any different. On social media her summers may look PERFECT, but in reality, the last couple of summers haven't hit the same as they once did. Since this i ... Show More
45m 12s