NPR's staff traveled a lot in 2025. From a Mardi Gras workshop to a festival celebrating the mythical Mothman, here are some places and events we thought you might want to check out, too.

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Shere is located on the River Tillingbourne and is still partly an agricultural village. The village is in a conservation ...

Ring in 2026 with a five-course dinner at Maleza featuring seasonal Mexican flavors and a champagne toast. The menu includes ...

Ring in 2026 with a five-course dinner at Maleza featuring seasonal Mexican flavors and a champagne toast. The menu includes ...

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