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Gastro Obscura's Favorite Fall Treats and Autumn...
THIS ARTICLE IS ADAPTED FROM THE OCTOBER 7, 2023, EDITION OF GASTRO OBSCURA’S FAVORITE THINGS NEWSLETTER. YOU CAN SIGN UP HERE. It’s officially fall, but everyone I know is complaining about the lingering summery temperatures. My fashionable friends want to start wearing their big coats and scarves, while nature-lovers are watching vigilantly for any sign of browning leaves. I’m a summer person, but fall has its charms. I love any kind of seasonal celebration, especially when it involves food....

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Giddy Edge Path in Matlock Bath, England
This artificially created footpath in the High Torr Gardens at Matlock Bath is recognized as one of the most dangerous footpaths in the world. With a 300-foot drop beside it, only the trickier sections are protected by the wrought iron handrails and there is nothing between you and the edge. The views into Matlock Dale are magnificent and well worth the effort for those brave enough to do it.  The path is in a garden/park for which there is...

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Gräinskapell in Luxembourg, Luxembourg
The Gräinskapell, or St Quirinus Chapel, stands at the bottom of the valley. The Gothic-style pilgrimage chapel was built in 1355. The roof and the spire with a bell were then added at the end of the 19th Century. The chapel however has much earlier origins. A shrine once stood here, which the Romans then converted into an early Christian place of worship. It’s likely the shrine developed because of a spring that was claimed to cure eye conditions. Since...

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National Heisey Glass Museum in Newark, Ohio
For over 60 years, A.H. Heisey and Company made high-quality and artistic glass pieces before the factory closed in 1957. A club of collectors established this museum just 14 years later and donated many pieces to tell the story of the company. Augustus Henry Heisey founded the company that bore his name in 1895. Garnering a reputation for its quality and sharpness, the Heisey company also advertised his glass in national publications. Lines of colored glass popular during the...

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Jajce Catacombs in Jajce, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Constructed in 1400 to provide a burial place for the Bosnian nobleman Hrvoje Vukčić, who founded the small but historical city of Jajce, this little church has lost much of its original detail but holds many secrets.  The structure has two levels. The upper level can be accessed via a flight of stairs that takes visitors through the narthex of the chapel. On either side of the doorway, eagle-eyed visitors can make out the remains of two relief sculptures...

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War Eagle Cavern in Little Flock, Arkansas
One of the largest cave entrances in Arkansas opens at the end of a Beaver Lake inlet. A dramatic bluff, covered in trees and ferns, leads to two chambers. This living cave still forms as mild acid rainwater pushes through limestone planes. A stream cuts down the cavern, low waterfalls puncturing its flow throughout. Though the water is crystal clear, the heaps of bat guano gathered in the back of the cave make it undrinkable.  The bats are not...

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Uchimura Kanzo Memorial Stone Church in Karuizawa,...
In the upscale resort town of Karuizawa, an otherworldly structure reigns supreme as one of its top wedding venues. A domino effect of stone arches and glass panels, the unique chapel lies in the forest like the ruins of an ancient advanced civilization, collecting moss on its firm surface. The Stone Church, as it is commonly known, was built in 1988 in honor of Uchimura Kanzō, the Japanese Christian evangelist who founded the Nonchurch Movement in 1901, promoting the philosophy...

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The Nightmare of Sleep Paralysis Makes a...
This story was originally published on The Conversation and appears here under a Creative Commons license. You wake up in the middle of the night. The room is dark except for the faint glow of the moon through your window. But something’s wrong. A weight presses down on your limbs, digs deep into the flesh of your stomach, and squeezes the air from your lungs. You try to move, but you can’t—all you can do is tentatively open your...

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Podcast: Tolkien Takes Us Places
Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit the places that inspired fantasy writer J.R.R. Tolkien. 50 years after Tolkien’s death, we honor the writer’s life and legacy, taking you back to where The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit all began. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to...

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The Atlas Obscura Crossword: Animal Crossing
This Atlas Obscura–themed crossword comes from independent crossword constructor Brendan Emmett Quigley. He has been a professional puzzlemaker since 1996, and his pieces have appeared in dozens of publications. He’s also a member of the Boston Typewriter Orchestra. You can solve the puzzle below, or download it in .pdf or .puz. Note that the links in the clues will take you to Atlas Obscura pages that contain the answer. Happy solving!

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How the Right Hotel Data Can Transform...
Hospitality is awash with data. From pricing analysis to targeted marketing, from occupancy rates to guest engagement, every hotelier knows that metrics are important – but how do you sort the interesting from the invaluable? What to Do with the Hotel Data? The sheer amount of data can be daunting, because it typically requires several The post How the Right Hotel Data Can Transform Your Property appeared first on Revfine.com.

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9 Top Tips for Effective Pricing Strategies...
An effective, data-driven room pricing strategy is the cornerstone of hotel distribution management, with the ultimate goal of finding the ideal price per room that ensures you can maximize revenue without losing guests to competing properties. 9 Effective Strategies for Rate Pricing While overall rate optimization is the main objective, there are various ways to The post 9 Top Tips for Effective Pricing Strategies for Hotels & Resorts appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Online Food Ordering System: Must-Have Features When...
An online food ordering system plays a key role in the restaurant industry, allowing customers to place orders and pay for them, while allowing your restaurant to receive orders, update inventory information, and access valuable customer data. In this article, you can learn about the most important features to look for when choosing your system. The post Online Food Ordering System: Must-Have Features When Choosing One appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Hotel Night Auditor: How Technology is Changing...
A hotel night auditor has one of the most important roles within a modern hotel, handling many of the critical end-of-day tasks, including both front desk and accounting duties. In this article, you can examine the role technology is playing in assisting night auditors, while also learning about some of the future opportunities and challenges. The post Hotel Night Auditor: How Technology is Changing the Role in Hotels appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Hotel Room Types & Room Pricing Tips...
Deciding what kinds of accommodation to offer your guests can be complex. In this article, you’ll learn about the different types of hotel rooms, how they’re categorized, and what types of guests they may attract. You’ll learn about room categories based on use, number of occupants, and purpose, as well as pricing strategies for every The post Hotel Room Types & Room Pricing Tips for Hoteliers appeared first on Revfine.com.

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