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Pat Tompkins
Pat Tompkins has written for AFAR about books, art, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and other topics.
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UNESCO World Heritage
UNESCO Adds 33 New Sites to Its 2021 World Heritage List
UNESCO World Heritage
10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites That Mix Nature and Culture
Outdoor Adventure
The Other Sonoma: A Ranch for Your Summer Getaway
Books
Sail Away: 8 Books That Will Turn Your Couch Into a Cruise Ship
UNESCO World Heritage
15 Incredible Ancient Ruins Around the World to Visit
Outdoor Adventure
Alone, No Phone, in the Woods on Election Night
History + Culture
What in the World Are You Wearing?
History + Culture
10 Distinctive Lighthouses in the California Bay Area
National Parks
13 National Parks That Are Also UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Art + Culture
Around the World in International Films
Books
The “Little Women” Trip You’ll Want to Take in Massachusetts
Travel Tips + Etiquette
10 Funny Travel Quotes to Live by in 2020
Books
5 Classic Travel Books You Shouldn’t Miss
History + Culture
A History Buff’s Guide to U.S. War Museums
Books
The Surprising Book Genre That Could Spark Your Next Trip
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