Atlas Obscura, publisher of the definitive guide to the world’s hidden wonders, is a travel company defined by storytelling. It was founded in 2009 by Dylan Thuras and Joshua Foer with a mission to inspire wonder and curiosity about the world. Our editorial team reports on hidden places, incredible histories, scientific marvels, and gastronomical wonders. Atlas Obscura creates hundreds of unique global trips and local experiences every year, bringing our community with us to visit the world's most unusual places and try the world's most extraordinary foods.