This adults-only Christmas train ride is a booze-filled Polar Express

View this email in your browser Hello! An eclectic mix of beaches, architecture and wildlife awaits in the virtual pages of today's newsletter. In December, it's probably best to start with the sunny stuff, so here's a rundown of South American beaches (remember, summer is just about to start in most of South America) which aren't overrun by tourists. And staying warm, how about getting to Mexico to view migrating monarch butterflies? Finally, the architecture is our list of the craziest stuff built this year. We've also got the complete LGBTQ guide to Amsterdam, which has a whole lot of content to share. Today's bizarre note is sounded by a Japanese prefecture that now has Pokémon-themed manhole covers. But first... NEWS This adults-only Christmas train ride is a booze-filled Polar Express IT'S NOT EXACTLY the real Polar Express to the North Pole, but it's probably the closest you'll get outside of an animated movie. To ring in the Christmas season, the Tennessee Valley Railroad is having a special Christmas-themed round-trip train ride from Chattanooga, where you'll get more than your dose of holiday cheer (and alcoholic beverages). TAKE A RIDE THIS CHRISTMAS LATEST ARTICLES BEACHES + ISLANDS The 6 most exceptional beaches in South America tourists haven't discovered yet ARCHITECTURE The craziest architectural projects completed in 2019 LGBTQ TRAVEL The ultimate LGBTQ guide to Amsterdam CULTURE Thirty years after the revolution, Romania is still rebuilding WILDLIFE Where to see thousands of migrating monarch butterflies in Mexico this winter NEWS This Japanese prefecture installed Pokémon-themed manhole covers in honor of its "governor," Slowpoke MATADOR CITY GUIDE TRIP PLANNING The Ultimate Guide to Chicago Chicago has long drawn dreamers, strivers, hustlers, and hard workers from across the country and around the world, all hoping to make it in the Second City. That has created a town where people believe nothing is impossible. Chicagoans made a river run backward, invented the skyscraper, built political machines and notorious bootlegging syndicates, and ended up with a truly wonderful city. Along the way, they also made it a beautiful city set on a brilliant blue lake, with an emerald green river, world-class parks and museums, and a gleaming skyline as nice as you'll find anywhere. Continuous waves of immigration have established vibrant neighborhoods and brought unique cuisines that change and fuse together as cultures intermingle. This guide to Chicago will set you on the path to discovering that story, the food, the neighborhoods, and the soul of the city. EXPLORE CHICAGO ADVENTURE Shinrin Yoku: The Art of Forest Bathing Stuck swiping Insta every day? The practice of "forest bathing" can change your life. Unplug with Mike and Kati on an ancient Japanese trail, learning the creative and health benefits on Shinrin Yoku. WATCH THE FILM FOLLOW US AND FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE Copyright © 2019 Matador Network, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Matador Network PO Box 7775 #40021 San Francisco, CA 94120 Add us to your address book Need to change something? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from our newsletter. We'll be here when you need us!