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Been There, Smelled That
Been There, Smelled That explores the aromas of places around the world. Travel writer Maggie Downs investigates some of the world’s most potent smells, looks at how odor cultivates a connection to place, and presents how humans engage with smells, from scents that have endured generations to the latest innovations in aroma-making.
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August 27, 2024Been There, Smelled That: Reviving the Aromas of Greek Antiquity
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July 18, 2024Been There, Smelled That: The Aromatic Journey of an Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
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July 1, 2024Been There, Smelled That: The Delight of Smelling Rome by Night
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June 12, 2024Been There, Smelled That: The Bad Scents
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May 21, 2024Been There, Smelled That: Nose Dive into Mexico City
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April 30, 2024Been There, Smelled That: Professional Ham Sniffing in Spain
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April 8, 2024Been There, Smelled That: Climate Change Is Destroying What You Smell
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March 22, 2024Been There, Smelled That: Can You Smell What I Smell in Iceland?
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March 6, 2024Been There, Smelled That: The City That Bottles Roses and Rain
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February 20, 2024Been There, Smelled That: The Smellitized Smells of Disney World
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January 29, 2024Been There, Smelled That: Seeking Sweetness in Belize
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