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Memphis Signature Guided Brewery Tour

When Mia from our Global Hobo crew ran this Memphis brewery tour, it ticked all the boxes for a proper half-day crawl. You hit three local craft breweries, taste up to 12 beers across the stops, and get fed along the way — all wrapped up in 3.5 hours with a knowledgeable guide who knows the Memphis brewing story inside out. The vibe is relaxed; you're in an air-conditioned van between spots, and the breweries themselves range from industrial warehouse feels to more polished taprooms. It's the kind of tour that works whether you're a beer nerd or just after a fun afternoon with mates.

Luxury Private Wine Tasting Tour to Guadalupe Valley from San Diego

When Lily from our Global Hobo crew booked this private wine tour, she spent 10 hours bouncing between three artisan producers in Guadalupe Valley, just south of San Diego. It's the kind of day that stretches from early morning (9am departure) to early evening (back by 7:30pm), with a proper sit-down lunch thrown in. The valley itself feels surprisingly focused — these aren't sprawling estates but working family operations where you'll actually see how wine gets made. You'll roll through in a private van with your own crew (minimum six people), so it's just mates and wine, no tour-bus strangers.

10 hoursfrom AUD $380

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Kamananui Cacao Orchard Tour

When Em from our team visited Kamananui Cacao Orchard on the Big Island, we got a proper look at how cacao grows in Hawaii's volcanic soil—and tasted the chocolate made right here. The 90-minute tour walks through working orchards shaded by taller trees, stopping to see how the pods are harvested and processed. It's a quieter, hands-on experience than the usual tourist circuit, set in lush farmland where you can actually smell the difference between fermented beans and roasted chocolate. Groups are small and mixed, mostly people genuinely curious about where their chocolate comes from.

Private Tour of Kentucky's Small Batch Bourbon Distilleries

When Charlie from our team ran this private bourbon tour near Louisville, we hit three small-batch distilleries across 10 hours without worrying about driving home. It's the kind of outing that works best with mates keen to taste properly — no designated-driver awkwardness, just your group and a guide moving through Kentucky's whiskey country at your own pace. The region around Louisville draws serious bourbon fans and casual drinkers alike, and these smaller operations feel less theme-park than the big names. You'll get behind the scenes at each spot, taste straight from the barrel, and get a genuine sense of how small-batch bourbon actually gets made.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1766

★ 5.0 (131)

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Chinatown–Little Italy Food Adventure

When Alex from our team did this Chinatown–Little Italy food walk in New York, it felt like being let in on a proper local secret. You start at a meeting point in Chinatown and spend two hours eating your way through these two historic neighbourhoods with a guide who actually knows the spot — the narrow streets, the family stories, the graft that built the area. It's less museum-piece and more 'this is where New Yorkers actually eat', and the guide strings together the history as you go from stall to shop to hole-in-the-wall. Meals are included; bring an appetite and an open mind.

NoLita's Past and Present Food & History Tour with FNYT

When Alex from our team ran this NoLita food and history tour, we got a proper sense of why this neighbourhood sits in that sweet spot between SoHo's polish and Little Italy's grit. The guide walked us through three hours of tree-lined streets, pulling up stories about the area's immigrant roots and how it became the cafe-and-boutique hub it is today. We stopped at four sit-down tastings (one with wine) plus two dessert hits along the way — enough food that we rolled out genuinely full. It's the kind of tour that feels like a local's showing you around, not a tick-box heritage experience.

Premium Valle de Guadalupe Wine and Food Tour

When Tom from our team ran this 12-hour wine and food loop south of the border, we found a smartly paced intro to Valle de Guadalupe's boutique cellar scene. You start with coastal tacos in Rosarito, then move through three smaller wineries tasting reds, whites, and rosé alongside a generous lunch built from local produce. The private van keeps you cushioned between stops with cold beer and water, and the whole thing reads like a mate with good taste showing you around rather than a cattle-run operation. Saturdays mainly, starting around 8:30 AM.

12 hoursfrom AUD $366

Beat the Lines - Viral Food Tour of the West Village

★ 5.0 (109)

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Beat the Lines - Viral Food Tour of the West Village

When Tom from our team ran this West Village food tour, he found a group that actually knows the difference between Instagram-bait and legitimately good food. You'll hit around five spots over two and a half hours, but the real value is the guides—locals who've built genuine relationships with owners and can tell you why a dish works, not just what it looks like. The West Village itself is a compact, walkable neighbourhood full of brownstones and tree-lined streets where half the appeal is wandering between stops. It's the kind of tour where you're eating alongside New Yorkers, not just ticking boxes.

1.5 Hour Southern Biscuits and Pimiento Cheese Cooking Class

When Lily from our Global Hobo crew booked into this 1.5-hour cooking class in Atlanta, she came away with solid Southern staples under her belt — flaky buttermilk biscuits, pimiento cheese spread, and a batch of sweet tea made to her own taste. The vibe is hands-on and relaxed, pitched at anyone from complete kitchen novices to folks who cook weeknight dinners. You're working alongside a guide who knows the 'why' behind each dish, not just the steps. The class sits in the heart of Atlanta's food scene, so there's a real sense of learning recipes that actually matter to the city's culinary roots.

Local Neighborhood Washington DC Food Tour by DrinkEatWalk Tours

When Sarah from our team joined DrinkEatWalk's evening tour, she got the real deal on two of DC's most character-filled neighbourhoods. Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan aren't what most tourists see—embassies and row houses give way to the kind of spots locals actually eat and drink in. Over four hours, the group stopped at six venues, hitting everything from a Michelin-reviewed Ethiopian spot (communal platter situation) to seafood sliders, pupusas, and dessert, with four drinks woven through. It's as much about the walk and the people as the food itself, and solo travellers absolutely belong here.

Beverly Hills Food Tour with Gourmet Tastings and Drinks

When Tom from our team took this Beverly Hills food tour, we got a proper taste of how locals actually eat in this glitzy pocket of LA. Over three and a half hours, we hit four tasting spots—charcuterie boards, pozole, chocolate, smoothies—paired with two drinks (wine, champagne, or mezcal), all threaded together by Rodeo Drive's window displays and the odd film location. It's not the usual tourist shuffle; the guide steers you through private dining rooms and quieter bars where you can actually sit down, chat, and eat without feeling rushed. Works best if you're genuinely keen on good food and don't mind wandering a few blocks on foot.

Wine Tour Pros - Wine Tour and Transportation: SUV Up To 6 Guests

When Noah from our Global Hobo crew booked Wine Tour Pros' six-hour Napa Valley experience, he stepped into a plush SUV with a bottle of bubbly already chilling. The outfit's run by Jeremy, who's built genuine relationships with local winemakers and vineyard owners over years, and it shows — you're not just hitting the tourist circuit. You'll be driven through wine country with a knowledgeable guide, free to sip en route (yes, really), stopping at hand-picked wineries that feel more like insider spots than polished pit stops. It's a private experience for up to six people, hotel pickup included, and you walk away with a digital group photo to prove it happened.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1270

Seattle Coffee Walking Tour Specialty Cafes and Local Stories

★ 5.0 (76)

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United States

Seattle Coffee Walking Tour Specialty Cafes and Local Stories

When Sarah from our Global Hobo crew ran this two-hour Capitol Hill walking tour, it delivered exactly what it promised: three quality specialty coffees from independent roasters, plus the neighbourhood stories that explain why Seattle became obsessed with the stuff. Capitol Hill itself is the real draw—grafitied laneways, vintage storefronts, the kind of place that still feels genuinely lived-in rather than polished for tourists. You'll start at the historic Oddfellows Building and move between cafes at a relaxed pace, chatting with a local guide who actually knows the area's counterculture roots and how they shaped the coffee scene.

Tour DeVine by Heli - Helicopter Wine Tour

When Jake from our team booked Tour DeVine by Heli, we got a very different kind of wine-country experience. You're airborne for roughly 6 hours, touching down at hand-picked Northwest wineries to taste a broad range of reds and whites (yes, it's Pinot Noir territory, but there's more to it). The day kicks off with Champagne and snacks before takeoff, includes lunch at one of the stops, and wraps with a photo opportunity back at base. It's luxe without pretension — a solid option if you want vineyard visits without the van-tour vibe.

6 hoursfrom AUD $3330

Private Wine Tasting Tour from Santa Barbara

★ 5.0 (72)

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Private Wine Tasting Tour from Santa Barbara

When Alex from our team booked this Santa Barbara wine tour, we got the kind of access most visitors never see—small-batch producers who don't open their doors to walk-ins. It's just 2–8 of you in a Tesla or Mercedes, rolling between ultra-private estates where owners and winemakers pour for you seated, one-on-one. Over two days, you'll taste limited releases in barrel rooms and vineyard corners, nowhere near the crowded tasting-room bars that dominate the region. It's a proper insider's circuit.

Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country

When Sarah from our team booked this Santa Barbara wine tour, we knew we were after something beyond the usual tasting-room shuffle. Sustainable Wine Tours runs small groups (max six) to private, appointment-only vineyards across the region—no commercial crowds, no standing at bars. You're tasting with winemakers and owners themselves, rolling between cellars and barrel rooms in a Mercedes. The day includes a seated lunch and cheese, plus water and wine throughout. It's pitched at couples after a quieter, more personal experience, and the operator's strict no-bachelorette policy keeps the vibe serious about the wine.

Taco 'Bout Austin Bicycle Tour

When Lily from our Global Hobo crew pedalled this Austin circuit, it was a genuine three-hour romp through tacos, murals, and local character. You're on a guided bike ride that stops at a handful of the city's proper taco joints for genuine samples, paired with drinks along the way. The vibe is casual — a mix of hungry tourists and locals who've figured out that combining cycling with eating is just smart city planning. It's not a gruelling fitness session; it's a cruisy food-focused way to clock some of Austin's street art and neighbourhood energy without getting lost or having to pick a restaurant yourself.

Los Angeles Walking Food Tour with Six Taste

When Em from our team ran this Downtown LA food tour with Six Taste, we got the real deal—a local family outfit that's been doing this since 2009. You're walked through the city's oldest public market for tastings at a couple of proper stalls, then steered through historic Broadway past hidden gems like the Bradbury Building before landing at an Italian osteria for a sit-down pasta feast. Five eateries total across 3.5 hours, plus a wander through the Last Bookstore, tacos, and dessert. It's Downtown LA stripped back—the architecture, the food, the people—not a polished tourist shuffle.

Delicious Donuts of Harvard Square: A Historical Walking Tour

When Tom from our Global Hobo crew ran this Harvard Square walking tour, it turned out to be part pastry crawl, part campus history lesson. You'll start at the Charles Hotel, then hop between three donut spots — Union Square Donuts (good enough to feature on multiple Boston tours), a seasonal-flavour shop inside Harvard's campus centre, and Saloniki for Greek loukoumades (basically fried dough done the Mediterranean way). The route weaves through Harvard Square and the university grounds themselves, with snippets of local and institutional history woven between bites. The whole thing runs 90 minutes to two hours and reads as a relaxed morning out rather than a lecture.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $99

Nashville Songwriter Experience: Write your own Song

★ 5.0 (60)

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United States

Nashville Songwriter Experience: Write your own Song

When Sarah from our Global Hobo crew sat down for this Nashville songwriting session, she walked in with zero expectations and left with an actual song. The three-hour workshop strips away the myth that you need perfect pitch or stage presence to write something real — you just need curiosity and willingness to be a bit vulnerable. The instructor guides you through the creative process in a relaxed Nashville setting, whether you're starting blank or bringing half-formed ideas. It's less masterclass, more collaborative jam with someone who genuinely wants your voice (literal or metaphorical) in the room.

The Ultimate New York City Street Food Tour

When Sarah from our team ran this 2.5-hour street food tour, she got to know a neighbourhood that's genuinely one of the world's most culturally layered — without leaving a single suburb. Your guide is a local who actually grew up here, which shows: they steer you toward the real spots, not the Instagram ones. The food moves from Asian vendors to South American stalls, covering serious ground on your palate while staying put geographically. It's a short subway hop from Midtown, but feels a world away. Everything you eat is covered in the price, and you'll eat properly.

Dallas Margs, Wine & Foodie Experience

When Ben from our team did this Grapevine walking tour, we spent three hours threading through Main Street hitting local food and wine spots. The whole experience is built around proper tastings at restaurants and specialty shops tucked into the historic precinct — think pours, plates, and a bit of storytelling about the area in between. It's the kind of slow-paced, food-focused ramble that works best if you're hungry, curious about what's on the glass, and happy to chat with locals who actually know their patch.

Hands On Cocktail Class Experience in West Palm Beach

When Alex from our team booked this West Palm Beach cocktail class, we found ourselves in a compact bar setup where a French bartender walks you through mixing three proper cocktails over 90 minutes. You're not watching from the sidelines—you're actually pouring, shaking, and building drinks with premium spirits and handcrafted syrups. The vibe is casual and social, with a cheese and charcuterie spread to keep you fuelled between rounds. It's the kind of thing groups of friends do before heading out, or solo travellers looking to pick up some actual mixology skills rather than just sipping cocktails.

A Taste of the Freedom Trail: Boston's Iconic Food & History Tour

When Charlie from our team ran this 3-hour walk, we traced Boston's culinary footprint along the Freedom Trail—the city's most famous historic route. You stop at four proper local spots, working through New England clam chowder, a lobster roll, slow-cooked Boston baked beans, and the celebrated Boston cream pie from the venue where it was invented in the 1850s. The guide weaves together colonial food origins, Native American influences, and how Boston's dishes shaped the city's character. It's a smarter way to experience the Freedom Trail than a standard history tour, and you leave genuinely fed, not just snacked.

Private Wine Tour, Voted best in town, Tastings Included!

When Em from our team ran this private wine tour in the Sedona area, it ticked the boxes for a properly customised day out. You get picked up from your accommodation, then visit three wineries, breweries, or distilleries—your call—with tastings included at each stop. The whole thing runs 5–7 hours depending on how long you linger, and your guide doubles as your photographer, so you're not stuck taking selfies at every cellar door. It's private, which means no coach-load crowds, and the vibe is relaxed rather than rushed. Bring your dog if you fancy it; they're welcome.

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $403

SF's North Beach: Gourmet Ghost Tour - Includes full meal, 3 hrs

★ 5.0 (55)

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United States

SF's North Beach: Gourmet Ghost Tour - Includes full meal, 3 hrs

When Sarah from our team ran this North Beach ghost tour, we got the full meal deal—a 3-hour loop through San Francisco's Italian quarter that pairs proper food stops with genuinely eerie Gold Rush and Beatnik-era stories. The neighbourhood itself is dense, historic, and packed with character: narrow streets, century-old delis, and corners where actual history happened. You're walking with a guide who knows where the bodies were buried (literally, in some cases) and where to find the best focaccia. It's a neat angle on a neighbourhood most tourists gloss over.

Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Pappy & Co. and Rabbit Hole Bourbon Tour

When Em from our team ran the Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Pappy & Co. and Rabbit Hole Bourbon Tour, we found ourselves in the heart of Kentucky's whiskey country for a proper deep dive. This 9.5-hour loop hits four serious distilleries — the historic Buffalo Trace, the craft-focused Rabbit Hole, Bulleit's iconic operation, and a local lunch spot in between. You're rolling in an air-conditioned coach with a guide who knows the region inside out, tasting exclusive pours and getting the backstory on how Kentucky became bourbon's home. Crowds here are mixed — busy during peak season, but the tour's been running long enough that the logistics are tight.

Fort Lauderdale Historic District Food Tour Experience

When Em from our team ran this three-hour food tour through Fort Lauderdale's Historic District, we found ourselves hopping between four thoughtfully chosen spots in what locals call Old Town. The area pulses with character—a mix of restored heritage buildings, independent restaurants, and the kind of vibe that makes you feel like you've discovered something beyond the usual tourist strip. The guide weaves the city's evolution into each tasting, and the dish progression is deliberate: you're not just eating, you're moving through a narrative. It's compact enough to do in an afternoon, substantial enough to feel like you've actually eaten.

New Orleans Culinary Bike Tour

When Jake from our team ran this New Orleans bike tour, it was exactly what the operators promised: three hours of pedalling through the city's best food neighbourhoods, stopping for proper bites at local spots. You're moving between the French Quarter and beyond on quiet streets, pulling up at family-run joints where the owners actually care about what lands on your plate. It's not a race or a fitness flex — it's a social lap where food does the talking, and you'll roll out genuinely full and wired on local recommendations for where to eat next.

Pittsburgh Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Pastries, & More

When Tom from our team ran this Pittsburgh sweet treats tour, we started at the landmark Omni William Penn Hotel and wound through downtown's historic streets sampling almond torte donuts, French pastries, and Turkish baklava. The two-hour walking loop hits iconic spots like Market Square whilst a guide threads together the city's shift from steel town to cultural player. It's pitched at food lovers curious about local flavour and a bit of history—mix of tourists and locals, relaxed pace, good for a Saturday morning bite with mates.

American Specialties Gourmet Tour in Greenwich Village

When Em from our team did this Greenwich Village food tour, we wandered through one of New York's most characterful neighbourhoods sampling proper American classics — the kind of spots locals actually eat at, not tourist traps. Over two and a half hours, we hit the donut shops, burger joints, and bakeries that define the area's food culture, weaving in the history of the Village itself: the old delis, the jazz bars, the street-level charm that makes the neighbourhood feel like a village trapped inside a city. The guide knew the shopkeepers and their stories, which lifted it beyond just eating.

Food Tour of Local Orlando's Ivanhoe Village

When Alex from our team ran the Ivanhoe Village food tour, we found it less about ticking boxes and more about actually getting to know Orlando through the people and plates that shape the neighbourhood. It's a three-hour ramble through a historic Main Street district—five restaurant stops, each with a tasting that builds into a proper meal. The vibe is deliberately low-key; small groups, scenic lake glimpses, street murals, and the kind of local storytelling that makes a place click. Choose brunch (with a drink included) or afternoon timing to suit your day.

3 hours – 3h 10mfrom AUD $134

Sweets and Slices Greenwich Village Walking Food Tour

★ 5.0 (47)

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United States

Sweets and Slices Greenwich Village Walking Food Tour

When Jake from our Global Hobo crew ran this Greenwich Village food tour, it delivered exactly what it promised: a 2–3 hour wander through one of New York's most storied neighborhoods, stopping at five or six spots for slices, sweets, and bites curated by someone who's actually lived in the city for decades. You'll hit the famous pop-culture landmarks—Taylor Swift's old place, the FRIENDS building, Washington Square—but the real draw is the food: proper pizza from a third-gen slice shop, banana pudding, a standout cookie, a New Yorker's margherita take, and an award-winning cupcake. It's the kind of tour where the guide knows the neighbourhood inside out, and the stops feel genuine rather than touristy.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $106

Willamette Wine Tour from McMinnville (Tasting Fees Included)

★ 5.0 (47)

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United States

Willamette Wine Tour from McMinnville (Tasting Fees Included)

When Ben from our team ran this Willamette Valley wine tour out of McMinnville, we found ourselves in Oregon's most serious wine country with drivers who actually know the players. You're picked up and driven to 3–4 wineries over 6–9 hours depending on pace, with tasting fees covered upfront. The vibe is private-group focused — couples and friends groups rather than coach-load tourism — and the drivers' connections mean you're not just rolling up to the cellar door, you're getting properly introduced. McMinnville sits dead-centre in the valley, so the drive between stops is short and the whole experience feels genuinely local, not rushed.

6 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $473

Sip History In a Secret Speakeasy Cocktail Class

★ 5.0 (47)

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United States

Sip History In a Secret Speakeasy Cocktail Class

When Lily from our Global Hobo crew booked this 2-hour speakeasy cocktail class, she found herself in a hidden spot where history, technique, and decent banter collide over a drink. The setup feels deliberately throwback — all dim lighting and mixology theatre — and you'll work through three proper cocktails while picking up the stories behind them, noshing on snacks between rounds. The guide knows their stuff (certified, licensed) and treats the whole thing less like a lecture and more like hanging with someone who actually loves cocktails. The pacing hits a nice balance: you're making drinks, learning why they matter, laughing, and tasting as you go.

Private Tour of St. Louis's Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries

When Charlie from our Global Hobo crew ran this St. Louis tour, Wayne picked them up for a 4–6 hour crawl through the city's best smokehouses and breweries. St. Louis has earned its stripes as an American BBQ and beer heavyweight, and this private run cuts straight to why: you hit spots like Side Project Brewing and the 170-year-old Anheuser-Busch Biergarten, with Wayne narrating the German immigrant roots that built the city's beer culture and the regional BBQ style that sets it apart. Food and drinks are on you at each stop, so you're calling the shots on what lands on your plate.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $196

Wine Tour Pros - Sprinter Van Wine Tour: Up To 14 Guests

★ 5.0 (44)

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United States

Wine Tour Pros - Sprinter Van Wine Tour: Up To 14 Guests

When Tom from our Global Hobo crew booked Wine Tour Pros' Sprinter van experience, we rolled through Napa Valley with up to 14 people in a private vehicle, hitting wineries with a guide who's built real friendships with vineyard owners over years of work in the region. Six to eight hours on the road meant we could actually talk to winemakers and get the low-down on how things work here — not the sanitised tourist version. The van itself is comfortable, water's supplied, and you get a group photo to prove it happened. It's a solid setup if you want to drink your way through Napa without worrying about driving.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1836

★ 5.0 (44)

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United States

Corner Store Kauai Cooking Class

When Jake from our team joined this cooking class in Kauai, we learned to prepare four dishes that locals actually eat—not the tourist versions. A professional chef walked us through prepping sashimi-grade fish for poke, nailing fluffy rice, and building four different sauce profiles that balance heat, salt, and umami. The class cuts through the noise around Hawaiian food by showing what Kauai residents cook at home versus what gets served as 'Hawaiian' elsewhere. It's three hours of hands-on work in a real kitchen, capped off with eating what you've made. The group was small enough that the chef could eyeball your technique and adjust.

Full Day Guided Electric Bike Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

When Charlie from our team ran this Sonoma County e-bike wine tour, we found a solid way to cover ground without the driving hassle. You pedal through vineyard-dotted valleys on zippy electric bikes, hitting two local wineries for tastings of the region's reds, whites, and rosés. A guide steers you through the routes, dishes out winemaking context, and keeps the pace steady. It's six hours door-to-door, mixing easy riding with proper wine stops and a made-to-order lunch from a local deli. The vibe is relaxed wine-country touring, best suited to riders who can handle a bit of gentle pedalling and aren't after heavy cardio.

United Kitchens Going Deep in the Borough of Global Eats

When Charlie from our team ran this Queens food tour, we wound through some of NYC's most flavour-packed neighbourhoods on foot and via local transit. The route hits Corona, Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, and Flushing—each stop a different culinary tradition: Mexican family bakery, Ecuadorian street food, Argentinian bites, Colombian vendors, and local riffs on NYC fast-food staples. Five and a half hours of eating, walking, and learning how immigrant communities have genuinely shaped what New Yorkers eat. Small group, so you're not herded around like tourists.

5h 30mfrom AUD $247

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