Travel | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/travel/RSS feed for TravelenFri, 26 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000See 15 Picturesque Views of Parishttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/see-15-picturesque-views-of-paris-180984768/France’s charming capital city welcomes the 2024 Summer Olympic GamesFri, 26 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000From Cisterns to Temples, These Twelve Underground Worlds Are Open for Exploringhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/from-cisterns-to-temples-these-underground-worlds-are-open-for-exploring-180984737/Some of these age-old subterranean spaces have even been transformed into amusement parks, art galleries and restaurantsWed, 24 Jul 2024 12:30:00 +0000The Boozy History of Baba au Rhumhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/boozy-history-of-baba-au-rhum-180984722/The French are known for their pastries, but few desserts garner as much attention as this dried-out cake resuscitated with rumThu, 18 Jul 2024 13:09:07 +0000This Island Is Inhabited by More Koalas Than Humanshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/this-island-is-inhabited-by-more-koalas-than-humans-180984680/Australia’s French Island is home to one of the country’s largest and healthiest koala populations, but it’s not impervious to the species’ strugglesThu, 11 Jul 2024 12:30:00 +0000Eight Weird and Wonderful Museums in Parishttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/eight-weird-and-wonderful-museums-in-paris-180984640/These quirky institutions tell the stories behind everything from sewers to perfume, medicine to magicFri, 05 Jul 2024 12:30:00 +0000The Festival Where Scotland's Violent History Comes Back to Lifehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/festival-where-scotlands-violent-history-comes-back-to-life-180984627/Every year in the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders, one of Europe’s largest equestrian events commemorates a lawless time that shaped the region’s identityTue, 02 Jul 2024 12:33:32 +0000The Surprising History of Pad Thaihttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/the-surprising-history-of-pad-thai-180984625/The national dish of Thailand is actually a fusion of Thai and Chinese food culturesMon, 01 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000This Pathbreaking South African Horseman Hands a New Generation the Reinshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/pathbreaking-south-african-horseman-hands-new-generation-reins-180984490/In Soweto, an unlikely champion offers lessons in riding and in lifeFri, 28 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000See 15 Stunning Scenes of Summerhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/see-15-stunning-scenes-of-summer-180984583/These highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest will remind you of everything you love about the seasonFri, 21 Jun 2024 16:41:37 +0000Will the Bistro Save France's Rural Villages?https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/will-the-bistro-save-frances-rural-villages-180984555/Because these social hubs are the glue holding communities together, a growing movement seeks to protect them on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage listThu, 20 Jun 2024 15:43:28 +0000Celebrate Pride Month With 15 Photos of LGBTQ Joyhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/celebrate-pride-month-with-15-photos-of-lgbtq-joy-180984539/These images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest capture vibrant parades and festivals around the worldFri, 14 Jun 2024 11:03:18 +0000For 75 Years, Runners Have Raced in Colorado Tethered to Donkeyshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/for-75-years-runners-have-raced-in-colorado-tethered-to-donkeys-180984523/Harkening back to mining days, the sport has human-donkey teams navigating challenging mountain coursesThu, 13 Jun 2024 14:44:37 +0000The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2024https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/the-15-best-small-towns-to-visit-in-2024-180984472/From a bluegrass capital in Virginia to a laid-back surf town in Hawaii, these spots are beckoning to tourists this yearTue, 11 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000Get Your Motor Running With These Cool Carshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/get-your-motor-running-with-these-cool-cars-180984476/See 15 awesome automobiles from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo ContestFri, 07 Jun 2024 15:31:14 +0000How Zongzi Became the Must-Eat Food During the Dragon Boat Festivalhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/how-zongzi-became-the-must-eat-food-during-the-dragon-boat-festival-180984459/A festive recipe to ward off sea monsters remains a staple of one of China’s biggest cultural eventsTue, 04 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000You Ought to See These Ottershttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/you-ought-to-see-these-otters-180984460/View 15 outstanding otter images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo ContestTue, 04 Jun 2024 11:30:04 +0000