https://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/travel/RSS feed for TravelenWed, 04 Sep 2024 12:30:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/nine-mythical-places-archaeologists-think-may-have-actually-existed-180984996/Historical evidence is helping to pinpoint the exact locations of fabled sites, from King Arthur’s castle to Solomon’s TempleWed, 04 Sep 2024 12:30:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/eight-movie-museums-cinephiles-need-to-visit-180984955/From Chaplin’s World in Switzerland to Popeye Village in Malta, these spots celebrate much-loved films and filmmakersThu, 29 Aug 2024 17:51:55 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/from-sprites-to-schnaps-take-a-spirited-trip-through-germanys-black-forest-180984950/On the scenic Oberkircher Brennersteig trail, home of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, travelers won’t go thirstyTue, 27 Aug 2024 16:21:08 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/bananas-and-curry-on-pizza-thats-how-the-swedish-do-it-180984961/Before you turn your nose up at the sweet and spicy combination, consider its roots in the country’s post-World War II food cultureMon, 26 Aug 2024 14:41:54 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/take-a-virtual-tour-of-new-york-city-with-these-15-photos-180984934/Get a slice of the Big Apple with shots of the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Central Park and more from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo ContestFri, 23 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/why-are-fishermen-braving-dangerous-waters-to-harvest-bizarre-looking-sea-creatures-theyre-delicious-180984881/Gooseneck barnacles are tasty, but expensive, given the skill and guts it takes to gather them from slick rocks slammed by wavesThu, 15 Aug 2024 16:32:51 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/for-100-years-santa-feans-have-burned-new-mexicos-boogeyman-in-a-sacred-rite-of-purification-laughter-and-rebirth-180984879/The original “burning man” was the brainchild of a local artist and involves volunteers constructing a 50-foot-tall villainTue, 13 Aug 2024 12:30:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/see-15-photos-cowboys-cowgirls-wrangling-cattle-riding-bucking-broncos-180984849/Giddyap and get a look at these stunning selections from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo ContestWed, 07 Aug 2024 16:15:49 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/the-stories-behind-six-iconic-album-cover-shots-taken-in-americaand-where-to-recreate-them-180984806/These picture-perfect album covers have turned unassuming street corners, empty beach stretches and looming buildings into musical monumentsThu, 01 Aug 2024 12:41:24 +0000https://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 +0000https://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 +0000https://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 +0000https://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 +0000