Travel | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/travel/RSS feed for TravelenTue, 02 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000Climbing Malawi’s Island in the Skyhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/climbing-malawis-island-in-the-sky-180984012/A steep, lush massif—the country's highest peak at 10,000 feet—beckons adventurersTue, 02 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000Five Programs Paving the Way for Gender Equality Worldwidehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/five-programs-paving-the-way-for-gender-equality-worldwide-180984052/Around the globe, teams of women are taking on traditionally male-dominated rolesFri, 29 Mar 2024 15:52:19 +0000The Thrills of Rediscovering Ancient Greece While Touring Modern Athenshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/thrills-rediscovering-ancient-greece-touring-modern-athens-180983972/The Mediterranean capital city savors its connections to antiquity—while reappraising its pastWed, 27 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000Celebrate Holi With These 15 Vibrant Photoshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/celebrate-holi-with-these-15-vibrant-photos-180984003/Observed around the world, the Hindu Festival of Colors welcomes springFri, 22 Mar 2024 12:09:47 +0000Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With a Photographic, Virtual Tour of Irelandhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/celebrate-st-patricks-day-with-a-virtual-trip-to-ireland-180983956/Here’s your lucky chance to see 15 images of the Emerald Isle from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo ContestFri, 15 Mar 2024 14:16:31 +0000The World's First Cryonics Museum Finds a Perfect Home in Estes Park, Coloradohttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/worlds-first-cryonics-museum-finds-perfect-home-in-estes-park-colorado-180983891/The town’s historic hotel magnifies its mastery of the macabre with a chilling new attractionTue, 05 Mar 2024 16:10:05 +0000These Festive Photos Capture How the World Celebrates Carnival, From Rome to Rio de Janeirohttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/these-festive-photos-capture-how-the-world-celebrates-carnival-from-rome-to-rio-de-janeiro-180983875/See shots of “the world’s biggest party” from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo ContestFri, 01 Mar 2024 14:00:22 +0000Via Ferratas Are Finally Catching On in the United Stateshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/via-ferratas-are-finally-catching-on-in-the-united-states-180983855/With origins in Europe, the assisted climbing routes are springing up at luxury resorts and on private land this side of the AtlanticWed, 28 Feb 2024 15:33:08 +0000Celebrate Valentine's Day With Heartwarming Snapshots of True Lovehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/celebrate-valentines-day-with-heartwarming-snapshots-of-true-love-180983752/These 15 photos capture affection that goes beyond candy and flowersWed, 14 Feb 2024 17:24:01 +0000How This German Chocolate Shop Created a Sweet Way for Young Admirers to Pass Love Noteshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/how-this-german-chocolate-shop-created-a-sweet-way-for-young-admirers-to-pass-love-notes-180983781/For more than 150 years, Heidelberg locals and tourists have enjoyed the "Studentenkuss," or Student Kiss—a praline nougat on a waffle wafer covered in dark chocolateWed, 14 Feb 2024 14:08:36 +0000