See what makes this country so captivating, from picturesque rice paddies to striking cityscapes
In the last decade, a truly homegrown effort has bubbled up in the United States
Psychedelic hedgehogs, purple pineapples, living strawberries—these tiny creatures show off their big personalities off the Australian coast
A steep, lush massif—the country's highest peak at 10,000 feet—beckons adventurers
Around the globe, teams of women are taking on traditionally male-dominated roles
The Mediterranean capital city savors its connections to antiquity—while reappraising its past
Observed around the world, the Hindu Festival of Colors welcomes spring
Here’s your lucky chance to see 15 images of the Emerald Isle from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
Medieval pilgrims flocked to the site for spiritual purification
The town’s historic hotel magnifies its mastery of the macabre with a chilling new attraction
See shots of “the world’s biggest party” from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
With origins in Europe, the assisted climbing routes are springing up at luxury resorts and on private land this side of the Atlantic
Two historians tell us why the pioneering 19th-century feminist, suffragist and abolitionist’s legacy has so frequently been misrepresented
The story behind the glitzy stretch of highway that became the destination for America’s most sublime—and most sordid—aspirations
These 15 photos capture affection that goes beyond candy and flowers
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 chocolate
A new show at the Whitney showcases the visionary who devised the art world’s first artificial intelligence
Here’s how Venice, Rio de Janeiro, Trinidad and Tobago, New Orleans, and Quebec City mark the pre-Lenten season
Breathtaking hikes, yurt stays and opportunities for cultural immersion are attracting trekkers from around the world
The chewy rice balls ooze with indulgent filling and layers of symbolism
Let the Journey Begin