Is Kyrgyzstan the Next Adventure Travel Destination?
Breathtaking hikes, yurt stays and opportunities for cultural immersion are attracting trekkers from around the world
A Lunar New Year Staple, Tang Yuan Are a ‘Dose of Luck and Sweetness’
The chewy rice balls ooze with indulgent filling and layers of symbolism
Seven Natural Phenomena Worth Traveling For
You need to be in the right place at the right time to see these celestial and earthly wonders
The Most Anticipated Museum Openings of 2024
Scheduled to launch this year are new institutions dedicated to astronomy, Nintendo and women artists
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Grab Your Hot Cocoa and Enjoy These 15 Gorgeous Images of Snowy Landscapes
These highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest feature winter wonderlands
Saving the Apple’s Ancient Ancestor in the Forests of Kazakhstan
Found in the Tian Shan mountains, Malus sieversii could hold the secret to making other species of the fruit more stress-resistant
Rich or Poor, Uzbeks Eat Plov
The beloved medley of rice and meat is the national dish of Uzbekistan
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Appreciate Awesome Architecture With These 15 Photos
No passport is needed for this virtual tour of beautiful buildings around the world
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Soar Through the Himalayas With These 15 Breathtaking Photos of Nepal
Travel vicariously to one of the world’s most picturesque locales
The Ten Best Books About Travel of 2023
Take a trip without leaving home with these adventurous reads from this year
Fifty Years After Their Release, Former Vietnam POWs Journey Back to Hanoi
A group of American veterans return to the infamous compound where they and hundreds of other service members were held captive and tortured during the war
The Next Superfoods May Come From Australia
But Indigenous people—who stand to benefit the most from the commercialization of “bush tucker”—represent only 1 percent of the industry
Celebrate the Women’s World Cup With 15 Stunning Soccer Shots
Achieve the goal of viewing these highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
This Luxury Passenger Train Will Return to Southeast Asia
The revamped Eastern and Oriental Express will begin running again in February 2024
See the New Tallest Tree in Asia, a 335-Foot Cypress
Easily taller than the Statue of Liberty, the behemoth is likely the second-tallest known tree in the world
How Spam Became a Staple of Asian Cuisine
When American G.I.s fought abroad in wars in the 20th century, they left behind an unlikely legacy: canned meat
China Fully Reopens to Travelers After Three Years of Closures
Hoping to boost its tourism industry, the country is now issuing all types of visas
Hong Kong Is Giving Away 500,000 Free Plane Tickets
The government hopes to boost tourism in the wake of the pandemic and civil unrest
The Sake Master Who Bucks Ancient Tradition—in America
The ancient Japanese art of brewing a fragrant alcoholic drink from rice is being reinterpreted by Atsuo Sakurai in an unlikely setting
The Centuries-Old Sport of Karate Finally Gets Its Due at the Olympics
With the games set for Japan, the martial art will at last debut at next month’s competition
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