From Scotland to Japan, these multiday treks offer adventure and a truly immersive experience
These highlights from the Smithsonian Photo Contest celebrate the autumn
Fifty years ago, on October 5, 1974, David Kunst completed the first verified circumnavigation of the globe on foot. Along the way, he met Princess Grace of Monaco, raised money for UNICEF and lost a brother to bandits
Cenotes in the Yucatán Peninsula are time capsules preserving remnants of Maya culture and fossils of extinct megafauna
Despite their often dangerous stings, these creatures create serene scenes as they float through the deep sea
The team traveled from New Zealand to Tonga along a humpback highway to collect environmental DNA and raise awareness of the plight of the marine mammals
A new book charts the history of pet cemeteries and honors the universal experience of grieving an animal companion
These shots from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest show why it’s one of the most-visited nations on earth
The Cuban-American actor and producer has stars on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, but this new honor pays tribute to his start as a musician in South Florida
Sharks have been losing teeth for 400 million years. Here’s a guide to uncovering some of these plentiful fossils across the country
In a twist befitting its pages, the satirical, anti-establishment publication that delivered laughs and hijinks to generations of young readers gets the respect it always deserved with a new museum exhibition
These Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest images celebrate our feathered friends
During Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinese around the world eat the miniature molded and filled cakes to wish their families wealth and happiness
These selections from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest images capture this South American paradise
Historical evidence is helping to pinpoint the exact locations of fabled sites, from King Arthur’s castle to Solomon’s Temple
After a harrowing escape from the Philippines, the prickly American famously vowed "I shall return" from a remote train station before marshaling Allied forces to victory
From Chaplin’s World in Switzerland to Popeye Village in Malta, these spots celebrate much-loved films and filmmakers
Climate change, corporate money, soaring demand—can Mexico’s local agave growers find a viable path for a beloved beverage?
On the scenic Oberkircher Brennersteig trail, home of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, travelers won’t go thirsty
Before you turn your nose up at the sweet and spicy combination, consider its roots in the country’s post-World War II food culture
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