https://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/blog/smithsonian-journeys/RSS feed for Smithsonian JourneysenMon, 31 Aug 2026 19:09:08 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-journeys/2026/08/31/total-eclipse-of-the-sun-photo-gallery/The August 2026 total solar eclipse lasted less than two minutes over northern Spain, but Smithsonian Journeys travelers turned it into a six-day celebration of astronomy, wine, and Spanish culture. See our favorite photos from Eclipse Day—and a stunning video of totality.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:09:08 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-journeys/2026/08/31/total-eclipse-of-the-sun-photo-gallery/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-journeys/2026/07/19/why-go-now-how-travel-in-2026-is-defying-the-odds/Tourism has been in the news for all the wrong reasons of late, from fuel shortages to water-gun-wielding locals, yet travel is poised to have a banner year. Behind the gloomy headlines, the real story is one of resilience and determination. Here are some ways people are getting around the obstacles and fulfilling their love for travel this year.Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:41:47 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-journeys/2026/07/19/why-go-now-how-travel-in-2026-is-defying-the-odds/