https://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/travel/RSS feed for TravelenThu, 30 Jul 2026 15:27:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/a-new-generation-of-chefs-reimagines-indonesian-cuisine-in-the-netherlands-to-tell-the-stories-of-its-origins-180989221/The shift reflects a larger cultural moment, with chefs asking whether the cuisine should remain tied to colonial nostalgia or evolve into a reflection of modern Indonesian identityThu, 30 Jul 2026 15:27:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/a-new-generation-of-chefs-reimagines-indonesian-cuisine-in-the-netherlands-to-tell-the-stories-of-its-origins-180989221/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/these-photos-of-nashville-will-have-you-packing-your-bags-for-music-city-usa-180989180/These 15 images from the archives of the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest give us a glimpse of life in Tennessee’s capital cityFri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/these-photos-of-nashville-will-have-you-packing-your-bags-for-music-city-usa-180989180/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/before-cultural-and-natural-wonders-earn-unesco-world-heritage-status-they-are-put-on-a-tentative-list-here-are-five-nominees-worth-visiting-now-180989155/Featuring more than 1,800 sites from 181 countries and territories, UNESCO’s tentative list is a treasure trove of lesser-known marvelsThu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/before-cultural-and-natural-wonders-earn-unesco-world-heritage-status-they-are-put-on-a-tentative-list-here-are-five-nominees-worth-visiting-now-180989155/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/for-three-hours-every-day-open-ocean-transforms-into-australias-ghost-reef-180989152/An isolated wonder some 1,200 miles from the nearest city, Montgomery Reef disappears as quickly as it appears, mirroring the supposed vanishing of its original owners, a tribe of Indigenous giantsMon, 20 Jul 2026 17:34:30 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/for-three-hours-every-day-open-ocean-transforms-into-australias-ghost-reef-180989152/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/15-kitten-photos-that-will-make-you-feel-as-warm-and-fuzzy-as-the-tiny-felines-themselves-180989111/These moments from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest highlight curious kittens from around the worldFri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/15-kitten-photos-that-will-make-you-feel-as-warm-and-fuzzy-as-the-tiny-felines-themselves-180989111/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/verdant-beauty-wide-open-spaces-elegant-architecture-have-a-look-at-15-photos-that-show-why-central-park-is-the-lifeblood-of-manhattan-180989067/At the center of the concrete jungle, the green expanse provides New York with a real retreat to natureFri, 10 Jul 2026 14:25:23 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/verdant-beauty-wide-open-spaces-elegant-architecture-have-a-look-at-15-photos-that-show-why-central-park-is-the-lifeblood-of-manhattan-180989067/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/when-germany-built-a-flying-train-125-years-ago-a-city-coalesced-beneath-it-it-has-moved-royalty-commuters-and-touristsand-one-elephantever-since-180989072/When there was no room on the ground, towns in the Wupper Valley looked to the skies and built a suspension railway that became a source of pride and connectionWed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/when-germany-built-a-flying-train-125-years-ago-a-city-coalesced-beneath-it-it-has-moved-royalty-commuters-and-touristsand-one-elephantever-since-180989072/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/july-4-is-always-a-star-spangled-banner-day-for-old-glory-celebrate-with-these-15-images-of-the-american-flag-180989053/Nothing symbolizes the promise of the nation like the stars and stripes flapping valiantly in the blue sky. As we approach the country’s 250th anniversary, this collection offers a moment of reflectionFri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/july-4-is-always-a-star-spangled-banner-day-for-old-glory-celebrate-with-these-15-images-of-the-american-flag-180989053/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/a-peek-inside-jim-hensons-creature-shop-where-sesame-street-characters-and-other-whimsical-puppets-are-designed-180989051/Every weekend, the magical workshop opens its doors for the public to see how legendary film and television characters are madeThu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/a-peek-inside-jim-hensons-creature-shop-where-sesame-street-characters-and-other-whimsical-puppets-are-designed-180989051/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/from-a-sea-turtle-rescue-to-an-outhouse-race-these-ten-fourth-of-july-traditions-celebrate-america-like-no-other-180989044/Revelers typically mark Independence Day with a barbecue and fireworks show, but these festivities across the country offer quirky alternativesTue, 30 Jun 2026 15:29:09 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/from-a-sea-turtle-rescue-to-an-outhouse-race-these-ten-fourth-of-july-traditions-celebrate-america-like-no-other-180989044/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/heres-how-the-obama-presidential-center-is-different-from-other-presidents-museums-180988974/More than a library and archives, the new Chicago institution is a place for the community to gather, talk and play togetherThu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/heres-how-the-obama-presidential-center-is-different-from-other-presidents-museums-180988974/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/to-see-the-magnificence-and-majesty-of-machu-picchu-without-the-hike-check-out-these-amazing-images-180988959/More than a million people make the arduous ascent to this wonder of the world each year. And most of them bring cameras, so even those who can't make it are in luck.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:52:50 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/to-see-the-magnificence-and-majesty-of-machu-picchu-without-the-hike-check-out-these-amazing-images-180988959/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/the-events-that-took-place-in-this-selma-alabama-home-were-key-to-the-civil-rights-movement-and-you-can-now-visit-it-180988944/The Jackson family opened their home to civil rights leaders planning the Selma-to-Montgomery march, which led to the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The entire house was recently moved to Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford, in Dearborn, MichiganFri, 12 Jun 2026 13:35:42 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/the-events-that-took-place-in-this-selma-alabama-home-were-key-to-the-civil-rights-movement-and-you-can-now-visit-it-180988944/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/these-15-stunning-photos-invite-you-to-take-a-peek-at-the-people-places-and-cultural-legacy-of-picturesque-portugal-180988936/With its vibrant hues, vast landscapes and a venerable history, there’s much to love about the coastal countryFri, 12 Jun 2026 13:30:01 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/these-15-stunning-photos-invite-you-to-take-a-peek-at-the-people-places-and-cultural-legacy-of-picturesque-portugal-180988936/