Travel
Chocolate Destinations Around the World to Drool Over
These five places from Belgium to Hong Kong offer their own enticing takes on the confection
Japan Announces Plans for the First Hotel Run by Robots
Slated to open July 17, the hotel in a Japanese theme park will be staffed by "actroids"
The World’s Most-Visited Castles and Palaces
From Paris to Beijing, these historic castles and palaces draw millions of visitors for a glimpse of the lifestyles of the rich and famous
Vikings Storm the Streets at Up Helly Aa, Europe's Biggest Fire Festival (Photos)
Hundreds of local residents took to the streets, brandishing thousands of flaming torches, in an homage to Shetland's Viking heritage
How SkyMall Captured a Moment of Technological and American History
The now-bankrupt catalog had a meteoric rise and fall
Craziest Airplane Cabins of the Future
These airplane cabin designs—both real and conceptual—show what might await us on flights in the near future
Five Wild Ideas That Just Got Funded: From A Fitbit for Dogs to Soap Jewelry
Not to mention, a bizarre bike-treadmill hybrid meant to reduce the strain on runners' joints
An Iceberg Flipped Over, and Its Underside Is Breathtaking
On vacation in Antarctica, filmmaker and photographer Alex Cornell captured an unusual sight
Top Historic Sites to Visit in Cuba
Cuba is rich in history-laden spots—and a relaxed travel ban will make it easier for Americans to visit
Soon, You'll Be Able to Spend the Night on the Grounds of Downton Abbey
Beginning February 13, interested parties can book a night (or two) in a lodge one mile from Highclere Castle, made famous by "Downton Abbey"
Travel Spreads Dust Mite Poop All Over The World
Dust mites’ ubiquity comes in part from their ability to digest dead skin cells (which is what makes us allergic to their waste)
Our Top Stories of 2014
From weird red waterfalls to the pleasures of small-town America, these were the most read articles on Smithsonian.com this year
The Most Beautiful Drone Travel Videos of 2014
2014 was the year of the aerial drone travel video—here are some of the best of the best
Back When Americans Could Travel Freely to Cuba, Here's What It Looked Like
The U.S. broke off diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1960
Pollution Is Turning the Taj Mahal Brown
Workers must periodically cover the Taj Mahal in clay to remove the pollutants stuck to its marble walls
Stuck at the Airport? Why Not Take In an Art Exhibit
A missed connection or delayed arrival doesn't have to ruin your time at the airport, especially if your airport has an art show
Before Instagram, Memorializing Asia’s Most Traveled Roads
From Moroccan postcards to Japanese scrolls, the Sackler Gallery explores five centuries of travel around the Asian continent
Smaug the Dragon And Other Unexpected Airport Surprises
There's more to the world's airports than newsstands and food courts
"I’ve Lived the Life of 500 People": The Photography of Art Wolfe
<i>Earth Is My Witness</i> chronicles Wolfe's 40-year career as a photographer
Your Microbes Get Jet Lagged, Too
When bacteria's circadian rhythm is disrupted, they become worse at their jobs
Page 60 of 123