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These 15 images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest will grow on you

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A Sweeping Transformation Is Underway as the Grand Egyptian Museum Prepares to Officially Open and the Giza Plateau Braces for a Record-Breaking Influx of Visitors

The Egyptian government is making changes to enhance the visitor experience around the pyramids, but are these modifications threatening the livelihoods of local communities rooted in generations-old tourism practices?

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Third Places Are Being Reimagined—and Welcoming Travelers in the Process

Outside of home and work, spaces like parks, food halls and libraries are stepping up with social offerings

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These 15 Remarkable Photographs of China Will Transport You Halfway Across the World

It’s as beautiful as it is historical. See the old, new and much of what’s in between in China

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08.08.2025

Fancy a Kulfi? From Granita to Queso Helado, Cool Down With These Seven Frozen Desserts Found Around the World

Shaved ice, stretchy ice cream and other cold treats can transport you in time and place

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01.08.2025

In Belize, Maya Descendants Are Reviving an Ancient, Sacred Ballgame

A movement is underway to make pok-ta-pok, the world’s oldest team ballgame, the national sport

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29.07.2025

The Centuries-Old Abandoned Farmhouses of Puglia Are Having a Renaissance Moment

Supporting sustainability and local economies, these out-of-the-way structures known as masserie are offering a new type of rustic luxury

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29.07.2025

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Postal Service With These 15 Photographs

These shots from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest are truly a dream delivery

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12.07.2025

See Greece in All Its Gorgeous Glory

These 15 images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest remind us of the grandeur of Greece

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11.07.2025

Seven Mysteries You Can Explore in America's National Parks

From unexplained phenomena to baffling disappearances, follow the clues while discovering our country’s treasured protected areas

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09.07.2025

How an Ancestral Peruvian Ceremony Is Saving the Once-Endangered Vicuña

Each year in the first weeks of June, Indigenous communities in the Andes form a human chain to corral the camelids and shear their valuable wool

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03.07.2025

Jewish Food Is Making a Comeback in Poland

Bagels, knishes, bialys and more are popping up in bakeries as the country reckons with historical trauma

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02.07.2025

From the Coast to the Capital, Enjoy an Eyeful of Extraordinary Eastern Canada

See 15 images of our neighbor to the north from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest

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01.07.2025

Go Behind the Scenes of the Running of the Bulls

An offbeat journey to the legendary Spanish festival 100 years after the life-changing trip that inspired Ernest Hemingway to write "The Sun Also Rises"

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28.06.2025

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of ‘Jaws’ With 15 Shark Snapshots

The classic thriller might discourage you from getting in the water, so check out these sensational shark images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest instead

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27.06.2025

When a Lumberjack's Imagination Ran Wild, He Created More Than 200 Sculptures in Wisconsin's Northwoods

Decades later, a conservator keeps Fred Smith’s art alive in the whimsical Wisconsin Concrete Park

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21.06.2025

See 15 Photos of Striking Landscapes and Lively Scenes Deep in the Heart of Texas

These images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest remind us what makes the Lone Star State so special

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18.06.2025

The History of Ma'amoul, a Middle Eastern Cookie That Is a 'Love Letter' to Our Ancestors

Stuffed with nuts or dates, the shortbread cookie is enjoyed around Muslim, Christian and Jewish holidays

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14.06.2025

How Sweden's Vätternrundan Became the Biggest Recreational Bike Ride on the Planet

For 60 years, cyclists have descended on the city of Motala in June to ride 196 miles around Lake Vättern and promote healthy living

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10.06.2025

The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2025

From a barbecue capital in Texas to the site of the first offensive victory for American forces in the Revolutionary War in New York, these spots are worthy of a visit this year

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31.05.2025

Explore the Spectacular Landscapes and Awesome Animals of Western Canada

Enjoy some northern exposure with these 15 images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest

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Set Sail With These 15 Scenes of Sensational Ships

These seafaring shots are harbored in the archives of the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest

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22.05.2025

Nine Ways to Experience Greenland's Unique Culture and Icy Landscapes

The first-ever direct flights from the United States to Greenland will give tourists easier access to the island’s history, culture and natural wonders

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21.05.2025

The Bittersweet Beginnings of Vanilla Cultivation Can Be Traced Back to the Far-Flung Isle of Réunion

A journey to the remote Indian Ocean island reveals the story behind the fragrant, delicious, ubiquitous spice—and the enslaved youth who made it a commercial success

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17.05.2025

The Last Operating Woolworth's Lunch Counter Will Be Up and Running Once Again in California

A neighborhood icon, the Bakersfield luncheonette will mix modern design touches with classic decor

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16.05.2025

The Joys of Discovering the Roman Underground, From the Colosseum to What’s Beneath the Trevi Foundation

To escape the crowds of the Eternal City, head below ground and enter a portal into Rome’s past

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15.05.2025

To Truly Experience These Five Cities, Wake Before Sunrise

Everyone focuses on a destination’s nightlife, but perhaps we should be more concerned with what its early morning hours have to offer

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10.05.2025

An Ohio Earthwork Where Thousands Once Gathered for Celestial Observations and Religious Ceremonies Is Open to the Public

An earthen enclosure called the Octagon is drawing much-deserved attention to the state’s history-filled mounds built some 2,000 years ago by the Hopewell culture

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07.05.2025

How an Indomitable Environmental Activist Saved the Outer Banks From Impending Development

Fifty years ago, Carolista Baum passionately fought to create Jockey’s Ridge State Park, an unusually biodiverse ecosystem of dunes, thickets and marshes

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These Extraordinary Archaeological Sites Are a Portal to Ancient Egypt

The Valley of the Kings and other bucket-list Egyptian destinations offer a glimpse into millennia-old majesty and artistry

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See 15 Serene Scenes of the English Countryside

Quaint centuries-old villages dot the rural landscapes of the United Kingdom

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Why Skiers Are Ending the Season With a Splash—and Keeping the Raucous Tradition of Pond Skimming Alive

For nearly 100 years, die-hards have been saying goodbye to winter by speeding down the slopes and water skiing over massive puddles

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Get Into the Revolutionary Spirit With These Beautiful Photographs of Boston

Massachusetts’ capital city offers American history lessons at every turn

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Eight Historic Moments That Took Place at the Waldorf Astoria New York

The famous hotel reopens this spring after an extensive renovation that began in 2017

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15.04.2025

Destinations Hit by Natural Disasters Need Tourists Back—but Maybe Not in the Same Way as Before

Places like Maui and Asheville, North Carolina, rebuilding after wildfires and hurricanes, are doing so with a mind to sustainable tourism

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11.04.2025

Two Centuries Ago, Batteaumen on Virginia's James River Ended Long Work Days With a Taste of Freedom

The James River Batteau Company, an outdoor recreation-meets-historical tour business, has designed a dinner cruise that honors the resilience and culinary ingenuity of enslaved boatmen

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05.04.2025

The TikTok-Famous Dubai Chocolate Traces Its Origins to the 13th-Century Middle East

Generation Z is putting its own spin on knafeh, a dish first designed to quash a caliph's hunger pangs

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See 15 Photos That Will Remind You to Appreciate the Rain

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Saddle up for a visit to the most notorious town in the West, where a certain infamous showdown happens day after day

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The Japanese City Known for Making Knives That Are a Cut Above

Get a Glimpse of Farm Life All Around the World

A Sweeping Transformation Is Underway as the Grand Egyptian Museum Prepares to Officially Open and the Giza Plateau Braces for a Record-Breaking Influx of Visitors

Third Places Are Being Reimagined—and Welcoming Travelers in the Process

These 15 Remarkable Photographs of China Will Transport You Halfway Across the World

Fancy a Kulfi? From Granita to Queso Helado, Cool Down With These Seven Frozen Desserts Found Around the World

In Belize, Maya Descendants Are Reviving an Ancient, Sacred Ballgame

The Centuries-Old Abandoned Farmhouses of Puglia Are Having a Renaissance Moment

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Postal Service With These 15 Photographs

See Greece in All Its Gorgeous Glory

Seven Mysteries You Can Explore in America's National Parks

How an Ancestral Peruvian Ceremony Is Saving the Once-Endangered Vicuña

Jewish Food Is Making a Comeback in Poland

From the Coast to the Capital, Enjoy an Eyeful of Extraordinary Eastern Canada

Go Behind the Scenes of the Running of the Bulls

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of ‘Jaws’ With 15 Shark Snapshots

When a Lumberjack's Imagination Ran Wild, He Created More Than 200 Sculptures in Wisconsin's Northwoods

See 15 Photos of Striking Landscapes and Lively Scenes Deep in the Heart of Texas

The History of Ma'amoul, a Middle Eastern Cookie That Is a 'Love Letter' to Our Ancestors

How Sweden's Vätternrundan Became the Biggest Recreational Bike Ride on the Planet

The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2025

Explore the Spectacular Landscapes and Awesome Animals of Western Canada

Set Sail With These 15 Scenes of Sensational Ships

Nine Ways to Experience Greenland's Unique Culture and Icy Landscapes

The Bittersweet Beginnings of Vanilla Cultivation Can Be Traced Back to the Far-Flung Isle of Réunion

The Last Operating Woolworth's Lunch Counter Will Be Up and Running Once Again in California

The Joys of Discovering the Roman Underground, From the Colosseum to What’s Beneath the Trevi Foundation

To Truly Experience These Five Cities, Wake Before Sunrise

An Ohio Earthwork Where Thousands Once Gathered for Celestial Observations and Religious Ceremonies Is Open to the Public

How an Indomitable Environmental Activist Saved the Outer Banks From Impending Development

These Extraordinary Archaeological Sites Are a Portal to Ancient Egypt

See 15 Serene Scenes of the English Countryside

Why Skiers Are Ending the Season With a Splash—and Keeping the Raucous Tradition of Pond Skimming Alive

Get Into the Revolutionary Spirit With These Beautiful Photographs of Boston

Eight Historic Moments That Took Place at the Waldorf Astoria New York

Destinations Hit by Natural Disasters Need Tourists Back—but Maybe Not in the Same Way as Before

Two Centuries Ago, Batteaumen on Virginia's James River Ended Long Work Days With a Taste of Freedom

The TikTok-Famous Dubai Chocolate Traces Its Origins to the 13th-Century Middle East

See 15 Photos That Will Remind You to Appreciate the Rain

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