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02/03/2025

Planning a trip to Austin? Don’t forget the car—this city thrives on its car-centric lifestyle. Read this article for more!

After three weeks of exploring Austin, I’m still not used to the car-centric Texan lifestyle.

02/03/2025

01/31/2025

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Lake Doxa in the Peloponnese, often called the "Switzerland of Greece." Check out this article to learn more!

Lake Doxa, in the Peloponnese, is a place of astounding beauty that has been dubbed

01/31/2025

01/30/2025

Take a trip Down Under with these stunning photos of Australia, from the outback to the coast. Check out this article to see all 15 images!

From the outback to the coasts, see 15 images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest

01/29/2025

Dreaming of the French Riviera? This stunning destination has it all—art, food, sunshine, and more!

When you're sitting on your couch and dreaming of vacation, you may very well be dreaming of the French Riviera. The place is a dream come true for travelers, explorers, swimmers, sun-bathers, and fans of art, food, and sunshine.

01/28/2025

Stay safe and eco-friendly on your outdoor adventures! Learn how to avoid harmful chemicals in your travel gear with these helpful tips.

When traveling outdoors, the safety and sustainability of your travel gear matters as much as its functionality. The growing concern in this context is that of the presence of PFAS chemicals in travel gear. We have a few tips to avoid such harmful chemicals and enjoy an eco-friendly outdoor trip.

01/27/2025

Discover how Hokkaido's unique landscape and climate shape its one-of-a-kind cuisine, blending Western influences with Indigenous flavors. Read this article to learn more!

Tim Anderson’s new book, Hokkaido, is inspired by Japan’s northernmost prefecture, where Western influences and Indigenous cooking create a cuisine like no other.

01/24/2025

Did you know some major U.S. cities had different names? Discover why places like Terminus, Georgia, and Jernigan, Florida, got rebranded in this article!

These days, there's no Terminus, Georgia, or Jernigan, Florida. Find out why major U.S. cities changed their monikers.

01/24/2025

01/23/2025

Greece’s lakes may be overlooked for its beaches, but they’re just as enchanting!

Lakes in Greece go under-appreciated because of the country's wealth of beaches and islands, but are surely enchanting and worth a visit

01/22/2025

Inspired by "The Durrells," Tracey Davies explores the charm of Corfu. Read this article to see why she fell in love with this Greek island!

One of her favourite childhood books, Tracey Davies follows in the sandy footsteps of The Durrells in Corfu