Northern Europe and the British Isles
Northern Europe and the British Isles
Explore the region’s history, culture and natural wonders
The Thrills of Rediscovering Ancient Greece While Touring Modern Athens
The Mediterranean capital city savors its connections to antiquity—while reappraising its past
Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With a Photographic, Virtual Tour of Ireland
Here’s your lucky chance to see 15 images of the Emerald Isle from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
How This German Chocolate Shop Created a Sweet Way for Young Admirers to Pass Love Notes
For more than 150 years, Heidelberg locals and tourists have enjoyed the “Studentenkuss,” or Student Kiss—a praline nougat on a waffle wafer covered in dark chocolate
Discover the Beasts of Switzerland’s Lötschental Valley
During Carnival, villagers wearing wooden masks and dressing like fearsome “tschäggättä” terrorize the streets
Seven Natural Phenomena Worth Traveling For
You need to be in the right place at the right time to see these celestial and earthly wonders
The Most Anticipated Museum Openings of 2024
Scheduled to launch this year are new institutions dedicated to astronomy, Nintendo and women artists
Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
Grab Your Hot Cocoa and Enjoy These 15 Gorgeous Images of Snowy Landscapes
These highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest feature winter wonderlands
The Ten Best Books About Travel of 2023
Take a trip without leaving home with these adventurous reads from this year
Northern Europe and the British Isles
Hoyma Is Bringing Music Home in the Faroe Islands
For one fall night, it is tradition for a handful of houses in Sydrugota, on the island of Eysturoy, to open their doors and host intimate concerts
Italian Divers Revive Centuries-Old Tradition to Help Save European Perch
Nurseries built from bundles of tree branches may help conserve the freshwater fish in the age of climate change
The Unlikely, Enduring Friendship Between Ireland and the Choctaw Nation
One act of generosity during the Great Famine forged a bond that transcends generations
Five Places Worth Traveling to This Fall
New museums, a monumental exhibition and a skywatcher’s dream festival beckon in the coming months
From Fabled Palaces to Ancient Medinas, a Journey Through Spain’s Islamic History
Amid snowcapped mountains, sandy dunes, a wild seacoast and more, the legacy of the country’s Moorish past can still be explored across the peninsula
Northern Europe and the British Isles
How a Victorian Dinosaur Park Became a Time Capsule of Early Paleontology
A new sculpture and an upcoming restoration are breathing life into the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, one of 19th-century Britain’s most curious creations
The Sticky History of Baklava
The sweet dessert is an important part of the culinary identity of so many places that people sometimes dispute claims to its origins
How Germany’s Spaghetti Ice Cream Came to Be
Italian German ice cream maker Dario Fontanella invented “spaghettieis,” a clever dish that has captured the hearts of many
Eight Delicious Wine Regions You May Have Never Heard Of
With less tourist traffic, these UNESCO World Heritage Sites include vineyards that rival France’s Champagne or Burgundy
View 15 Beautiful Lighthouses That Lead the Way to Serene Scenes
These highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest include cliffside towers and lovely landscapes
Have Archaeologists Finally Found Emperor Nero’s Lost Theater?
Ahead of a planned luxury hotel, excavations have revealed what may be the ruins of the venue
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