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In Japan, ramen is a culinary touchstone that goes way beyond food
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A tradition beginning in war and ending in cake
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An Australian wine region with epic surfing beaches, a welcoming vibe and standout Cabernets and Chardonnays
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On the peak of Mount Kyaiktiyo is a mind-bending Buddhist monument: a 25-foot rock that balances precariously on the edge of a cliff
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Discover <i>sampuru</i>, the art of mind-blowingly realistic fake food
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Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
A highlight from our photo contest: Local photographer Yingting Shih captures surprising and unique moments in his travels
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Admiring the scenery just got even better
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The iconic dish has surprising regional roots
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Smithsonian Journeys Travel Quarterly: India
Jaya Jaitly aims to protect India's cultural heritage from the threat of globalized marketplaces
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Deep in the jungles of southeast Asia, archaeologists have rediscovered the remains of an invisible kingdom that may have been the template for Angkor Wat
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Smithsonian Journeys Travel Quarterly: India
Paintings recently discovered in Jodhpur's royal palace depict Nath yogis' understanding of the cosmos
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Unearth Coober Pedy, the Outback's hidden city
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Smithsonian Journeys Travel Quarterly: India
A window on the world from a four-bunk sleeper car
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Napier turned its tragic past into an architectural wonder
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From mountains to cafes, the world is full of strange and beautiful ways to cross into other countries
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Studded with cave pearls and home to elusive giant spiders, this cave is one of Laos' hidden treasures
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Smithsonian Journeys Travel Quarterly: India
Explore India's vibrant history, picturesque locales and delicious eats
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From ice-encrusted hot tubs to baths made of beer, don't miss these six spectacular soaks
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