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TJA tree-lined capital nestled between mountain ranges that serves as the gateway to the legendary Pamir Highway, where the National Museum showcases Silk Road treasures, the green bazaar overflows with pomegranates and walnuts, and the world's second-tallest flagpole once towered over Rudaki Park.
IndiaA UNESCO World Heritage complex of 25 medieval Hindu and Jain temples covered in extraordinarily intricate erotic and divine sculptures — the pinnacle of Chandela dynasty art, set against the wild backdrop of Panna National Park's tiger-roaming forests.
Utah's first national park — a cathedral of sculpted sandstone where the Virgin River carved 2,000-foot vermilion cliffs into a labyrinth of slot canyons, hanging gardens, and vertigo-inducing spines like Angels Landing that draw hikers from every corner of the planet.
SeasonalEmpty beaches, storm-light photography, resort rates slashed in half, and seafood that's somehow cheaper when the fishing boats still run. The contrarian case for rainy-season Samui.
Seasonal18 hours of daylight, archipelago islands, outdoor swimming, and a city that transforms when the sun barely sets. Summer Stockholm is a different country.
Travel GuidesA million acres of grizzly bears, turquoise lakes, and one of America's most spectacular drives. Here's everything you need.
StoriesI came for three days. I stayed for five. Something about the salt air, the Gnawa music, and the $3 grilled fish kept me from leaving.
Travel GuidesCarved coral-stone walls, doors that tell family histories, and a mosque from the 14th century. Lamu Old Town is the Swahili coast's greatest architectural treasure.
StoriesPain au chocolat at sunrise, Kanak ceremonies at sunset, and a lagoon that makes Fiji look crowded.
