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A 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.
A 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.
Two billion years of rock, one mile deep — and most visitors leave in under two hours. Here are the 12 Grand Canyon rim experiences worth building your day around, in the order the light wants you to do them.
Stories762 curves, one scooter crash (not mine), canyon sunsets, hot springs at dawn, and the best pad thai I've eaten for a dollar.
StoriesFrom a skeptic who thought LA was all traffic and selfies — here's what actually happened when I stayed long enough to get past the cliches.
Travel GuidesThree towns, three completely different reef experiences. One is cheap and cheerful, one is upscale and closer, and one is all about the islands.
The practical stuff nobody tells you until you're already on a hairpin bend in the rain. Driving, weather layers, levada transfers, money, and the etiquette that makes locals smile — sorted before you fly.
SeasonalFor a few golden weeks each autumn, the Blue Ridge Mountains around Asheville turn into a wall of red, orange, and gold. Here's how to time it, where to drive, and what to eat while you're there.