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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.
Travel GuidesFrom the easy Golden Whip Stream to the 999 steps up Tianmen Mountain, here's every trail and shortcut you need to know.
Travel GuidesFrom the roar of Devil's Throat to a soaking boat ride under the cascades, here are the ten Iguazú Falls experiences worth building your whole trip around — with the practical detail to nail each one.
StoriesAnand runs a homestay in Alleppey and has strong opinions about houseboat scams, monsoon travel, and why you should eat porotta with beef fry at least once.
TipsDinner for $8. A volcano for $4. A colonial city guesthouse for $18. Granada might be the cheapest great destination in the Americas. Here's how to maximize it.
Travel GuidesIs the Golden Bridge worth the hype? Can you skip Ba Na Hills? What's the deal with the fire-breathing dragon? All answered honestly.
StoriesThere's a quality of light on volcanic islands that doesn't exist elsewhere — sharper, more saturated, as if the lava shaped the atmosphere as well as the land.
