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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.
StoriesI arrived expecting a Disney village. What I found was a 7,000-year-old salt mining town fighting to stay real beneath the weight of a million annual visitors.
They're Bali's two great surf towns, 90 minutes apart and worlds apart in feel. Here's an honest, category-by-category breakdown to help you pick the right base for your trip.
SeasonalThe crowds thin out, the maples catch fire, and the street food hits different in the crisp fall air.
SeasonalWhale sharks, Day of the Dead, surf swells, and shoulder-season deals — a local's take on Sayulita's best and worst months, so you can time your trip right.
SeasonalVendimia harvest festivals, snow-capped Andes, spring wildflowers, and summer heat — a season-by-season guide to Mendoza from someone who's been in every month.
StoriesThe world's most famous beach gets 500 visitors a day. But between 6AM and 9AM, before the tour boats arrive, it's just you, 7 kilometers of white sand, and silence.