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Houses of the Holy

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Bali’s innate Hindu spirituality is to the fore at its array of sacred Hindu spaces. From dramatic sea temples to shrines that cling to mountainsides, here are some of our favorites.

A Tale of Two Cities

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Cambodia’s two biggest hubs—Siem Reap and Phnom Penh—offer contrasting experiences while showcasing plentiful history and evocative colonial heritage.

Bringing the Heat

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Thailand’s cuisine is famous for its formidable chili fire, a legacy of historic exchanges with Portugal that bequeathed a wealth of culinary riches.

The Greatest Show on Earth

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Next year sees the staging of the Maha Kumbh Mela, the full iteration of the world’s biggest religious festival. Here are five things to note about the spectacular event.

Fire Walk with Me

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A melting pot for cultures, notably element-worshipping Zoroastrians, Azerbaijan offers heritage and beauty as well as some of the best hiking in the Caucasus.

Teak of the Town

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Chiang Mai’s logging boom of the late 19th century enriched wealthy traders and endowed the city with an array of handsome buildings that can still be admired.