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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.

Heat of the Moment

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A new wave of innovative chefs and restauranteurs is taking Isaan cuisine to new heights, combining classic recipes with contemporary twists at high-end establishments.