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Known as the Land of Fire, Azerbaijan is a fascinating hub of history, mud volcanoes, and modern Caspian charm.
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Croatia
A thousand-kilometer Adriatic coastline of walled medieval towns and island-studded water, paired with the terraced waterfalls of Plitvice Lakes inland.
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Georgia
Nestled in the Caucasus, Georgia is famous for ancient churches, majestic mountains, and hospitable towns.
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Kazakhstan
The largest landlocked country on Earth: steppe without end, the red sandstone Valley of Castles, and a Caspian coastline of chalk mesas facing Azerbaijan.
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Kenya
Celebrated as the cradle of humanity and the definitive home of the classic African safari, Kenya invites travelers to witness the Great Migration, explore pristine Indian Ocean coastlines, and engage with vibrant Maasai culture.
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Lithuania
Known as the hidden gem of the Baltics, Lithuania captivates travelers with its sprawling Baltic coastlines, deep folklore forests, vibrant Baroque cities, and a newly crowned world-class culinary scene.
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Peru
Home to Machu Picchu and the high Andes, a Pacific desert coastline, and a Lima food scene now ranked among the world's best.
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Türkiye
Straddling Europe and Asia, Türkiye pairs the domes and bazaars of Istanbul with the fairy-chimney valleys of Cappadocia and a turquoise Aegean coastline.
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Ukraine
Steeped in vibrant Slavic history, Ukraine stands as a massive cultural landscape defined by golden-domed orthodox cathedrals, deeply-rooted folklore, dynamic creative hubs, and sprawling sunflower steppes.
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Azerbaijan • blog
Shebeke: The Stained Glass of Sheki, Built Without a Single Nail
In the Khan's Palace at Sheki, thousands of hand-cut pieces of wood and Venetian glass are locked together by nothing but their own geometry — no nails, no glue. The craft is called shebeke, and it is still practised a few streets away.
Azerbaijan • blog
The Caspian Is Not a Sea: Five Countries, One Falling Water Level
Sea or lake? The question kept five governments arguing for three decades, because the answer decides who owns the oil. Meanwhile the water itself is going down.
Peru • blog
Machu Picchu Tickets and Circuits: When to Book and When to Go
Machu Picchu sells out its best slots months ahead in dry season — here's how the ticket circuits work and how far in advance to actually book.
Azerbaijan • blog
Alpacas in Azerbaijan: Inside the Farm Near Shamakhi
South America's favorite fleece animal has found an unlikely second home in the hills near Shamakhi — the story behind Azerbaijan's first alpaca farm, and how to visit.
Azerbaijan • blog
The Rusting Fleet of Bibi-Heybat: Inside Baku's Ship Graveyard
Baku's ship graveyard at Bibi-Heybat sits on the site of the world's first drilled oil well — and it's one entry in a pattern that spans from Mauritania to the Aral Sea.
Croatia • blog
Plitvice Lakes National Park: Tickets, Routes and When to Visit
Plitvice Lakes prices swing from €10 to €40 by season and entry is capped by the hour — here's how the routes, tickets and timing actually work.