Places deriverative Wants to Go

Foreign invaders almost left this lovely Caucasus palace alone—almost.

A scenic canyon with thick forests and historic ruins.

The building's fluid, wavelike walls are a true feat of architectural ingenuity.

Local legend says that whoever burns down this 2,000-year-old tree will only have seven days to live.

This striking icon of the disputed Republic of Artsakh caused a stir at a Eurovision Song Contest.

This mysterious but iconic tapered tower appears in many Azeri fairytales and legends.

The village's cobblestone streets are lined with shops displaying exquisite copper craftsmanship.

Swirling layers of white and red rock earned these mountains their festive nickname.

The waterfall among the rocks in the village of Sundu in the Gobustan region fascinates everyone with its unique beauty.

A public park commemorating the iconic works of a satirist, with medieval ruins on the side.

Look up as you explore Baku’s old town to find a monument to the local feline population.

A unique museum dedicated to culture and artistry of carpet weaving.

A massive collection of petroglyphs dating back some 40,000 years.

In the foothills of the lesser Caucasus, a centuries-old fortress still stands.

A colorful and enigmatic cemetery in the middle of nowhere.

The small cliffside monastery known as the Tiger's Nest is said to be the meditation site of an 8th-century Buddhist master.

This Himalayan airport provides one of the most difficult landings in the world.

The tallest unclimbed mountain in the world remains poorly charted out of respect for local spirits.

This penis-focused monastery is dedicated to Buddhism's "Divine Madman."

This giant Buddha statue has 125,000 smaller Buddhas hidden inside it.

This garden is very fertile.

The small sanctuaries lie just off the beaten path near one of Bhutan's most famous attractions.

This 17th-century Bhutanese monastery is ensconced in Buddhist legend.

Strange, gentle beasts resembling goat-cow hybrids roam within this patch of forest.