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A Tired Sort of Beauty
Busy bazaars, solitary courtyards, aquamarine domes, and dilapidated houses. Photographs from Uzbekistan.

Istanbul Scenes: Istiklal Caddesi
Istiklal Caddesi remains one of the Beyoğlu district’s most eclectic strips. Once a stomping ground for Ottoman-era intellectuals, the street is now a crush of musicians, artists, bar hoppers, tourists, trollies, and young professionals.

Streets of Tirana
Between the bright buildings and blue skies of downtown Tirana, the Albanian capital city, you can buy hawks, flowers, and gunfire.

Island Scenes: Pictures from Jeju
The island of Jeju, site of South Korea’s highest mountain, is a favorite vacation spot for local South Koreans. The island is flush with history, white beaches, and mysterious caves. Carmen Chan sends these photos.