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Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan were ruled by Russia or the Soviet Union for more than 100 years, but they have remained far more connected to their earlier histories. This 11-day journey, with insight and guidance from Times-selected experts, will take you deep into the heart of these Silk Road nations.

Spend three days immersed in scientific learning in Los Angeles, focused on natural history and zoology or space and aviation. This two-track program from The New York Times and Atlas Obscura includes panels, exclusive visits and access to scientists and venues to get up close to everything from telescopes and taxidermy to dinosaur skeletons and space artifacts.

Vienna is the world capital of classical music and has a superb opera house that every opera lover dreams of attending. The city also has amazing art collections, fabulous food and wine, and great shopping. Join Fred Plotkin, an opera expert and Vienna regular for 43 years, on an unforgettable eight-day adventure, including four performances at the State Opera.

The Dumbo neighborhood of Brooklyn, once warehouses and longshoremen, is now hot and hip. On an itinerary inspired by The New York Times and conducted by Urban Adventures, discover one of the most fascinating neighborhoods in the city, including some spots off the tourist trail. Catch the ferry from Manhattan and have an experience that combines local sights with hands-on and exclusive access.

Spend three days enjoying scientific learning, special access and exploration in London. Accompanied by Times journalists and scientific experts, meet people contributing to the history of medicine and scientific journalism. This two-track program from The New York Times and Atlas Obscura includes panels, exclusive visits and access to some of the best scientific minds available to concentrate on science reporting or medical history.

Itinerary inspired by 36 Hours in Toronto.

Even with 2.8 million people, Toronto still feels like a small city, and Queen Street West represents both the new, happening Toronto and some of its old values. In a route developed by Urban Adventures and The New York Times, get a taste of this diverse city’s live-and-let-live ethos and vibrant street culture, and understand the challenges it faces as developers and big brands look to capitalize on its vibe.