Looking for some ideas of where to travel in August. Here is a list of the most popular places to visit during the month of August around the world. Switch between months to browse other peak time destinations.

Bangkok

Bangkok is Thailand’s capital. It's is a city known for ornate shrines and vibrant street life. The boat-filled Chao Phraya River feeds its network of…

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Chennai

Chennai is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. The city is home to Fort St. George now a museum showcasing the city’s roots…

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Macau

Macau is a region on the south coast of China across from Hong Kong. A Portuguese territory until 1999, it reflects a mix of cultural…

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Moscow

Moscow is the nation’s cosmopolitan capital. In its historic core is the Kremlin, a complex that’s home to the president. Outside its walls is Red…

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Minsk

Minsk is the capital of Belarus. Many of its museums, theaters and other cultural attractions line Independence Avenue. Looming over this iconic plaza are massive…

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St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg was the imperial capital for 2 centuries. It remains Russia's cultural center, with venues such as the Mariinsky Theatre hosting opera and ballet.…

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Odessa

Odessa is a port city on the Black Sea. It’s known for its beaches and architecture such as the Odessa Opera and Ballet Theater. The…

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Kharkiv

Kharkiv is home to the constructivist Derzhprom building. Shevchenko Park features botanic gardens and a zoo. Kharkiv State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre stages regular…

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Kyiv

Kyiv is the capital city of Ukraine. The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is a monastery known for its catacombs lined with the burial chambers of Orthodox…

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Tbilisi

Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia. Its cobblestoned old town reflects a long, complicated history, with periods under Persian and Russian rule. Looming over it…

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Yerevan

Yerevan is Armenia's capital. The Matenadaran library, housing thousands of ancient Greek and Armenian manuscripts, dominates its main avenue. Republic Square is the city's core,…

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Baku

Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan. It's famed for its medieval walled old city, which contains the Palace of the Shirvanshahs. Contemporary landmarks include the…

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Nur Sultan

Astana is the capital city of Kazakhstan, straddling the Ishim River in the north of the country. Along the left bank, the ultramodern, 97m-tall Bayterek…

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Almaty

Almaty is set in the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains. It served as the country's capital until 1997. Landmarks include the Central State Museum,…

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Cusco

Cusco is in the Peruvian Andes. Plaza de Armas is the central square in the old city, with arcades, carved wooden balconies and Incan wall…

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Lima

Lima is the capital of Peru. Though its colonial center is preserved, it's a bustling metropolis and one of South America’s largest cities. The Plaza…

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Bogota

Bogotá is Colombia’s high-altitude capital. La Candelaria, its cobblestoned center, features colonial-era landmarks like the neoclassical performance hall Teatro Colón. This area is also home…

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São Paulo

São Paulo is among the world's most populous cities. Its iconic buildings range from its neo-Gothic cathedral and the Martinelli skyscraper to modernist architect Oscar…

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Rio De Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is a seaside city in Brazil. Known for its Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, the Christ Redeemer statue atop Mount Corcovado and for…

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Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is Argentina’s capital city. Its center is the Plaza de Mayo, lined with stately buildings including Casa Rosada the balconied presidential palace. Other…

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Seoul

Seoul is the capital of South Korea. Its a huge metropolis where modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways and pop culture meet Buddhist temples, palaces and street…

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Tokyo

Tokyo is Japan’s capital.  It mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine is known for…

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Taipei

Taipei the capital of Taiwan. The skyline is crowned by the bamboo-shaped Taipei 101 skyscraper. Taipei is also known for its lively street-food scene and…

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Beirut

Beirut is the capital of Lebanon. It is one of the oldest cities in the world having been inhabited for more than 5,000 years. Beirut…

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