Situated at the heart of Asia, Afghanistan has received a mix of influences from Europe and Asia, meaning its ... [more]
Dwarfed by the Ararat giant, Khor Virap Monastery is one of the icons of Armenia, and marks the place where Armenian ... [more]
While the exclave is full of sights, the capital Nakhchivan also has several sights to be seen: a restored castle, ... [more]
It gives a comprehensive overview of this little Gulf island nation, including ancient history, traditional life, ... [more]
Probably the true joy of traveling in Bangladesh is its people. Not only beautiful both in appearance and attitude, ... [more]
A unique temple in a country of temples, the Dumtseg Lhakhang is shaped like a stupa, yet functions as a Buddhist ... [more]
There are more cities built on water in the world, but Kampung Ayer is the largest; walking around one of the ... [more]
On a visit to Phnom Penh, a must is to visit the Tuol Sleng museum of torture, which is chilling in confronting ... [more]
Walking the historic Marco Polo Bridge, it is hard not to imagine the famous Venetian traveler crossing this very ... [more]
While there are several sights to see in Tbilisi, just walking around the old and historical city is certainly ... [more]
For splendid views over Hong Kong, and a bit of unexpected adventure and challenge, a hike up to Lion Rock shows ... [more]
Running around the complex where the Dalai Lama lives, the kora circuit offers the full Tibetan experience of ... [more]
Seeing the three different crater lakes of Keli Mutu was the goal of my visit to Flores, one of the great islands ... [more]
Tucked away in the fold of a mountain is the legendary Zoroastrian shrine of Chak Chak: not just an attractive ... [more]
You can wander through Basra for hours on end without ever getting tired or bored: there is plenty to see, the ... [more]
The holiest of Jewish sites is not a synagogue, but a wall. This does not withhold religious Jews from using the ... [more]
The headquarters of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism, Koyasan breathes sacredness in its more than 100 monasteries ... [more]
In a landscape of rolling, green hills, towering high above valleys and surrouding villages, is the Arab castle ... [more]
Hidden in the far south of Kazakhstan, Aksu Canyon offers a dramatic landscape with a deep gorge topped by snow-capped ... [more]
Before you know it, the extensive collection of dressed and jewellery from the Islamic world will absorb you, ... [more]
Second in size and centrally located in Kyrgyzstan, Song-Köl is the place to get the true sense of the country: ... [more]
Perhaps the most beautiful Buddhist temple in Laos, Wat Xieng Thong stands out even in the city of temples, Luang ... [more]
Towering high above the Mediterranean, the slopes of the Lebanon mountain range offer good skiing opportunities ... [more]
Walking around the historic centre of Macau is a continuous alteration of colonial buildings and modernity, and ... [more]
Tucked away in a dead-end alley, the murals decorating the walls of Kwai Chai Hong are not only masterfully painted, ... [more]
Not surprisingly, fish is a major commodity in the Maldives, and the fish market in Malé gives you an idea of ... [more]
On a Sunday afternoon, people come to Chinggis Khaan square for a stroll, to sit on a bench, to let kids play, ... [more]
Bagan, majestic site of Myanmar, where you can make your pick of thousands of old temples dotting the landscape ... [more]
Visiting Nepal is made a pleasure partly because of the great people living here: people are generally very friendly ... [more]
Daily life in North Korea is different from any other country in the world - regulated and almost non-existent, ... [more]
Privately owned Bait al Zubair is a museum offering an extensive introduction to Omani history, culture, heritage, ... [more]
For a surrealistic experience, the daily border ceremony at Wagah ranks high: where else can you see sworn enemies ... [more]
A gripping sight that can make you depressive just by looking at it, the Wall Israel is constructing around the ... [more]
Close fo the friendly town of Sagada, you can find coffins hanging from the steep limestone cliffs, a traditional ... [more]
The sheer beauty of the building that houses the National Museum of Qatar is a good reason in itself to visit, ... [more]
One of the holiest places in Mecca, Jebel al Nour holds the famous Cave of Hira and attracts a constant flow of ... [more]
Pretty close to the bustling city state, Pulau Ubin offers a lot of options for adventure-minded people; merely ... [more]
Hiking up and down the mountains around the Gwanaksan range brings you viewpoints, half hidden temples, some rock ... [more]
A canal linking Colombo to the north: the Hamilton Canal runs parallel to the coast, and still provides an easy ... [more]
Doura Europos has served as a military colony, a fortress and a caravan city, and still offers great views over ... [more]
With spectacular basalt rock coastlines, fine beaches, traditional villages, ancient streets, lighthouses, bridges ... [more]
After the barren and wild landscapes of the Pamirs, Yashil Kul feels like paradise. The setting is marvellous ... [more]
A small island north of Bangkok in the Chao Phraya river, Ko Kret is a quiet, secluded retreat rich in temples ... [more]
Easily the most picture-perfect beach of the country, Jaco island is guaranteed to give you tranquillity and, ... [more]
Probably one of the most most beautiful and wild nature areas in the entire country, Yangykala Canyon is different ... [more]
Situated on a steep hilltop, Dhayah Fort is visible from a distance and built on the perfect strategic location ... [more]
The inevitable must-see in Samarkand, and indeed, in Central Asia, is the Registan: an ensemble of three magnificent ... [more]
Among the most impressive ancient sites of the country, the most prominent Cham site in Vietnam is My Son, in ... [more]
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With spectacular basalt rock coastlines, fine beaches, traditional villages, ancient streets, lighthouses, bridges ... more
[Visited: October 2024]
