A quintessential introduction to India’s rich history and culture, the treasures of the Golden Triangle are what many travellers dream of exploring. This mesmerising circuit allows tourists to experience three of India’s most visited cities, with each location stretching around 200km apart from the next. The Indian sub-continent offers such a varied and unique landscape…
If you’re a fan of breathtaking mountain scenery but you’re not keen on hiking, the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in China should be at the top of your travel list because it is home to a roomy glass elevator—known as the Bailong Elevator—that zooms to the top of a towering quartz sandstone cliff and offers…
In recent years, a 15th century Hindu Temple known as Pura Tanah Lot that is dedicated to the sea god Bhatara Segara has become one of Bali’s most popular destinations. At low tide, visitors can wade through the waters of the Indian Ocean to stand at the entrance of a small temple that is said…
The sunny desert city of Jodhpur in India is famous for buildings that are as blue as the sparkling waters of the Caribbean. Local lore states that Indian priests known as Brahmins painted their houses blue to signal their ties to royalty and their high social status. Some historians theorize that the copper sulfate in…
Curious about the secrets hidden within Uzbekistan’s borders? Imagine a land where the Silk Road whispers tales of trade and adventure, and Islamic architecture stands as timeless monuments to history. Ever pondered the enigma of Amir Temur, or explored the allure of UNESCO World Heritage Sites? And what about plov, the dish that sparks culinary…
In the mid-20th century, a young man from the Nong Khai province in Thailand named Bunleua Sulilat claimed that he wandered into a cave and met a religious hermit named Keo Ou and became Keo Ou’s disciple. After Sulilat parted ways with his spiritual master, Sulilat was inspired to create a universal religion. Sulilat amassed…
If you are a lizard enthusiast searching for the ultimate romantic honeymoon destination, consider booking a trip to lounge in the sun with your sweetheart on a pink beach that doubles as a Komodo dragon habitat. The sands of Pantai Merah—as the pink beach is known—derive their vibrant color from a red microscopic organism known…
If you’ve ever dreamed of having an aerial view of a pristine white beach surrounded by vibrant blue water but aren’t keen on boarding a cramped helicopter or tiny seaplane prone to turbulence, consider traveling to Vietnam to hop aboard the Phu Quoc Cable Car, commonly known as the Hon Thom Cable Car. The Hon…
