Category: Asia & Pacific
Traditions of Tea in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tea is an important part of the culture in many countries and Vietnam is no exception. While less strict than the rules of tea ceremonies in China, Vietnam has a tea culture all their own. […]
Tranquil Settings in Shanghai, China’s Yuyuan Garden
Yuyuan Garden stands out as a highlight in this city beaming with extraordinary sights and places you must see. This garden includes all the elements that a typical classical Chinese garden should have; ponds, halls, pavilions cloisters and rockeries.
Uzbekistan: Central Asia’s Magnificent Center of Culture and History
“Yol boisin.” It’s an Uzbek saying that may well date back to the days of the Silk Road, when traders departed along crude desert and mountain byways carting spices, perfumes, jewels and textiles to far-off […]
Uzbekistan’s Silk Road Cities
For more than 2,000 years, camel caravans laden with textiles, jewels, spices and countless other coveted trinkets traversed the Silk Road between the Mediterranean and China. Harsh deserts and rugged mountains made for exhausting journeys, […]
The Majestic, Magnificent Madrasa
To the Muslims of Uzbekistan, the madrasa is one of the most important cultural institutions in daily life. You need only look as far as their grand and glorious entranceways—enormous gate-like portals (called “iwan”) lined […]
Uzbek Cuisine: A Primer
The cuisine of Uzbekistan has a lot in common with the food of the rest of Central Asia. Indeed, it shares much of its heritage with neighboring countries, thanks to their similar agricultural resources. To […]
Nature and Architecture Converge at Ta Prohm in Siem Reap, Cambodia
You may recognize Ta Prohm as one of the settings for the Tomb Raider movies with Angelina Jolie. You will understand why this place was chosen as a unique setting upon arrival. This temple is a […]
The Ornate Temple of Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai, Thailand
Wat Rong Khun, or the White Temple, is located in Chiang Rai, Thailand and is one of the most unique destinations in Southeast Asia. The temple is a place of worship and is covered in […]
New Zealand and Australia: Rich Culture Amid Show-Stopping Beauty
If your idea of the most rewarding journey is equal parts enriching culture and magnificent natural beauty, then the Lands Down Under are for you. Utterly fascinating, wholly engaging, and jaw-droppingly gorgeous, New Zealand and […]
The Authentic Beauty of Hoi An, Vietnam
Hoi An, Vietnam is located in the central coast of the country and is located in the Quang Nam Province. The town is known for it’s exceptionally well-preserved, UNESCO World Heritage, old town that contains […]
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