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Experiencing architecture at Angkor Wat

November 16, 2018November 19, 2018

Unbeatable encounters of daily life is what that leaves the most surprising impression on a solo traveler on his trip to South East Asia. Coming …

Asia, Built Heritage, Conservation, World Heritage Sites

Uch Sharif

November 2, 2018September 26, 2018

Uch Sharif is a city that is known by many to be founded (325 BC) by Alexander The Great during the invasion of Indus Valley. …

Asia, Built Heritage, Heritage

The Mysore Palace

October 22, 2018September 26, 2018

Have you ever heard about Mysore dosa or Mysore silk? These are the best things that Mysore has given to humanity! But the city has …

Archaeology, Asia, Built Heritage, Nature, Travel

Wah Gardens

October 11, 2018September 27, 2018

Located about 30 miles north west of the nation’s capital; Islamabad, on the Grand Trunk Road lie the Wah Gardens in the old village of …

Asia, Built Heritage, Public Spaces

The Forbidden City in China

October 1, 2018September 5, 2018

The forbidden city is situated in Beijing, China. It is one of the most well preserved palaces in China, throwing light onto the royal heritage …

Built Heritage, Intangible Heritage

Raffia technology and hut making

September 24, 2018August 20, 2018

The history of African architecture is greatly colored with fine works and structures made from mud (clay). These range from churches, mosques, houses to even …

Asia, Built Heritage, Public Spaces

A visit to Dhanushkodi

September 17, 2018August 19, 2018

India is a country where you will find a plethora of stories. There are stories about the sites and sounds, and several urban myths that …

Asia, Built Heritage, World Heritage Sites

The Great Bath at Mohenjo-daro

September 7, 2018August 11, 2018

What is considered possibly the first of its type of architecture in the category of a public water tank of the ancient world is the …

Asia, Built Heritage, Religious

The Dome of Rock

August 17, 2018August 9, 2018

When visiting Jerusalem, there are many tourists who would wish to visit the Dome of Rock. The visitors are allowed to tour the compound of …