

On the Stairs of Kek Lok Si Temple
Among the many tourist attractions in Penang, one temple is especially important for the Buddhist community in Malaysia. Kek Lok Si...

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Jan 2, 2013
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East Meets West in Georgetown: Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
No visit to Georgetown, Penang - Malaysia, is complete without exploring the fascinating Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, also known as the Blue...

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Jan 1, 2013
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First Encounter with the Nine Emperor Gods Festival
A few days ago, I had the opportunity to attend, for the first time, a major Chinese festival celebrated in Malaysia. Despite my usual...

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Oct 17, 2012
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The Colors of Cheng Hoon Teng Temple in Malacca
Malacca’s vibrant downtown is a heaven for travelers, with its colorful streets and rich cultural tapestry. Amidst all the charming...

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Sep 26, 2012
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The Elegance of Paris by Night
Paris after dark reveals a different rhythm, a carefully orchestrated play of light and shadow that reshapes the city’s character....

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Sep 8, 2011
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Florence: An Open-Air Museum of Sculptural Masterpieces
Florence has often been described as an open-air museum, and nowhere is this truer than when walking through its piazzas, where sculpture...

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Aug 28, 2011
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Palaces, Piazzas, and the Soul of Florence
Florence is a city where history lives alongside the present — where Renaissance grandeur stands shoulder to shoulder with the rhythms of...

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Aug 24, 2011
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Following the Footsteps of Divine Michelangelo: A Lifelong Admiration
Michelangelo Buonarroti stands as one of the most remarkable figures in the history of art — a sculptor, painter, architect, and poet...

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Aug 22, 2011
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Opera Under the Stars: Experiencing Aida and Nabucco in Taormina’s Ancient Greek Theatre
Some travel experiences feel almost surreal, blending history, art, and the sheer magic of a place. Watching Verdi’s Aida and Nabucco on...

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Aug 19, 2011
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Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples
The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento stands as one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the Mediterranean, a remarkable...

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Aug 18, 2011
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Villa Romana del Casale: A Masterpiece of Roman Luxury
Piazza Armerina, a charming town in the heart of Sicily, is home to one of the most extraordinary archaeological treasures of the Roman...

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Aug 18, 2011
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Layers of History and Beauty in Taormina
Set high above the Ionian Sea, Taormina is one of Sicily’s most captivating towns — a place where history, architecture, and modern life...

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Aug 10, 2011
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Jerusalem: A City of Sacred Wonders and Historic Drama
I finally had the chance to spend a few days in Israel.  I had been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. I had long dreamed of...

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Apr 6, 2011
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A Perfect Weekend Escape in Sibiu, Romania
Located in the heart of Romania, Sibiu —known as Hermannstadt  in its Saxon heritage—is a city steeped in history, culture, and charm....

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Feb 13, 2011
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The Alhambra: Where Moorish Elegance Meets Timeless Magic (II)
Par t 2: Whispers from the Gardens of Generalife If the Nasrid palaces were the political and poetic heart of the Alhambra, the...

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May 11, 2010
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Flamenco in Spain: The Pulse of Passion and Tradition
Flamenco is more than just a dance or a style of music—it is an expression of raw emotion, a dialogue between rhythm, movement, and...

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Apr 3, 2010
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Sun and Modernism in Barcelona, Spain
This afternoon, the hum of the plane that brought us to Barcelona has already faded. The taxi moves through wide streets and sunlit...

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Apr 1, 2010
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On Gaud۪̉s Trail in Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona is inseparable from Modernisme, the Catalan take on Art Nouveau, which flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries....

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Apr 1, 2010
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Step Into PeleÈ™ Museum
This weekend, I found myself once again at the breathtaking Peleș Museum , a place I adore and can’t seem to get enough of. Whenever the...

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Aug 5, 2009
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The Clock Tower of Sighișoara – A Guardian of Time
Since the 14th century, the Clock Tower has stood as medieval Sighișoara’s most distinctive landmark, originally serving as the main...

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Nov 29, 2008
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