If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be surrounded by hundreds of serene faces in the middle of an ancient jungle, Angkor Thom in...

As the Year of the  Water Snake  fades into the past, Kuala Lumpur’s Pavilion KL mall is already in full swing celebrating the Y ear of...

If there’s one thing you absolutely can’t miss in Bali, it’s the Kecak dance . Picture this: a fire-lit stage, a hypnotic chant of...

Shwedagon Pagoda, the golden heart of Yangon , is one of the most breathtaking sights in Myanmar. Rising nearly 100 meters above the city...

As the sun set over Yangon, I watched Shwedagon Pagoda come to life in a different way . The golden stupa, brilliant in daylight, now...

This period brings the vibrant Indian festival of  Deepavali (Diwali) , also known as the “Festival of Lights.”  Steeped in rich...

Seeing the Pink Domed Putra Mosque in Putrajaya at night was absolutely magical. The soft, glowing lights made the intricate details of...

Malaysia , with its rich colonial history and vibrant multiculturalism, offers a unique window into the intersection of religion and...

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

A few days ago, I had the opportunity to attend, for the first time, a major Chinese festival celebrated in Malaysia. Despite my usual...

Malacca’s vibrant downtown is a heaven for travelers, with its colorful streets and rich cultural tapestry. Amidst all the charming...

Michelangelo Buonarroti stands as one of the most remarkable figures in the history of art — a sculptor, painter, architect, and poet...

Rising above the Judean Desert and the silent waters of the Dead Sea, Masada stands as a monument to human endurance and the tragic beauty of defiance. The view alone feels timeless — endless horizons that witnessed one of history’s most dramatic struggles. Masada: View from the Dead Sea The Historical Echoes Built by Herod the Great in the first century BC as a desert fortress and refuge, Masada became one of the most iconic sites of the Jewish revolt against Rome. When the

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...

Par t 2: Whispers from the Gardens of Generalife If the Nasrid palaces were the political and poetic heart of the Alhambra, the...

Part 1 – The Nasrid Palaces and the Renaissance Intrusion High above Granada city, framed by the snowy peaks of the Sierra Nevada, the...

Nestled in the heart of Provence, the Pope’s Palace in Avignon is a masterpiece of medieval architecture and a striking testament to the...

In my view, few places in the world capture the grandeur and genius of ancient civilization like the Pantheon in Rome. Every time I stand...

Some places don’t just preserve history—they live in it. Viscri, a small village tucked away in Transylvania, Romania, is one of them....

Ah, Seville! The Andalusian jewel that stole my heart and left me convinced I should ditch my everyday life and join a flamenco troupe!...