Tainan: A Journey Through Taiwan’s Oldest City
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For travelers who want to experience Taiwan away from the rush of Taipei, Tainan is a slower, more historic city – some might even say the island’s oldest.
Ronan O'Connell
Ronan is an Australian travel journalist and photographer with 20 years' experience, and a regular contributor to National Geographic. Based in Perth, he's also written and shot for CNN, BBC, Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, Forbes, The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Sunday Times etc.
Royally Impressed: Quiet Mornings at Phnom Penh Palace
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Angkor Wat normally comes to mind when one thinks of Khmer architecture, but perhaps its truest modern form is found in Cambodia’s capital, where the Phnom Penh palace makes for early morning inspiration.
Faces of Bhaktapur: Medieval Nepal Hidden in Plain Sight
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Just east of Kathmandu is an accessible gateway to Nepal in the Middle Ages: Bhaktapur. with culture, architecture, and roaring markets, this underrated Nepal destination is as unique as it is accessible.
Golconda: The Eerie Acoustics of a Hyderabad Fort
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India has no shortage of impressive forts to look at, but the really impressive ones are easy on the ears; Golconda Fort’s acoustics make it a unique Hyderabad destination.
Ubud Herbs: Deciphering Bali’s Jungle Bounty
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With the right eyes, the jungle is a market. Ronan O’Connell travels to Ubud for a little education in the bounty of the Balinese countryside.
Curses, Jinxes, and Spells: Kyoto’s Black Magic Side
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Even in the most popular temples of Japan’s most beautiful city, there are dark corners where patrons can curse their enemies in Kyoto.
The Jews of Yangon: A Look at Myanmar’s Smallest Religion
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The Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue serves a small, tight-knit community of 20, but the story and heritage of this site draws travelers from around the globe.