The Three Must-See Dzongs of Bhutan
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Many dzongs were originally Buddhist places of worship; today they are the administrative offices, museums, and cultural stages that make up some of Bhutan’s best tourist attractions.
Architecture
Magic and Ghosts: A Short, Odd History of Himeji Castle
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Four hundred years of myth, superstition, bloodshed, and glory reverberate through the 83 buildings of this hilltop fortress. This is Himeji Castle.
Building a Yurt on the Shores of Issyk Kul Lake
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Richard Collett travels to Kyrgyzstan to build a yurt on the shores of Issyk Kul Lake with a traditional builder, from the wooden willow planks to the tunduk.
The Forgotten Gujarat Town of Sidhpur
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The lonely town of Sidhpur in Gujarat is a mix of architecture, culture, and mythology, from the great warrior Parasurama to colonial corners built by merchants.
The Bill Bensley Trail: Remote Lands Launches Luxury Tour with Star Designer
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Last week Remote Lands announced The Bill Bensley Trail, a luxury tour throughout Southeast Asia with star designer and architect Bill Bensley, taking place from February 16 to March 1, 2020.
Inside the Blue Mansion of Penang
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Cheong Fatt Tze’s Blue Mansion in Penang – recently garnering fame for its role in Crazy Rich Asians – is a blend of cultures, an architectural curiosity, and a luxury hotel in the heart of George Town.
Jaipur Forts: Inside Nahargarh, Amber, and Jaigarh
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The Jaipur forts offer distinctive views into one of the most important cities in Rajasthan. We take a closer look at Nahargarh, Amber, and Jaigarh.
Sino-Portuguese Phuket: The Quirky, Cultural Side of Thailand’s Party Island
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The resorts, beaches, and nightlife are all world famous, but there’s a cultural side to Phuket, one that can be found in the sleepy streets of Phuket Town.
Bill Bensley on Style, Shopping, and Shinta Mani Wild
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A sit-down with star designer Bill Bensley for a conversation about his method, minimalism, and the recently-opened Shinta Mani Wild in Cambodia.
Indo-Deco: UNESCO Distinction for Mumbai’s Art Deco Architecture
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Walking through Mumbai, one might see buildings that seem more at home in Havana and Miami beach; this is Indo-Deco – India’s Art Deco legacy.
Settha Palace: Vientiane’s Tried-and-True Indochina Hideaway for Luxury Travelers
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There is one properly luxurious hotel in Vientiane: Settha Palace. Laurel Tuohy sits down with general manager Hala Krimi to learn what makes this colonial haunt so charming.
Chin Tsong Palace: Yangon’s Odd Mansion of Conspiracies
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It’s Chinese, it’s Western, it’s filled with sordid stories – Chin Tsong Palace is one of the stranger sights to find in Yangon and well worth a quick stop.