Architecture

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.

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.

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.

A sit-down with star designer Bill Bensley for a conversation about his method, minimalism, and the recently-opened Shinta Mani Wild in Cambodia.

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.

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.

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.

There’s more to Agra than the Taj Mahal, from plush hotels with unbeatable views to 15th century marvels of engineering. The abiding Mughal history of the region can be found in every corner.

Visitors can barely move without running into the imperious wonders of royal Seoul. This guide will tell you how they came to be and when to go.

Remnants of a feudal age, the samurai castles of old are the tourist attractions of today. From Kyoto to Okinawa, the shogun centuries are alive and well in the preserved architecture of the Land of the Rising Sun.

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.

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.