Tales of the Phare: The Story of the Cambodian Circus at Siem Reap
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Other than Angkor Wat, the Phare, The Cambodian Circus is the must-see in Siem Reap; few things sum up the old and new of Cambodia quite like the Phare.
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The Rites of Cremation at Kathmandu’s Pashupatinath Temple
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The most important temple complex in Nepal, Shree Pashupatinath is a maze of cultural treasures; most know it as where the bodies of Kathmandu burn.
Giants and Blood Oaths: Delving into Bohol’s History
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Bohol is an indelible part of the history of the Philippines, from ancient blood compacts to the giants that created the Chocolate Hills.
How India’s Last Emperor Came to Rest in a Small Yangon Basement
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Zafar II – successor to Akbar II and the last Mughal Emperor – was laid to rest far from India, making his final resting place in a small basement at the shrine in Bahadur Shah Zafar Dargah.
Inside Kolkata’s Fading Chinatown
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It all began with Tong Atchew, a tea trader from southern China who arrived in Kolkata in 1778. Today, that legacy clings on in one of India’s most dynamic cities.
Temple of Luxury Reborn: Inside Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor in Siem Reap
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Siem Reap’s Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor unveils a makeover that’s as contemporary as it is classy, setting the Cambodian hotel on course for its second century in style.
Keris: Smithing a Sacred Dagger in Bali
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Travel writer Ronan O’Connell crafts a ceremonial dagger, or keris, with a 9th generation blacksmith on Indonesia’s most fascinating island.
Beomeosa: Busan’s Temple of Fighting Monks
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Nestled amid dense forest, Beomeosa famed for its fighting monks and the unique martial arts skills that helped repel Japanese invasions.
Rediscovering the Mysteries of Angkor Wat
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The great ancient Khmer capital is a wonder of the world and beloved by 2.5 million tourists a year. But how did it come to be abandoned?
Bishnois: Rajasthan’s Ancient Environmentalists
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“The two most important principles were prohibition of cutting of trees and protection of wildlife around us,” Khemkaran says. “And to this day the Bishnois adhere to them until death.”
Must-See Sites in Khiva, Uzbekistan’s Historic Heart
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Uzbekistan is well off of most travelers’ radar, but Khiva is a very special destination, a fascinating hub of Central Asia history that is not to be missed.
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.