Heritage

After being rocked by floods in August, October kicks off travel season in Kerala, and “God’s Own Country” is ready to receive the much needed travelers.

Annapurna Mellor travels to Kumartuli district Calcutta, a place where they make gods from scratch. From straw to the finished product, this journey takes us to the genesis of India’s spiritual sculptures.

Photographer Annapurna Mellor travels to the Pushkar Camel Fair deep in the Rajasthan desert and brings back truly otherworldly photos of this deeply cultural event.

With thousands of years of history and a unique Xinjiang culture, there’s a lot to see in Kashgar, but if you’ve only got one day, these are the sites you won’t want to miss.

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.

Portugal’s colonial history has left an indelible cultural and architectural mark on Macao’s landscape, and lovers of old buildings and photography won’t want to miss these.

Just a short train ride away from Bangkok, there is a temple run by monkeys. Every year, the locals of and travelers to Lopburi put on a feast for the cheeky macaques of Prasat Sam Yot.

Uzbekistan was created by the Soviets in the 20th Century, but the land, the cities, and the people within this country’s borders have a history that stretches back centuries. These sites put modern Uzbekistan in perspective.

The great wonder of Orchha isn’t its architecture or even its rich history. Orchha is empty. Compared to the fortresses and temples of Rajasthan and elsewhere, this region of Madhya Pradesh is a lonesome gem.

For the slow traveler and the Asia aficionado, Hoi An has special pleasures for those willing to take the time to appreciate it.

Thanks to the new bullet train from Xian, it’s now easier than ever to do a Luoyang day trip. With such a historic site, it’s important to hit the right attractions.

Luxury hotels, fine dining, and bullet trains – with modern travel amenities improving every day, this ain’t Qin Shi Huang’s Xian any more.