Angkor Alternatives: Khmer Temples Away from the Crowds
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There’s no denying that Angkor Wat is one of the wonders of the world, but if you want Khmer temples away from the maddening crowds, check out these Angkor Alternatives.
Architecture
The Forsaken UFO City of Wanli
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The strange, abandoned UFO city of Wanli district north of Taipei is an odd architectural remnant of a forgotten look into the future.
City on Stilts: A Journey through Kampong Ayer
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With more than 40,000 residents and just moments from Bornean rainforest, Kampong Ayer in Brunei is less of a water village and more of a city on stilts.
Church Hopping: A Foray into Macao’s Portuguese Heritage
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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.
Orchha: Life in the Forgotten Kingdom
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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.
Tijara: How Palace Ruins Became a Rajasthan Hotel
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Given to the son the King of Alwar’s favorite mistress, the unfinished 19th century Tijara Fort Palace has gone from monument to ruins to luxury hotel.
The 5 Most Intriguing Colonial French Buildings in Hue
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From bridges by Gustav Eiffel and modern luxury spas to the school house of Ho Chi Minh, modern Hue is peppered with architectural history along the Perfume River.
New Route Puts Hampi Back on the Map in Time for Diwali
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A new flight to the Hampi region, one of the most culturally significant sites in Karnataka, comes just in time for the festive season.
Discovering a Secret Beijing Library by Motorcycle
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Hiding just a few kilometers outside of China’s capital is one of the most beautiful rural libraries in Asia, a treasure best found by motorcycle.
The Contemporary and Ancient Architectural Wonders of Bangladesh
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Aland with a fascinating and sometimes tragic history, Bangladesh is an undiscovered travel gem still well off the beaten tourist trail and yet home to so many cultural treasures just waiting to be uncovered.
Glittering Gold and Ancient Stones – Architecture in Laos
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Discover the land where ancient Asia meets European elegance. Laos is a country steeped in fascinating indigenous history, whose Buddhist stupas and temples imbue the horizon with glitter and gold and crumbling-but-never-faded grandeur.
7 Things to See in Almaty
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Dating back to the 12th century, Almaty is the former capital and largest city in Kazakhstan, a marvel of Central Asia and a hub brimming with culture.