Vientiane is the capital of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and has about 350,000 inhabitants. The city is located on the banks of the mighty Mekong River and is often referred to as the most relaxed capital in the world. The legacy of the French…
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Hampi is located in the Indian state of Karnataka and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The princes Hukka and Bukka founded the “largest open air museum” Hampi in the 14th century. Once the glittering capital of the Vijayanagara Empire (1336-1565), it still displays the…
Anuradhapura is the capital of the North Central Province in Sri Lanka and is located in the driest area of the country. For more than 1.000 years it was considered the royal seat of the island. It is estimated that more than 100.000 people were…
Polonnaruwa is located in the northern central province of Sri Lanka. After the fall of Anuradhapura in 993, the city became the capital of the country. Today it is a fantastic UNESCO listed archaeological park with impressive dagobas, temples and Buddha statues. The majority of…
Angkor Wat – When you hear that name you have a lot of pictures in your mind, but seeing the Temples of Angkor in real is an astonishing experience even if you have to share it with thousands of other tourists. To escape the crowds…
Bali is a beautiful island with many interesting sights. Especially the temples are worth a visit, because they give you a deeper insight into the history of the island and astonish the visitors with their stunning shapes and impressive structures. You can visit the temples…