Capital of the world – Many faces of Istanbul
Istanbul leaves no one indifferent. It evokes strong emotions. It doesn't have to be positive. Istanbul is either loved with all heart, or not
Izmir – A trip to the homeland of the Great Homer
The poet-storyteller who glorified the historical events of deep antiquity, Homer Melesinger, is one of the most mysterious people in history.
Uzbekistan to unveil unique tourist complex ‘Silk Road Samarkand’ in 2022
In 2022, Silk Road Samarkand, a multifunctional tourist complex designed to become a modern attraction not only of the city of Samarkand but also of entire Central Asia, will be opened for visitors
4 mind-blowing facts about Harbin – China
Despite its location deep within the former imperial Chinese province of Manchuria, Harbin has a peculiar Russian feel to it. The secret is
Irkutsk from above – the cultural capital of Eastern Siberia
Irkutsk is one of the ten largest Siberian cities, occupying the sixth line in this list. Located 66 kilometers from Lake Baikal.
Visiting Japan Off The Beaten Path: The Gorgeous Shikoku
Shikoku is a 365-day destination if there ever was one in Japan. Like most other places in Japan, however, it shines during cherry blossom season,
Letter from Siberia – In search of a gulag ghost-town
We all know what Siberia means. It means Lake Baikal and the Altai Mountains. It means bears, long winters and vast expanses of taiga.
Beng Mealea - Cambodian hidden temple
Cambodia’s hidden temple
Travellers flock here to see the historical Khmer jungle temples of Angkor Wat, but the busloads of foreigners arriving each day has not been entirely positive, with lack of infrastructure to cope with the crowds, traffic jams and damage to temples.
Vietnam – Hanoi – views over West Lake
The main reason to come to Co Ngu Quan is the view, which is not just enjoyable for the expanse of water that rests before you, but also the eclectic mix of Hanoi rooftops that surround. You’ll also have a spectacular view of Tran Quoc Pagoda abstractly reflected in the rippling lake. Try and get here on a clear day for the sunset.
SECRETS OF CAMBODIA – PREAH VIHEAR TEMPLE
Right across the border of Si Saket and Kantharalak in northeastern Thailand, Prasat Preah Vihear is a Khmer temple stunningly situated atop a 525-metre cliff in the Dângrêk Mountains in Cambodia. Predating Angkor Wat by…