Narrative and exquisitely carved Known for its immensity, grandeur, and architectural brilliance, Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world and one of the most visited. Located in Siem Reap, Cambodia, this sprawling complex was originally a Vishnu temple built by the Khmer King Survarman II in the 12th century. It was later … Read more
Located 137 miles west of Bangalore in southern India, the Belur Chennakeshava Temple is a magnificent temple dedicated to Vishnu. King Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysala dynasty commissioned the temple in 1167 CE to commemorate his victory over the Cholas at Talakadu. Architecturally classified as the Mantapa style temple – a subclass under the southern Dravida … Read more
Iceland is a country like no other. It is is an island with a spectacular but strange landscape. With a population of 350,000, it is one of the smallest countries in the world. While Iceland is smaller in terms of size and population, it is not small in terms of achievement. It prides itself of … Read more
Revered by Cambodians from all walks of life, Phnom Kulen (means Mountain of Lychees in Khmer) is the birthplace of the Khmer civilization. King Jayavarman II chose Phnom Kulen to found the Khmer Empire and declare himself a Chakravarty (King of Kings) in 802 CE. The kings who came after him expanded the empire and … Read more
Located on the lower Mekong basin, Tonle’ Sap is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. Because of the seasonal changes, its size fluctuates. During the dry season, the lake shrinks as the water flows out of the lake into the rivers. During the wet season, the lake expands as the water flows into the lake from the rivers. and the water level rises as much as 30 feet. Thus, it acts as a natural reservoir.
Auckland is the biggest city in New Zealand and a transportation hub. This is where the most international travelers arrive in New Zealand. Location Civic Theatre Sky Tower Located in the Central Business District (CBD), the Sky Tower is one of the main tourist attractions in Auckland. With a height of over 1000 feet, it is … Read more
Te Puia Located within the city limits of Rotorua, Te Puia is home to some amazing geothermal activity, including boiling mud pools, hot springs, and geysers. Te Pui is also the area where the Maori settled in the 1300s and have been living there ever since. The people from the Te Arawa tribe made their … Read more
Located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu in the South Island, Queenstown is a small town that caters mainly to tourists. Besides Lake Wakatipu, there are several amazing attractions in and around Queenstown. The mountain range aptly named The Remarkables is situated near Queenstown and is visible from the city. The main attractions within Fiordland … Read more
Fiordland National Park Covering an area of approximately 4000 square miles, the Fiordland National Park contains glaciers, mountains, valleys, rivers, forests, lakes, and fiords (fjords). It was established in 1952 and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. Location The Fiordland National Park is located on the southwest region of New Zealand’s South … Read more
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