Sri Lanka is one of the world’s most enigmatic destinations. Size-wise, it’s slightly smaller than Scotland, meaning you can ...

Nestled in the mountainous forests of Quang Ninh provine, the Ngoa Van Pagoda and Hermitage Complex stands as a revered spiritual destination. This is the sacred site where King-Monk Tran Nhan Tong ...

Discover Gurudongmar Lake in Sikkim—praised by Anand Mahindra as a “surreal vision.” A sacred, high-altitude gem with ...

Two ancient temples along the Thai-Cambodian border have become symbols of nationalist pride and sources of military tension, ...

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From the serene halls of Sera Monastery to the ancient aura of Rumtek, explore India's most sacred Buddhist retreats where ...

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Thailand tensions over disputed temples, travellers can still explore Cambodia’s rich, lesser-known—and largely safe—heritage ...

Shaolin Temple’s abbot, Shi Yongxin, known as the ‘CEO monk’, is under investigation for alleged embezzlement, misuse of ...

A third of the newcomers have roots in prehistory, including mysterious megaliths in France and a region in Australia that is ...

The Prasat Preah Vihear Temple complex is at least two hundred years older than the more famous complex, Angkor Wat, which was built in the 12th century.

From vertigo-inducing ridges to remote Himalayan passes, these 5 hiking trails near Leh are not for the faint-hearted but for ...