Tag : World Heritage Site

Meandering through Old Malacca

Anna
Morning in Old Malacca – wafts of joss stick smoke from an elaborate, ancient Chinese temple mingles with the smell of sandalwood and a rhythmic banging of drums from a Hindu temple. As the drums reach a crescendo, the hypnotic call to prayer drifts out from the mosque. As I......

Exploring Sukhothai – The Birthplace of Siam

Anna
The ancient, ruined city of Sukhothai is believed to be the capital of the first kingdom of Siam (Thailand) and is one of the best places to visit in Thailand to start learning about Thai history and culture. Sukhothai translates as ‘the dawn of happiness’ and was founded by King......

The Erotic Temples of Khajuraho: More Than The Kama Sutra

Anna
Sitting by the side of the intricately sculpted, ancient temples of Khajuraho, I watched entranced, as a rainbow of women in bright saris carrying flowers and little silver pots made their way to the only temple still in use. The air was filled with incense and the sound of bells......

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