The Golden City of Jaisalmer
So named for the yellow sandstone used in most of its buildings, the Golden City of Jaisalmer is an oasis of splendid old architecture that rises from… Read the rest
Bodhgaya,the world’s holiest Buddhist site
Bodhgaya, considered the world’s holiest Buddhist site, attracts thousands of visitors each year, all drawn to participate with the resident mon… Read the rest
The sprawling city of Mysore
The sprawling city of Mysore is a delight to explore thanks to its eclectic mix of fine old colonial architecture; regal Indian palaces; and lush, wel… Read the rest
Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary
Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is centered around a lake built by British engineers in 1895 for irrigation and to provide water to the c… Read the rest
Amer Fort in Jaipur
Amer Fort (often also spelt "Amber") was built as a fortified palace in 1592 by Maharaja Man Singh I and has long served as the capital of J… Read the rest
Hyderabad’s Mecca Masjid
Hyderabad’s Mecca Masjid, one of the world’s largest mosques (and one of the oldest in India) began in 1614 during Mohammed Quli Qutub Sha… Read the rest
Rabay: The unfinished Hassan Tower
Built by the Almohads, the unfinished Hassan Tower was the work of ruler Yacoub al-Mansour and would have been the minaret for his grand vision of a m… Read the rest
Alexandria | The Abu Abbas al-Mursi Mosque
One of Alexandria’s major landmarks, the Abu Abbas al-Mursi Mosque was built in 1796 over the tomb of the 13th-century Sufi holy man Abu Abbas a… Read the rest
Sumptuous Ras el-Tin Palace
Sumptuous Ras el-Tin Palace was once a summer escape for Egypt’s sultans when the desert heat of Cairo got too much to bear. It’s also the… Read the rest
Pompey’s Pillar
Pompey’s Pillar rises from the ruins of the ancient and famous Serapeion (Temple of Serapis), which was once used to store the overflow of manus… Read the rest