Reading Time: 2 minutesDeep in the dense jungle of northeast Guatemala are the ruins of Tikal. Of all the ruins of the Inca, Mayan, and Aztec civilisations scattered across the Americas, …
Ancient Ruins
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Reading Time: 12 minutesWelcome to a guitar-shaped island that claims to be the birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love! An island with an amber-coloured sweet dessert wine, commandaria, …
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Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Sacred Valley of the Incas, also known as the Urubamba Valley and Valley of Yucay, is irrigated by the Urubamba River and stretches all the way …
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Reading Time: 12 minutesKnown as “pyramids”, and sometimes as “temples”, or “temples atop pyramids”, or just “structures”, Latin America is strewn with many impressive ruins with some city foundations dating …
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Reading Time: 4 minutesThe world offers many places with incredible sacred architecture – many of which are centuries old. From the Mayan, Aztec, and Inca architecture in the Americas, to …
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Reading Time: 8 minutesCommonly referred to as the “Island of a Thousand Temples”, “Island of Gods”, and “Bali Dwipa”, Bali island is the most-visited Indonesian island by foreign travellers. While …
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Reading Time: 5 minutesFormed by the eruption of ancient Mountain Prau, Dieng Plateau is a complex of calderas situated at about 2,000 metres above sea level, 130 km northeast of …
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Reading Time: 6 minutesBorobudur, Indonesia – Vesak Day (also written as Wesak) is traditionally observed by Buddhists and some Hindus as “Buddha’s Birthday” which commemorates the birth, enlightenment (Buddhahood), and …
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Reading Time: 6 minutesThe city of Yogyakarta, gateway to central Java Island, has more than enough attractions to keep the curious traveller busy for a few days. Yogyakarta, known as …
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Reading Time: 2 minutesPlanning a travel adventure through the Indonesian Archipelago can be overwhelming! Where to start and where to end. What to do and what not. Don’t fret. Get …