Samarkand in Uzbekistan, a city that’s famous for its elegantly designed mosques and mausolea and also possesses historical importance because of its location on the Silk Road (the ancient trade route that linked China to the Mediterranean), preserves a jewel of Islamic Art ‘Shah-i-Zinda’ from the medieval era. Shah-i-Zinda, an avenue of mosques and mausolea, is...Read More

Human endeavors always manifested magical outcomes in all decades. Taiwan’s Rainbow village is a perfect example of that which will steal your heart at first glance! Rainbow village is a tiny settlement in the Nantun District of Taichung which is famous for its vibrantly painted houses and streets, painted by everyone’s adored Rainbow Grandpa (who...Read More

Kathakali (literally meaning ‘Story-play’) is a legendary dance-drama which originated from the southern Indian state of Kerala during the late 16th Century. Kathakali is so prominent with its elaborately colorful costumes and distinctive makeup of the participating characters; and the way they communicate stories to the audience (without uttering a single word) is excellent and vigorous!...Read More

Angkor Wat, the ultimate expression of the Khmer Empire ( 802-1431 ), is the world’s most astonishing and enduring architectural feat ever. In its nine hundred years old remains, the footprints of an extraordinary ancient culture is revealed. Deep in the forest of Cambodia, the magnificent spires of Angkor’s ancient temples soaring high as the...Read More

Sufism or Tasawwuf (in Arabic) is a wonderful color of Islam that unfurled within the Islamic cultural matrix. A mystical way of worshipping God inspires self-reflection and deepens spiritual closeness with God. Sufism is less a doctrine and more an experience and way of life. It’s a practice that enlightens people and invites mindfulness and...Read More

Chinese calligraphy is beautiful artistic writing (of Chinese characters) embodying the artistic expression of human language in a tangible form. Since the early period, Chinese calligraphy was contemplated as not just a form of decorative art in China, rather, viewed as the supreme visual art form and was more valued than painting and sculpture. Calligraphy...Read More

In the heart of the great Thar desert, the Golden city of India- Jaisalmer lies. Jaisalmer, once the classic land of Maharajas (the kings), is a multi-colored city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. As a crown atop the city, the epic Jaisalmer Fort (popular as the Golden Fort) stands dignified with countless valorous tales...Read More

Twenty-five hundred years ago, in Southern Nepal at the foot of the Himalayas is one of the holiest places ‘Lumbini’ where a child, the prince of the Shakya Clan, ‘Siddhartha’ was born who later became the Buddha. He was a prince leaving everything behind traveled through the roughest and steepest path of life to reach...Read More