South Asia was once the eastern part of the Ancient Greek world, a pivotal yet little explored part of the Greek empire and ...

Odisha has a rich Buddhist heritage. Ratnagiri, part of the ‘Diamond Triangle’ of Ratnagiri, Udaygiri, and Lalitgiri, had a ...

Whether you're looking for the most beautiful city closer to home ... an ultra-modern subway system, Buddhist temples, skyscrapers, and street markets all sharing the urban footprint.

From mythical guardians to symbols of transformation and terror, the snake has slithered its way into the annals of art ...

Monks have been seeking spiritual enlightenment at these sites on steep cliffs, inside caves and atop an extinct volcano for ...

In 1631, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan I commissioned the Taj Mahal to house the tomb of his favorite wife. With its symmetrical ...

Da Nang, Hue, and Hoi An are among the nation’s most popular destinations for tourists to go sightseeing, discover culture, ...

As the famous setting of countless Kung Fu movies, the original Shaolin Temple of China was brought back from near-destruction by a Jet Li movie.

It is she who should be remembered these nearly 50 years after one of the most famous photos of all time was captured on the road from Trang Bang.

The Lunar New Year is a time for reflection and renewal, and visiting sacred temples is a cherished tradition for many Vietnamese seeking peace and good fortune.

While Spain's headline trail now attracts up to half a million pilgrims a year, its twin is often uncrowded and offers a ...