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Cultural melting pot
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/06/2017
» Bangkok is populated by many Thais of foreign descent, a majority being Chinese. Yaowarat and Talat Noi are among the city's oldest Chinese communities. The area once boasted major ports and trading hubs, which also accommodated places of worship for Christians and Muslims in addition to temples and shrines for Buddhists of different sects.
DUBLIN: Multi-faceted gem of the Emerald Isle
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 02/06/2017
» Located in the heart of the city, Trinity College is an ideal spot to start off your Dublin tour. Founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, Trinity is Ireland's oldest university and houses some of the country's most cherished cultural treasures, while notable alumni include authors Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker and playwright Samuel Beckett. Among the ancient manuscripts and relics displayed in the awe-inspiring 18th-century Long Room are the Book of Kells, the Books of Durrow and Armagh, as well as an an ancient Irish harp.
A rugged beauty
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 18/05/2017
» As the glorious rays of the rising Sun advanced on the massive limestone canyon replacing any remnant of darkness, the true beauty of Oman's geological wonder Jabal Akhdar (Green Mountain) is gradually revealed before my eyes.
Ethnic hideaway
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 11/05/2017
» Sometimes, precious things are just under our noses. So it is with Ban Phai Hu Chang, an ethnic village in the Bang Len district, Nakhon Pathom, only about 80km from Bangkok. Visitors will be able to see the local way of life and culture of the ethnic Tai Dam or Lao Song, whose ancestors migrated from Vietnam more than two centuries ago.
Riding the ghost town
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 20/04/2017
» Like every year, the recent Songkran holidays saw a quiet Bangkok. With a large part of the capital's population having left for their hometowns, most shops and restaurants outside of shopping malls were closed. Roads were not congested, sometimes even traffic free. It's a great time for cyclists to enjoy a fun ride in the city.
Calling on Kashan
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 06/04/2017
» Quietly situated between two famous destinations of Iran, Tehran and Esfahan, Kashan is a peaceful town most tourists may skip. But its hidden gems are stunning to explore.
The city that is half the world
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 30/03/2017
» Iranian cities are a far cry from what's reported in the news. Terrorism in the Middle East, missile-testing and other international news reports have made me believe Iran is a dangerous place. But once I see Esfahan, I realise that the Persian proverb "Esfahan nesf-e jahan", "Isfahan is half the world", almost fits the bill.
Ancient history
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 02/03/2017
» Two-and-a-half centuries have passed since the fall of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. The old palace and numerous temples are in ruins and it is hard for people to imagine what the architecture and religious art was like in the past. Fortunately, Thailand still has a "living Ayutthaya" in Phetchaburi province.
Learning muay Thai
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/03/2017
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the "Amazing Fight" contest to promote tourism through muay Thai.
More than just the world's best cigars
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 17/11/2016
» Despite enduring decades of crippling US-imposed sanctions, Cuba has managed to retain its unique cultural identity with a thick catalogue of historic and natural attractions that are largely unspoiled by the relentless march of progress.