7 of the Best Hotels in Dominica Island – Pick Your Stay of Luxury Resorts or Budget Hotels

Escape to the Caribbean paradise and indulge in a delightful blend of nature and luxury. Discover the 7 best hotels in Dominica Island that cater to both budget-conscious travelers and those seeking luxurious experiences on this adventurous land.
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Discover Otagi Nenbutsuji: Kyoto’s Secret Temple of 1200 Whimsical Rakan Statues

Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple, nestled in Kyoto’s Arashiyama hills, is a special temple because of its 1200 whimsical stone statues. The site offers a unique blend of 30-year art and faith, providing a serene and joyful escape from traditional Buddhist temples in Japan. Its autumn beauty and cultural festivals make it a hidden gem in Kyoto. Continue reading Discover Otagi Nenbutsuji: Kyoto’s Secret Temple of 1200 Whimsical Rakan Statues

Bhaktapur Durbar Square: Discover Nepal’s Royal Legacy

One of the three main ancient kingdoms nestled in the Kathmandu Valley, Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a treasure trove of Nepal’s rich history and stunning architecture, drawing inquisitive travelers from around the world. Unbreakable temples, masterpieces of 12th century wood art, and intricately carved statues of Hindu dieties are among the things to see in Bhaktapur. Its complex designed structures speak volumes of the city’s … Continue reading Bhaktapur Durbar Square: Discover Nepal’s Royal Legacy

Ameena Navab, AWO journalist, stands before a shrine at Yakuo In temple in Mount Takao during autumn Photo credit: AWO staff

Mount Takao – A Mystical Mountain of The Yokai, Tengu and Red Maple Leaves

Japan is known for its fair share of mythology involving supernatural beasts and deities known as Yokai and while most of these creatures are seen on the pages of books and paintings, a certain mountain exists where a shrine is dedicated to one of these very Yokai – Mount Takao. Amidst the flurry of red maple leaves in Autumn and pink cherry blossoms in Spring, … Continue reading Mount Takao – A Mystical Mountain of The Yokai, Tengu and Red Maple Leaves

One Day Trip to Vagamon: Pines, Echos and India’s Longest Glass Bridge

If someone told you that you could walk among the clouds with a cozy, chill weather just three hours away from the bustling tropical heat of Kochi, you’d think they’d be bluffing. But believe us when we say that this is exactly what you’ll be experiencing at the Vagamon Hills in Idukki, Kerala. An underrated Kerala hill station, Vagamon is everything green, forest and fog. … Continue reading One Day Trip to Vagamon: Pines, Echos and India’s Longest Glass Bridge

The Cape of Good Hope – Legend of the Flying Dutchman & a Haven for Wildlife

At the most South-Western point of the African Continent where land ends and the ocean begins, the Cape of Good Hope has tons of legends, facts and beauty to its name. From being a historical sea route of terrible ocean torrents and famous shipwrecks to a place of myths and ghost ships, this Cape has tons of stories, both real and not to its name. … Continue reading The Cape of Good Hope – Legend of the Flying Dutchman & a Haven for Wildlife

Vagamon: What to Expect In an Off-road Jungle Safari in The Foggy Hills

Thick mists sweep across the small town surrounded by dense green forests and its majestic mountains. This fog is unlike others you’ll find on the lower lands. This is the cloud itself making its way across the hills of Vagamon, a place where nature is in control and their inhabitants resepect it. Vagamon Hills is a scenic location in Kerala, South India, and is a … Continue reading Vagamon: What to Expect In an Off-road Jungle Safari in The Foggy Hills

Coba Ruins: Mysterious Mayan Limestone Roads, Carvings of Queens and a Mayan Calendar

Hidden amidst thick, intimidating jungle for centuries, the Coba archaeological site was once among the largest cities of the Mayan civilization with the second largest Mayan pyramid in the world and the largest pyramid in the Yucatan peninsula. Coba means “water stirred by wind” and was a focal Mayan commercial site and a powerful city in 800 AD. It housed some 50,000 inhabitants and had … Continue reading Coba Ruins: Mysterious Mayan Limestone Roads, Carvings of Queens and a Mayan Calendar

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: Famous Structures in the Neapolis Archaeological Park of Syracuse

An underrated spot in Italy that holds a heavy ground of legends and history, the Neapolis Archaeological Park in Syracuse is one of its top attractions and undoubtedly on the list of the best things to see in Sicily. With one of the world’s biggest structures, altars built for Greek gods, fountains and shrines, and a cave made famous by Indiana Jones, the park has … Continue reading Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: Famous Structures in the Neapolis Archaeological Park of Syracuse

The 8 Best Tombs in Valley of the Kings: Most Preserved and Ethereal Burial Places of the Pharaohs

With brown sands and hills covering the area in all directions, Valley of the Kings might seem unassuming from the outside, but underneath its sand covered surface lies a treasure trove of history, spells and myth as well as riches. Breath-taking golden colored long corridors, life size paintings of Ancient Egyptian gods and tales that tells the life of the Pharoah sleeping in its chambers … Continue reading The 8 Best Tombs in Valley of the Kings: Most Preserved and Ethereal Burial Places of the Pharaohs