SIGHTSEEING

History fascinates over and over. There is something mystic and spellbinding about it, perhaps because we know that we will never really understand the truth. Yet our cultures are defined by the past and what us – humans – have produced; prehistoric landmarks, medieval ruins, glorious monuments, incredible megastructures – the wonders of our world.

Discover the masterpieces created by our ancestors and learn more about what it took to make them. Uncover the legends and myths woven into the ancient sites and come to embrace the mysteries of our world. They all wrote our story – the tale of humans…

EXPLORE THE LOST TEMPLES OF ANGKOR

It is not only Indiana Jones and Lara Croft who got mesmerised by the temples of Angkor, albeit Steven Spielberg and Angelina Jolie surely contributed to the popularisation of the site. The glory of Angkor Wat made it an attractive bucket list item for the traveller from all around the world and one of the most photographed architectural wonders on planet Earth.

BOROBUDUR & PRAMBANAN (THE SACRED JEWELS OF JAVA)

Resembling a ‘microcosm of the universe’, to provide a visual image of the teaching of Buddha, and demonstrate the steps through life that each person must follow to achieve enlightenment – Borobudur is the world`s largest Buddhist religious complex and a phenomenal architectural site where having a good camera is almost compulsory.

THE MOST AWE-INSPIRING BALINESE TEMPLES TO VISIT

The powerful charisma of Bali probably lies in the blend of various cultures and religions. Buddhists, Hindus, Christians and Muslims live together in harmony and accept each other`s differences, as a result of what the island takes pride in an extraordinary architectonical heritage. Balinese temples attract thousands of Western visitors every year, amongst which Pura Tanah Lot, Pura Besakih, Pura Uluwatu and Pura Ulun Danu Batur are the island`s holy masterpieces.

DISCOVER AYUTTHAYA – A SHOWPIECE OF SIAM

A short river journey takes the visitors from Bangkok to Ayutthaya - once the trading capital of Asia and the world`s largest city. A day trip to the Historical Park of Ayutthaya shouldn`t be skipped.

15 EXTRAORDINARY SITES TO VISIT IN YOGYAKARTA

Yogyakarta is the soul of Java and the core of the island`s cultural heritage. Locally called ‘Yogya’, the city is one of the oldest in Indonesia and its historic heartland. For being renowned as a centre of education, fine art and classical Javanese culture, most of the international visitors come here to admire the local batik, puppet shows, ballet, drama, music, poetry, theatre and literature. More importantly, however, the walled old town of Yogya takes pride in Indonesia`s most exquisite royal complex and a fascinating ancient palace of the Mataram sultans – Kraton.

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TEMPLES IN BANGKOK

As a strongly Buddhist nation, Thailand honours its temples, and they play a significant role in the everyday life of the local people. Thai people call them simply ‘wats’, and the word is abundantly used across the country. Bangkok is home to some of the most impressive places of worship, temples, monasteries and shrines of all.

ULURU – THE SACRED ROCK

Uluru was first discovered by the white men in 1800s, yet the giant rock had been a sacred site for the Aboriginal people thousands of years before that. Some say that it came along during the much-fabled Dreamtime. Today, the World Heritage Site is one of the world`s most famous natural wonder and the Westerners call it the Ayers Rock. It is officially the largest monolith on earth, situated near Alice Springs, at the very heart of Australia. This is a classic outback journey to the Red Centre of the country, so harsh, yet so magical. A trip to Uluru might seem like an odyssey but it is one of the once-in-a-life-time experiences, presenting awe-inspiring landscapes, the ancient indigenous heritage, but also the insight into the Australian culture.

VISIT THE MYSTERIOUS PLAIN OF JARS

The often-skipped Xiang Khouang province should actually be on every traveller`s itinerary. Why? It is a place where not only you can find the ‘Stonehenge of Asia’ - one of the most important prehistoric sites in the continent but also some the last remaining tigers and elephants in Indochina.