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Crete: The Cradle of Minoan Culture

Dating back to 3000 B.C., the Minoan culture was the first advanced civilization in Europe. Its cradle was Crete – Greece’s largest island.

San Marino may be tiny but it’s the only surviving medieval commune in Italy. All thanks to its isolated location and political shrewdness.

Bánh is the most diverse category in Vietnamese cuisine. It can be interpreted as a bite-sized snack that can be eaten by hand or chopsticks.

Though millenniums have passed since its heydays, evidence of ancient Rome is still very much alive in monuments across the Italian capital.

In Istanbul, Byzantine legacies stand in tandem with monuments of the Ottoman era. Some are obvious, while others require some imagination.

Halong Bay in northeast Vietnam is known for its impressive seascape formed by thousands of weathered limestone islands and islets.

Jaipur forts are fine examples of Rajput-Mughal architecture. They reflect the artistic taste and the expertise of Indian craftsmen.

Behind Jaipur’s earthy pink gates is an energetic city where markets, shops, and splendid architecture jostle against each other.

Though not far from Agra, Gwalior is unknown to tourists. Yet whoever travels here will be surprised by the grandeur of its fort and palace.

Winter in Copenhagen might be dark and frosty. But during Christmas, the Danish capital is transformed into a wonderland.

The Taj Mahal is the reason that draws visitors to Agra. Yet it’s not the only monument built in the former capital of the Mughal empire.

The Taj Mahal is widely regarded as the icon of India. It represents the perfection of architectural planning and excellent craftsmanship.

Delhi is a city like no other. The capital of India had seen more warlords, conquerors, and emperors than most cities in the world.

From the Old Quarter’s labyrinth to the vestiges of the royal citadel, there are several places where the soul of an old Hanoi is much alive.