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One of Malaysia’s Most Famous Sacred Sites Begins With 272 Colorful Steps Beneath a Giant Golden Statue
Rainbow stairs, a towering golden statue, and a limestone hill full…
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15 Richest European Cities and What Makes Them So Wealthy
Some European cities seem to print money, and others simply know how to turn…
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One of Colombia’s Most Extraordinary Churches Appears to Hang Above a Deep River Gorge
Tucked into a rocky canyon near the Ecuador border, the Sanctuary of Our Lady…
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15 Historic Destinations Where the Past Still Feels Remarkably Alive
Some old places stay behind glass, and others let you walk right through them…
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15 Extraordinary Places to Discover Across Cambodia
Most people picture one famous temple when they think of Cambodia…
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15 Countries Where National Pride Runs Especially Deep
Love of country shows up in flags, songs, holidays, and everyday habits…
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13 Beautiful European Cities That Are Surprisingly Affordable in Autumn
Autumn can change the cost of a European trip in a big way. When…
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15 UNESCO Wonders That Remain Among the World’s Least-Visited Heritage Sites
Some of the planet's greatest treasures never see a tour bus. They sit…
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Inside Kampong Phluk, Where Entire Homes Rise Above the Floodwaters of Tonlé Sap
Picture a village where the houses stand on wooden legs as tall…
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15 Countries With the Lowest Adult Obesity Rates in the World
Obesity is a growing health concern in many parts of the world, but some countries have kept their rates remarkably low…
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14 of the Most Impressive Historic Indoor Swimming Pools
Some swimming pools were built for exercise, and others were built to show…
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17 UNESCO Towns Where the Past Still Shapes Every Street
Some towns keep their history on display in a plain, everyday way. You can…
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This Colombian Town Is Famous for Colorful Facades, Lakeside Scenery, and a Giant Rock
Picture a small town in the Colombian mountains where every house wears…
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10 Places to Retire That Feel Like California but Cost Much Less
California sells a dream of sunshine, mountains, beaches, and wine country…
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15 Beautiful Countries That Are Even More Magical in the Fall
Autumn changes the world in quiet and colorful ways. Leaves turn red and gold…
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This Giant Buddha Was Carved Into a Sichuan Cliff—and Still Dominates the Landscape Centuries Later
Imagine a stone Buddha so tall that it looks down on boats, bridges…
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15 Incredible Places That Showcase Vietnam’s Natural Beauty and Rich History
Vietnam packs misty mountains, glowing old towns, quiet caves, and sunny…
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15 Underrated Destinations Where Autumn Sunshine Comes Without the High Prices
Summer crowds go home, but the sunshine often sticks around. In many warm…
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15 Gothic Cities Where Medieval Architecture Still Dominates the Skyline
Pointed arches, soaring spires, and stained glass once told Europeans…
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15 Things That Make Wat Plai Laem One of Thailand’s Most Colorful Temple Complexes
Wat Plai Laem on Koh Samui looks like someone opened a giant box of paint and gave it to a team…