Heritage & Culture

For those who want more from a travel experience. Here's something for the culture vulture in you, for when you want to explore the extraordinary and see how other cultures make sense of the world. If you love to spend your time getting to know a place through its people and its finest museums, theatres, vibrant festivals, opulent churches, grand mosques, wondrous temples and more, this one's for you.

Heritage & Culture

How Many Of These Stunning Historical Places Have You Visited?

Akanksha Ghansiyal -
Over the millennia of years of human history, we have observed how the world is filled with mind-blowing man-made historical sites and wonders. And, choosing only a few from these amazing historical places is quite a challenge. All of...
Heritage & Culture

A Fascinating Guide To The Kodava People Of Coorg

Chaitanya Thammaya -
The first thing that comes to mind when you say Coorg are lush coffee plantations, mist-laden mountains, and spicy pork curry. Coorg is home to all this and more, but what makes Coorg or Kodagu special is its warm...
Heritage & Culture

Best Lantern Festivals From All Around The Globe

Akanksha Ghansiyal -
Celebrated across the world by illuminating various things, from rice paper floaters to candles on the ground, lantern festivals are a sight to behold. Each festival is observed for a deeper meaning, whether religious or cultural, united by the...
Heritage & Culture

Experience These 10 Incredible Ancient Temples In India

Akanksha Ghansiyal -
With India’s rich history and culture, it's hardly a surprise that the temples here are among its most valuable assets. The combined heritage of religion, culture, and tradition has given the country a plethora of architectural marvels, and temples...
Germany

8 German Festivals You Cannot Afford to Miss

Nikitha Karnam -
Germans like their festivals loud and fun. Ranging from wine festivals to film festivals, across both cities and villages, festivals in Germany are very diverse. You may think you know a country inside out, but you have to attend...
Heritage & Culture

Which Are The Oldest Universities In The World?

Akanksha Ghansiyal -
The term “university” comes from the Latin term “Universitas magistrorum et scholarium”, which roughly translates to "community of teachers and scholars". Merriam-Webster defines the university as an institution of higher learning, providing facilities for teaching and research, and authorised...
Heritage & Culture

Why Is Rajasthani Culture So Fascinating?

Vandana Lohia -
Rajasthani culture dates back to the time when Rajasthan was the abode of the kings. Rajasthani culture and tradition have attracted people to explore the beautiful state, not just from India, but abroad as well.  Vibrant, opulent, and mesmerisingly beautiful...
Heritage & Culture

The Alhambra Palace: Visit The Last Remnant Of The Islamic Golden Age In Spain

Vandana Lohia -
The Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain, is a palace, fortress, and citadel built in the 8th century. It’s one of the most notable pieces of Islamic architecture in Spain. ‘Alhambra’ is the Spanish adaptation of the Arabic term ‘qa’lat...
Heritage & Culture

Lothal – A Must-Visit Ancient Archaeological City In Gujarat

Vandana Lohia -
Lothal in Gujarat is a 4,500-year-old Harappan port town. The word lothal in Gujarati literally means “the mound of the dead”. First discovered in 1954, Lothal was subsequently excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).  The city was a...
Heritage & Culture

Top Buddhist Sites To Visit In Odisha

Sugato Tripathy -
“Nirvana” in Buddhism refers to a condition of detachment, an aura of blissful existence, which liberates the soul from the cycle of rebirth. My visit to the excavated Buddhist sites from the 7th century AD in Odisha would not...

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