Tag Archives: unesco

Toledo

Nestled at the banks of the Tagus in central Iberia, Toledo is one of well preserved cities in Spain and has played an important role in the country’s long history. This ancient city was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986 for its extensive monumental and cultural heritage.

Continue reading Toledo

Penang

Situated in the northern part of West Malaysia along the Malacca Strait, Penang is one of the most popular and renowned travel destinations. It was founded by the British in 1786 and awarded UNESCO World Heritage site due to an impressive collection of more than 1,700 historic buildings. The island was nicknamed the Pearl of the Orient because there are many soft sandy beaches and is the food capital of the country with many authentic food are originated from here.

Continue reading Penang

Hoi An

(Last updated on 6 September 2022)

Located in Central Vietnam by the estuary of Thu Bon River, this charming Old Town of Hoi An is a perfect example of a historic district with a well-preserved trading port in Southeast Asia.

Continue reading Hoi An

Hue

Hue is a small and peaceful city in Central Vietnam along Perfume River. It is the one place that most tourists had missed out during their visit at the central part of the country. It is the old capital of Dang Trong Kingdom (1738-1775) and home to 13 Emperors from the Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945).

Continue reading Hue

Giant Causeway

The Giant Causeway is a magnificent natural beauty that lies in the County Antrim on the north coast of Northern Ireland. The basalt columns were formed as the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.

Continue reading Giant Causeway

Bali

Bali is one of my top favorite destinations in Southeast Asia, surrounded itself by sandy beaches and a tropical climate all year round. Apart from its beautiful beaches, Bali has a richness of culture and history, which makes the island very distinctive from any part of Indonesia, with more than 80% of the island population adheres to Balinese Hinduism.

Continue reading Bali