The „Plain of Jars“ in northeastern Laos remains shrouded in mysteries of the past. Were the stone pots urns or storage jars for rice wine, flour and more? What period do they really date from? A world heritage site in a very rural region of Southeast Asia.
A pearl on the Mekong River is the small city of Luang Prabang in Laos with French-style colonial buildings and numerous Buddhist monasteries. Buddha – caves, waterfalls and elephant resorts offer excursion possibilities before the relaxing sunset on the Mekong shore.
The World Heritage Garden Kingdom also includes Oranienbaum Palace and Park from the 17th century. Since then, the orangery houses citrus plants and a garden immerses you in Chinese atmosphere.
A stop in Reims on France – Tour impresses especially with the huge filigree cathedral. Museums and a colorful cultural offer round off the visit to this city with a long history.
Florence and the Renaissance – in hardly any other city are so many cultural monuments and art objects united as in Florence. Rich merchants with an eye for painting, sculpture, science and architecture created a unique collection that delights visitors from all over the world. Discover Florence and its treasures!
Only about 80km north of Bangkok, Ayutthaya is the ruins of an ancient Siam Empire in the floodplains of the Chao Phraya River. On foot or by bicycle you can explore the extensive grounds between rivers and canals. Ayutthaya is also a good place to overcome the jetlag after the journey.
How can a city build such a leaning tower? no, how can such a leaning tower stand so long? This and other worth seeing and marveling about Pisa tells you the small article about the city at the mouth of the Arno river.
To get to know the origins of the Siam Empire in Thailand, a visit to Sukhothai is a must. There, a wise king founded a capital, promoted agriculture and education and thus contributed to the strengthening of the Thai.
If you are in Thailand on the northeast route through the Isan plateau, then you should definitely visit Phimai. The small quiet town offers an impressive insight into the skills of the master builders and stonemasons of this time with a 1000 year old temple complex from the Khmer Empire of Angkor Wat.
Porto in Portugal is an attractive city with a long history, handsome architecture and everyday episodes worth hearing. A visit on a trip to Portugal is highly recommended!