When we say UNESCO Heritage Sites, the places that come to mind are the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, Rome, Angkor Wat and others. There is a never ending list of UNESCO Heritage Sites that are popular and … Continue reading Travel Guide: Lesser Known UNESCO Heritage Sites of World
There is no doubt that the Romans left their mark on many continents. To understand the magnitude of this fact in Europe, one simply has to look for the vast number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites within Italy. If that’s … Continue reading The UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Trier
Background Socotri culture is just as endemic and endangered as Socotra’s famed species of fauna and flora. Located off the coast of Yemen in the Indian Ocean, this mysterious island lies between the Guardafui Channel and the Arabian Sea. Its … Continue reading Socotri Culture: The Island of Endangered Poets
Anthropologists often refer to north-eastern India as a laboratory. The region with its picturesque scenery is home to many indigenous or tribal populations with their own distinct cultures. The eight states of the region attract many national and international tourists … Continue reading Anthropology of Thembang: The Fortified Village of Arunachal Pradesh
Sicily, the largest island of Mediterranean sea enchants it’s inhabitant and visitors with its historical and beautiful landscape, though particularly famous for the Volcano Etna. The most amazing choice for an Italian vacation on the beach would surely be Sicily. … Continue reading Travel Guide: Sicily is the Historical Treasure Island of the Mediterranean
World Heritage sites are considered to be the most culturally and naturally significant areas across our planet. These sites are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for their “outstanding universal value”. World Heritage sites range … Continue reading World Heritage Sites: A Nature and Culture Guide to the Americas
What comes to your mind when you think of Africa? If you think of wildlife, safaris, tribes and huts in water-scarce remote areas, you are not alone. Our minds automatically go there as a result of what we are normally … Continue reading Cattle, Rain and Diamonds: An Introduction to Botswana and Tswana Culture