Country: Malaysia | Type: Cultural | Theme: Colonial, Urban Landscape Introduction to Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca The historic cities of Melaka and George Town both developed on different areas of the Straits of Malacca. They both experienced over 500 years of trading between East and West. The Straits of Malacca are the longest straits in the …
Country: Laos | Type: Cultural | Theme: Urban Landscape Introduction to Town of Luang Prabang Luang Prabang is nestled at the center of the mountainous area of northern Laos amidst limestone hills wrapping around the entire area. There is a local legend that Buddha rested at the site of Luang Prabang and smiled, indicating that it was the future location of a …
Country: Indonesia | Type: Natural | Theme: Wildlife Introduction to Komodo National Park The Komodo National Park lies 200 nautical miles to the east of Bali in Indonesia. It is between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores in the Lesser Sunda Islands. This is a unique biosphere which was created from a huge volcanic uplift. It is the only area where the …
Country: Indonesia | Type: Cultural | Theme: Geology, Paleontology Introduction to Sangiran Early Man Site Sangiran is a well-known archaeological excavation site located on the island of Java in Indonesia. It is in the Solo River Valley about 15km north of Surakarta. During excavations first carried out in 1936, this unique site revealed a number of fossils of some of our earliest human …
Country: Vietnam | Type: Cultural | Theme: Maritime, Urban Landscape Introduction to Hoi An Ancient Town Hoi An is an exceptionally well-preserved ancient town dating back to the 15th century. It is located in central Vietnam at the mouth of the Thu Bon River on the South China Sea. As an ancient trading port its buildings and street plan reflect the influences that …
Country: Laos | Type: Cultural | Theme: Archaeological Introduction to Vat Phou and the Champasak Cultural Landscape Vat Phou, also known as Wat Phou, literally means temple-mountain. This temple is of Khmer origins and located in the southern area of Laos at the bottom of mount Phu Kao. It is approximately 6 kilometers away from the Mekong River where it runs through …
Country: Indonesia | Type: Natural | Theme: Forest, Geology, Natural Landscape, Volcanic Introduction to Ujung Kulon National Park The Ujung Kulon National Park is located on the south-western tip of Java on the Sunda shelf. It is in the Banten province, formerly West Java. This lush jungle park is connected to the mainland by a narrow, swampy isthmus. The lowland forested national park covers an …
Country: Egypt | Type: Cultural | Theme: Arabic, Islam, Urban Landscape Introduction to Historic Cairo Historic Cairo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the heart of Egypt’s capital city. It is home to a rich collection of Islamic architecture, including the famous Al-Azhar Mosque, the Citadel of Saladin, and the Bahariya Oasis, which showcase the history and cultural significance of the Islamic …
Country: France | Type: Cultural | Theme: Agriculture, Secular Structure Introduction to Jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion Situated in an area devoted entirely to viticulture, the wine-growing Jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion in the region of Aquitaine has been lauded for its historic vineyard landscape and its notable monuments and historic villages. Recognized as a fertile region by the early Romans, the grape-growing industry in Saint-Emilion intensified …
Country: France | Type: Cultural | Theme: Medieval, Urban Landscape Introduction to the Historic Centre of Avignon Situated in the southeastern region of France, Avignon is bordered by the Rhone River and is home to about 95,000 inhabitants. Often called the City of Popes because it was home to the papacy for nearly 70 years, Avignon is known not only for its well-preserved …
