Japanese sand gardens are famous for their simplicity, which is the essence of Zen philosophy. By limiting the elements to sand and stones, these gardens encourage visitors to focus on the essentials ...
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The Hidden Beauty of Lao Highlands

From above, the rice terraces of Laos form a living artwork — carved by hand, shaped by time, and blessed by nature.
At least 36 people were killed and 279 were missing on Wednesday after Hong Kong's deadliest fire in three decades ripped ...
Japan’s public broadcaster NHK has established itself as a reliable source of high-quality factual programs over the years. Just this week, it won the International Emmy for best arts programming for ...
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Just outside Kyoto, a thick bamboo forest known as the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest is being endangered by some reckless tourists ...
From “You’re playing golf again?” to “When are we going?” Pinehurst transforms into a Family Destination filled with simple ...
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh offers a passport to tranquility that’s probably closer than your ...
“Ohayou” (good morning), I’m greeted by smiling staff as I make my way into the 7-Eleven – a staple location for any Japan ...
Gardens have been an important part of human culture for thousands of years, serving as places of beauty, relaxation, and ...
Volcanoes, with their sheer power and captivating beauty, have mesmerized the human imagination for centuries. These ...