Taking its name from Philip II, King of Spain during the Spanish colonisation of the area during the 16th century, the Philippines became an independent state in the early 1900s. Following 333 years of Spanish rule, the Spanish influences on their culture left a unique legacy, from ancient buildings...
Malaysia is a multicultural country in south-east Asia and is a melting pot of Malay, Indian and Chinese cultures. With such a rich cultural history, delicious food and lush tropical landscapes, the land is a treasure of wonders. Its rich biodiversity entices visitors to its natural attractions while astonishing...
One of the best things about South Korea is it's a land filled with a rich cultural heritage. While these cultural gems form the heart of a list of famous landmarks in South Korea, the country has seen simultaneous cultural emergence and tremendous growth in its technological industries in...
Asia is the world's largest continent, covering a third of the globe and home to over 60% of the world's population. Bordered by three oceans (Indian, Arctic and Pacific), two seas (Black and Caspian) and two mountain ranges (the Ural and Caucasus), Asia has some of the largest and...
The land of temples, islands and palaces, Thailand has a rich heritage and fascinating history. As the only Southeast Asian country that wasn't colonised by Europeans, Thailand's culture remains intact and its palaces are as grand as they were centuries ago. From vibrant cities to white-sand islands and lush...
Indonesia has so many islands; even the experts aren’t sure how many there are. The consensus is that this country in Southeast Asia has 17,508 islands and a third of the world’s volcanoes. So, it should come as no surprise that many of the famous landmarks in Indonesia are...
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