Travel

August 14, 2019

Two Buddhist Temples in China Sit on a Peak Over 7,500 Feet High in the Sky

High up in China's Wuling Mountains sits two Buddhist temples. Perched on top of Fanjingshan, which is the highest peak in the mountain range, there are an astonishing 8,888 steps to climb in order to reach these places of worship. Their construction is a stunning testament to the faith and devotion of Chinese Buddhists, who consider Fanjingshan a sacred mountain.

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August 8, 2019

This Saharan Village Is Home to Thousands of Ancient Texts Preserved in Desert Libraries

Nestled in the Sahara, the medieval village of Chinguetti in Mauritania is an incredible jewel of Berber culture. Once an important outpost on trade and pilgrimage routes, the desert village contains wonderful examples of Berber Saharan architecture. It is also an important center of learning thanks to its desert libraries, which are filled with scientific and Qur'anic texts dating to the Middle Ages.

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July 24, 2019

10 Places in Europe Every Art Lover Should Visit

Europe offers no shortage of interesting places to visit, but where should you go if you're particularly interested in art? The answer can seem daunting given the options. Whether you pick Paris, London, Rome, or Barcelona, it all depends on your personal preferences and what you're actually looking to experience. In fact, there are so many places in Europe that house world-class art that it was hard to narrow the list to only 10 cities.

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