Our in-country expert, Richard, shares his insider suggestions for a day’s exploration of UNESCO heritage George Town in Penang. Sampling the best street food and art the old quarter has to offer, he makes some fantastic suggestions to help you plan your trip to Malaysia.
architecture
Discovering the architecture of Asia can be a fascinating part of any holiday, whether you know your Bauhaus from your Baroque or simply enjoy a beautiful building!
The range of architectural styles across South and Southeast Asia is staggering. There are ancient ruins and modern skyscrapers, rustic local villages and ornate temples. You’ll find echoes from the West, from British colonial structures to Parisian-style boulevards and Portuguese churches, as well a substantial influence from China.
This blog covers several of the most interesting architectural experiences in Asia. If you’re particularly interested in a certain type of architecture, we can be sure to explore it within your holiday.
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The first time I saw Lucknow was on route to Varanasi – a fleeting visit while I waited for a delayed train – and all I saw of the city was its beautiful railway station. I’m really glad I got the opportunity to experience it a second time. We love the city so much here at Experience Travel Group that we have created our very own signature experience there.
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Teardrop hotels feature some of our most popular boutique properties in Sri Lanka, including the stunning boutique heritage villa the Wallawwa. We’re incredibly excited about the recently opened Fort Bazaar, lovingly restored by the group. Here, we invited Henry (Managing Director) to talk a little bit about his interested in Sri Lanka and the process behind restoring this heritage property. Over to Henry:
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We’ve recently launched a brand new Sri Lanka holiday all about the remarkable work of Geoffrey Bawa, one Asia’s most influential architects. This post sheds some light on who Bawa was and what made his work so unique.