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The Chosar caves in Upper Mustang in Nepal, near the Tibetan border.

The walled city of Lo Manthang

On the treacherous high-altitude trail to Lo Manthang, the walled city that is the capital of Upper Mustang province in Nepal and whose denizens are t

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THE SERENE SPITI valley.-

Seductive Spiti

A Himalayan sojourn in the postcard-perfect Spiti valley in Himachal Pradesh.

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The gateway to Petra Terrace, high on the rocky slopes.-

Poetry in stone

Petra, the dazzling ancient city painstakingly carved out of sandstone, is Jordan's single most important tourist site.

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Ultimate theatre

At the Grand Canyon, watching nature's own virtuoso performance which is unrivalled by any of the other rock formations on the earth.

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The bright desert light casts chiaroscuro patterns on the surface of the rocks at the Grand Canyon.-

Ultimate theatre

At the Grand Canyon, watching nature's own virtuoso performance which is unrivalled by any of the other rock formations on the earth.

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Centre Pompidou-Metz by night. This avant-garde museum of eclectic art is a striking piece of modern architecture. A translucent white membrane stretched over extensive wickerwork of wooden beams crowns an impressive hexagonal base to form a unique structure that in itself is a piece of art.-

Art finds new expression

Metz and Nancy, towns in France's Lorraine province, are the toast of the art ..world for their contrasting achievements.

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A VIEW OF the city. Picture postcards and pages of history books come alive in the earthy hues of brick and sandstone.-

Rome and ruins

VISITING Rome can be a schizophrenic experience. The city is a modern metropolis striving to establish its contemporary identity over a largely antiqu

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Turkish delight

Istanbul is a city rich in architectural wonders that bridges two continents - Europe and Asia.

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Seductive Sydney

The bustling Australian city, the first European settlement in the country, is enchanting.

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Domes of grandeur

Russia's churches are some of the finest examples of religious architecture.

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Abode of mist and mysticism

Bhutan is a veritable Himalayan oasis, where religion and mysticism play a vital role in defining life.

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