12-01-2012

Philippines. Mindoro
In the seas around the Philippine archipelago the fishers might come across a Belcher’s sea snake (Hydrophis Belcheri) in their nets. This snake makes the Guinness World Records as the most poisonous not only among sea snakes but of all snakes on the planet.

16-12-2011

Myanmar (Burma) | Bagan
The enchanting archeological zone comprises thousands of pagodas, stupas and other buildings constructed in the ancient capital of Bagan (formerly Pagan) kingdom (mostly in XI—XIII centuries).

14-11-2011

India. Ladakh. Leh
Leh, the capital of the ancient Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh, is located in the Indus Valley in the Himalayas. The prominent history of the city is brightly reflected in its architecture, notably the royal palace, known as Leh Palace, the Sunni Muslim mosque and the Namgyal (also called «Tsemo Gompa»), founded around 1430.

20-10-2011

Czech Republic. Prague
Situated on both banks of the Vltava river, Prague boasts many bridges, including the renowned Charles bridge the foundation stone of which was laid personally by King Charles IV in 1357.

26-09-2011

Thailand. Bangkok. Thonburi. Wat Arun Rajwararam
Wat Arun, one of Bangkok’s main Buddhist temples and landmarks, was named after Aruna, the personification of the dawn in the Hindu mythology. The first sun rays of the morning bring about the spectacular light reflections (iridescence) off the stones of the temple’s central prang.