Wander in Abu Dhabi: Zayed National Museum
From a pearl pulled from the seabed 8,000 years ago to a necklace that once graced the neck of the Arab world’s greatest singer, the Zayed National Museum traces the stories of this land, its people, and their connections with the wider world.
Wander in Abu Dhabi: Abrahamic Family House
In an era where religion is often wielded to incite division, the Abrahamic Family House is an argument — in concrete and light — that another way is possible and already standing.
Wander in Dubai: Al Shindagha Museum
Before Dubai had a skyline, it had a creek. Follow it far enough, and you’ll discover how a fishing and pearling village became the world’s most dazzling city.
Wander in Malaysia: Batu Caves
Nestled within a 400-million-year-old limestone cave, Batu Caves stands as one of Malaysia’s most revered Hindu sanctuaries, where spirituality and wonder linger in the hearts of visitors and pilgrims alike.
Wander in Penang: Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
A hidden gem in the heart of George Town, Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi stands as the grandest clan temple of its kind in Southeast Asia.
Wander in Penang: Mosques, Temples, and Churches
Penang’s George Town is renowned for its spiritual diversity, where mosques, temples, and churches stand side by side, along a street aptly named the Street of Harmony.
Wander in Palermo: Cappella Palatina
Stepping into the Cappella Palatina, I was met by geometry, gold, and God — where Norman ambition, Byzantine splendour, and Islamic artistry mingle under one roof.
Wander in Sicily: Mazara del Vallo
Mazara del Vallo may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking of Sicily’s Arab-Norman past, but it’s a city where history still lingers in the air, waiting to be uncovered.
Wander in Fort Langley: the Birthplace of British Columbia
Just a stone’s throw from the heart of Vancouver lies Fort Langley, a historic trading post known as the “Birthplace of British Columbia” — a place that predates Canada itself.
Little India: Where All Your Senses Awaken
If you ever feel like your senses have been dulled by the hustle and bustle of urban life, a visit to Singapore’s Little India will awaken them.