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Wander in Penang: Mosques, Temples, and Churches
DESTINATION Shaopeng 7/27/25 DESTINATION Shaopeng 7/27/25

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.

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Expo 2025 Osaka: A Wanderer’s Guide to Asia, Oceania & Central Asia
DISCOVER Shaopeng 6/22/25 DISCOVER Shaopeng 6/22/25

Expo 2025 Osaka: A Wanderer’s Guide to Asia, Oceania & Central Asia

At Expo 2025 in Osaka, wanderers are invited on a global journey of culture, creativity, and connection — no passport needed. Our first stop: Asia.

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Wander in Palermo: A Cultural Map of Arab Legacies
DISCOVER Shaopeng 6/15/25 DISCOVER Shaopeng 6/15/25

Wander in Palermo: A Cultural Map of Arab Legacies

What if the soul of Palermo lies not just in its cathedrals or cannoli, but in the traces of an Arab past that still breathe into the city’s pulse?

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Wander in Palermo: Cappella Palatina
DESTINATION Shaopeng 6/8/25 DESTINATION Shaopeng 6/8/25

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.

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Palazzina Cinese: A Far Eastern Fantasy in Palermo
DISCOVER Shaopeng 5/11/25 DISCOVER Shaopeng 5/11/25

Palazzina Cinese: A Far Eastern Fantasy in Palermo

Tucked away on the outskirts of Palermo, Palazzina Cinese brings Chinoiserie to life, offering a glimpse into the Sicilian fascination with the Far East.

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Wander in Sicily: Mazara del Vallo
DESTINATION Shaopeng 4/27/25 DESTINATION Shaopeng 4/27/25

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.

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Wander in Palermo: Castello della Zisa
MUSEUM AND EXHIBITION Shaopeng 4/20/25 MUSEUM AND EXHIBITION Shaopeng 4/20/25

Wander in Palermo: Castello della Zisa

The Zisa Palace, home to the Museum of Islamic Art, is a gem for anyone exploring UNESCO’s Arab-Norman itinerary.

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Jingziting: Where Written Words Are Laid to Rest
CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 3/19/25 CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 3/19/25

Jingziting: Where Written Words Are Laid to Rest

Do you usually throw away papers filled with writing or scribbles? In Hakka culture, even the most humble written words are so revered that special furnaces were built just for their respectful burning.

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Wander in Malaysia: Houses of Allah
DISCOVER Shaopeng 3/16/25 DISCOVER Shaopeng 3/16/25

Wander in Malaysia: Houses of Allah

From mosques poised above water to those carved from pink granite or forged in steel, these sacred spaces stand as unifying expressions of faith, devotion, and spirituality of Malaysia’s Muslim communities.

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Kampong Gelam: Singapore’s Mecca for Cultures
DESTINATION Shaopeng 10/20/24 DESTINATION Shaopeng 10/20/24

Kampong Gelam: Singapore’s Mecca for Cultures

Kampong Gelam, Singapore’s oldest urban quarter, is a rare gem that invites wanderlust-filled souls to immerse themselves in its vibrant multicultural charm.

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