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Built Heritage, Europe, World Heritage Sites

The Tower of London

February 4, 2019January 15, 2019

The Tower of the London, located on the north bank of the river Thames, was designated as a world heritage site in 1988. It is …

Asia, Built Heritage, Travel

Malot Fort

February 1, 2019January 15, 2019

Located west of Kallar Kahar at a height of 230 meters (757 feet), Malot is a village at the Chakwal District, Punjab, Pakistan. Another village …

Europe, Travel

Weekend in Krakow? Yes, please!

January 28, 2019January 14, 2019

Krakow – the old, yet young, vibrant and lovely city is always a good idea for a weekend get-away. With history, architecture and more, this Polish city is on the UNESCO list and has much to offer.

Asia, Built Heritage, Cultural Identity, Public Spaces, Religious

Kalighat Temple – A Shakti Peeth and the oldest temple of Kolkata

January 25, 2019January 5, 2019

Kalighat Temple is probably the most prominent temple in Kolkata. It is the abode of Hindu Goddess Kali and situated on the bank of the …

Asia, Cultural Identity

Alt?n G?n?: A Guide to Mastering the Five Elements

January 21, 2019January 5, 2019

Alt?n g?n? (Literally Gold Day) is not just a get-together of women, it is a culture. So if you have no clue on how to …

Discover, North America, Travellers, Uncategorized, World Heritage Sites

Yellowstone National Park

January 18, 2019January 5, 2019

The first National park to be incepted in the U.S.A is ?Yellowstone National Park. It is located in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho and was established …

Asia, Built Heritage, Conservation

Through the streets and Havelis of Roorkee

January 14, 2019January 5, 2019

Introduction India has a rich heritage, both tangible and intangible. Even in the city of Roorkee, there is a huge ?capacity to study the unique …

Built Heritage, Cultural Identity, Europe, Heritage, Public Spaces, Restoration, World Heritage Sites

Fountain Walking in Bern

January 11, 2019January 5, 2019

On the 16th?December we decided to pay a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Old City of Bern, which is also the capital …

Asia, Cultural Identity

Diwali in Istanbul: The Indian Festival of Lights

January 7, 2019January 5, 2019

In November, Yabangee contributor Devanshu Bawa and I were invited to the Indian Diwali Festival that is organized annually by the Friends of India Association …