101 Things to Do Before You Die: Man-Made Wonders by The TI Review Team
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Visit Salamanca by Claire Gervat
Salamanca, Spain. Sit in the cathedral square as sunset performs its alchemy on the ornately figured stonework of the ancient colleges and churches of this university town, turning them a fiery copper.
See the Astonishing Scenery along the Silk Road by Amar Grover
Karakoram Highway, China/Pakistan. This branch of the Silk Road is my favourite journey. The astonishing scenery alone justifies the trip, but the region’s delicate geopolitics and knot of diverse peoples give it an edge that’s hard to match elsewhere.
See Half the World in Esfahan by Amar Grover
Esfahan, Iran. 'Esfahan is half the world' according to an ancient Persian proverb. It certainly boasts some of the Islamic world’s most beautiful monuments with their mosaic glazed tilework, and memorable cafes tucked into the archives of riverside bridges.
Look Out from a Balcony Over the Mekong River by Caroline Major
Rent a room with a balcony overlooking the Mekong River at Luang Prabang and rise at dawn to watch the monks proceed through town taking alms as they have done for the last 1,000 years in this World Heritage City.
See the Sun Rise over Borabodur by Andrew Ferree
Watching the sun rise from the Buddist temple at Borabodur is simply magnificent. From the summit of the temple you can see the sun rise from behind an active volcano and gradually burn off the morning fog. It rises very quickly so you must be there in absolute darkness to really enjoy it. On the way down to the ground you can read the story of Buddah's life.
Experience The Peak by Stuart Wolfendale
Assuming cloud is up or gone, experience the view from The Peak, Hong Kong, still one of the most astounding in the urban world. It makes you feel giddy, not quite ready for it.
Visit Le Petit Jumilhac by Sue Carpenter
Watch the sunset in the tiny stone chapel at Le Petit Jumilhac, in the Dordogne, when the burning orange sun streams through the door and lights up the altar. It'll inspire you to break into hymn. ‘The Lord's My Shepherd (original version)’ is recommended.
See Michelangelo's Perfect Elliptical Space by Rose Baring
Watch the sunset suffuse the many-coloured marbles of the Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome, Michelangelo's perfect elliptical space. Bring your own sundowner.
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Visit Angkor Wat by Stanley Stewart
Clamber through the temple courts of Angkor Wat where the huge Buddha heads doze in a green gloom among the strangler figs. A still silent place at the centre of the turning world.
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