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The Louvre? Free? Well, not very often. But on the first Sunday of each month the world's most famous museum throws open its doors to one and all. The good news is that it's a very democratic time in ... » more

Over 600 years old, Wat Chedi Luang is the most somber of Chiang Mai's many temples. But don't let it get you down. Several times a day, the somber mood is broken by a flurry of young monks scurrying around, mixing youthful horseplay with their monkly chores. The structure was severely damaged by an ... » more

Once a year — normally in late January or early February — these limestone caves on the fringe of Kuala Lumpur play host to one of the most remarkable spectacles in the world, the festival of ... » more