Mardin’s old town tumbles down a steep hillside like a staircase carved from honeycomb. Each rooftop becomes the terrace of the house above, and the winding alleys reveal hidden courtyards,

How a city that loses the sun for weeks keeps its evenings cosy, from Arctic cafes to craft beer and banya.

A travel guide to Wat Arun, the riverside Temple of Dawn in Bangkok, famous for its towering porcelain-decorated spire.

A guide to Wat Chaiwatthanaram, the majestic riverside temple of Ayutthaya.

Explore Wat Chedi Luang and the historic temples inside Chiang Mai’s walled Old City.

A guide to Wat Mahathat, the spiritual heart of Sukhothai Historical Park.

Discover Wat Mahathat in Ayutthaya, home to the famous stone Buddha head entwined in tree roots.

A travel guide to Wat Pho in Bangkok, home to the giant gold Reclining Buddha and the birthplace of traditional Thai massage.

A guide to Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the holiest royal temple of old Ayutthaya.

Visit Wat Si Chum, home to the towering Phra Achana Buddha of Sukhothai.