Thailand, Laos, CambodiaNovember 1–15, 2008
The Essence of Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia
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Explore the most scenic and historic areas of Southeast Asia on this marvelous program featuring some of mankind's most astonishing and enduring architectural achievements. In Bangkok, view the magnificent Royal Barges while cruising down the Chao Phraya River, visit dazzling Grand Palace and Wat Phra Keo, tour the Jim Thompson House, and see Wat Traimit's solid gold Buddha. Continue to the Golden Triangle and the Mae Fah Luang flower garden, Wat Prathat Doi Tung, and the historic old city of Chiang Saen; explore Chiang Mai's famed Night Bazaar, Wat Pra Singh, Doi Suthep Monastery, Viang Khum Kaam ruins, and Hilltribe Ethnographic Museum; and experience Luang Prabang’s Wat Xieng Thong, National Museum, and Pak Ou Caves. Conclude in Siem Reap with visits to Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat, Ta Banteay Srei, Ta Prohm, and Preah Kahn.
For information, please phone (312) 499-4131. |
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 The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand. |
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AustraliaNovember 7–19, 2008
The Art and Architecture Lover's Australia
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Join Zoë Ryan, Neville Bryan Curator of Design, on this unique program that showcases a range of indigenous, non-indigenous, colonial, and contemporary art as well as stunning architecture and landscape. Highlights include Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens, National Gallery of Victoria, and Victorian Tapestry Workshop; Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Opera House, and Harbor Bridge; the Museum of Modern Art at Heide; and visits with noted artists, craftspeople, collectors, and gallerists. Journey by private boat to Herring Island Environmental Sculpture Park, and experience stunning landscape and aboriginal art in Alice Springs, Simpson's Gap, Standley Chasm, Ormiston Gorge, Ochre Pits, and Ayers Rock.
For information, please phone (312) 499-4131. |
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 Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia. |
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