Discover Far Horizons’ most impressive archaeological sites in Asia. Here we discuss some of our absolute favorite Asian sites. Click to find out more!Read More
Looking to explore Asia's archaeology on an informative, academic tour? From Cambodia to Laos, to Indonesia and Sri Lanka, let Far Horizons show you the continent's rich history.Read More
By David Eckel In 1754, the English essayist Horace Walpole coined the term “serendipity” to refer to “a happy and unexpected discovery.” The source for his new word was a Persian story about three princes from Serendip, an island in the Indian Ocean that was known to Indian and Arab traders as “saran-dip” or the...Read More
A post-trip interview with 2016 trip participant, Kip Lilly How long was your trip to China and where did you visit? This trip was two and a half weeks long and went west from Xian following the original Silk/Tea/Jade road (Dunhuang, Turpan, Hotan, Kashgar, Kuqa, to name a few spots). Why did you want...Read More
By Heather Stoeckley If there is one word to describe my experiences in Myanmar, it would be shwe. It means ‘golden’ in the Burmese language, and from the moment of arrival, it epitomizes everything one sees in this enchanting country. This word is frequently used in the names of many important pagodas, accurately describing the sheer radiance...Read More
The story of Iran, known to the Western world for centuries as Persia, encompasses an enormous expanse of time; and, of course, this ancient story is still unfolding today. The following blog addresses how Persia came to be renamed Iran, and explores a few choice aspects of the history of this most fascinating of nations. ...Read More
Cambodia… The alarm clock sounds at 5:15am; it is still dark despite the curtains being drawn. I’m not a morning person by nature, but by now – our sixth day on the trip – I am used to our departures at dawn… And, moreover, I understand their importance in our constant struggle to beat the...Read More
Using the latest remote-sensing technology (LIDAR), Dr. Damien Evans, director of the University of Sydney’s archaeological research center in Cambodia, and his team have found the ruins of an ancient city hidden for more than 1,000 years in the dense jungles of Cambodia. Known as Mahendraparvata, it pre-dates Angkor Wat by 350 years. The Australian...Read More
