A Food-Lover’s Paradise in the Swedish Countryside
In Skane, a fertile agricultural area bordered on three sides by the Baltic Sea, visitors will find delightful meals, baked goods and sweets, all...
In Thailand, Buddhism Is Twinned With Political Power
In Thailand, where it’s the state-sanctioned religion, practices have proved to be surprisingly mutable.In Thailand, where it’s the state-sanctioned religion, practices have proved to...
Life, Death and Rebirth in Nepal, the Land of the Buddha
Starting at the birthplace of Buddhism, a writer traces how its teachings spread across Asia, transforming the continent forever.Starting at the birthplace of Buddhism,...
How Taiwan Became a Refuge for Buddhism
A Sinicized form of the religion has been preserved on the island, where daily life itself now sometimes seems like an exercise in Buddhist...
France Bars 1,700 Cruise Passengers From Leaving Ship After Dozens Get Sick
Around 50 people so far have symptoms “consistent with an acute gastrointestinal infection” on the Ambassador Cruise Line ship Ambition.Around 50 people so far...
