Those of us lucky enough to fall in love with Asia know that it's an affair that's as long as it is resonant.

- Hanya Yanagihara

 Latest Trips in Asia

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Jerusalem

When people talk about Jerusalem they are really talking about the old city, the town first settled in the 4th century BCE, which has been destroyed at least twice, besieged 23 times, captured and recaptured 44 times, and attacked 52 times.

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Qasr al-Yahud

On both banks of the river Jordan stand locations claiming to be the site of Jesus Christ's baptism by John. Separated by a dozen feet of water, the faithful, the interested and the border police stand on either side.

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