Chiang Rai certainly doesn’t have the frenetic vibe of Bangkok nor the allure of Chiang Mai but what it does have is Wat Rong Khun. At the same time Buddhist temple and art exhibit, you should definitely make some time to … Read More

You might wonder why anyone would want to visit a temple riddled with rats. The answer is quite simple: because Shri Karni Mata Temple is the only one of its kind in the whole world. That was reason enough for … Read More

I came face to face with him. His plump belly dripping with sweat protruding forth. The whites of his eyes were bright, his irises deep brown like shiny pennies. Strands of yellow and magenta marigolds hung around his neck. I … Read More

The ancient city of Bagan dating back to the 9th century is the most coveted site in Myanmar attracting not only foreigners but also thousands of Burmese pilgrims every year. Originally, nearly 10,000 monuments were erected between the 9th and … Read More

The biggest reclining Buddha in the world is a pretty ambitious claim. Measuring nearly 600 feet / 180 meters, this reclining Buddha is truly deserving of its unofficial world-record holding title!   Win Sein Taw Ya is the proper name … Read More

Egypt has some of the oldest and most significant historical monuments in the world, many of which have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. This is the land of pharaohs and queens with eyes the color of coal, ancient … Read More

I’ve already written about the day Luang Prabng cast a spell on me. Now it’s time to write about monks, wats, shopping, eating and sweating. In other words, things to do in the former royal capital of Laos. Although Luang … Read More