Bangkok is an assault on the senses. Mad Max tuk-tuks careen wildly through traffic while the Skytrain glides effortlessly above. Sleep-deprived backpackers rub elbows with cellphone-toting monks and neighborhood masseuses. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Buddhist
Dambulla’s Amazing Cave Temples
Many holy places have impressive locations, and the Buddhist Cave Temples of Dambulla, Sri Lanka are, without a doubt, uniquely located. Continue reading
Angkor Wat: The Crown Jewel of Cambodia’s Ancient Capital
Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world; quite a statement considering the other sizable antiquities scattered around the globe. Continue reading
Architecture / Laos / Travel
Unadulterated Eye Candy: The Temples of Luang Prabang
As a child of the predominately Christian west I learned the stories of Mary’s virgin birth, the life of Jesus, the crucifixion and resurrection – all themes that have dominated Christian art and architecture for hundreds of years. Continue reading
Luang Prabang: A Village Wakes Up
It was six in the morning and I sat on the balcony of our simple guesthouse, relishing the slight chill in the air and smooth teak floors under my bare feet. I was watching and listening as the day came to life. I wanted to soak it all in. Continue reading
Alluring Luang Prabang: A Bucket List Delight
“You’ve visited tons of places, so what’s your favorite place in the world?” We get this question a lot, and it’s a tough one to answer. Continue reading
Capture the Colour: Shades of White
As you may remember, Jo over at Restlessjo invited us to enter some of our photographs in Capture the Colour 2013. Thanks to you we’ve knocked out BLUE, GREEN and RED. Continue reading
