Remember the old psych quiz where you’re asked a question and supposed to say the first word that comes to mind? If the question was How would you describe Bali?, we would blurt “Exotic!” Continue reading
Tag Archives: Hindu
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
Pleased and Appeased: Bali’s Gods and Spirits
As a tourist destination, Bali is an island of superlatives. Whether you’ve been to Bali or not, it seems to show up on most wish lists for a first visit or a return. Continue reading
A Singapore Stranger Shares Her Faith
Singapore’s equatorial heat and humidity weren’t helping in our search for lunch in the Little India neighborhood. Nor was the traffic buzzing by on the noisy Serangoon Road. Continue reading
The Lotus: An Exquisite Flower and Symbol of Faith
There are few flowers more stunning than a lotus in full bloom. And while there are many gorgeous flowers, none have taken on the symbolic significance of the lotus. Continue reading
Starbucks in Bali: Coffee Is Optional
On most online travel forums there’s usually a thread about eating in US-based chain restaurants while traveling overseas. Views are normally polarized; exchanges can be serious and sometimes heated. Continue reading
Hanging the Perfect Man
The Hindus define the Perfect Man as the perfect Brother, the perfect Son, and the perfect Husband. Continue reading
