Culture

The forgotten temple city of Bagan in Myanmar is like a bizarre fairytale, with a landscape of mysterious and exotic pagodas that goes beyond just culture shock. …

The Candi Prambanan temple, located in Yogyakarta city, is Indonesia’s very own 9th century twin to the Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia. If you’ve been to Angkor …

The remote land of Tana Toraja, Indonesia (on Sulawesi island) is known for having one of the most bizarre and unique cultures in the world. We spent …

The Huayna Picchu hike in Peru can be a bit challenging and scary at times, but it’s hands down one of the best things to do in …

Ubud is the cultural capital and heart of Bali, so it’s a must for your itinerary. It also happens to be a great place to base yourself …

As a gateway to the famous Angkor Wat temples, Siem Reap is the cornerstone of Cambodia’s tourism and it’s definitely one of the best travel destinations to …

The Medinet Habu Temple is one of the ancient Egyptian temples in Luxor that was built by pharaoh Ramses III and dedicated to the god Amon. In …

The Kasteel / Castle De Haar is the biggest castle in the Netherlands, and it’s fairly easy to visit on a day trip from Amsterdam, since it’s …

The Melissani cave lake is a spectacular underground lake in Kefalonia Greece, with an open ceiling that lights up its stunning blue water. You can go into …

One of the highlights of my visit to the Middle East would have to be Baalbek Lebanon, with its Roman ruins and giant megalithic stones. This temple …

When it comes to island hopping destinations in Thailand, Krabi may be overshadowed by nearby Phuket island, but I think both are very scenic and worthwhile. Krabi …

Peguyangan Waterfall is a group of tiny falls and natural pools at the bottom of some cliffs in Nusa Penida, and you reach it by climbing down …

Thean Hou Temple is a colorful Chinese temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with some awesome architecture. It’s a contemporary building (1987), but it has all of the …

Phnom Penh doesn’t have a whole lot of things to see and do compared to other capital cities in SE Asia like Bangkok or even Vientiane, but …

Hidden in the steep cliffs and mysterious pine forests of Kintamani, Bali, far away from prying eyes, is the infamous Trunyan cemetery, a place that has earned …

The Bali Butterfly Park is a great place to interact with Indonesian bugs and butterflies in a semi-natural setting in Bali. We had loads of fun here! …

Matsumoto Castle is one of the most well known and well preserved castles in Japan, along with Himeji Castle and Kumamoto Castle. This is an authentic Samurai …

The Abu Simbel Temple in Egypt may not be as well known as the pyramids, but it was easily one of my favorite travel experiences ever. This …