Culture

The Shwezigon Pagoda (also called Shwezigon Paya) is a fantastic gold covered Buddhist temple in Bagan, Myanmar (Burma). This pagoda was built in the 11th century, but …

The photogenic Tamblingan Lake Temple in Munduk village is one of rural Bali’s best hidden gems. Pura Ulun Danu Tamblingan is an ancient 10th century temple built …

As a kid I was a big fan of Samurai and Japanese history, so when I was passing through Tokyo last week I knew I had to …

Wat Koh Tao temple is a Buddhist temple on the island of Koh Tao in Thailand. It’s a modern temple, so there’s not a lot of history …

The Pura Kehen Temple is an ancient Hindu monument in the Bangli area of Bali, Indonesia. This temple is outside of the usual tourist path, but it …

The Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall in Taipei city is one of Taiwan’s most famous landmarks. This place is a must see if you’re ever in Taipei, …

Even after many years exploring Bali, I’m always discovering new things to do here. Bali is a place where, in the space of a week, you can …