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Visiting a Tharu Village in Chitwan, Nepal

My time in Nepal was coming to an end. I had trekked through the beauty of the Himalayas, climbing up to Mount Everest Base Camp and Kalapattar, and I had explored the busy little capital city of Kathmandu. With only a few days left before I had to leave, I wanted to explore another part [...]

By |2024-10-02T09:35:56+10:00November 29th, 2011|Asia, Destinations, Featured, Nepal|1 Comment

Mekong Riverfront Parklands in Vientiane, Laos

On my first day in Vientiane, the sleepy little capitol of Laos, I took a walk along the Mekong Riverfront. I was surprised to find that a lot of work has been done in developing the river front into a recreation area. A lot of work is still to be done but the main part in [...]

By |2024-09-11T09:44:44+10:00November 25th, 2011|Asia, Destinations, Laos, Photo Essays, Photos|3 Comments

In the rainy season on Koh Lanta, Thailand…It rains

On our search for a perfect Thai tropical island paradise, we made our way from Phuket to Koh Phi Phi, where we were disappointed by the amount of rubbish on the otherwise beautiful beach. It was also a little too loud and crowded for the relaxing beach break that we were looking for. So we [...]

By |2024-09-11T09:29:15+10:00November 22nd, 2011|Asia, Destinations, Featured, Thailand|2 Comments

Photo of the week: Tuk Tuks in Luang Prabang, Laos

This week's travel photo is of a line of Tuk Tuks and Songthaews along the side of a street in Luang Prabang, Laos. I loved walking the streets of Luang Prabang and the Tuk Tuk drivers didn't bother me very much. I found that they all seemed to offer everything in one sentence. "You want [...]

By |2024-09-06T10:20:53+10:00November 20th, 2011|Asia, Destinations, Laos, Photos|1 Comment

Walking To Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal

After an amazing two weeks of trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp in the Himalayas of Nepal, I was back in the capital city of Kathmandu, with a couple of days spare before heading to the south of the country. I had experienced a glimpse of what Kathmandu was all about when I had first [...]

By |2024-09-03T13:59:49+10:00November 15th, 2011|Asia, Destinations, Featured, Inspiration, Nepal|7 Comments

Temples of Thailand: Wat Ratchaburana, Ayutthaya

Built in the 15th Century, Wat Ratchaburana is one of the most well preserved ruins in the ancient Siam capital of Ayutthaya, Thailand. The temple was built by Chao Sam Phraya, who became king after his father passed away in 1424 and his two brothers, Chao Aye Phraya and Chao Yi Phraya killed each other [...]

By |2024-09-03T13:23:18+10:00November 11th, 2011|Asia, Destinations, Featured, Thailand|1 Comment

A Morning at Phou Si in Luang Prabang, Laos

After a long 8 hour bus ride from Vang Vieng the day before, I awoke in the early morning ready to explore the spiritual heart of Laos - Luang Prabang. One of the first things I like to do when I get to a new place is to go for a walk and try to [...]

By |2024-08-22T09:39:58+10:00November 1st, 2011|Asia, Destinations, Featured, Laos, Motivation|6 Comments

Temples of Laos: Ho Phra Keo, Vientiane

  Ho Phra Keo is one of Vientiane's oldest temples. Built in 1565 by King Setthathirat, the Wat was used as the royal chapel of the Lao Monarchy, but more importantly it was built to house the Emerald Buddha. This sacred statue, which is now housed in Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok, ended up in [...]

By |2024-08-21T09:27:13+10:00October 27th, 2011|Asia, Destinations, Featured, Laos|8 Comments

Photo of the week: Tiny Bird Cages in Luang Prabrang, Laos

This week's travel photo is of some tiny bird cages at the top of Mount Pousi in Luang Prabang, Laos. I noticed these at many temples and religious sites in Laos. Vendors would sell these little cages with two tiny birds inside them, people then buy them, pray to Buddha and then release the birds [...]

By |2024-08-15T09:45:18+10:00October 24th, 2011|Asia, Destinations, Laos, Photos|3 Comments

Temples of Thailand: Wat Phra Kaew

  Probably the most popular attraction in Bangkok, the Grand Palace attracts thousands of visitors every day. Within the Grand Palace walls is the most sacred temple in Thailand, Wat Phra Kaew. Also commonly known as The Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Kaew is a large temple complex that contains some beautiful buildings [...]

By |2024-07-30T11:06:24+10:00October 18th, 2011|Asia, Destinations, Featured, Thailand, Travel Tips|18 Comments
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