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The Twin Royal Pagodas of Phra Mahathat Naphamethanidon, Thailand

We had spent most of the morning travelling from Chiang Mai and exploring Doi Inthanon National Park - the highest point in Thailand. Next on our tour was a visit to the twin royal pagodas of Phra Mahathat Naphamethanidon. Located not far from the top of Doi Inthanon, the two pagodas were built to commemorate [...]

By |2012-12-06T16:55:42+10:00April 10th, 2012|Asia, Destinations, Featured, Thailand|8 Comments

Photo of the week: Wooden Buddha Statue at Wat Phra Kaew in Chiang Rai, Thailand

This week's travel photo is of the head of a carved wooden Buddha statue located in the museum of Wat Phra Kaew, in Chiang Rai, Thailand. This temple once housed the famous Emerald Buddha, and many believe that it originated from here. The museum in Wat Phra Kaew has many interesting and valuable objects, but [...]

By |2024-11-13T11:36:58+10:00January 22nd, 2012|Asia, Destinations, Photos, Thailand|0 Comments

The Paintings of Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok, Thailand

Wat Phra Kaew, also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is the most sacred site in Thailand, and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Bangkok. I was overwhelmed by the extravagance and beauty of the temple, with it's incredible colours, art and architecture. The walls that surround the temple complex are covered [...]

By |2024-11-06T13:07:59+10:00December 30th, 2011|Asia, Destinations, Photo Essays, Photos, Thailand|1 Comment

Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy

Something that I love about Italy in general are its amazing piazzas, and Piazza Navona is one of the best in Rome. Standing in the place of the ancient Roman Stadium of Domitian, the piazza has kept the long shape of the original building. Piazza Navona was built up to what it is today during [...]

By |2024-08-02T21:40:55+10:00October 21st, 2011|Destinations, Europe, Featured, Italy|3 Comments
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