An incredibly beautiful and historic place to visit just outside of the city is this temple. Founded in 678, this large complex is a fully functioning training temple and one of the most precious in this land. A national treasure, the Beomeosa Temple in Busan is definitely worth a visit. Getting There Taking the metro …
Things Not to be Missed at Todai-ji Temple in Nara
On a day trip to Nara from Osaka, my first stop was to visit with the beautiful sika deer at the park. But after that, I went on an exploratory mission inside the neighbouring temple. Here are 5 things not to be missed at Todai-ji temple in Nara. The Great Buddha Hall It would be …
My Hike up Mt. Nakkerd to the Big Buddha!
Oh jeez, I thought I had bitten off more than I could chew this morning. This was a steep one, and one that I had to constantly encourage myself to keep continuing. My hike up Mt. Nakkerd to the big Buddha was both exhausting and exhilarating. Location Past Kata Beach on Phuket Island, if one …
Amazing Street Art in Kata & Karon on Phuket
I haven’t’ made a post on street art since leaving Chiang Mai, where I saw tons of beautiful art, every day. Here at the seaside, there has been much less, a surprise to me as often seaside towns have a real vibe, and that includes creativity. Here is some amazing street art in Kata & …
5 Free Things to Do at Kamala Beach Phuket
Kamala is a small seaside town located on the West coast of Phuket Island in Thailand. Even though it’s a little hamlet, there are still things to do in the vicinity, that won’t cost a dime. Here are a few ideas, 5 free things to do at Kamala Beach Phuket to keep you busy. Friday …
6 Free Things to Do in Phuket Thailand
Always on the lookout for things to do that aren’t going to cost me much or anything, I have discovered a few goodies here. As a budget traveller, I’m always looking for ideas where ever I travel, and enjoy writing these posts to provide ideas to others. Here are 6 free things to do in …
Three Unique Cemeteries in Phuket
In an effort to maintain my tradition of visiting a cemetery in every country I explore; I went to three today. All are unique and distinctively different from one another. I ventured out and found a Muslim one, a Catholic one and a very small Thai one. Here are photographs of three unique cemeteries in …
3 More Beautiful Buddhist Temples in Chiang Mai
With over 300 temples in the city, it is difficult to choose which ones to write about. While I have easily entered 20 complexes in my time here, some stand out more than others. I came with no pre-arranged itinerary for seeing the temples, instead, I let the inherent beauty captivate me. Here are 3 …
3 Special Buddhist Temples in Old Chiang Mai
I have been overwhelmed by the beauty surrounding me here in Chiang Mai, most specifically that from the numerous temples around the city. Of the sites I have visited so far, 3 special Buddhist temples in Old Chiang Mai stand out above the others. Wat Chiang Man The oldest temple built in 1297, within the …
The Amazing Chiang Mai Flower Parade
I am in the city for the 47th Annual Flower Festival and that includes a parade! How lucky am I? Not knowing what to expect….at all, I was absolutely overwhelmed by the amazing Chiang Mai Flower Parade. From the costumes to dancers and of course the floats, everything was amazing! Logistics Reading about the route …
Visiting a Unique Cemetery in Hue City
I have a tradition of visiting a cemetery in every country I visit, sometimes multiple. Finding one here was a challenge, for when I google or search maps, multiple places pin point, however they are not actual cemeteries. I lucked out and found one, and spent a morning visiting a unique cemetery in Hue City. …