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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
I enjoy writing this series to provide future visitors with ideas for things to see and do in each destination that I visit. Especially activities that don’t cost anything for they are just that much sweeter. As a budget traveller, here is a list of 5 free things to do in Chiang Mai Thailand. Temples …
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. …