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Art Meditation Experience at Chohouin Temple
A truly unique spiritual activity, the Chohouin Temple’s Art Meditation Experience aims to take visitors beyond their physical...
Alex Gillam
Jan 11, 20221 min read


Chiang Rai, the Gem of Northern Thailand
Originally founded in the 13th Century by King Meng Rai, Chiang Rai was the first capital of the Lanna Thai Kingdom, and even today it is...
Alex Gillam
Jan 11, 20221 min read


Hike Through History at Mt. Takao
Cherished by the people of Japan for more than a thousand years, Mt. Takao is an easily hikable mountain steeped in sacred asceticism,...
Alex Gillam
Jun 29, 20211 min read


Dutch Square and the legendary ruins of St Paul's Church
Malacca, Malaysia Visit Dutch Square and enjoy a stroll up St. Paul’s Hill, site of the legendary ruins of St. Paul’s Church, where you...
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Mar 3, 20211 min read


These 2nd Century Buddhist Caves Are a Truly Remarkable Site
Aurangabad, India Re-discovered by a tiger hunting British soldier in 1819, these incredible Buddhist caves date back to the 2nd century...
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Feb 25, 20211 min read


Cheng Hoon Teng Chinese Temple
Malacca, Malaysia Visit the oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia, Cheng Hoon Teng, a 1673 Buddhist temple dedicated to Kuan Yin, the goddess...
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Feb 11, 20211 min read


Phraya Nakhon Cave, a Hidden Mystical Wonder
Discovered just 200 years ago in Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, the Phraya Nakhon Cave has quickly garnered a reputation for being one...
Alex Gillam
Oct 29, 20201 min read


Believe It or Not: Mr. Tjokorda Gde Rai (Master Healer)
Enjoy a visit to Mr. Tjokorda Gde Rai, a master healer and fountain of traditional knowledge. His healing work is particularly sensitive...
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Oct 8, 20201 min read


Monkey Forest Road
Ubud, Bali Walk along Monkey Forest Road to Pura Dalem Agung Temple and Puri Lukisan Museum. In downtown Ubud visit Puri Saren Agung and...
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Oct 6, 20201 min read


Gunung Kawi Temple
Ubud, Bali Visit Gunung Kawi Temple, a stunning collection of ancient shrines wondrously carved into the side of a towering rock cliff....
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Oct 6, 20201 min read


Goa Lawah & Tenganan Villages
Visit Goa Lawah and Tenganan, the village of the Aga tribe who have their own culture and live in a totally different style of...
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Oct 6, 20201 min read


Gianyar & Klungkung Villages
Bali, Indonesia Stop at the villages of Gianyar and Klungkung where you can visit the Kertagosa, the ancient courthouse. Note the...
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Oct 6, 20201 min read


GWK Cultural Park: Home to one of the largest statues in the world.
Bali, Indonesia Visit the GWK Cultural Park, a landmark of the country home to picturesque, natural rock formations, a variety of...
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Oct 6, 20201 min read


Besakih Temple
Ubud, Bali Visit the most beautiful and famous temple in Bali... Besakih, The Mother Temple of Bali. Pura Besakih is a 1000 year old...
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Oct 6, 20201 min read


Bedugul and Lake Bratan
Bali, Indonesia Visit Bedugul and Lake Bratan. Lake Bratan is surrounded by forested hills. On the lake is Danu Temple – which seems to...
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Oct 6, 20201 min read


Inle Lake, the Water World of Myanmar
At 11 miles long, Inle Lake is the second largest lake in Myanmar, and a sight unlike anything else the country has to offer; here,...
Alex Gillam
Oct 1, 20201 min read


Wangjiang Tower
Chengdu, China Visit Wangjiang Tower, a Chengdu landmark built in honor of Xue Tao, a female poet during the Tang Dynasty. Home to over...
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Sep 29, 20201 min read


Qingyang Taoist Temple
Chengdu, China Enjoy a visit to the Qingyang Taoist Temple, one of the largest Taoist temples in China and one of the first 21 Taoist...
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Sep 29, 20201 min read


Du Fu's Cottage
Chengdu, China Visit the Du Fu’s cottage, a shrine built in memory of the original cottage in which the famous Tang poet lived. During...
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Sep 29, 20201 min read


Dazu Grottoes
Chengdu, China Visit the Dazu Grottoes. ‘Dazu’ means harvest and abundance. The work of the Dazu Rock carvings began in the first year of...
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Sep 29, 20201 min read
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