Culture

The Pura Lempuyang Temple in Bali has become internet famous, thanks to the epic ‘Gates of Heaven’, which look like a picture frame for the sky and …

The Pura Taman Ayun Temple is a water temple built in 1634 in Bali’s western village of Mengwi. This temple is UNESCO recognized for its culture and …

The Shwezigon Pagoda (also called Shwezigon Paya) is a fantastic gold covered Buddhist temple in Bagan, Myanmar (Burma). This pagoda was built in the 11th century, but …

The photogenic Tamblingan Lake Temple in Munduk village is one of rural Bali’s best hidden gems. Pura Ulun Danu Tamblingan is an ancient 10th century temple built …

Lebanon may not be a highly sought after tourist destination, but this little Middle Eastern country does have some amazing archaeological sights from Roman times. Check out …

As a kid I was a big fan of Samurai and Japanese history, so when I was passing through Tokyo last week I knew I had to …

Brunei is a tiny, oil rich Muslim country on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia, and its capital city (Bandar Seri Begawan) only has a population …

Wat Koh Tao temple is a Buddhist temple on the island of Koh Tao in Thailand. It’s a modern temple, so there’s not a lot of history …

Tirta Empul Temple is a famous temple and religious spring in Bali where people go to do Hindu purification/bathing rituals. Aside from having some great Instagram photo …

The Pura Kehen Temple is an ancient Hindu monument in the Bangli area of Bali, Indonesia. This temple is outside of the usual tourist path, but it …

The Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall in Taipei city is one of Taiwan’s most famous landmarks. This place is a must see if you’re ever in Taipei, …

Instagram abounds with Petra pictures, and Jordan is emerging as one of the most popular countries to visit in the Middle East. It’s pretty safe and affordable, …

This is a collection of Brunei pictures from my latest visit to Bandar Seri Begawan. Brunei is a tiny, oil rich Muslim country on the island of …

Even after many years exploring Bali, I’m always discovering new things to do here. Bali is a place where, in the space of a week, you can …