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Hsinbyume Temple/Pagoda in Mingun (Mandalay). Pagodas in Mandalay
, Travel Itinerary

6 Pagodas in Mandalay You Have to Visit

April 12, 2022 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
These 6 pagodas in Mandalay are must-see tourist attractions when you are in this ancient capital of Myanmar. They are all Buddhist temples/pagodas but each one is distinct from the other. You will be surprised how the locals devote their time when they are in the temple. Myanmar, I think,
Banyumana Waterfall Spray
, Indonesia

Chasing Waterfalls in Bali

April 4, 2022 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
These waterfalls in Bali will add to the excitement when visiting the famed Island of the Gods. Whether they’re big or small, these waterfalls can surely delight your adventurous spirit. All of these waterfalls involve a bit of hiking, some are a bit exhausting and others are easy peasy. But
Padar Island in Indonesia
, Indonesia

Padar Island – An Incredible Island in Indonesia

March 28, 2022 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Padar Island is one of the more than 17,000 islands in Indonesia. I’d say that it’s one of those views that you have to see to believe it! Describing it as incredible is somewhat short of an adjective to express the feeling the first time I saw it fully. Man,
Sailing Komodo Islands for 3 Days and 2 Nights
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Sailing Komodo Islands for 3 Days and 2 Nights

May 14, 2021 KeepCalmAndWander 1 Comments
Sailing Komodo Islands from Labuan Bajo for 3 days and 2 nights was something you’ve got to do when visiting Indonesia. You won’t just have so much fun, but you’ve got to see a few of Indonesia’s 17,000 islands. You’ll be able to frolic at the famed pink beach, hike
Things to do in Bali
, UNESCO Sites

Jatiluwih Rice Terraces is Really Beautiful

October 26, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Jatiluwih Rice Terraces is really beautiful. I mean, it won’t be called Jatiluwih if it’s not really stunning, right? I was told that “jati” means real, and “luwih” translates as beautiful or good. You see, Jatiluwih Rice Terraces is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You might wonder why but when
Lake Inle Tour Myanmar
, Travel Itinerary

Lake Inle Tour + Shwe InDein Pagodas for a Day

October 24, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Take the Lake Inle Tour if you had a day to explore it. It’s one of the unique travel experiences you are gonna have in Southeast Asia. Lake Inle is Myanmar’s “WaterWorld.” Here, you’ll see how people survive to live in/surrounded by water. It is a glimpse of the resiliency
Maha Wizaya Pagoda at Night Yangon Myanmar Burma
, Myanmar

Maha Wizaya Pagoda at Night is Magically Golden

October 22, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Maha Wizaya Pagoda at night is magically golden. It looks like a palace you heard about or read about in books about the Far East. I never planned to come here – it was just an accidental discovery. On my second night in Yangon, I walked from my hotel to
A Walking Tour in Putrajaya - Without a Map (Day Trip from Kuala Lumpur)
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A Walking Tour in Putrajaya – Without a Map

October 12, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
This short walking tour in Putrajaya is not really the kind of tour you’d like to join. I did it without a tour guide nor a map on hand. I did it because I like walking and I want to see what’s beyond the Putra Masjid, a landmark you shouldn’t
Jakarta National Monument and the City Views from the Tower Indonesia
, Indonesia

Jakarta National Monument and the City Views from the Tower

September 19, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Visiting Jakarta National Monument is where you should start to get to know Indonesia’s capital city. You’re not only visiting the monument but also seeing Jakarta’s skyline from the tower deck. Yes, the tower is The National Monument! It’s a symbol of the country’s struggle for independence. For the locals,
Tukad Cepung Waterfall in Bali
, Indonesia

Tukad Cepung Waterfall in Bali – The Most Dramatic of All

September 2, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Tukad Cepung Waterfall in Bali is the most dramatic of all waterfalls I’ve been to. It’s quite a ride from Canggu to the waterfall on a narrow, zigzaggy road. But, when you arrive, it’s all worth whatever trouble you have on the way. Promise! How much? You need to pay
Views from Mandalay Hill (Myanmar).
, Myanmar

Views from Mandalay Hill

August 25, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The views from Mandalay Hill won’t really sweep you off your feet if you’re expecting a jungle of skyscrapers. Instead, you will be able to see towering golden stupas littering the city plains. Believe me; you won’t be able to count them all. There are just too many of them
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