The Rain Vortex at the Jewel at Changi International Airport in Singapore is mesmerizing. It was the first “tourist attraction” I’ve seen in Singapore. A friend picked me up at the airport and despite carrying my 14-kg backpack, we took a short bus ride to The Jewel. The Jewel is
Tukad Cepung Waterfall in Bali – The Most Dramatic of All
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
Mingun PahtoDawGyi Pagoda – An Incomplete Stupa Held by Time
The Mingun Pahtodawgyi Pagoda is an incomplete stupa/monument held by time. You can find it in Mingun county, just 10 kilometers outside Mandalay. At first glance, the gigantic stone looks like frozen in time. And it is. Standing at its facade, I had that feeling of facing a timeless treasure
Sri Mahamariamman – The Oldest Hindu Temple in Kuala Lumpur
Sri Mahamariamman is the oldest temple in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). The temple’s inception can be traced back to 1873, but it underwent a major re-construction in 1968. One of the most visible changes is the Raja Gopuram tower at the entrance. As soon as I saw the tower, I knew
Mya Thein Dan White Pagoda – The Most Photogenic Pagoda in Mandalay
Mya Thein Dan White Pagoda is the most photogenic pagoda in Mandalay or in Myanmar. The locals also call it, “Hsinbyume Pagoda.” These photos will prove that and they will certainly make you jealous to the bones! Unlike other pagodas I’ve seen in Southeast Asia that are bathed in gold,
Views from Mandalay Hill
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
Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda in Mandalay Enshrines Myanmar’s Largest Marble Buddha
Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda in Mandalay enshrines Myanmar’s largest Buddha image made of marble. And of all the pagodas I’ve been to in Mandalay, this was the busiest. Buddhist devotees come and go – some of them are from a faraway land. It’s free to enter, as long as you
Yangon Skyline from Sakura Tower at Sunset
To see Yangon skyline from Sakura Tower at sunset, you have to be at Yangon Yangon Bistro. It is on the building’s top floor – and with an open concept bar, the views are magnificent. A friend and I arrived here 30 minutes before sunset. We were the first customers
This Lady Buddha at Chua Linh Ung Pagoda in Da Nang is the World’s Largest
The Lady Buddha at Chua Linh Ung Pagoda / Temple in Da Nang is the world’s largest (and perhaps, tallest, too!) Female Buddha. If you are sunbathing or just strolling along the beaches of this coastal city, you won’t miss it from afar. Dan Nang’s Lady Buddha is standing on
Sekumpul Waterfall – Bali’s Best Waterfall?
Is Sekumpul Waterfall (Air Tejun Sekumpul) the best of all waterfalls in Bali? I think and believe so. It’s not just the best but, perhaps, the most dramatic of all, too! And for sure, it is the tallest cascade in the whole island! The mid and northern part of Bali
