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
Temple of Literature in Hanoi – Where You Pray for Good Grades
At the Temple of Literature in Hanoi (Vietnam), you can pray for good school grades. After all, this temple honors the greatest Vietnamese scholars of ancient times. Obviously, many students would visit the temple during examination days, praying they’d get the exam results they’re hoping for. Perhaps, the most-visited temple
Inside the Pink Mosque in Putrajaya – Half-Day Trip from Kuala Lumpur
Going inside the Pink Mosque in Putrajaya is one experience you’ll never forget too soon. It’s incredibly stunning in there! Yep! If you are looking for an Instagrammable content in Putrajaya (Malaysia), you should start discovering the new city from here. In fact, all the things/places I wanted to see
This Temple in Chinatown Jakarta is the Oldest in the City
This temple in Chinatown Jakarta is worth exploring. The locals call it Glodok which is also the name of the district where it belongs to. The compound has three (according to my count) under the same name – and you can see all of them in one visit. There’s no
Museum Prasasti is Not Your Ordinary Museum in Jakarta
Museum Prasasti in Jakarta is, perhaps, the weirdest museums I’ve been to in my entire life! It’s a necropolis! it’s a former cemetery built by the Dutch in 1795 for the aristocrats of their own kind. It is the oldest public cemetery in Jakarta and, perhaps, one of the oldest
Wayang Museum – A Culture of Puppetry on Display
Wayang Museum is one of the unique museums I’ve been to in my entire travels. It’s not your ordinary museum where European paintings and statues are on display. You won’t even see a single local/Indonesian painting in here. This museum dedicates itself to showing the art of Javan wayang puppetry.
The National Museum in Jakarta Has More Than A Hundred Thousand Relics
The National Museum in Jakarta has more than a hundred thousand relics coming from different parts of the country. This museum is a must-visit if you want to know Indonesia’s cultural history. I have one word to say – impressive! And I have no doubt that this is the country’s
Jakarta National Monument and the City Views from the Tower
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,
Soon U Pon Nya Shin Paya Pagoda and a Hundred More Pagodas on the Hills in Sagaing
Soon U Pon Nya Shin Paya Pagoda is one of the richly-decorated Buddhist temples on a hill in Sagaing. Of all the hundreds of pagodas in Sagaing, this one is the most-visited paya. Buddhist devotees flock here to give their offerings to the Buddha. After my sightseeing tour in Mingun
Ba Vi National Park – A Day Trip from Hanoi
Ba Vi National Park is a protected park just outside Hanoi. In what supposed to be an hour drive, it took us almost two and a half hours because of the unpredictable weather. It was a fight between the sun, clouds, and fog. On our way up to the mountain,
