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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,
Things to do in Karangasem (Bali)
Indonesia

Pura Lempuyang – Temple With A View Of Mt Agung

November 12, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Pura Lempuyang (or Lempuyang Temple) is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Bali. It is also one of the oldest and holiest Hindu temples worth going to when traveling to this tropical island. This sacred temple is two hours drive away from Canggu (during a pandemic). The picturesque
These Rickshaws in Melaka Malaysia
Malaysia

These Rickshaws in Melaka Are Beautifully Decorated

November 10, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
These rickshaws in Melaka are beautiful. For a few travelers, they are just overly-decorated tuktuks that are everywhere in the city. But, of all the rickshaws I’ve ridden in Southeast Asia, the ones in Malacca are the most delightful of all! This blog post displays an array of colorfully-themed tuktuks
One day trip from Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Malaysia

Christ Church and Stadthuys in Melaka

November 2, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The Christ Church and Stadthuys in Melaka (or Malacca) in Malaysia are just a spit away from each other. The area where they stand is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its historical importance. The moment I got out of the taxi, I could see why the place should be
Things to do in Bedugul Bali
Indonesia

Ulun Danu Beratan Temple in Bedugul – The Floating Temple

October 30, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Pura Ulun Danu Beratan Temple in Bedugul, in the highlands of Bali, gains its monicker as the “Floating Temple” as it is on the edge of Lake Beratan. However, the temple is not literally floating on the lake. It depends on where you stand, the temple, at a far distance,
Broken Bridge in Nusa Penida
Indonesia

Broken Beach in Nusa Penida – Is it Really Broken?

October 28, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The Broken Beach in Nusa Penida is one of the most-visited tourist attractions on the small island, next to Bali. But is it really broken? When I saw it personally, I couldn’t figure out why they call it such. Nothing there is broken. If you know why let me know
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
Nga Htat Gyi Temple (Yangon, Myanmar) / Nga Htat Gyi
Myanmar

Nga Htat Gyi Temple – A Seated Buddha Awaits You

October 20, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
At Nga Htat Gyi Temple, a colossal statue of a seated Buddha awaits you. Only a few people visit this Buddhist temple which I think you should never miss. Though the pagoda is a bit far from downtown Yangon, it is reachable via Grab taxi. Nga Htat Gyi Pagoda is
Buddhist temples Yangon
Myanmar

Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda is Home to a 66-Meter Long Reclining Buddha

October 18, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda in Yangon is home to a 66-meter-long reclining Buddha. It’s a massive structure of its kind – the largest one I’ve seen in Myanmar and Southeast Asia. It is worth noting that this statue was built entirely from donations. The temple doesn’t really look like a
Temple of Literature Hanoi Vietnam
Vietnam

Temple of Literature in Hanoi – Where You Pray for Good Grades

October 8, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
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
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