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Hanoi Skyline from Lotte Tower Skywalk Vietnam
Vietnam

Hanoi Skyline from Lotte Tower

April 27, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Hanoi skyline from Lotte Tower was not I expected. From up there, the city seems so calm and organized. There are no traces of the chaotic life on the streets of Hanoi. If there’s one thing that’s consistent with the city’s skyline, it’s the pollution. A friend of mine said
Things to do in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Malaysia

Masjid Jamek Mosque is a Wonderful Refuge from the Busy City

April 9, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Masjid Jamek Mosque is a wonderful refuge from the topsy-turvy streets of Kuala Lumpur. The traffic outside this Islamic place of worship can be unbearable, but once you’re inside, the chaos seems so far away. Friday Mosque, as the locals call it, is right in the heart of the city.
At Botataung Pagoda, You Will Find Buddha's Hair (Yangon, Myanmar).
Myanmar

At Botataung Pagoda, You Will Find Buddha’s Hair

April 1, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Botataung Pagoda in downtown Yangon is one of the many pagodas in the city where you will find a piece of Buddha’s hair. It is this relic that this golden pagoda has visitors queue any time of the day. According to the history of the pagoda, eight strands of Buddha’s
Hostel Hoi An Hotel Tourist Attractions Vietnam
Vietnam

Visiting Old Town Hoi An – Was it Really Worth the Hype?

March 28, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Visiting Old Town Hoi An in Vietnam was a disappointing experience for me. And I’d say this early in this post – it’s not worth the hype. My Lonely Planet Guidebook placed this ancient town on the top of the list of places to visit in Vietnam. Pardon me if
things to do in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Malaysia

Petronas Towers – The World’s Tallest Twin Towers

March 24, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The Petronas Towers are identical towers that are synonymous to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. They’re the most iconic skyscrapers and architectural wonders in the city’s skyline. No visit in KL without a glimpse of these silver-colored twins. The first time I saw them eons ago, I thought they resemble a
Sule Pagoda Traffic Yangon Myanmar / 6 Pagodas to Visit in Yangon
Myanmar

Sule Pagoda – Serenity Amidst the Traffic in Yangon?

March 20, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Sule Pagoda or Sule Paya centrally locates in the middle of the traffic in Yangon. It’s in a roundabout surrounded by all kinds of local transport. Standing and looking from outside, I wonder how devout Buddhists would be able to attain peace amidst traffic noises. Would Buddha hear their prayers
House of Tan Teng Niah in Little India in Singapore.
Singapore

The Colors of Little India in Singapore

March 10, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The colors of Little India in Singapore are as vibrant as its culture. No, I’m not talking about the colors of turmeric powder spices, but the whole neighborhood. It is alive with cultural excitement from its murals to its historical and colorful houses. And of course, the shopping scene here
Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon is Pure Bliss in the Morning
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Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon is Pure Bliss in the Morning

March 7, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon is pure bliss in the morning. Its serenity and the murmuring whispers of prayers are calming to the soul. At least that’s how I felt because I arrived there at 4:15 in the morning – earlier than most Buddhist worshippers. And way too earlier than most
Borobudur Temple is the World's Largest Buddhist Temple (Yogyakarta, Indonesia).
Indonesia

Borobudur Temple – The World’s Largest Buddhist Temple

February 15, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Borobudur Temple is the world’s largest Buddhist Temple. Judging from its massive size, artistry, handiwork, and significance, this temple deserves a UNESCO World Heritage Site status. How to get to Borobudur Take a tour – that’s what I did. The van driver picked me up at 4:00 in the morning
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