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Dambulla Cave Temple is The Sistine Chapel of the Buddhism World

February 16, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

I haven’t been to many Buddhist temples but I can surely claim that Dambulla Cave Temple is The Sistine Chapel of the Buddhism world. And I’ve been to both. Everything inside this Buddhist temple – from its craggy floors to its painted walls and roof and life-size statues – is

Italy

Climbing the Dome of St Peter Basilica and the Views From the Interior Balcony

November 14, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Climbing the dome of St Peter Basilica is an experience of a lifetime. When you’re in the Vatican and plan to visit the world’s largest church, you should conquer the dome! The Dome. Michelangelo designed the dome but he died even before it was completed. He only got to finish

Italy

Duomo di Milano is the Most Elaborate Gothic Cathedral I’ve Seen

October 25, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Milan Cathedral or Duomo di Milano is the most elaborate Gothic Cathedral I’ve seen in my life. It is not your usual cathedral you’d see in Europe. It’s unique on its own. The moment I saw it, my jaw dropped. Despite the heavy crowd that afternoon, its shiny white marble

Egypt

St Catherine Monastery – The Oldest in the World?

May 24, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

St Catherine Monastery is the oldest Christian monastery in the world that is continuously inhabited. It’s a living fortification and silent witness to 17 centuries of history that only few people know about. It is surrounded by rugged mountains and incredible landscapes where you can live and be at peace

, Egypt

The Steps of Repentance

May 22, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

You can’t miss the Steps of Repentance when you climb Mt Sinai (aka Moses Mountain). It’s a steep climb that would really make you think to repent all your sins – unless if you’re an atheist who’ll probably think it’s just another tourist scam. 😀 There are two authorized walking

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Photos: Sunrise at Mt Sinai

April 8, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

To experience watching the sunrise at Mt Sinai is one of those moments you’d never forget in the longest time. The arduous hike that started at 2 in the morning and ended at the summit at 5, just before sunrise, was totally worth it – despite not being dressed for a