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Exploring Bagan Temples in One Day
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Part 3: Exploring Bagan Temples in One Day

April 26, 2022 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Exploring Bagan Temples in one day is possible – on a motorbike. Yep, you can rent a motorbike and go, see temples you like. However, I’d still advise you to ask for a map from the hotel/hostel receptionist. And don’t just ride unprepared. The weather in Bagan is scorching hot
Bagan Pagodas Myanmar
UNESCO Sites

Part 2: Pagodas in Bagan That You Should Visit

April 21, 2022 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
These are the pagodas in Bagan that you should visit. You can read the first part of this series in the previous post. Today, I’ll be introducing you to another eight ancient temples that are either partly restored or still in ruins. I won’t bore you with the history of
UNESCO Sites

Part 1: Temples in Bagan That You Should See

April 18, 2022 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
These are the 22 pagodas/temples in Bagan that you should see – if time permits. For many travelers, Bagan is just one of those places they’re passing by and for others, it’s a place they’ve been wanting to see all their life. For a few, it’s a place to stay
Galapagos Travel Tips
UNESCO Sites

Galapagos Travel Tips

March 13, 2022 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
For many people, Galapagos is a dream destination that must be visited at least once in a lifetime. In our dreams everything is perfect, the trip runs smoothly, we get the best of the vacation and come home filled with amazing memories. In reality, things are a bit different. Mostly
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
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
Things to do in Berlin Hostel Hotel
Germany

Berlin Cathedral Dome And The Views From Up There

January 24, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The Berlin Cathedral dome and the views from up there may not impress you much, but the climb to the Baroque dome is a nice experience you’ll remember. After exploring the Cathedral’s interior, climb the stairs to the top of the dome. A 360-degree view of the city is awaiting
Prague Castle – The World's Largest Castle Complex (Czech Republic).
Czech Republic

Prague Castle – The World's Largest Castle Complex

January 19, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Prague Castle, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, is the largest castle coherent complex. With 18 acres of land area, this castle is, surely, one for the world record! Within the area, you will find architectural gems from different times, and of various styles. If you are an
Things to do in Mexico City
Mexico

A Boat Ride in Xochimilco – A Colorful, Cultural Journey

January 15, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
A boat ride in Xochimilco is a journey like no other. It is a unique experience, a colorful, and cultural journey. No wonder this is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The floating gardens of Xochimilco are just 28 kilometers from the center of Mexico City. The water scenes reminded me
Things to do at Teotihuacan Pyramids Mexico City
North America

The Massive Teotihuacan Pyramids Outside Mexico City

January 5, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The massive Teotihuacan Pyramids lies 40 kilometers outside Mexico City. Two of its biggest pyramids here are the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon. The former, however, is bigger than the latter. It doesn’t matter which one you explore first – but in our case, we
Things to do in Bratislava
Slovak Republic

The President of Slovakia Lives in This Palace

December 31, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The President of Slovakia lives here – at the Grassalkovich Palace in Bratislava. I was surprised that the surroundings were not heavily-guarded with Presidential guardians. It was early June when I was there – and boy, it was quiet! As you can see in the photos below, I was the
Hotel in Athens With a View of the Acropolis Parthenon
Greece

Pnyx Hill in Athens – Birthplace of Our Modern Democracy

December 29, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Pnyx Hill in Athens is not your ordinary hill. It may just be another hill in the city but this was once where citizens congregate to talk about and vote on issues that mattered to them. Yes, democracy was born here! When power was transferred to the people, they held
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