Temples

Bhutan is a wonderful, secluded little country in the Himalayas. It’s definitely not the easiest country to visit, but it’s worth the effort if you’re looking for …

The Tiger’s Nest Monastery hike is one of the best things to do in Bhutan, and probably one of the most amazing day hikes anywhere in the …

The Lamanai ruins in Belize are some of the most fascinating Mayan ruins in Central America, complete with a ‘Mask Temple’ that has giant stone faces carved …

The ancient city of Copan was one of the most important cities for the Maya civilization in Central America, and today ‘Copan Ruinas’ is one of the …

A visit to the Mayan ruins of Tikal Guatemala would have to be one of the most spectacular things you can do in Central America. Like something …

The seaside town of Tulum has a bunch of interesting Mayan ruins to visit, but if you want to see something bigger and better, then a day …

The ancient Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza are one of the most spectacular sights in Mexico, and there are a bunch of easy ways to get from …

It’s hard to make a list of the best things to do in Japan, because there are just so many cool and fun activities in this country. …

The Ayutthaya ruins and temples in Thailand are fascinating, and they’re pretty easy to visit on a day trip from Bangkok! This abandoned city from medieval Siam …

This Ubud travel guide is the culmination of our many years spent exploring the artistic and cultural center of Bali island. No trip to Indonesia would be …

The lost city of Petra Jordan is emerging as one of the most popular places to visit in the Middle East. It’s relatively safe and affordable, and …

Thanks for looking! I put together this Bali temple guide and map after touring many of the Hindu temples in Bali over the course of the last …

One of the highlights of my visit to the Middle East would have to be Baalbek Lebanon, with its Roman ruins and giant megalithic stones. This temple …

Seeing the cheeky Bali monkeys should be somewhere near the top of your Indonesia bucket list, and the Ubud Monkey Forest Sanctuary is the most popular place …

The Ubud Palace is an old building complex in Bali with some fantastic carvings and courtyards. Also known as Puri Saren Agung, this is an important historical …

After a bunch of visits to Japan over the years, I’ve put together this Kyoto temple & shrine guide to help you find the best ones! Kyoto …

Tanah Lot Bali is a popular spot to see the sunset in Indonesia, and the Tanah Lot temple is also one of the most iconic sights in …

No traveler’s bucket list would be complete without a visit to the world famous Angkor Wat Cambodia temple. It’s a profound and heavy experience. Exploring Angkor feels …