Temples

The Shwezigon Pagoda (also called Shwezigon Paya) is a fantastic gold covered Buddhist temple in Bagan, Myanmar (Burma). This pagoda was built in the 11th century, but …

The photogenic Tamblingan Lake Temple in Munduk village is one of rural Bali’s best hidden gems. Pura Ulun Danu Tamblingan is an ancient 10th century temple built …

Lebanon may not be a highly sought after tourist destination, but this little Middle Eastern country does have some amazing archaeological sights from Roman times. Check out …

The Ta Prohm Temple (and its famous Angkor Wat tree) is one of the most photogenic temples in Cambodia. It’s known as the “Tomb Raider temple” for …

Brunei is a tiny, oil rich Muslim country on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia, and its capital city (Bandar Seri Begawan) only has a population …

Wat Koh Tao temple is a Buddhist temple on the island of Koh Tao in Thailand. It’s a modern temple, so there’s not a lot of history …

Tirta Empul Temple is a famous temple and religious spring in Bali where people go to do Hindu purification/bathing rituals. Aside from having some great Instagram photo …

The Pura Kehen Temple is an ancient Hindu monument in the Bangli area of Bali, Indonesia. This temple is outside of the usual tourist path, but it …

Bali has such an amazing variety of things to see and do: jungles, temples, markets, beaches, waterfalls, green rice paddies, and so much more. One week won’t …

Most tours of the Angkor Wat start with a visit to the ticket office, where all foreign visitors are required to buy tickets. You can find the …

Instagram abounds with Petra pictures, and Jordan is emerging as one of the most popular countries to visit in the Middle East. It’s pretty safe and affordable, …

This is a collection of Brunei pictures from my latest visit to Bandar Seri Begawan. Brunei is a tiny, oil rich Muslim country on the island of …

I’ve visited Bali many times over the years, and today it’s where I base myself. Even after so many visits, I’m always discovering new things to do …

The first mosque you see after arriving in Bandar Seri Begawan will be the Brunei International Airport Mosque. This is a smaller mosque with a big blue …