Monuments

The Taj Mahal of India always seemed like the coolest thing. Especially as a 90s kid growing up with Aladdin and Age of Empires. I never thought …

Sensoji Temple in the Asakusa district is an entire building complex with Japanese style gates, a 5 story pagoda, and a huge main temple building that you …

The Pura Gunung Kawi Temple is a bit like Bali’s own Valley of the Kings, where ancient royal tombs were carved into a steep cliff wall at …

Kawasaki Daishi is one of the nicer temples in the Tokyo area, in Kawasaki City. It may not be quite as big and famous as the one …

I visited the United Arab Emirates in 2018 and really enjoyed this tiny Middle Eastern country. Check out these Dubai pictures to see why! The UAE is …

There are two main mosques to check out in Brunei, one of which is Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque — named after the country’s 28th sultan. It …

Jame’Asr Hassanil Bolkiah is the biggest mosque in Brunei, and also one of the most iconic. It’s even featured on the $10 Bruneian Dollar notes! I visited …

Todaiji Temple in Nara Prefecture is one of Japan’s biggest and most spectacular landmarks. This massive ancient monument has a lot of cool history behind it. It …

After you’re done visiting the famous Catedral de Barcelona and the mountains at Montserrat National Park, you may be asking yourself what else there is to see …

Pura Taman Saraswati temple (also known as the Ubud water palace) is an old Hindu temple in central Bali that was built by one of the Ubud …

The awesome Mingun Pagoda (also known as the Pahtodawgyi ruins) is one of the most interesting things to see near Mandalay, Myanmar. This is a giant unfinished …

The Pura Lempuyang Temple in Bali has become internet famous, thanks to the epic ‘Gates of Heaven’, which look like a picture frame for the sky and …

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 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 …

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 …

The Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall in Taipei city is one of Taiwan’s most famous landmarks. This place is a must see if you’re ever in Taipei, …

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, …