Tag: thailand
Serenity and Beauty in Wat Pho, Bangkok
Wat Pho, or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is a must for visitors to the country of Thailand and specifically travelers to the city of Bangkok. With the full name being Wat Phra Chetuphon […]
The Ornate Temple of Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai, Thailand
Wat Rong Khun, or the White Temple, is located in Chiang Rai, Thailand and is one of the most unique destinations in Southeast Asia. The temple is a place of worship and is covered in […]
Top 10 Friendliest Cities in the World
Pictured: Queenstown, New Zealand
Hello and warmest welcomes to our list of the friendliest cities in the world. Let’s be honest, sometimes travel can be a little uncomfortable and stressful, especially in a new location
The Spiritual Legacy of Ayutthaya, Thailand
Ayutthaya, Thailand was the second capital of Siam after Sukhothai. This ancient city was founded in 1350 and flourished until it was destroyed by the Burmese in the 18th century.
8 Things You Didn’t Know about Southeast Asia
Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam hold many exotic and fascinating secrets, and you’ll learn a lot of them during our Gems of Southeast Asia itinerary. But we think some of them are so fascinating and […]
A Tale of Two Southeast Asian Cities
Over centuries, grand and sprawling kingdoms rose and fell throughout Southeast Asia. Borders shifted. Alliances crumbled and formed. So it is remarkable that some of the region’s most spectacular ancient cities still survive; the voices […]
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