Sri Lanka, or previously known as Ceylon, is an island located off south east from India. I have always associated Sri Lanka with the Theravada Buddhism, perhaps from early exposure to a temple with base in Theravada Buddhism. Although a relatively small country, Sri Lanka has a lot to offer even a decade ago in … More Jewels of Sri Lanka : Travel Ideas
Xian has been the capital city of many of the ancient Chinese dynasties throughout the historical timeline, notably in Qin Dynasty, Han Dynasty, Sui Dynasty & Tang Dynasty. It is no wonder that the city is filled with a treasure trove of antiques. And of course, tonnes of interesting stories. Every great city has … More Terracotta Warriors & Ancient Beauty @ Xi’an : Travel Ideas
Adriatic Sea hosts a number of dynamic port cities & beautiful seaside with long beach to enjoy the ripples of waves, 2 of which we have the opportunity to visit – Dubrovnik and Split. Although a 3-hour drive away, both cities are as different as day and night, with their individual unique charms worming their … More Dubrovnik & Split –ancient ports @ Croatia : Travel Ideas
Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet Upon reaching Lhasa in Tibet, the Potala Palace is THE place to visit. Driving along the city, the palace is imposing standing in grandeur at the top with the mountains as backdrop. Built over time in the mid 17th century, the temple housed the Dalai Lamas and his followers, providing … More Potala Palace (Lhasa) and mini Potala Palace (Chengde) : Travel Ideas
Borobudur Temple Located near Magelang in Central Java, Borobudur is a huge monument built in the 8th and 9th century as a Buddhist temple during the Sailendra Dynasty. The huge architectural base was designed in a mandala form, with reference to teachings of Buddhism. It was a mystery as the temple was abandoned until … More Borobudur & Prambanan Temples, Central Java : Travel Ideas
Nagarkot is a hill-side resort approximately 30 km away from Kathmandu, capital city of Nepal. Nagarkot boasts a magnificent view of the Himalayan range. Visiting Nagarkot at year end provides an opportunity to experience the cold winter at the feet of the Himalayan range, with an out of this world view. The clouds seemingly extended … More Vivid Colours of Sunrise @ Nagarkot, Nepal : Travel Ideas
Natural sceneries at the lakes are already pristine wonders of the world. If a tint of rainbow is added to the sceneries, the already scenic wonders become exquisite diamonds to the eyes. Jiu Zhai Gou natural park offers such wonderful retreats with multiple sceneries for us to appreciate. Jiu Zhai Gou Valley is originally on … More Multi-Colour Hues at Jiu Zhai Gou Valley, China 九寨沟 : Travel Ideas
At the cross of the river, a giant Buddha is carved from the stones at the cliff ledge more than a thousand years ago. Known as Leshan Giant Buddha, it is listed as an UNESCO heritage site. Originally built to “calm” the turbulent water, the use of surrounding rocks made it safe after all for … More Carved Big Buddha in Leshan, China 乐山大佛 : Travel Ideas
Beautiful stone-sculptures with roots in Buddhism are on display in Yungang Grottoes (located at Datong city) and Longmen Grottoes (located at Luoyang city). Tracing the spread of Buddhism as a religion from India to China along the Silk Road, it leaves great marks especially throughout the ancient capital cities. The construction & building of these … More A Pair of Grottoes in Yungang (Datong) and Longmen (Luoyang) : Travel Ideas
The twins reside as Mont Saint Michel in Normandy, France and Saint Michael’s Mount in Cornwall, United Kingdom. Similarly tidal islands, each island bears different feel once visited. Mont St Michel in Normandy First visiting Mont St Michel in Normandy in the winter of 2005, the landscape upon the route leading to the island … More Twins of Mont St Michel in Normandy and Cornwall : Travel Ideas
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