Wat Pan Tao is located next to the large royal temple, Wat Chedi Luang, in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The temple's most interesting feature is its wooden chapel, one of very few left in Chiang Mai. Built in the late 14th century, the chapel was originally a royal palace but was moved to the royal grounds [...]
This week's travel photo is of some rowers on the Mekong River at sunset in Vientiane, Laos. Every day that I was in the small capitol of Laos I went down to the river to watch the beautiful sunset, a time when the locals love to come out and exercise. It's a great time for [...]
One of the things that I love to do when I go to a new country is explore its markets. I find them fascinating and it's always a great way to get to know the local people and culture. This is particularly true in Asia, and when I went to Thailand I tried to visit [...]
Walking through the forest of Chitwan National Park in Southern Nepal was beautiful, and I managed to avoid getting eaten by any tigers. The cool, misty morning air had now given way to the warmth of the day, and as the sun shined down upon us through the leaves of the trees, we soon emerged [...]
Wat Phra Kaew, also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is the most sacred site in Thailand, and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Bangkok. I was overwhelmed by the extravagance and beauty of the temple, with it's incredible colours, art and architecture. The walls that surround the temple complex are covered [...]
I didn't think much of Phuket when we were making our way through Thailand, however I was really looking forward to exploring the nearby Phang Nga Bay, well known for its picturesque little limestone islands and beaches. We joined a full day tour from Phuket to take in the main sights which included visiting some [...]
This week's travel photo is of the old city moat in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The ancient city of Chiang Mai was founded in 1296AD, at which time it became the capital of the Lanna Kingdom. The large square moat and adjacent walls and gates were built to defend the city against the ever-threatening Burmese army. [...]
Watching the sunset over the Terrai in Nepal the day before had made me eager to want to get out and explore Chitwan National Park. I awoke to a foggy morning in my jungle lodge, where I sat and had a wholesome breakfast in their little restaurant. I had a full day of activities ahead [...]
Wat Inpeng is one of four temples that sit close to each other in the centre of Vientiane, close to the river front. Although it is located right in the main guest house area of the city, I noticed that most people seem to just walk past the temple. I decided to take a closer [...]
My time in Nepal was coming to an end. I had trekked through the beauty of the Himalayas, climbing up to Mount Everest Base Camp and Kalapattar, and I had explored the busy little capital city of Kathmandu. With only a few days left before I had to leave, I wanted to explore another part [...]
