temple
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On the same day that you visit the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, I also recommend visiting the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho). It is located right adjacent to the Grand Palace so it is within walking distance and it allows you to see some more of Bangkok. Although…
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There are so many temples, so many majestic sites in Egypt that I dare not say which ones are better than the other. Each person has their own preferences and what some like, others may not. I, for some reason, often find myself liking structures near to rivers or large bodies of flowing water. Perhaps in…
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Having climbed through the Great Pyramid, stood by the Sun boat, and sat on a camel; I have to say that the ‘real’ journey to Egypt has only just begun. There is much more than just pyramids and sand. The real journey to ancient Egypt begins when you take the magical and unforgettable cruise down the River Nile. …
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The Thunder Gate After we eat at Tokyo, we go pray. Somehow this sequence reminds me of the novel Eat, Pray, Love. As a first time visitor to Tokyo, I had to go see Tokyo’s oldest and most significant temple, the Sensoji-temple or also known as the Asakusa. The temple is dedicated to…
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Today I was as tourist in every way possible. I went around most of the major sites around Kyoto together with my guidebook, a large camera hanging around my neck and a video camera for those moments you just want to catch in action. I visited the beautiful Golden Pavillion of Kinkaku-ji whose shine radiated…
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Yesterday when I wrote about the Indian Temple I failed to mention that on the same street is also a wonderful Chinese Shrine for you to visit if you’ve never been to one. Like other Chinese shrines I’ve been to they have the same distinctive red colour and a pair of dragons lining the entrance. This…
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Thinking back to my trip in Kuala Lumpur, there are still a few things I have yet to write about so I thought I’d write a bit more on it for those who plan to take a visit there. There is a street called Jalan Tun H.S. Lee not too far from Chinatown that is…
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