Pindaya Cave and 9000 Golden Buddhas
Pindaya Cave is a large limestone cavern forming part of the local karst landscape in Shan State, Myanmar. However, the main attraction inside Pindaya cave is not geological. Indeed, the Continue Reading →
Discover Asia
The following is a collection of travel adventures through Central and East Asian countries. Throughout history Asia has been the cradle of civilization fostering the roots of all the world’s major established religions and long standing cultures. Therefore, it was with great interest that I studied the religion, politics, history and ecology of all the Asian travel destinations that I visited. As a result, this Asia travelogue is a combination of book learning fortified by personal experience and travel photography.
Uppatasanti Pagoda in Naypyidaw, Myanmar
After visiting Naypyidaw, most will agree that the city was created to repel outsiders – especially insurgents. However, there is one magnificent exception – the Uppatasanti Pagoda. Also, known as Continue Reading →
Kyaiktiyo Golden Rock Adventure
Kyaiktiyo Golden Rock has been a sacred destination for Buddhist pilgrims for over 2600 years. The main attraction is a giant golden rock meticulously covered in 24K gold leaf. Additionally, Continue Reading →
Climbing Mount Popa and Taungkalat
The photos of the Popa Taungkalat monastery looked very enticing on the travel websites. As a result, I was excited to visit during my trip to Myanmar. However, I also Continue Reading →
Taunggyi Fire Balloon Festival 2019
Every year in November, thousands of spectators and contestants converge in Taunggyi, the capital city of Shan State, Myanmar to celebrate the Tazaungdaing Festival of Lights. Informally known as the Continue Reading →
Thailand’s Secret Islands: Ko Bulon Leh, Koh Bulone Pai
Looking for a secret island getaway in Thailand? If so, set your sights on Ko Bulon Leh and Koh Bulone Pai. Why are these the best of Thailand’s secret islands? Continue Reading →
Where to Find The Best Phuket Beaches
Phuket, Thailand is a tropical island on the Western coast of Southern Thailand. Although it is a lovely place for a vacation, the best Phuket Beaches do have a bit Continue Reading →
Travel Guide to Penang, Malaysia
The Penang travel guide begins with a brief introduction to the local Malay language. First of all, “Penang” is the non-Malay version of the island’s name. Indeed, the correct name Continue Reading →
Visit the Colonial Penang Museum – Pulau Tikus
The Colonial Penang Museum is discreetly hidden away in the shady George Town suburb of Pulau Tikas. It is located inside of a colonial mansion which has been maintained in Continue Reading →
Visit Gaharu Tea Valley Gopeng, Perak
In the Gaharu Tea Valley visitors will discover a 300 acre plantation featuring the critically endangered gaharu tree. Additionally, all of the trees located here were cultivated using 100% organic Continue Reading →