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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA
Updated Oct 29, 2023 (originally posted May 26, 2013) Considered the largest religious temple in the world by Guinness World Records, the stunning Angkor Wat is synonymous with Cambodia. A phenomenal monument, it was built in the early 12th century by Suryavarman II as a temple for the Hindu god Vishnu though it was eventually converted…
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Sunday Special – The White Temple, Thailand
In northern Thailand is one of the region’s most visited temples – Wat Rong Khun. Also known as the White Temple, it is a Buddhist temple that, to me, seems a labour of love and devotion. Located 15 km / 9 miles outside the city of Chang Rai, the original temple was worn down and…
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Sunday Special – Yangon, Myanmar
Today’s post takes us to Yangon, Myanmar. A city that I have actually visited. I have to say that the few days I spent in Myanmar made me fall in love with the country especially the area of Bagan. I did not see much more of the country so I do plan to return one…
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Sunday Special – Siem Reap, Cambodia
If there was ever a town built around one tourist attraction it would be…Orlando, Florida. Because Disney World is huge. Things are built around it and cater to it. That is what I hear. And with that, what I say next may be considered sacrilege by many. Here goes: I have no desire to visit…
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Sunday Special – Gardens By The Bay, Singapore
During my short time in Singapore I was happy to be able to see some of the Gardens By The Bay. This huge 101 hectare / 250 acre park has much to offer and at night is pretty glow of lights when the Supertree Grove is lit up. Although I only saw it at night…
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A Solitary Ride in Myanmar
It was my second day renting a scooter. I felt more confident and chose to venture out on my own. It was past the hottest time in the afternoon, about 3:00pm and the Myanmar sun was making its slow descent, casting longer shadows on the ground below. Today’s scooter was blue. I decided to go…
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Myanmar
Hello!! Well my travel time is nearing its end. I have not been posting much, I know, but it’s a bit hard with just a phone. Oh who am I kidding? We all know I rarely post while travelling – the stories will come later. Myanmar has been good yet tinged with some gastrointestinal distress…
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In Myanmar
I do apologize for not posting as much as I intended. It has been a busy & fun trip. I extended my time in Malaysia a couple of days as S and I were having so much fun. Langkawi was a bust so we headed to Malacca and then Singapore. After that it was a…
