Temples – Places Happen

13 Places to Visit and Things to Do in Tokyo

Alex — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 17:40:13 +0000

Robot cafes, most Michelin starred restaurants in the world, little alleys filled with izakayas serving mouthwatering gyozas, futuristic skyscrapers, and vending machines on every corner selling from sake to panties – that’s Tokyo. A mind blowing Japanese capital with the Shinjuku train station that serves more than 3.6 million passengers per day and a city that 14 million people call home (38…

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Beer and Foot Massage After Endless Temples

Alex — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 15:36:01 +0000

Most people don’t come to Siem Reap for Siem Reap, they come here because it is a great base to explore Angkor Wat. It is a busy Cambodian town filled with tourists, restaurants, bars, massage parlors and souvenir markets. There are also hundreds of accommodation options – from cheap backpacker hostels to exclusive resorts. And all of them will gladly organize you a tuk tuk driver to take you to…

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Hub of Khmer Empire – Phnom Penh

Alex — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:04:36 +0000

Phnom Penh is often seen as a transit stop on the way to Angkor Wat, however we decided to spend a few days there and explore the city. We happened to go to Phnom Penh during New Year’s celebration which is also great way to experience local traditions. There are several historical sites that you should not miss when in Phnom Penh: Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda and a Buddhist temple of Wat Phnom.

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Largest Religious Monument in the World – Angkor Wat

Alex — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:23:53 +0000

Culture is everywhere in Cambodia, but the location that exudes the true heart and soul of this part of the world is Angkor Wat. This Hindu temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia is a complex that is currently the largest religious monument in the world. The Khmer culture is quite prominent in this now Buddhist temple and that means you will learn so much about the Khmer people during your visit.

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Cao Dai Great Temple – home to a unique religion in Vietnam

Alex — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 18:49:49 +0000

Caodaism – a unique religion that was established in Southern Vietnam in 1926. It is a mix of Christianity, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Islam. In addition to Jesus Christ, Buddha and Muhammad, worshipers also honor Joan of Arc, Julius Cesar and Victor Hugo. The religion’s organization is similar to that of the Roman Christian – they have nine levels of hierarchy…

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Hanoi – a Capital on the Red River

Alex — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:09:58 +0000

Welcome to Hanoi – an ancient capital of Vietnam. It is a particularly interesting city to explore on foot – the mix of French and Chinese architecture, amazing street food, local vendors and ancient pagodas will make sure you sleep well at night. The two main areas worth mentioning are the Old Quarter and the French Quarter, about 15 minutes walk apart.

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