Located right in the heart of Tokyo’s busy, wild, and mega-hip Shibuya neighborhood, the historic Meiji-jingu (Meiji Imperial Shrine) is surprisingly peaceful and reverent. The shrine, one of Tokyo’s most important spiritual sites, is dedicated to the spirit of Emperor Meiji (1867-1912), and is free to visit.
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Visiting Masjid Jamek – the oldest historical mosque in downtown KLasdf
Located right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the tiny Masjid Jamek is the city’s most historic old mosque. It even has it’s own LTR station named after it! Masjid Jamek was built back in 1909, and is the oldest historic mosque in the city,
The Best Museums in Kuala Lumpur: 5 must-see museums in Malaysia’s capital
While visiting Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s vibrant capital city, don’t miss these top five museums! Some, like the Islamic Arts Museum and the National Museum of Malaysia are well-known and popular parts of any itinerary. Others, such as the Malaysian Royal Police Museum are hidden gems, and not to be missed.
The Big Guide to Macau’s Must-See Casinos
If you don’t have time to visit every casino in Macau, try to visit at least a few of the ones listed here. These are the casinos that have the most to offer a visitor (even if you don’t want to gamble). These casinos have exciting attractions for tourists, amazing sights to see, and impressive collections to wonder at.
Hong Kong’s Most Beautiful Temple: Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden
Chi Lin Nunnery looks like it comes out of China’s imperial past. The temple was designed in the architectural style of the Tang Dynasty. There many Buddhist temples all throughout Hong Kong, but the Chi Lin Nunnery is the most beautiful one.
A day in Coloane, Macau (Things to do and tips!)
Step away from the casinos to the southern end of Macau. Coloane is a quieter and more peaceful part of the busy city. Here, you’ll find nature, pandas, and lots of cool culture.
The Ruins of St. Paul’s – Everything you need to know about Macau’s most famous landmark
You can’t visit Macau without seeing the city’s most iconic landmark: the ruins of St. Paul’s church. This 17th century Jesuit church is a symbol of Macau, and one of the many remnants of half a millinium of Portuguese rule over the small Chinese peninsula. Here’s everything that you need to know about visiting the ruins of St. Paul’s in Macau.
Ban Xang Hai – the Whisky Village outside of Luang Prabang
Ban Xang Hai, commonly referred to as the “Whisky Village” sits about 30km north of Luang Prabang. A visit to the village includes free shots of strong Lao whisky, the chance to buy lots of traditional handicrafts, and a short stop to explore the village. Is it worth it to visit the Whisky Village in Luang Prabang? Is the lao-lao rice whisky any good? Read on!
Two Temples in Central Vang Vieng, Laos – discover Lao spirituality
Visit Vang Vieng’s two amazing temples! While Vang Vieng may be best known for its wild parties and basically free alcohol, there’s a quieter, more cultural spiritual side to the popular backpacker’s town as well. As Vang Vieng struggles to reclaim its culture and peaceful atmosphere from its bad reputation, more visitors are looking to the lesser-known side of this little town on the Nam Song River.
10 Free Things to do and see in Vientiane, Laos
10 FREE things to do in Vientiane, the capital of the Lao PRD. These top 10 interesting and exciting attractions are some of the best things to do in the city. From museums to markets to temples, don’t miss these amazing free sites in Vientiane, Laos.
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