There are a couple different ways that you can study a culture, and it’s really interesting to look at the way outsiders view a culture and compare it to the way that one views his or her own culture.
Tag Archives: history
The Thai-Burma Death Railway: Remembering WW2 in Kanchanaburi
Follow the Burmese Death Railway from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi to disciver the history of the Second World War in Thailand.
Top Sites in Historic Melaka, Malaysia
On the western side of the Malay Peninsula, the historic and storied city of Melaka (Malacca) is just a few hours drive from both Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. The city is a fascinating jumble of history; Chinese temples, Malay palaces, Portuguese churches, and Dutch colonial administrative buildings all vie for attention, giving the history lover plenty to see and do in this old city on the Straits.
Visiting the Bangkok National Museum
Visit the Bangkok National Museum located just next to Sanam Luang near the Grand Palace.
Ayutthaya, Thailand – A Short Guide (Day Trip from Bangkok)
Because of its proximity to Bangkok and its history, Ayutthaya is one of the cheapest and most exciting day-trips that you can take from Bangkok.
TRAVEL GUIDE: Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Situated in the mountains and jungles of western Thailand on the banks of the River Kwai, Kanchanaburi is one of the kingdom’s most beautiful, scenic, and historic provinces. Full of history, amazing nature, beautiful scenery, and exciting activities, Kanchanaburi has something for everyone. Just three hours away from Bangkok, it’s easy enough to reach for a weekend trip, but it is definitely worth spending longer than just a few days in this amazing province.
Video: Chiang Mai by Rail (Travelogue)
In this travelogue video we explore first and second-class on an OLD Thai night train, visit Chiang Mai’s sacred mountain, and walk the historic old town.
Video: Death Railway to Kanchanaburi (Travelogue)
Kanchanaburi is west of Bangkok, and is one of the country’s most beautiful and scenic provinces.
Video: A Day in Nikko, Japan
We take the train to Nikko, a small mountainous town in the north of Japan’s Kanto Region. Nikko is a UNESCO World Heritage City, and full of historical temples and beautiful nature.
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