From ancient temples to old Portuguese fortresses, follow this guide for a self-guided clockwise loop around peninsular Macau. There’s a lot to see in Macau besides casinos, and many of the best sites are completely free. See the amazing culture that Macau has to offer.
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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.
What to do in Nha Trang, Vietnam (FREE and cheap attractions)
Nha Trang is a resort town located on Vietnam’s south-central coast. Though the city is popular with visitors for its Vinpearl Land amusement park and resort, there are tons of free and budget-friendly attractions within the city too. These are some of the cheap and free things to do in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
Po Nagar Cham Ruins, Nha Trang, Vietnam
The Po Nagar ruins in Nha Trang, Vietnam date back to the 2nd century. A small wooden temple stood on the hill in one form or another for the next few hundred years, until it was razed by invading Javanese in the 8th century. After that, Po Nagar was rebuilt in its current form. Today, you can visit the small but fascinating historical site while visiting Nha Trang.
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.
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.
Video: Death Railway to Kanchanaburi (Travelogue)
Kanchanaburi is west of Bangkok, and is one of the country’s most beautiful and scenic provinces.
Video: Ayutthaya, the Ancient Capital – Day Trip
We take a day trip to Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Siam from 1351-1767 when the capital was moved to Bangkok.
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