High up in the mountainous islands of Hong Kong sits the Tian Tan Buddha, the largest outdoor seated Buddha in the world, looking serenely north out to sea. The statue is so large that on a clear day it can be seen in neighboring Macau.
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Erawan Shrine: Colorful Bangkok
In this week’s video, I pay a visit to the Erawan Shrine in downtown Bangkok.
VIDEO Golden Mount Temple and the Amulet Market: Colorful Bangkok
Bangkok was once known as the “Venice of the East” for its many canals crossing the city. Today, I take a public boat along one of these canals to the city’s Old Town. I climb the beautiful Golden Mount Temple and explore the dark alleyways of the nearby amulet market at the Loha Prasat.
BOOK: Visiting a Thai Temple
Before visiting one of the top temples in Bangkok, learn a little about what to expect and what to do in a Thai temple.
Goshuin-cho 御朱印帳 Japanese Temple Seal Books
Have you seen a Japanese temple stamp book? If you are traveling to Japan, one of the coolest souvenirs you can buy is a Goshuin-cho!
Video: Rattanakosin and Bangkok’s Old Town
We take a day to explore Rattanakosin, Bangkok’s Old town, where we visit the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Temple of the Dawn, the Golden Mount, the Iron Castle Temple, and an amulet market.
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.
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.
Laos: A Weekend in Vientiane: 7 Things to do in Laos’ Capital
Not a lot of people visit Laos, the sleepy, landlocked Southeast Asian country just north of Thailand. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic is one of the world’s five remaining communist countries, and has a reputation of being the friendliest and most laid back; a joke amongst travelers is that “PDR” in its name doesn’t stand for “People’s Democratic Republic”, but instead “Please Don’t Rush”.
Video: Loy Krathong Festival in Bangkok 2016
This year, we celebrate the Loy Krathong Festival on a smaller scale than before, with a local Loy Krathong celebration at the famous Marble Temple.
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