Shwedagon Pagoda is one of the holiest and most recognizable structures in Yangon. The stupa is situated west of Kandawgyi Lake on the hills of Singuttara, towering over the Yangon skyline. History of the shrine dates back more than 2,500 years. The hill that Shwedagon Pagoda is on was considered sacred ground at the time. [...]
Hai Van Pass is one of the best viewpoints in Vietnam. It traverses on the spur of the Annamite Mountain Range and parallels the South China Sea. When translated into English, hai van means ocean clouds. The description holds true to the pass because misty vapors and fog rises from the sea which reduces visibility [...]
The oldest and most popular of all national parks, Khao Yai is a beautiful sanctuary for nature lovers or for anybody else looking to escape from the cities and towns of Thailand. It was established in 1962 and is now the country’s second biggest national park, covering an area of 2,168 square kilometers with altitudes [...]
The Silver Pagoda is a temple compound and museum located within the confines of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. Locally, it is called Wat Preah Keo Morokot, which means temple of the Emerald Buddha in Khmer. The Silver Pagoda was originally a wooden building that was later refurnished in concrete and marble in 1962. [...]
Water puppetry is one of the country’s oldest traditions, dating back to the 10th century in the villages of the Red River Delta, Northern Vietnam. It has entertained millions throughout the years with many more across the globe being introduced to Vietnam’s unique puppet performance. About a century ago, animism played a major role in [...]