Bali is possibly one of the most enchanting island on earth. One of more than 13.000 islands in Indonesia, and Bali is revered as one of the world’s most popular and interesting tourist destination.
Some quick facts: Bali covers an area of 5620 km2, about 140 km from West to East and 80 km from the [...]
If you know things to do in Penang, it is a pretty exciting place. With its long list of touristy gifts, Penang just surprises one. It is, and rightly, one of the most visited places in Malaysia. It is a place which encompasses almost everything of tourist value.
You can get some good souvenirs,though Penang is [...]
Tibetan Om or Aum is of great importance in Hinduism. This sacred syllable is used to represent the Brahman, the impersonal Absolute – omnipotent, omnipresent and the source of all existence. In its essence, the Brahman is incomprehensible and therefore a symbol is required to help us realize the Unknowable. The Tibetan Om is used [...]
There are many ways people around the world try to make their body more beautiful. Most prefer clothes to express themselves,some prefer tattoos,but there are also some people that prefer jewelry items in order to make a statement about their beliefs.
Even though jewelry pieces are worn as fashion accessories to complement the wearer’s clothing, [...]
Located in Thailand’s deep south, Krabi is considerably more tame than it’s coastal resort counterparts. Much of the emphasis in this region is on the stunning natural beauty and there are many opportunities to venture out into forests or coral reefs. There are plenty of planned activities to keep you engaged during your stay and [...]
Throwing of water is the most obvious celebration of Songkran. People roam the streets with bowls of water, water guns or even a garden hose, and drench each other and passersby. This, however, is not the heart of this festival. Even the new generation of Thais,not many people,realize that Thai ancestors started this festival to [...]
Nepal is considered the captivated land of Buddha, incomparable mountain landscapes and ancient Hindu temples. Dates back to thousand of years, even before the birth of Christ,the great civilization of Nepal appeared. Its culture bears impact of native ethnicity over centuries and very many neighbouring countries. Here life, clothing and occupation of its populace are [...]
The Tian Tan Buddha located at Ngong Ping on Lantau Island, Honk Kong, is the largest outdoor bronze seated Buddha statue in the world. It weighs 250 tonnes and is 34 meters. It is one of the five large Buddha statues in China and is a major tourist attraction and an important center for Buddhism. [...]
Happy Laughing Buddha is a jovial incarnation of ‘Maitreya Buddha’, who is deemed to be the successor of ‘Gautama Buddha’ according to the Buddhist or Shinto culture.
An image of smiling Buddha can bring forth good luck, success, happiness, fulfillment, prosperity and wealth is a belief in the Chinese mythology. This belief has motivated not [...]
I am often asked about the destinations in my capacity as the UK Director of Operations for One World Tours Limited.
I have been to. I try to offer some helpful advice and give a good opinion on those places. Here then, are my top suggestions for sites to take in during your holiday in Laos.
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