Buddhism

The Marvel that Remains Angkor

The Angkor Story Even after all these years, to be able to say we live around the world’s largest religious monuments is like a fairytale. Angkor remains a marvel  to us. It is also dream to many around the world to visit. The Khmer Empire covered between the 9th and 14th century most of the …

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Mandalay: An Authentic Adventure

Marvels of Mandalay As the sun starts to set over the Irrawaddy River, we can only marvel over our experiences in Mandalay. The city of Mandalay lies in the heart of Myanmar and forms the cultural capital of the country. Everything about Mandalay is real, everything seems like a rough gem, and everything feels like …

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Spirit Houses of Southeast Asia

The spirit houses of Southeast Asia Spirituality lives high among the people of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand. Each house is a spiritual place in which divine stories rule the household. The houses in these primarily Buddhist countries all have a spirit house in its garden or home. The spirit houses of Southeast Asia are …

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The Pagoda is a Picnic Paradise

The art of the get-away We prepare for yet another intimate experience for a couple celebrating their anniversary with a trip through Indochina. Mr. and Mrs. Copeland are married for 25 years and booked a second honeymoon through Laos and Cambodia with us. While they are getting on a bicycle and visit the beautiful countryside …

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Wonders within the White Temple

The White Temple Many people know Wat Rong Khun only as the White Temple. You can find this amazing piece of architecture in Chiang Rai. You will find the city of Chiang Rai in the north part of Thailand. Local artist Chalermchai Kositpipat is responsible for this piece of art and renovated the remains of the …

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Culinary Adventure in Cambodia and Laos

Cuisines of Southeast Asia Food in Southeast Asia is more than just eating a meal. Food is a way of life.The cuisines of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam are all unique in its own way. From the spicy Tom Yam soups of Thailand, to the heavily Indian influenced lamb curries and chapatti’s of Myanmar …

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The Magic of the Ayutthaya Kingdom

A great break in Ayutthaya While we visited Bangkok and had some time at our hands to do something new. We decided to hop onto a train. Trains in Thailand are remarkably convenient. They are cheap and fun. This train ride took only 2 hours from Bangkok and landed us in Ayutthaya, the ancient Kingdom of …

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