Varkala: Sun and Other Worshippers (Kerala)
When we got off the bus at Temple junction, the first thing we saw was Jarardhanaswany Temple and commission-seeking touts. We gave them a wide berth and headed for Beach Road as we did not want to stay on the cliff top, the tourist part of Varkala. more - travel report by
marianne
Mandalay, Burma
The city, named after Mandalay Hill (which is considered a holy mount), was founded by King Mindon in 1857 with the laying of the foundation for the royal city (palace), its battlemented walls which faced the four cardinal directions, and its square surro... more - travel report by
el2995
Ikuno Town, rural Japan at its finest
Ikuno is a small town of 5000 in the mountains of central Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Unlike other small rural towns surrounding it, Ikuno doesn't derive its income from agriculture; rather it has a long history as an industrial town, despite the fact that i... more - travel report by
van-island
Yangshuo- A Weary Travelers Paradise
After a early afternoon/night/morn-ing lounging around and being pampered in the hot springs we drove to Yangshuo. This town is very similiar to Lijiang and Dali in Yunnan, but I think I liked Yangshuo better. It's hard to tell because its the most recent... more - travel report by
vbx000
Seeking Shiva in the Himalaya caves
The gate to the fabulous Himalaya region is Haridwar, on the banks of the holy River Ganga (Ganges), in the new State of Uttaranchal. There are daily trains from Delhi to Haridwar as well as buses. Then you still have to proceed to Rishikesh, and after tw... more - travel report by
jorgesanchez
Shop till you drop in Kuala Lumpur
KL is a melting pot of east meet's west, with traditional and modern buildings jostling side by side along with some of the friendliest people that I have ever met on my travels. It has been hauled into the 21st century with the ever present and imposing... more - travel report by
downundergal
Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of the Federation of Malaysia is centrally located on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia covering an area of 243 sq km; it lies approximately 35 km from the coast. KL leads the country's fast paced... more - travel report by
fieryfox
The Warriors Of The Old East
Well if you ever decide to go to China, one of the best spots to go see in Xi'an, for a few reasons: 1 it is the oldest place in China with 7,000 years of life, 2 it is rich with history and blended culture. I have lived in China for 19 months now and hav... more - travel report by
melissa
Kazaks at Tian Chi & Uygur Village Stay
The Kazaks are a mixed decent of Turkish peoples and Mongolian nomads of the steppes. Historically they were a fierce people that raided that often raided the trade village outposts along the Silk Road and ruled the route from horseback. Today they are st... more - travel report by
vbx000
Kathmandu, the city with a 1000 gods
The name of Kathmandu is believed to be derived from Kasthamandap which means “square house of wood”. It is also a 1000 years old house that still stands in Durbar Square. The day starts with prayers in the temples and farmers bringing their fresh fruit a... more - travel report by
frenchfrog
