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Buddha Tooth Relic Temple – Singapore

In Singapore‘s circa-1820 Chinatown stands the red-and-gold Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, said to house one of Buddha’s teeth. It is claimed that the relic of Buddha from which it gains its name was found in 1980 in a collapsed stupa in Myanmar. The relic can be viewed by the public at the 4th floor of the temple. The […]

Fatima • Portugal

Famous for the religious appearances of 1917 and a place of hope and faith, Fatima remains one of the most intriguing places to visit, being recognised by the church as worthy of belief. I passed through Fatima on my journeys through Portugal, being a fan of all things strange and wonderful I couldn’t pass up […]

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The Old City of Jerusalem

The Old City of Jerusalem is a holy place to three religions – Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. The City of Gold, as it has come to be known in Hebrew. Located in the Judean Mountains between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea, modern Jerusalem has grown far beyond the Old City’s boundaries. The walled area of Jerusalem, […]

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Yangon – Myanmar

Yangon, formerly Rangoon, was the capital of Myanmar until it was superseded by Naypyidaw in November 2005. Today, with a population of over 5 million people, it remains the largest city and main economic hub of Myanmar. Although Yangon’s infrastructure is undeveloped compared to those of other major cities in Southeast Asia, it has the […]

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Varanasi – spiritual capital of India

Experience watching the spectacle of life and death on the river and meandering through the alleys of the old city of Varanasi, also known as Banaras. Ganga aarti is a magnificent evening ritual in Varanasi that one must not miss. The aarti, or worshipping River Ganga, takes place every day, at dusk. The ceremony is performed […]

Museum of Creation – Genesis Expo

A minutes walk from the railway station at Portsmouth Harbour, opposite the bus station, and within view of the historic dockyard, Boris the giant dinosaur greets you at the entrance of the Genesis Exhibition, a Creation Museum, the first of its kind in the UK, run by the Creation Science Movement. The Creation Science Movement, […]

This is not tea – no alcohol on Poya day in Sri Lanka

This is not tea. It is prohibited to sell alcohol on religious days in Sri Lanka . My beer is delivered discretely I wasn’t aware when I entered the restaurant and my driver informed me that it would be unlikely I would get a beer on this particular day. Despite my protest, the waiter made […]

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Mount Popa – Taung Kalat

Mount Popa is a volcano 1518 metres (4981 feet) above sea level and located in central Myanmar, perhaps best known as a pilgrimage site, with numerous Nat temples and relic sites atop the mountain. Fifty kilometres southeast of Bagan in central Myanmar at the base of Mt Popa is a solitary peak, Taung Kalat, topped by gold […]

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Hijron Ka Khanqah

A unique place to visit in Delhi is Hijron Ka Khanqah, a story of India‘s age-old tolerance to the transgender(ed). Hijron Ka Khanqah is a pre-Mughal, Lodhi period, monument dated to the 15th century known for being the burial place of eunuchs of Delhi during the Lodhi dynasty’s reign. An Islamic monument, a Sufi spiritual retreat […]

Shwedagon Pagoda

According to legend, the Shwedagon Pagoda was constructed more than 2,600 years ago, making it the oldest Buddhist stupa in the world. Officially named Shwedagon Zedi Daw, the 99 metres (325 ft) tall pagoda is a gilded stupa that dominates the skyline of Yangon, Myanmar. This sacred site was so impressive I easily spend a few hours here, […]

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Angurukaramulla Temple

A little way down Temple Road, not far from Negombo town lies the Angurukaramulla Temple (Bodhirajarama Maha Viharaya – මීගමුව බෝධිරාජාරාමය), well known for its Buddha statue standing 6 metres high and its odd and colourful interiors. The massive seated Buddha and the gaping lion’s mouth of some weird creature from the entrance to the temple, a gigantic sculpture of […]

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Saviour on the Spilled Blood

The most impressive building in Saint Petersburg must be the Church of the Saviour on the Spilled Blood. A traditional style Russian church built on the spot where Tsar Alexander II was assassinated in 1881, the interior decorated with over 6000sqm of mosaics. The gold-draped onion-domed church is one of the main attractions of St. […]

Sri Lanka two week itinerary

Sri Lanka is about 435 km from north to south and 225 km at its widest point. Half of the country is occupied by a central mountain range with some peaks reaching over 2200 meters. The main roads are paved but some are in a poor state sometimes. In Sri Lanka, there is no mention […]

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Little town of Bethlehem

The “little town” of Bethlehem, attracts pilgrims worldwide to the Church of the Nativity, one of the oldest churches in the world, as the birthplace of Jesus. Bethlehem is a Palestinian city located in the central West Bank administered by the Palestinian Authority, about 10 km (6.2 miles) south of the Old City of Jerusalem. Revered by […]

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Nyaung U • Mayanmar

Nyaung-U is a town in the Mandalay Region of central Myanmar. It lies on the eastern bank of Ayeyarwaddy River. It is just 4 kilometres away from old Bagan, a popular tourist attraction. Nyaung U is a good place to settle for exploring the ancient temples of Bagan. It has modern hotels and a nice selection of […]

Slightly Chilled Guesthouse

Slightly Chilled Guesthouse is one of a few places available to stay near the entry point to start the quest to climb Adam’s Peak. On first glance, it sits on the side of a hill and works with the reception and eating area on the top floor, enclosed in glass so that the iconic mountain […]