If there’s one thing I love about Asia, it’s the age & history of the region. This continent has been civilized and developed for so many centuries, and each generation’s handiwork has been left to behold. From the temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia to the Great Wall of China to all the Biblical historical… Continue reading Temple Wanderings
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Becoming Beautiful in Bali
In high school, I attended my friend’s quinceañera for her 15th birthday. I still remember that party, and how lavish it all was. It was all so foreign and so fascinating. Each of the “court”, similar to bridesmaids at a wedding, were escorted in in beautifully bright party dresses. Then the birthday girl looked like… Continue reading Becoming Beautiful in Bali
#12 Cultural Immersion – Top 15 of 2015
One of the things I was most excited about was the cultural immersion of this year. We were leaving an individualistic, self-centered, materialistic, independent, capitalistic society for a community-centric people. I was so curious. One of the most obvious aspects of the culture here is how the religion and culture blur into one. We live… Continue reading #12 Cultural Immersion – Top 15 of 2015
13 Things I Loved in Indonesia [Bali]
I could probably write a book on the things I loved about Bali, Indonesia. I will try and sum them up quickly in this not-so-short blog post! We only went to Bali in Indonesia this time, but I'm hoping and anticipating future travels taking us to many more places in this incredible country. 13. Fresh… Continue reading 13 Things I Loved in Indonesia [Bali]
Art, Horror & Religion
Skulls. Demons. Screams of anguish. Body parts strewn about. Horns. Dragons. These are things I associate with horror movies & haunted houses, not religious temples. But this is exactly what I encountered at Chiang Rai’s Wat Rong Kuhn, or White Temple. From afar, this structure looks elegant & shapely, with exotic architectural curves perhaps crafted of snow… Continue reading Art, Horror & Religion
An American Mom in Asia 