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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48 Hours in Chiang Mai – The Exploress Guest Blog Post
I recently got to step back into one of my favorite cities in Asia, not physically unfortunately, but in writing and in memory. The Exploress, an awesome group of female travelers, photographers & bloggers, asked me to capture 48 hours in a city, and I just had to write about Chiang Mai, Thailand. This was… Continue reading 48 Hours in Chiang Mai – The Exploress Guest Blog Post
Sunrise at Angkor Wat
Few landmarks are as recognizable and awe-inspiring at the Angkor temples in Siem Reap, Cambodia. These incredible religious structures were built in the 12th century, originally as places of Hindu worship, but have since been adopted by the Buddhists of Cambodia & beyond. Angkor Wat is so much more than just one temple, but a… Continue reading Sunrise at Angkor Wat
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
Photographing Chiang Mai’s Landmarks
I love photography, and I love photographing well-known landmarks in a city. Capturing something familiar and making it your own is such a rush. In Chiang Mai, most of the well-known landmarks are actually Buddhist temples. Today I took the time to photograph the prominent Wat Chedi Luang right in the center of town. Construction… Continue reading Photographing Chiang Mai’s Landmarks
Temple Touring Thailand
Thailand is a country of deep spirituality, where the saying is "To be Thai is to be Buddhist". It's as common to see ornate golden temples on street corners here as it is to see mega-churches in America. So, as we began some tourism in Chiang Mai, we hit some great temple sites [Wat Buppharam… Continue reading Temple Touring Thailand
An American Mom in Asia 