It might sound very surprising to some, but there is indeed a David Beckham Temple in Bangkok. The temple is officially called Wat Pariwat (Pariwat Temple), and it has an image of David Beckham decorating the base of a Buddha shrine, hence the nickname David Beckham Temple. The head monk at the temple is a… READ MORE >
Phanom Sawai Forest Park, Surin, Thailand
Phanom Sawai Forest Park is located in Thailand’s northeastern province of Surin, and is around 20 km from the city center. To get there by car, take the road to Prasat for 14 km, then turn right and follow the road for a further 6 km. The park is noted for its three peaks, Buddha… READ MORE >
Phanom Rung Historical Park & Muang Tam, Buriram
Phanom Rung Historical Park and Muang Tam are two Khmer temple complexes that are well worth a visit. They’re situated in Buriram province in Thailand’s northeast, also know as Isaan. Phanom Rung has been beautifully restored and sits atop an extinct volcano. Muang Tam lies on the plains around 8 km away. Most people visit… READ MORE >
Penang Hill By Funicular Railway & Kek Lok Si Temple
A great day out for many visitors to Penang, especially those with children, is to ride the steepest funicular railway in the world to get to Penang Hill. Temperatures are usually a little lower than the surrounding area, although I didn’t notice too much of a difference when we were there. The ride on the… READ MORE >
Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom & Ta Prohm Temples, Siem Reap
For most visitors to Cambodia, Angkor Wat and the surrounding temples are must-see attractions, and so it was for us as well. We took the one-day tour, which gives you plenty of time to get around the main temples. Tickets for the temples cost $20 for a 1-day ticket, $40 for a 3-day ticket, and… READ MORE >