Leaning Tower of Pisa

Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most remarkable relics from the medieval Europe. It is a free-standing bell tower of the cathedral of the city of Pisa and is known worldwide for its tilt to one side.

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Bali: The Kintamani Tour – Gunung Kawi

Bali: The Kintamani Tour – Gunung Kawi

unung Kawi lies on the road from Ubud to Mount Batur and we reached it after our visit to the Tirta Empul temple. This group of temples cut from rock cliffs is like the Ellora of Bali in its beauty and elegance. It is a worthwhile stopover with...

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Bali: The Kintamani Tour – Tirta Empul Temple

Bali: The Kintamani Tour – Tirta Empul Temple

After starting the day at Goa Gajah, we started for our next destination - the Tirta Empul Temple or the Holy Spring Temple as it is often referred as. Built in 962 AD over a natural spring, this temple is dedicated to Lord Indra, the Hindu God of rain. Agni, Varuna...

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Memories of the Hellfire Pass

Memories of the Hellfire Pass

Thanking God for the sunrise, as I was up almost all night after hearing the stories about the ghosts of the prisoners who had lived and were buried here. We started the day with a short cycling ride to the Wat Has Ngiew Temple and to meet the monks at the monastery....

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