Myanmar: land of infinite Buddhas
Myanmar: A Thousand? Try Hundreds of Thousands of Pagodas Myanmar is often called the “land of a thousand pagodas.†A thousand feels wildly inaccurate.“Hundreds of thousands†might be more fitting. The Burmese seem to dedicate their lives to honouring Buddha — and building pagodas, stupas, and temples. Each structure holds relics or statues of Buddha, […]
New Year’s Eve abroad: Hogmanay Street party, Edinburgh
Ringing in the New Year in Edinburgh: Hogmanay Street Party Magic As the end of the year approaches, that familiar question starts popping up again…“So… what are you doing on New Year’s Eve?â€Cue the debates, the dilemmas, the decision-making. Two years ago, a few friends and I decided to switch things up and welcome the […]
What’s in… Palestine?
Israel is, agreeably, a popular travel destination that sees millions of visitor each year. But what about Palestine? As it is often forgotten by travellers or ignored because of its size, ‘danger’ or whatever the reasons may be. I felt the need to find out… What’s in palestine? Very competent barbers. Like in the olden […]
5 Quirky Things To Do in Manila
5 Wonderfully Weird Things to Do in Manila Manila is a vibrant city where everything seems possible. People are loud, full of life, and seem to know no embarrassment — at least, that’s what it looks like to an outsider. I only spent a couple of days in the metropolis, but I immediately LOVED it. […]
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