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If you only have time to visit one national park during your trip to Mongolia, make it Gorkhi-Terelj...

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The 50° North / 100° East marker in Erkhel Valley in Khuvsgul Province, Mongolia

The 50°N / 100°E Marker: Chasing Mongolia’s Invisible Intersection

There are plenty of reasons to travel through Mongolia. You come for the vast open landscapes, the endless...

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The Sanctuary of Truth, Pattaya, Thailand

The Sanctuary of Truth, Pattaya: Where Spirituality Meets Sculpture

The Sanctuary of Truth is one of the most remarkable attractions in Pattaya and one of the most...

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Interior of Erawan Museum in Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok’s Erawan Museum: A Guide for Visitors

The giant three-headed elephant statue towering above the Bangkok skyline is one of the most unusual sights in...

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Wat Lokayasutharam, Ayutthaya Historical Park, Ayutthaya, Thailand

Ayutthaya Historical Park: The Ultimate Guide for Visitors

You are planning a trip to Ayutthaya Historical Park, the ancient capital of Thailand and a UNESCO World...

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The Bridge on the River Kwai, Kanchanaburi, Thailand

The Bridge on the River Kwai: A Complete Guide for Visitors

The Bridge on the River Kwai is one of Thailand’s most famous historical landmarks. Located in Kanchanaburi, around...

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Mahanakhon SkyVerse: Bangkok’s Futuristic Digital Playground

Bangkok is famous for its rooftop bars, glittering skyline and larger-than-life attractions, but Mahanakhon SkyVerse offers something completely...

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Wat Pa Phu Hai Long: Khao Yai’s Temple Above the Clouds

Tucked away in the hills near Khao Yai National Park, Wat Pa Phu Hai Long is one of...

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Golden Bridge, Ba Na Hills, Da Nang, Vietnam

The Golden Bridge: Organized Chaos at Ba Na Hills in Danang

Few landmarks in Vietnam are as instantly recognizable as the Golden Bridge, perhaps called the Golden Hands Bridge....

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Willy’s Rock: Boracay’s Iconic Beach Landmark

When you think of Boracay, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps the golden sunsets? How...

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Puek Tian Beach, Phetchaburi Province, Thailand

Puek Tian Beach: Where Legends Meet the Sea

Not quite as impressive as I was expecting, Puek Tian Beach, in the Tha Yang district of Phetchaburi...

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The Uushigiin Uver Deer Stones, Murun, Mongolia

Uushigiin Uver Deer Stones: Mongolia’s Ancient Steppe Monuments

About 18 kilometers west along a bumpy road outside of Murun, rising quietly from the Mongolian steppe, the...

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Wat Khao Takiab: Hua Hin’s Monkey Mountain by the Sea

Perched on a rocky hill overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, Wat Khao Takiab is one of Hua Hin’s...

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Wat Huay Mongkol: Visiting Hua Hin’s Home of Luang Phor Thuad

Wat Huay Mongkol is one of the most significant and widely visited temples near Hua Hin, known for...

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Tsunami Memorial Museum (Police Patrol Boat T.813), Khao Lak, Thailand

Two Kilometers from the Sea: Police Boat 813 and Khao Lak’s Tsunami Memorial

Washed inland by the incredible force of the 26 December 2004 tsunami, Police Patrol Boat Number 813 now...

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Aryabal Meditation Temple, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, Mongolia

Aryabal Temple: A Sacred Mountain Sanctuary near Ulaanbaatar

Perched high on the slopes of Bogd Khan Mountain, above a forested valley near Terelj National Park, Aryabal...

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Three Golden Buddha Statues near Amarbayasgalant Monastery, Mongolia

Golden Buddha Statues and the White Stupa: Scenic Views above Amarbayasgalant Monastery

After your visit to the historical Amarbayasgalant Monastery make sure to visit the two additional attractions up the...

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Amarbayasgalant Monastery, Selenge Province, Mongolia

Amarbayasgalant Monastery: A Tranquil Masterpiece in Northern Mongolia

Amarbayasgalant Monastery is one of Mongolia’s most impressive and spiritually important Buddhist sites, second only to Erdene Zuu...

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La Sagrada Família: Barcelona’s Ongoing Masterpiece

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Many articles have been written about the beautiful La Sagrada Familia but I will add one more. Can...

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Wat Phra That Si Mueang Pong, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Wat Phra That Si Mueang Pong: A Hidden White Temple in Chiang Mai

Tucked into the lush hills on the outskirts of the town, Wat Phra That Si Mueang Pong is...

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Phra Mahathat Chedi Phakdee Prakat (often called Wat Tang Sai), Bang Saphan, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand

Phra Mahathat Chedi Phakdee Prakat: A Majestic Coastal Monument of Faith and Loyalty

Phra Mahathat Chedi Phakdee Prakat is one of Thailand’s most striking modern religious monuments, standing proudly along the...

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Wat Phra Kaew, Chiang Rai: Birthplace of the Emerald Buddha

Wat Phra Kaew in Chiang Rai is one of northern Thailand’s most historically significant and culturally meaningful temples,...

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Wat Huay Pla Kang: Exploring Chiang Rai’s Giant Goddess of Mercy Temple

Wat Huay Pla Kang is one of Chiang Rai’s most visually striking and memorable temples, combining contemporary Buddhist...

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Wat Rong Suea Ten, the Blue Temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand

Wat Rong Suea Ten: The Colorful Blue Temple of Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai is known for its unique and visually stunning temples. Few temples capture visitors’ imaginations quite like...

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Wat Sri Don Moon Temple, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Wat Sri Don Moon: Off the Tourist Trail in Chiang Mai

Wat Sri Don Moon is a peaceful and lesser-known Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai that offers visitors a...

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Wat Sri Suphan, the Silver Temple, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Wat Sri Suphan: Visiting Chiang Mai’s Silver Temple

Wat Sri Suphan, more widely known as the Silver Temple, is one of Chiang Mai’s most distinctive and...

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Wat Phuttha Prommayan, also known as Wat Pak Nam Jolo, in Bang Khla District, Chachoengsao Province, Thailand

Wat Phuttha Prommayan: Gold and Silver Island Temple

Wat Phuttha Prommayan, informally known as Wat Pak Nam Jolo, or perhaps Thailand’s mirror temple, is one of...

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The Fisherman and Shark Statue along the beach in Hua Hin, Thailand

The Fisherman and Shark: Quirky Statue along Hua Hin Beach

Reminiscent perhaps of the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, the shark statue in Hua Hin is fast becoming...

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Turtle Rock in Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, Mongolia

Turtle Rock, Mongolia: Let’s Visit Terelj National Park’s Iconic Landmark

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After visiting the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex first thing in the morning, your second stop for the day...

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Bactrian Camel statues near the Flaming Cliffs in Mongolia

Bactrian Camel Statues at the Flaming Cliffs: Symbols of the Gobi Desert

After you have visited the seriously impressive Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs, make sure to pay a quick visit to...

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Bayanzag (the Flaming Cliffs) in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia

The Flaming Cliffs of Mongolia: Where Dinosaur Fossils Tell Ancient Tales

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Standing on the edge of the Flaming Cliffs and gazing into the valley below it’s not hard to...

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The Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex near Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia

Mongolia’s Giant on Horseback: Journey to the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex