Culture

Matsumoto Castle is one of the most well known and well preserved castles in Japan, along with Himeji Castle and Kumamoto Castle. This is an authentic Samurai …

The Abu Simbel Temple in Egypt may not be as well known as the pyramids, but it was easily one of my favorite travel experiences ever. This …

Java, the most populated island of Indonesia, is home to some of the most incredible volcanic landscapes in the world. Central Java and East Java are a …

Egypt isn’t just about the pyramids. If you do some exploring, you’ll find it’s a country loaded with ancient temples, colossal statues, archaeological museums, and more. I …

Leang Leang Maros is a karst mountain geopark in Sulawesi with ancient limestone caves and Indonesian cave art. The prehistoric caves in this area are known for …

The Karnak Temple complex in Luxor is one of Egypt’s biggest and most famous ancient buildings (especially the temple of Amun). Karnak was a huge religious monument …

The Batu Caves are one of the best things to see near Kuala Lumpur city in Malaysia. These are big limestone hills with huge caves to explore …

Bali is famous for the Ubud Monkey Forest, but there are actually a bunch of other monkey sanctuaries like it that are spread out over the island. …

Pura Goa Giri Putri temple (also known as Karangsari Cave) is another neat hidden temple in Nusa Penida, Bali, but this one is unique because it’s inside …

If you’re planning a trip to Belitung in Indonesia, make sure you do a boat tour there! The island hopping in Belitung is amazing, and you can …

Patuxai is one of the most famous monuments in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. The name means ‘victory gate’ and it’s dedicated to the Laotian fight for …

Bukit Kasih is a peculiar shrine and monument in the Minahasa highlands of Manado, Sulawesi. Two epic stone faces, dedicated to local Indonesian heroes from a long …

Fansipan mountain (also known as Phan Xi Pang) is the tallest mountain in Vietnam, and also the tallest mountain in the Indochina peninsula (Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia). …

The Marble Temple (also known as Wat Benchamabophit) is one of the most popular and famous temples in Bangkok, Thailand. This is Thai architecture at its best, …

Paluang Cliff is another amazing viewpoint and temple that is just a 5 minute drive from the famous Kelingking Cliff in Nusa Penida island. Both Paluang and …

Oman is a country full of forts and castles. According to some figures there are over 500 castles, forts, towers, and other fortifications in this Middle Eastern …

The Colossi of Memnon are two giant statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that sit near Luxor, Egypt. There’s some cool history behind these impressive monuments, and they’re …

The Middle Eastern country of Oman is ranked as one of the safest countries in the world, and it has some incredible sights that range from historic …