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The Buddhas of Chiang Mai
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The Buddhas of Chiang Mai
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Wat Chom Thong and Vipassana Meditation Retreat
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Wat Chom Thong and Vipassana Meditation Retreat
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Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh
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Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh
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Wat Phra That Doi Kham: The Lucky Lottery Temple of Chiang Mai
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Wat Phra That Doi Kham: The Lucky Lottery Temple of Chiang Mai
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What’s a Spirit House?
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What’s a Spirit House?
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Elephant Nature Park: A Day You’ll Never Forget
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Elephant Nature Park: A Day You’ll Never Forget
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5 Off-the-Beaten-Path Chiang Mai Temples
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5 Off-the-Beaten-Path Chiang Mai Temples
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Wat Chedi Luang: A Main Chiang Mai Attraction
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Wat Chedi Luang: A Main Chiang Mai Attraction
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The Thai Zodiac and Songkran, the Thai New Year
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The Thai Zodiac and Songkran, the Thai New Year
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Saturday Night Market, Chiang Mai
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Saturday Night Market, Chiang Mai
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Wat Sri Suphan, the Stunning (but Sexist) Silver Temple
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Wat Sri Suphan, the Stunning (but Sexist) Silver Temple
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What’s the Best Chiang Mai Street Food?
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What’s the Best Chiang Mai Street Food?
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Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai’s White Temple
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Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai’s White Temple
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Meet the Tree Spirits of Thai Folklore
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Meet the Tree Spirits of Thai Folklore
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6 Things to Do at Doi Inthanon
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6 Things to Do at Doi Inthanon
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Why Elephant Trekking and Elephant Rides Are Evil
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Why Elephant Trekking and Elephant Rides Are Evil
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The Secret Jungle Temple of Wat Palad
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The Secret Jungle Temple of Wat Palad
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A Brief History of Chiang Mai
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A Brief History of Chiang Mai
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Baan Dam, the Black House Museum of Chiang Rai
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Baan Dam, the Black House Museum of Chiang Rai
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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Mountain Temple
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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Mountain Temple
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9 Tuk Tuk Tips
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9 Tuk Tuk Tips
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Wat Rong Suea Ten, the Blue Temple
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Wat Rong Suea Ten, the Blue Temple
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The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of
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The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of
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Catmosphere Cat Cafe
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Catmosphere Cat Cafe
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Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple
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Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple
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Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai
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Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai
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Wat Lok Molee
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Wat Lok Molee
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Art in Paradise: One of the Most Fun Things to Do in Chiang Mai
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Art in Paradise: One of the Most Fun Things to Do in Chiang Mai
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137 Pillars House: Where Luxury and History Meet
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137 Pillars House: Where Luxury and History Meet
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Fah Lanna Spa: A Thai Massage and Tok Sen Escape in Chiang Mai
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Fah Lanna Spa: A Thai Massage and Tok Sen Escape in Chiang Mai
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Adventures in Candi Land. An easy day trip from Ubud, the elusive ancient rock-cut burial shrines of Gunung Kawi were allegedly carved in one night by the fingernail of a giant warrior named Kebo Iwa — or were they built for a king and his many wives? Read all about our experience at Poet Mountain by following the link in our bio. #gunungkawi #puragunungkawi #tampaksiring #bali #baligram #visitbali #indonesia #wonderfulindonesia #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #wanderlust
Lost in Translation. A short distance from Ubud is the ghoulishly carved cave face of Goa Gajah. Its name translates as the ‘Elephant Cave.’ And while you won’t find the remotest hint of a pachyderm anywhere on the small temple complex — aside from a stone statue of the elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesh inside the cave, it does make for an interesting stop. Read about our experience by following the link in our bio. #goagajah #goagajahtemple #ubud #bedulu #gianyar #bali #visitbali #indonesia #wonderfulindonesia #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #wanderlust
In the Name of Love. A short distance north of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Prambanan are the lesser known temples of Plaosan. According to local lore, it was built as a symbol of devotion by Hindu king for his Buddhist wife. Read more about this special place by following the link in our bio. #plaosan #plaosantemple #heritage #yogyakarta #java #indonesia #wonderfulindonesia #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #travelling #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #travelpics #tourist #wanderlust #traveldeeper #savoteur
Gods and Monsters. The remains of the former royal palace of Semarapura contain two magnificent pavilions filled with detailed narrative paintings of Hindu gods, demons, kings, queens and everything in between. Read about our experience by following the link in our bio. #klungkung #klunkungpalace #puriagungsemarapura #semarapura #eastbali #kamasan #balilove #indonesia #wonderfulindonesia #traveldeeper #travelmore #travelblogger #neverstopexploring #welltraveled #packyoursuitcase #traveltheworld #getaway #travelpics #tourist #wanderlust
If you’re looking for a serene Balinese temple to visit beyond the tourist radar, you might enjoy Pura Kehen, the impressive state temple of Bangli. Read about our experience by following the link in our bio. #purakehen #bangli #eastbali #hindutemple #balilove #indonesia #wonderfulindonesia #traveldeeper #travelmore #travelblogger #neverstopexploring #welltraveled #packyoursuitcase #traveltheworld #getaway #travelpics #tourist #wanderlust
Wally and I were fortunate enough to visit and experience Pura Samuan Tiga, a large Hindu temple in Bedulu village during a full moon celebration. The temple grounds were a sea of color and sound and offered a fascinating glimpse into another culture. A large assemblage of worshippers, some of them with elaborate offerings atop their heads, wearing brightly colored traditional clothing had gathered in one of the large courtyards when I took this picture. #purasamuantiga #bedulu #gainyar #bali #hindutemple #indonesia #wonderfulindonesia #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #travelling #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #travelpics #tourist #wanderlust #traveldeeper #savoteur
The location and epic infinity pool at the Alila made it an easy choice. Plus the daily breakfast options of juices, smoothies, exotic tropical fruits and varieties of nasi goreng didn’t hurt either. What do you look for when you’re looking for a place to stay? Read about our experience by following the link in our bio. #alilaubud #AlilaHotels #ubud #payangan #bali #indonesia #wonderfulindonesia #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #travelling #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #travelpics #tourist #wanderlust #traveldeeper #savoteur
Rice Rice Baby. Chances are if you’ve ever done an Instagram or Pinterest search and entered the keyword “Bali,” you’ve seen more than a few images of the terraces rice paddies of Tegallalang. We arrived early in the morning and spent a little over an hour wandering through. #tegallalang #tegalalang #cekingricefield #indonesia #ubud #bali #gianyar #wonderfulindonesia #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #travelling #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #travelpics #tourist #wanderlust #traveldeeper #savoteur
Monkey Business. I don’t think you can’t visit Ubud without visiting the Sacred Monkey Sanctuary. We both wandered through slightly terrified after witnessing bad human behavior and wild monkeys don’t mix. It wasn’t all bad though, read about our experience by following the link in our bio. #ubudmonkeyforest #mandalasuciwenarawana #monkeys #padangtegal #ubud #bali #indonesia #wonderfulindonesia #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #travelling #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #travelpics #tourist #wanderlust #traveldeeper #savoteur
What a Relief. Like an ancient graphic novel, the wondrous and varied murals encircling Borobudur tell tales of the ordinary (daily life) to the extraordinary (the birth of Prince Siddhartha and his eventual attainment of nirvana as the Buddha.) #borobudur #candiborobudur #magelang #indonesia #buddha #jataka #basrelief #wonderfulindonesia #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #travelling #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #travelpics #tourist #wanderlust #traveldeeper #savoteur
Death Becomes Her. Rangda, the demon queen, is the mythic Hindu witch associated with the Balinese Temple of Death, Pura Dalem Desa Pakraman. She’s depicted as an old woman with bulging eyes, lolling tongue, tusk-like fangs, pendulous breasts and wild hair — oh, and she likes to eat children. #puradalem #balitemple #rangda #ubud #bali #indonesia #wonderfulindonesia #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #travelling #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #travelpics #tourist #wanderlust #traveldeeper #savoteur
Enlighten Years. One of 72 identical Buddhas gazing outward from the upper terraces of the 9th century Buddhist monument of Borobudur. We took this picture shortly after sunrise. All but two of the 72 are concealed within their perforated bell-shaped stone stupas. #borobudur #candiborobudur #magelang #indonesia #wonderfulindonesia #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #travelling #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #travelpics #tourist #wanderlust #traveldeeper #savoteur
We had a wonderful experience meeting the lovely and talented artist Natisa Jones at her studio. Her personality was undeniably contagious, and Wally and I were instantly smitten. Read our interview with Natisa via the link in our bio. #natisajones #natisajonesstudio #art #bali #denpasar #indonesia #wonderfulindonesia #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #travelling #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #travelpics #tourist #wanderlust #traveldeeper #savoteur
Wellness Wednesday. We highly recommend taking time to relax and experience the tranquility of the Padma Spa in a volcanic stone soaking tub for two after the sunrise visit to Borobudur. #plataran #plataranborobudur #padmaspa #spa #wellnesswednesday #magelalang #borobudur #indonesia #wonderfulindonesia #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #travelling #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #travelpics #tourist #wanderlust #traveldeeper #savoteur
Moral Compass. Situated at the center of Taman Tirta Gangga is the impressive nine-level Nawa Sanga fountain, with water flowing from its top, all the way down to the circular basin. Eight deity figures and their carrier animals representing the guardians of the cardinal directions encircle the towering column, which is itself symbolic of the Hindu god Shiva, who occupies the center of the divine world. #tirtagangga #tirtaganggawaterpalace #bali #indonesia #wonderfulindonesia #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #travelling #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #travelpics #tourist #wanderlust #traveldeeper #savoteur
Food For Thought. There are many variations of nasi goreng (Indonesian fried rice). The word that comes after refers to its regional origin or preparation style. Palm sugar, tamarind paste, shallots, galangal and lemongrass are among the traditional ingredients. #indonesianfood #foodpic #indonesia #wonderfulindonesia #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #travelling #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #travelpics #tourist #wanderlust #traveldeeper #savoteur
When Doves Cry. This massive and strange bird-like building known by locals as Gereja Ayam, or “Chicken Church”, was a must for us – it’s near Borobudur. Its official name is Bukit Rhema and the original intent of Its creator was to construct a prayer hall for all religions, in the likeness of a dove. Read about this whimsical structure via the link in our bio. #gerejaayam #chickenchurch #bukitrhema #borobudur #magelang #indonesia #wonderfulindonesia #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #travelling #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #travelpics #tourist #wanderlust #traveldeeper #savoteur
Body and Soul. Taking its name from the indescribable essence of spirit, Taksu is unassuming when viewed from the street, and like the wardrobe leading to the magical kingdom of Narnia, conceals a delightful world that lies within. Read about it via the link in our bio. #ubud #bali #indonesia #wonderfulindonesia #taksuspa #spa #wellness #slowliving #hideaway #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #travelling #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #travelpics #tourist #wanderlust #traveldeeper #savoteur
Peek A Boo, I Tree You. The circumference of this formidable ancient Banyan, located on the grounds of Candi Mendut, had an opening big enough for Wally and I to stand between. It tangled mass of branches begin life as filament-like roots which drop down and eventually become part of its trunk. #candimendut #menduttemple #magelang #banyantree #java #indonesia #wonderfulindonesia #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #travelling #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #travelpics #tourist #wanderlust #traveldeeper #savoteur
Location, Location, Location. Wally and I were lucky enough to spend 3 nights at the Plataran Borobudur. Nestled amongst the picturesque hills of Tanjungan Village in Central Java, the resort’s lush natural setting exudes history and culture. Each of the 21 private terracotta-tiled villa rooftops are carefully arranged and in visual harmony with its surroundings. What’s more was our enviable infinity plunge pool, just outside our villa veranda. Read about it via the link in our bio. #plataranborobudur #plataranresorts #borobudur #magelang #java #indonesia #wonderfulindonesia #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #travelling #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #travelpics #tourist #wanderlust #traveldeeper #savoteur