On a walk along an isolated road in rural southern China, I came upon a wooded hillside dotted with tombs. Taken seriously in this part of the world, rules for funerals are followed meticulously and hillside burials are the norm as position is an indicator of good feng shui, the higher the better.
Read more about Chinese funeral customs here.
And read the full story of my long walk in the countryside here.
In a former British colony, Marilyn learns about its history and explores its beauties
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As the year draws to an end, Jayita’s visit to a religious landmark inspires her to wish world peace for us all
This iconic tree along The 17 Mile Drive is always a beautiful picture.
Of all the grand features of Paris’s Grands Magasins, Paul Heymont’s favorite is the stained glass dome at Printemps
DrFumblefinger shares images of a Lewis and Clark statue he spotted on the Boise State Capitol grounds.
PortMoresby guides us to a community weekend market at a historic Northern California home (07/23/2014)
Jonathan L (pictured), on the road, meets PortMoresby (picture taker) for coffee in Auburn, CA.
PortMoresby’s Borneo adventures include a visit to Kuching, the capital of Sarawak, and once home to the White Rajahs
