Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia, probably needs no introduction because it is well-known as the largest religious monument in the world, covering an area
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Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia, probably needs no introduction because it is well-known as the largest religious monument in the world, covering an area
(Where Gumbo Was #447) This week Gumbo was visiting Anuradhapura — congratulations to George G, who was the only one who solved where Gumbo was.
Kandy is one of the most picturesque and historic cities in Sri Lanka, and is home to the sacred Temple of Tooth. This glorious temple
The Sherpa people live in one of the harshest regions on the planet, the Khumbu. Their world is one of sheer mountains (the highest anywhere),
I came across these young Buddhist monks at a temple’s school in Kathmandu. They are Tibetan Buddhists, forced into Nepal because of the Communist crackdown
The Sinhala name ‘Buduruwagala’ translates roughly as “rock of Buddhist sculptures”, which neatly sums up what the site is about. The complete rock face, with
We took a flight from India to Paro, Bhutan, a Buddhist land-locked kingdom north of India, bordering the Himalayas’ eastern edge, and south of China.
One of the most amazing sites in Sri Lanka is the Gal Vihara, which is located within the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO World
Gumbo was visiting the medieval ruins of Polonnaruwa in east-central Sri Lanka. Congratulations to George G, PortMoresby, Michael Fong II and ProfessorAbe, who recogonized where
Professor Abe’s informative and educational series on visiting Central India concludes this week with a visit to Ellora, another of Maharashtra’s UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia, probably needs no introduction because it is well-known as the largest religious monument in
(Where Gumbo Was #447) This week Gumbo was visiting Anuradhapura — congratulations to George G, who was the only one
Kandy is one of the most picturesque and historic cities in Sri Lanka, and is home to the sacred Temple
The Sherpa people live in one of the harshest regions on the planet, the Khumbu. Their world is one of
I came across these young Buddhist monks at a temple’s school in Kathmandu. They are Tibetan Buddhists, forced into Nepal
The Sinhala name ‘Buduruwagala’ translates roughly as “rock of Buddhist sculptures”, which neatly sums up what the site is about.
We took a flight from India to Paro, Bhutan, a Buddhist land-locked kingdom north of India, bordering the Himalayas’ eastern
One of the most amazing sites in Sri Lanka is the Gal Vihara, which is located within the ancient city
Gumbo was visiting the medieval ruins of Polonnaruwa in east-central Sri Lanka. Congratulations to George G, PortMoresby, Michael Fong II
Professor Abe’s informative and educational series on visiting Central India concludes this week with a visit to Ellora, another of Maharashtra’s UNESCO World Heritage sites.