DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES The Dragon Temple: A Colorful Journey Through History Posted on April 30, 2023October 7, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters The Dragon Temple captivates visitors with its intricate art and architecture, serene atmosphere, community involvement, and surrounding natural beauty. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go Posted on December 11, 2016September 3, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters The temple is always in a state of maintenance and construction. The artist wants Wat Rung Khun to have pilgrimagers that return to Chiang Mai not unlike those who return to Spain’s Sagrada Família or India’s Taj Mahal. And not unlike Antoni Gaudí and Shah Jahan, Ajarn Chalermchai does not expect to see his great work completed as its expected to take approximately 60 and 90 years to complete. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES The Truth About the Seokguram Hike: More Sweat Than Serenity Posted on September 1, 2015August 20, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters I expected serenity on the 4km climb from Bulguksa to Seokguram. Instead, fog erased the views, steep drops tested our nerves, and the line to see the Buddha stretched over an hour. Was the hike worth it? Here’s the honest truth no brochure mentions. Read more