BUDDHA GOLDEN TEMPLES IN BANGKOK

Thailand has many glorious temples and revered Buddha images. But did you know the land of smiles is home to the biggest Buddha made from solid gold in the world,  and, the statue has a fascinating history.   Temple of Golden Buddha,  Wat Traimit and you’ll find a seated, cross-legged Buddha statue known …

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CHAOPHRAYA RIVER CRUISE

The Luxury Cruises on the Chaophraya River, the Amazing Experience where beautiful view of the Thai Exquisite Architecture,​ absorbed with Thai Cultural and History from the past to present standing elegant just before the river.​ A Bangkok river cruise is a luxurious way to view main attractions—including the Grand Palace …

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Kanchanaburi and the Bridge on the River Kwai

Of all the remnants of war history in Thailand today, those in Kanchanaburi – less than a three-hour drive west of Bangkok – are probably the most well-known, significant and poignant. Subsequent to their invasion, with unfettered access to and the use of Siam’s infrastructure, Japan sought to create a transport route through Siam …

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BANGKOK’S FLOATING MARKETS

The floating markets in Bangkok are among the city’s star attractions. Almost every traveller has a visit to this markets at  least one on their first trip here. The colours, chaos, flavours and atmosphere make it a unique experience, and the novelty of buying a snack from a passing boat …

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Maldives

We stayed in Paradise Island Resort which is a 20-minute speedboat ride from Male International Airport. The Maldives are known for their natural environment including the blue ocean, white beaches, and clean air. … Due to their extraordinary underwater scenery and clean water, the Maldives is ranked among the best recreational diving destinations of the world, …

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DAMBULLA CAVE TEMPLE

Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country. This site is situated 148 kilometres east of Colombo, 72 kilometres north of Kandy and 43 km north of Matale Dambulla is the …

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SIGIRIYA ROCK FORTRESS

Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres high. According …

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PINNAWALA ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE

The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is situated northwest of the town of Kegalle, halfway between the present capital Colombo and the ancient royal residence Kandy. It was established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Wildlife Department near the Maha Oya River. The orphanage was originally founded in order to afford care …

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KANDY LAKE & BUDDHA TOOTH TEMPLE

Constructed in the 16th century AD. Situated adjacent to the Royal Palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, the shrine of Lord Buddha overlooks the vast expanse of the Kandy Lake. Preserving the sacred tooth relic of the Lord Buddha in this haven of refuge, local tradition has, since …

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