The Naropa Festival – First Get to Ladakh A 45-minute flight from the Indian capital city of Delhi had transported us to another world. A world whose landscapes gave new meaning to the phrase, “out of this world”. We were in Leh, an ancient city which was once part of the famed silk route. Leh […]
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Yamadera Temple Japan About a 20-minute train ride north of Yamagata, Japan, Yamadera Temple (Hōjusan Risshaku-ji Temple) clings to the side of a steep cliff. Pilgrims and tourists alike walk the path through old-growth trees, where beams of sunlight reach the mossy rocks and little shrines and lanterns that are situated along the route. The
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Ginkaku-ji (The Silver Pavilion) I rushed up the long sloping hill towards Ginkaku-ji in the late afternoon. I would be the last person of the day to enter the temple complex. Unfortunately, this meant I had to hurry through the gardens of The Silver Pavilion. On the other hand, it meant that I was nearly
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This video was filmed in February 2012. It was made together with Juno Kim of RunawayJuno.com. We paused in Luang Prabang for a couple of weeks on a trip through China, Laos, and Vietnam. I think it captures the essence of this tranquil city on the Mekong. If you enjoyed the video, please share with
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Chiang Mai is a city of temples—over 300 can be found in and around the city in a variety of architectural styles. Chiang Mai is the center of northern Thailand’s tourism industry, rich with culture and tradition and plenty of tours leaving for the rest of the north and attractions surrounding the city. But you
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