Italy | Sicily
In the heart of Siracusa's charming Oritigia neighborhood lies the ruins of a Greek temple to the god Apollo, dating from the sixth century B.C. Some of the foundation and stairs, as well as much of one wall and a few columns, still stand.
Thailand
Much smaller than either Wat Pho or the Grand Palace, Wat Arun is nonetheless one of Bangkok’s most iconic sights. It’s the only wat in Bangkok that tourists are allowed to climb.
Thailand
Wat Pho is a large temple complex with numerous religious buildings, hundreds of Buddhas, and a massage school. Be sure to see the reclining Buddha and to get a reasonably priced massage.
Thailand
Bangkok’s most popular site houses several temples and religious buildings as well as the palace and a few government buildings. Every structure on the palace grounds is ornately decorated and stunningly beautiful. The religious buildings on the raised terrace to your left as you enter were particularly beautiful.
Vietnam
One of several lakes in Hanoi, Hoan Kiem Lake is surrounded by a peaceful park, and the walk around the water was quite pleasant, even in hot weather. Near the northern shore is an island with a Confucian temple, Ngoc Son Temple (Temple of the Jade Mountain), on it.
Vietnam
A tranquil Confucian temple in the center of Hanoi. The temple is a series of beautifully kept lawns lined with trees, stone courtyards, and temples. It is a remarkably peaceful spot in such a bustling, overwhelming city.
India
The Ellora Caves are a complex of rock-cut Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain monasteries and temples. The Kailasha temple is the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world. They're stunning and b…
India
The Ajanta Caves are a complex of twelve rock-carved Buddhist shrines dating from the second century BCE to the fifth century CE. They're beautiful and impressively cut from the side of a hill, and th…
