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A Totally Different World: Asia

A Totally Different World: Asia
by fishfry aka Elizabeth Figueroa on September 20, 2009 in Asia & Pacific

Such a beautiful continent, yet so much destruction and pain.

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Pema Ts’al Sakya Monastic Institute, Nepal

Pema Ts’al Sakya Monastic Institute, Nepal
by Sonia Doreen on August 26, 2009 in Asia & Pacific

A few important pictures caught on camera during a visit to Pema Ts’al Sakya Monastic Institute in Pokhara, Nepal.

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Best Stay in Byron Bay

Best Stay in Byron Bay
by Nacika on August 9, 2009 in Australia

The Arts Factory is the perfect get-away from high stress city life.

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Ngong Ping 360: Enlightenment Via Cable Car

Ngong Ping 360: Enlightenment Via Cable Car
by t simon on June 11, 2009 in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Ngong Ping 360 and the Giant Buddha take tourists on a different plane of reality.

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The Monastery Built on a Volcanic Plug

The Monastery Built on a Volcanic Plug
by R J Evans on May 3, 2009 in Asia & Pacific

Yes, that’s right. A volcanic plug. Take a look at this amazing place in Burma.

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5-days in Krabi Thailand on Ao Nang Beach

5-days in Krabi Thailand on Ao Nang Beach
by h20ho on April 21, 2009 in Thailand

Why you should consider staying in Ao Nang, Krabi Thailand.

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Longmen Grottoes: Amazing Caves III

Longmen Grottoes: Amazing Caves III
by thestickman on February 22, 2009 in China

Third in the series of caves and grottoes, this one dedicated exclusively to Longmen Grottoes, Luoyang, China.

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Blessing From Kek Lok Si Temple

Blessing From Kek Lok Si Temple
by mulan on February 21, 2009 in Malaysia

Kek Lok Si Temple is a very famous Temple in Air Itam, Penang. In Hokkien, it means “Temple of Supreme Bliss” and it is the largest Buddhist Temple in Southeast Asia. Many tourists flock to Kek Lok Si to get her blessing.

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Extraordinarily Tall Statues From Around the World

Extraordinarily Tall Statues From Around the World
by Louie Jerome on January 14, 2009 in Practical Travel

When we think of tall, free standing statues, the first one that comes to mind is the Statue of Liberty but there are a number of much taller statues in different parts of the world. There’s the Motherland statue in Russia and the Indian Rope Trick in Sweden, for example.

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Fascinating Places: The Dazu Rock Carvings

Fascinating Places: The Dazu Rock Carvings
by Bren Parks on January 12, 2009 in China

The caves at Dazu in China contain thousands of statues that have been protected for centuries from the wind and the rain. That is why they maintain their bright colors. Carvings such as the Wheel of life continue to mesmerize and delight those who are fortunate enough to visit this amazing place.

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