Before stepping Foot into the Land of the Rising Sun, Let’s take a Look at some of Japan’s Myths
Yes, you thought right, Exotissimo now has Japan as part of its expanding destination network. And what a country to add to our repertoire! The country shares several similarities with its Southeast Asian brethren, mainly in the field of mythology.
The Golden Rock is one of few out there that can Say that it has Defied the Law of Physics
No structure defies the law of physics much like the Golden Rock in Kyaikhto, Myanmar. Rub your eyes if you will, but that rock is precariously placed on the edge of the cliff, about to roll over….
Discover the Colorful Ordination Process a Young Thai Boy goes through before becoming a Monk
After looking at a monk, have you ever wondered about the ordination process these guys went through when they were younger? Most boys in Thailand have entered monastic life at least once in their lives.
Flip through the White Marble Pages of the World Largest Book at Kuthodaw Pagoda
Have you ever thought how the world’s largest book would look like? Perhaps it is a hardcover or a paperback? Containing thousands of pages? Well, the largest book looks nothing like a conventional one.
Glittering in Gold & Beaming with Luang Prabang Character, Wat Xieng Thong Demands your Attention
Quietly situated on the northern end of the temple filled town, Wat Xieng Thong stands out from the rest. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and green trees with the Mekong and Nam Khan River junction flowing along nearby, it is certainly one of the UNESCO town’s most beautiful and scenic.
Burmese Culture and Heritage Galore is waiting for you over at Mandalay
Such a romantic and exotic name like Mandalay should evoke images of Burma old; charming and…exotic. Well, it still holds true today! But you’d be surprised to know that the city is not an ancient one at all.
See How Buddha really looks like at Mahamuni Pagoda in Mandalay
You’ve probably seen your fair share of Buddha statues in Myanmar. But have you ever wondered how the revered holy figure really looks like? Well, they say a statue at Mahamuni Pagoda bears the best resemblance of him.
Offer your Items, Make your Merit and Receive your Blessing: It’s all part of the Alms Walk
Ever wonder the reason why monks go on alms walk throughout the streets of Southeast Asia? Well, to understand this concept, you’ll have to touch upon monastic life a little bit as well as the reasons why Buddhist lay people do this.
See 5000 Reasons why the Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh is called the Silver Pagoda
Welcome to Siem Reap, Southeast Asia’s burgeoning city, coming out of the shadows and making a name for itself. Modern buildings are popping up and is starting to look like you typical bustling Asian cosmopolitan capital.
Keep your Travel Plans Open for Myanmar, 2011’s Hottest and Hippest Travel Destination
Watch out guys, Myanmar is on the rise. What was once one of the less visited countries in the world has now caught the eye of the intrepid and casual traveler willing to experience the exotic.
