Tomb of Minh Mang – Hue, Vietnam
April 16, 2010 | Category: Photos, Vietnam | Leave a Comment
An intricately carved post stands at the start of a foot bridge leading to Minh Mang's burial mound
Located just 12 km from Hue on the west bank of the Perfume River, the Tomb of Minh Mang is one of the most impressive burial sites surrounding Hue.
One of the most popular ways to visit the temples and tombs surrounding Hue is by motorcycle taxi. It’s a little nerve wracking, especially dodging the insane traffic on the way out of Hue, but it makes for an incredibly memorable day.
Tags: Emperor, Hue, Minh Mang, Tomb, Vietnam
Preah Khan, Siem Reap, Cambodia
April 14, 2010 | Category: Cambodia, Photos | Leave a Comment
One of the many galleries that surrounds Preak Khan's central sanctuary.
Built in 1191 by Buddhist king Jayavarman VII, Preah Khan has been left largely unrestored – most work is dedicated to reinforcing and stabilizing the structure. The massive trees that have taken root around and inside the temple have largely been left alone – removing them now would cause significantly more damage than they are currently causing.
The layout of Preah Khan is very similar to the far more famous Ta Prohm temple and is often ignored by drivers and guides. Even locals refer to Ta Prohm as Tomb Raider Temple as part of first instalment of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider was filmed here. Drawn by the connection to hollywood, tourists flock to Ta Prohm, leaving Preah Khan a peaceful oasis by comparison.
Tags: Buddhist, Cambodia, Preah Khan, Siem Reap, Ta Prhom, Temple, Tomb Raider
Tasty Treats – Nassau, Bahamas
April 9, 2010 | Category: Bahamas, Photos | Leave a Comment
Perfect example of how words mean different things in different places. This product would NEVER sell in North America.
Maybe it’s a sign of immaturity. Or a twisted sense of humour. Regardless, seeing this package of soup in a Nassau grocery store was one of the hardest and longest laughs I have had in quite a while. It is also one of the few souvenirs I brought home from 3 weeks in the Bahamas. Sad but true.
Tags: Bahamas, Cock Soup, Food, Nassau
Poás Volcano, Alajuela, Costa Rica
March 16, 2010 | Category: Costa Rica, Photos | Leave a Comment
Walking through the cloud forest on the way back to the parking lot of Poas National Park.
Only 30 km from Alajuela, Poas National Park is a must see on any visit to San Jose, Costa Rica. Just a short hike on a well maintained path through a stunning cloud forest sits one of the most active volcanoes in all of Costa Rica.
Arrive early, before the amazingly dense clouds roll in, for a stunning view of one of the most active volcanos in Costa Rica.
Tags: Alajuela, Cloud Forest, Costa Rica, Poas National Park, Poas Volcano
Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua
March 9, 2010 | Category: Nicagagua, Photos | Leave a Comment
Volcán Madera, one of the two volcanos that created the Island of Ometepe.
In the centre of the massive Lake Nicaragua, Isla de Ometepe is a must see stop on any trip through Nicaragua.
Breathtaking hikes up and around the volcanos, lush forests and a huge array of wildlife make the island a haven for ecotourists.
The waters surrounding the island are also said to be filled with the world’s only freshwater bull sharks. Locals and tourists all have differing opinions on the number of sharks in the lake but most seem to agree that there are very few and a sighting is rare.
Tags: Isla de Ometepe, island, Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua, Shark, volcano
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