Global Gallivanting

Global Gallivanting

Category : Temples

Exploring Shravanabelagola, Belur & Halebid Temples in Karnataka

Anna
India is alive with different faiths and full of fascinating history so a visit to India is not complete without visiting some historic temples and combining the two. While I was volunteering in Bangalore I explored some really interesting, offbeat temples in Karnataka at the weekend. Offbeat Temples in Karnataka......

The Multicultural Melting Pot of Georgetown, Penang

Anna
Perhaps the prime example of multicultural Malaysia in all its rich cultural diversity and fascinating history lies in historical Georgetown in Penang – an island in the north of Peninsula Malaysia, not far from Thailand. Malaysia has a really interesting history and Penang is one of the best places to......

Phnom Penh: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Anna
Cambodia’s Capital: Phnom Penh I wasn’t sure what to expect from Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh. A city dubbed ‘The Pearl of Asia’ during the days of French Indochina but also a place forcefully evacuated by the brutal and extreme madness of the bloody Khmer Rouge regime of 1975 – 1979. Exploring......

Exploring Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang

Anna
One thing that has really fascinated me whilst traveling is learning about the different religions and how these influence values, beliefs and rituals of daily life. It’s so intriguing how the same religion varies depending on the country or region and I find Malaysia particularly interesting because of the diversity......

Heaven and Hell: Chiang Rai’s White Temple and Black House

Anna
Chiang Rai’s White Temple – Wat Rong Khun Wat Rong Khun (or the white temple) in Chiang Rai, Thailand is no ordinary temple. At first glance Wat Rong Khun reminds me of something out of a winter wonderland fairytale as the white, unbelievably elaborate, creation glitters in the bright sunlight.......