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Meandering through Old Malacca

Anna
Morning in Old Malacca – wafts of joss stick smoke from an elaborate, ancient Chinese temple mingles with the smell of sandalwood and a rhythmic banging of drums from a Hindu temple. As the drums reach a crescendo, the hypnotic call to prayer drifts out from the mosque. As I......

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......

A Glimpse into Traditional Life in Rural India

Anna
It was a quintessential scene of life in rural India. Women and children chatted as they collected water and washed at a pump just outside the village. Fields of Buffalo, cows and goats that lazily roamed around the open, dusty countryside that was punctuated by the ancient, elaborate temples of......

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