When traveling in India, I had the opportunity to visit a lively Sikh temple in New Delhi. It was a completely new and amazing experience. Sikhism is a monotheistic religion founded in India’s Punjab region and based on the teachings of Guru Nanak and his successors. The Sikh philosophy focuses on the equality of all […]
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Thailand’s Andaman Coast Thrives Following the Tsunami
Sunday marks the six year anniversary of the devastating tsunami that swept through southeast Asia. It’s a day that always sticks in my mind, as I was in southern Thailand when the tsunami occurred, and the ensuing mourning that took over the country is still palpable to me. But Thais are resilient people, always looking […]
Oasis in the Old City: Tamarind Village, Chiang Mai
“Have you been to Chiang Mai yet?” Any traveler making their way through Thailand is bound to encounter this query at some point along the way. Chiang Mai is, in my opinion, well worth a place on anyone’s Siam Short List. It’s got the perfect balance of old and new, with lots of quiet corners […]