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Posted by Chrystal McKay on Jul 22, 2012 in Asia, Taiwan

Photo of the Week: Yellow Lanterns in Taiwanese Temple

Yellow is the colour of good luck in Taiwanese culture. Red signifies happiness.

Posted by Chrystal McKay on Mar 8, 2012 in Asia, Explore, Japan

Kinkaku-ji “Golden Pavilion” – Kyoto, Japan

The Golden Pavilion is one of 17 locations comprising the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto listed by UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. Kinkakuji (金閣寺) is a Zen temple in Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Shiny, beautiful Gold Leaf – They don’t call it the Golden Pavilion for nothing.

Posted by Chrystal McKay on Feb 9, 2012 in Asia, Indonesia

The inland splendours of Bali, Indonesia

While staying in the the cultural centre of Bali, Ubud, I spent a day being driven around by my motorbike driver on the back roads visiting the 2 of the famous temples of Bali: Goa Gojah & Gunung Kawi.

Posted by Chrystal McKay on Feb 3, 2012 in Asia, Cambodia, Photo Diary, Photos

Angkor Wat: A Photo Diary

Posted by Chrystal McKay on Feb 1, 2012 in Asia, Cambodia

Angkor Wat: How to kill an asthmatic Canadian friend

When people think of Angor Wat, they think of the giant temples, the incredible architecture, and other wonderful things. And of course they should. Angkor Wat IS all of these things. But for me – Angkor Wat reminds me of how I almost killed my asthmatic Canadian friend. (oops)

Posted by Chrystal McKay on Jan 15, 2012 in Asia, Photo of the Week, Photos, Taiwan