Cultural Tourism: Temples, Traditions & Worth the Detour

LATEST Cultural Tourism DESTINATIONS

Ahu Tongariki: Apparently the Moai Needed a Group Photo

Fresh off the euphoric moai overload of Rano Raraku, I drove 15 minutes to Ahu Tongariki and discovered 15 absolutely fucking enormous moai lined up like Easter Island’s prehistoric starting lineup. Photos don’t do these things justice. Find the tiny humans standing beneath them, and suddenly the ridiculous scale makes sense.

Indonesia

Arjuna Temple: Ancient Hindu Temples and Frozen Nipples

On an ambitious road trip from Jakarta to Bali, I detoured into the Dieng Plateau, discovered Indonesia can apparently do Arctic temperatures, and visited Arjuna Temple, basically Prambanan Lite with fewer crowds, less walking, and significantly more regret about packing only shorts.

Spain

Exploring Palma de Mallorca: A Hidden Gem in Spain

Escape to Palma de Mallorca’s enchanting shores! Revel in historic charm, savor Mediterranean delights, and bask in the sun. Your island adventure awaits!

Cambodia

Discovering the Ancient Wonder of Angkor Wat

Explore Angkor Wat, an awe-inspiring archaeological site with 1000+ wicked cool Buddhist and Hindu temples from the 9th century.

Jordan

Petra: The World’s Most Inconvenient Bucket List Destination

Petra isn’t just Jordan’s most famous attraction. It’s one of the greatest archaeological sites on Earth. Made famous by Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, this ancient Nabataean city is far more than the iconic Treasury facade seen on screen. Hidden deep in the Jordanian desert and frustratingly difficult to reach, Petra rewards the journey with towering rock-cut monuments, incredible engineering, and a history that spans more than 2,000 years. Here’s what it’s really like to explore the legendary Rose City beyond the Hollywood hype.

Thailand

Yee Peng Festival: Thailand’s incredible sky lantern festival

Illuminate your soul at Yee Peng Festival! Join the mesmerizing spectacle of lanterns lighting up the night sky, creating a magical experience like no other. Be part of the lantern-lit dreams!

Myanmar

Shwedagon Pagoda: Gold, Diamonds & EXTREME Travel Anxiety

An airline magazine promised me colonial grandeur, Buddhist pagodas, and delicious food. Those marketing bastards got me. Yangon was a spectacular shitshow, but Shwedagon Pagoda delivered 99 meters of gold, diamonds, and enough beauty to briefly forget I eventually had to walk back outside.