We spent a few days in Brno, the second largest city in the Czech Republic and one of the most important in the region of Moravia. Brno is a really pleasant town and we spent a day walking around taking in the beautiful buildings in the city center. There are … more »
monastery
Take me with you!
We visited the Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha) in Hong Kong. When you visit this area on Lantau Island, you can take a walk down the Wisdom Path which has 38 scriptures etched on wood. Hong Kong is a pretty modern city but walking down this path through the forest … more »
Juxtaposed!
Singapore is a city of contrasts. Step in and you’ll find ultra modern buildings juxtaposed with a buddhist monastery such as this one. The old meets the new pretty quickly in Singapore where development is rapid due to the booming service industry. This means that prices are high and some … more »
Gorgora: a village by Lake Tana in ETHIOPIA
Read about our stay in Gondar, from where we took this day trip to the village of Gorgora! Upon arrival to Gondar in Northern Ethiopia we met Yohanne’s, a “self-trained” guide that makes a living suggesting hotels and guiding you on activities around town, despite the fact that there is … more »