The Orange Robes of Laos
There are some thirty-four active Buddhist Temples or Wats and an estimated 2,000 monks in and around Luang Prabang, Laos. Boys as young a ten years old can enter a…
Images of India – Rickshaw Wallah
A hand pulled rickshaw is probably one of the oldest forms of taxi service. Although using humans as beasts of burden is illegal throughout most of the world, including India, rickshaw…
Peaceful Bali Rice Fields
When I think of peaceful I think of the ancient rice fields of Bali. Idyllic, serene, peaceful and more. A spiritualness too. The cycle of planting and harvesting of the rice fields is a…
Mystical Laos
“Householders, the homeless and monastics in mutual dependence both reach the true Dharma….” _ the Buddha Mysticism is at the heart of all religions, including Buddhism. To many Buddhist in…
Geometry and Ancient Civilization
This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness. Dalai…
Travel Theme: On Display and in Color
Visiting local markets is near the top of my list of things to do when traveling. One can learn so much about a country's culture and customs just by wandering…
Travel Theme: Food ~ Vietnam
One of the most exciting aspects of travel is trying the often new and interesting foods one encounters along the way, wouldn’t you say? The cuisines of Asia and especially…
Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Close
Close as ... Often Close is a good thing... And sometimes one is too close for comfort... For the best in Travel Photography please visit Ron Mayhew Photography and for the best…
Temple of Literature, Hanoi, Vietnam
Travel and Photography ~ My Yin and Yang
It is so cool to be able to do what you love - you guessed it, photography and travel. To be able to combine one passion with another is just…