Culture and traditions
Two half-days was all we had to explore Osaka, Japan's third-largest city. Needless to say, the timing was tight. But challenge accepted! Here's what we took away from this whirlwind getaway.
Thailand is known for its unique traditions and customs. Greatly influenced by Buddhism, the Thai people are very spiritual, even superstitious. They have also managed to preserve many customs related to spirits and magic. Among these, the sak yant occupies a special place.
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We couldn't leave Japan without spending a night in a ryokan, these typical guesthouses with hot baths. Taking advantage of a walk outside Kyoto, it was in the mountains of Miyama that we tried the experience.
The shrine with thousands of torii, Fushimi Inari-Taisha is a must-see if you are passing through Kyoto.
Higashiyama is an old traditional district of Kyoto. These old-fashioned alleys are like a visit back in time, with Japanese people walking around in traditional dress (admittedly, for the photo) and its highlight, the Kiyomizu-dera temple
Jim Thompson House is a collection of traditional Thai houses that have become a museum in the heart of what is now Bangkok's commercial district.
From its colonial alleyways to its casinos, Macau is full of surprises. Here's my itinerary for discovering the highlights of its historic center in a day and a half.
Mae Salong, a small town nestled in the mountains northwest of Chiang Rai, is known for its tea plantations and unique Chinese heritage.
Phimai has one of the most beautiful Khmer temples in the country, a vestige of a past when the kingdom did not yet exist and was part of the Khmer empire which dominated the region.
Kudee Jin, pronounced Koudi Tchinne in proper French (also spelled Kudi Jin, Kudee Chin or Kudi Jeen), is…
What are the best cities and spots to attend the traditional festival of lights, known as Loy Krathong festival in Thailand.