Wat Pho, Thailand: A Sacred Space of Art, Architecture, and the Reclining Buddha

The very topic of architecture fascinates me.  We see it in our everyday lives––in houses, museums, modern buildings, parks, historical monuments, churches, mosques, forts, and palaces.  And then, there are these timeless wonders to marvel at, such as the Louvre in Paris, the grand Colosseum in Rome, the Baha’i Temple in New Delhi or the … Continue reading Wat Pho, Thailand: A Sacred Space of Art, Architecture, and the Reclining Buddha

A Day at Chatuchak Weekend Market, Bangkok

In our travel itinerary, one of the things that we absolutely do not miss adding is a visit to the flea markets. It is almost like a ritual for my husband and me to follow whenever we are in a new town. We set aside an entire day or two to exploring the local bazaars … Continue reading A Day at Chatuchak Weekend Market, Bangkok