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Buddha Park – Unusual Yet Enchanting

March 6, 2023Posted in Laos, Laos, TravelTagged #laossimplybeautiful, Beautiful Destination, Buddha, Buddha Park, Explorer, Holiday, Holy Place, Indian Blogger, Laos, South East Asia, Travel Blogger, Travel photographer, Travel Photography, Vientiane, Visit LaosLeave a comment

It was hot and humid. One of the key reasons why I did not find many tourists in the Buddha Park (also known as Xieng Khuan), an unusual yet enchanting place, located about 25km outside of the capital Vientiane on the mighty river Mekong.
Before my arrival in Laos, I had already included the park in my itinerary and I was glad I made it.
Xieng Khuan means Spirit City. The park is home to more than 200 Hindu and Buddhist statues. The park has also numerous flora and fauna.
This park was built in 1958 by an alleged priest-shaman called Luang Pu Bunleua Sulilat. This park has now become a major tourist attraction in Laos. Many consider it a holy place, which contains statues of bizarre demons, humans, and mythological creatures.
Give at least one hour to this park, which you can visit by bus, tuktuk, or taxi. However, I used a bus from the Talat Sao bus station. The bus will drop you in front of the park and it will cost you only USD3. And you can return to the city by using the same bus. Inside the park, one can find small restaurants. It is advisable to bring a water bottle along with you. If you have any questions related to this park, please feel free to ask me.

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Crossing The Border – From Thailand To Laos

January 10, 2023January 26, 2023Posted in Laos, Thailand, TravelTagged Asia, Backpacking, Bangkok, Border Crossing, Explore Laos, Holiday, Indian Blogger, Laos, Nong Khai, Solo Trip, Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, Thailand, Travel Blogger, Travel Blogging, Travel Writer, Vacation, Wordpress BloggingLeave a comment

My Laos sojourn began with a border crossing. The journey wasn’t smooth, but it was enjoyable – I loved it! After landing at Bangkok Airport, I spent one night at a small hotel, close to the airport. The next morning, I hired a taxi and used metro to reach Mo Chit Bus terminal. I immediately booked a ticket for Nong Khai – the Thai border town.
After leaving Bangkok city, a heavy downpour welcomed me. After all, it was the rainy season in Thailand (August). After reaching Udon Thani, the bus conductor told us to change to another bus for Nong Khai. It was close to 10:30pm and I was completely exhausted. Again I quickly booked a hotel close to Udon Thani bus station. Around 9am, I left for Nong Khai via a minivan; it took only an hour before arriving at the border. I rushed to the immigration department. The process was very quick; all you have to do is hand over your passport at immigration offices before proceeding into Laos without any hassle whatsoever!
After coming out of the office, the first thing I did was book a bus ticket because you can’t walk across the Thai-Lao Friendship bridge. After a few minutes, we reached Laos border and handed over my passport along with my e-visa (one can also opt for visa on arrival facility). With-in 5 minutes, I left the place with my passport. After walking a few meters, I found a bus heading to Vientiane. The price of the ticket was incredibly cheap! I had already bought some Kyat (Laos currency) at the border. And the journey continued…

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PS: I would like to thank experienced traveler Mr. Pritam Pandit for providing useful tips.

Show Respect & Preserve Goa’s Heritage

October 26, 2022October 26, 2022Posted in Goa, India, Photography, TravelTagged Architecture, Backpacking, City Life, Colors Of Goa, Design, Explore Goa, Goa, Goa's Heritage, Holiday, Incredible India, India, Indian Tourism, Panjim, Solo Trip, Summer, Travel, Travel photographer, Travel Photography, Travel Writer4 Comments

Recently, I was reading an article on how photographers and Instagrammers are ruining Panjim’s famous Fontainhas, ignoring locals’ requests not to disturb them. This reminded me of my own trip to Panjim, where I saw hundreds of photographers armed with their mobiles and DSLRs creating a nuisance for local residents in the beautiful Fontainhas area. In our fun moment, we conveniently ignore that our actions might go against the culture and way of life of the locals. What kind of pleasure do people get by ignoring local people’s requests? Even a “no photography” request sign fails to deter the tourists. I myself
have witnessed it. We should always respect the local people and their culture while on our trips.

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How To Explore Langkawi’s Eagle Square

August 1, 2022Posted in Malaysia, Photography, TravelTagged Blogger, Blogging, Holiday, Indian Blogger, Journey, Langkawi, Langkawi;s Eagle Square, Malaysia, Mobile Photography, South Asia, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Blogger, Travel Photography, Vacation4 Comments

Malaysia’s Langkawi is replete with splendid spots. One of them is Eagle Square, which is also known as Dataran Lang. It is a man-made structure, which is the symbol of Langkawi.
The massive sculpture of an eagle poised to take flight is definitely eye-catching and absolutely stunning. The 12 meter tall sculpture at Eagle Square attracts hundreds of tourists everyday, thanks to its amazing design. One of the iconic structures of Langkawi, the statue is surrounded by waters and bridges that provide mesmerizing views to tourists. The massive eagle sculpture greets everyone who comes to Kuah by ferry. The afternoon here could be too hot. So it is advisable to visit the place either in the morning or evening. As I was staying in Tubotel hostel, I rented a taxi and reached the place along with my friend. After spending 40 minutes there, I returned to my hostel. It is a beautiful place, which I recommend you to visit.

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A Bird’s-Eye View Of Salzburg

May 24, 2022June 6, 2022Posted in Europe, Photography, TravelTagged Austria, Europe, Europoean City, Explore Austria, Explore Europe, Fortress Hohensalzburg, Holiday, Indian Blogger, Photo Story, Salzburg, Travel Blogger, Travel Influencer, Travel photographer, Vacation, Visit Salzburg2 Comments

Glorious views of Salzburg from the world famous Fortress Hohensalzburg. I will later write a detailed blog post why one should include this mighty fortress in his/her itinerary.