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Moalboal: A world-class diving temple, an island where you can see sardine run

Oct 03, 2026

Moalboal is a small town on the west side of Cebu Island in the Philippines - known for its world-class diving, beaches and sardine run. It is considered by many to be the "hidden gem" of Asian dive destinations.

The world's only temple built from beer bottles! It took over 20 years and 1.5 million beer bottles to build

Sep 29, 2026

There is a temple in Thailand that is so breathtaking that it was built with 1.5 million beer bottles. The name is "Ten Thousand Bottles Temple".

Why are there often ancient ginkgoes in ancient temples?

Jul 24, 2026

Buddhism has a subtle relationship with flowers and trees. According to the legend, Lord Buddha was born under the tree of no worries, became a Buddha under the Bodhi tree, and died under the double holy tree, so these three trees became sacred to Buddhism in a sacred manner. It is said that the Ginkgo tree is associated with Buddhism as a stand-in for the Bodhi tree.

Exploring the remains of the ancient Chola Dynasty

Mar 11, 2026

In the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the only structure left in Gangaikondacholapuram is a temple among the rice fields. But for a time, this temple was the center of medieval Southeast Asia and the capital of one of the world's oldest and longest-ruling dynasties.

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