Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda (also spelled Paung Daw Oo or Hpaung Daw U or a mix of any of these) is a pagoda complex in the Inle Lake area. The pagoda houses five small gilded images of Buddha, which are believed … Continue reading Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda – Inle Lake, Myanmar
Let me start by saying how much I love Sydney, its a fabulous, vibrant city set on the most spectacular harbour. There is heaps to do and certainly for us Kiwi’s, its great for a long weekend or even … Continue reading Vivid Sydney – Festival of Light, Music and Ideas
For as long as I can remember, Rajasthan was on my list of places to visit. I’m not entirely sure why the forts and palaces of this desert region called to me. I’d read the book The Far Pavilions … Continue reading Colours of Rajasthan – forts, palaces and painted elephants
