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Wat Rong Khun, or the White Temple as most foreigners refer to it, is an unconventional Buddhist temple in the Northern province of Chiang Rai, Thailand. Designed in 1997 by famous Thai painter-turned-architect Chalermchai Kositpipat, this fantastical temple is a magnificent blend of traditional Thai architecture and the surreal. Continue reading article
Kyoto is the New England of Japan when autumn comes around. As the weather turns cooler the leaves turn warmer. Warm shades of yellow, orange, and red light up the landscape in a spectacle that attracts thousands of visitors every year.
First off, you have to believe the hype. This building really does hold up to all it’s claims and it’s status as one of the 8 wonders of the world. If you appreciate architecture, this has to be top of the list of locations to visit. For me, it meant a long day, but every moment was worth it. I was in line before sunrise so that I had as long as possible to wander around and take photographs.