"Poya Day at Kelaniya Raja Maha Temple". COLOMBO, SRI LANKA Celebrating the full moon with Theravadan Buddhists at a temple where Buddha is said to have preached 2000 years ago.
"Tea Estates & Gentlemen's Clubs ". NUWARA ELIYA, SRI LANKA Touring the old colonial town of Nuwara Eliya with visits to the Pedro Tea Estate and the Hill Club.
"From a Fierce Rock to Pious Caves". SIGIRIYA & DAMBULLA, SRI LANKA Climbing an historical mountain fortress and investigating the stunning artwork of Buddhist cave temples.
"The Colors of Kathakali". KERELA, SOUTH INDIA Sampling the uniquely expressive and vibrant art form of Kathakali.
"Religious Life at the Sri Meenakshi Temple". MADURAI, TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA Barefoot pilgrims, blinking deities, shopping kiosks, food stalls, plenty of praying, and a bit of butter throwing at Madurai's main Hindu temple.
"Day Trip to Thanjavur ". THANJAVUR, TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA A full day jaunt to visit the incredible Brihadishwara temple, a stunning example of the Chola architecture that influenced Angkor Wat.
"Tirumala Pilgrimage ". TIRUPATHI, ANDHRA PRADESH, SOUTH INDIA Wandering the temple city of India's (and the world's) largest pilgrimage destination. But, we kept our hair...
"The Little Train That Still Can ". DARJEELING, WEST BENGAL, NORTH INDIA Chugging the little tracks of Darjeeling's Toy Train.
"Visiting Rumtek". RUMTEK, SIKKIM, NORTH INDIA Visiting the would-be seat of the Karmapa Lama, one of Tibetan Buddhism's most imporant figures.
"Straddling the Border of India and Bhutan". JAIGON, WEST BENGAL, NORTH INDIA Touching the colorful Kingdom of Bhutan at the border town of Phuentsholing.
"Home Cooking at The Thai House". BANGKOK, THAILAND Learning Thai cooking in the serene setting of Thai House, on the backwaters of Bangkok.
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