Posts in Nature
Frederiksborg Slot in Hillerød, Denmark

Having been to our fair share of castles and palaces, there’s something so grand about this one. The sheer size of it is one thing. The thoughtfully curated collections also showcase up to five centuries of Danish history through art, furniture, and more. We love their more modern art collection too.

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Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Batu Caves are indeed a wonder. Colorful stairs etched into the limestone hill lead to caves with active temples and colorful art. It is an incredibly popular Hindu shrine to the Lord Muruga, boasting the largest statue of the deity outside the temple, and is the site of the Tamil festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia. Many pilgrim here to pay respects and worship, though all are welcome to climb the stairs and be in wonder of this architectural feat.

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Tonle Om South Gate at at Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia

A scenic and decorative gate which features an intricate arch and is lined with statues leading up to the gate, Tonle Om South Gate is a spectacle not to be missed. There are 54 figures that symbolize the devas in the bas-relief of the Churning of Sea of Milk, which can be seen at the main temple complex.

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Phnom Bakheng at Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Phnom Bakheng is the state temple of the first Khmer capital at Angkor and was erected in the late ninth and early tenth century by King Yasovarman I. Meant to be a new capital for the king and emulating Mount Meru, home of the Hindu gods, it was abandoned soon after construction. It is the location of this hilltop temple that makes it unique in the complex.

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