With a time constraint in Cambodia, I was only able to allot a single day to the brilliant World Heritage Site of the Angkor Wat Temples near Siem Reap.  I was able to see a significant amount of temples that were truly spectacular in complete regards.
The single day really began on the evening before the day.  We arrived to Siem Reap in the mid afternoon and tuk tuked our way to the entrance by around 5pm.  If you arrive at 5pm, you can purchase your $20 single day ticket in the evening for the following day.  That …

Borobudur is an ancient Buddhist temple in central Java, Indonesia.  It is a masterpiece of architecture with various levels, statues, stupas, and stone reliefs.  The temple complex comprises of three round platforms on top of six square platforms.  A Buddhist follower is to walk around each level of the temple following the 1460 narrative relief panels as a symbolic path to enlightenment.

According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Borobudur comprises of three prestigious qualities, making it a World Heritage Site.

Borobudur is a masterpiece of human genius
It …

The Temple Compound of Prambadan in Java, Indonesia is an architectural wonder, an amazing historical sight, a picturesque Hindu and Buddhist display, and rightfully a Unesco World Heritage site.  It is classified as one of the most beautiful temples in the world by Hyd-Masti.
It was originally built in the 10th century.  Since then it has been destroyed and deteriorated and rebuilt and renovated.  Most recently damage to the temple was due to an earthquake in Java in 2006.  The main temple complexes are being renovated and are prohibited from entering …

Just outside of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, lie the famous Batu Caves.  They are a series of limestone caves surrounded by various Hindu shrines.  The Batu Caves are some of the most popular Hindu shrines outside of India.
The Thaipusam Hindu festival is held here annually.  Nearly 1.5 million people come to partake in the celebrations.  The ceremony involves offering sacrifices to the gods by climbing up the sets of stairs to the shrine at the end of the cave to give the offerings.
We arrived at Batu Caves to see a large …

29 March 2009
From this view, Koko Head Crater doesn’t look too strenuous.
From this view, the path, which is an ex-railway track heading straight up the side of the volcano looks a little more intimidating.
We began by parking the car at the Koko Head Park in Hawaii Kai, Honolulu.  Walking around the baseball field, a scrambling path was evident that we took to begin the hike to the top.
Apart from the thigh burns, the heavy heart beats, the exhaustion, build up of the food from previous days eating things like Mitsu …