by Daryle Rico | Oct 19, 2026 | Temples and Sacred Places
Since moving to Hua Hin last March, I’ve made it a personal mission to explore as many of my new hometown’s attractions as possible. Khao Takiab? Check. Hua Hin Railway Station? Check. Cicada Market? Check. The beach? Let’s just say I’ve been...
by Daryle Rico | Oct 5, 2026 | Temples and Sacred Places
On the east bank of the Chao Phraya River, within the grounds of the Grand Palace, stands Wat Phra Kaew—the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and, by many accounts, one of the most sacred places in Thailand. The temple itself is spectacular. Gleaming stupas. Ornate...
by Daryle Rico | Sep 22, 2026 | Temples and Sacred Places
If Southeast Asia has taught me anything, it is this: The most spectacular places are rarely located next to the parking lot. Phraya Nakhon Cave is a perfect example. Located within Sam Roi Yot National Park about 30 miles south of Hua Hin, this remarkable cave is...
by Daryle Rico | Aug 24, 2026 | Temples and Sacred Places
It was about day five of my trip to Krabi when I decided to take a break from island-hopping and explore some of the province’s inland attractions. On the itinerary were the Emerald Pool, famous for its crystal-clear waters, and a few other local sights. But my...
by Daryle Rico | Jul 28, 2026 | Temples and Sacred Places
By now, you would think I’d have had my fill of Buddhist temples. After all, I’d already wandered through the ruins of Angkor, climbed to the lofty heights of Doi Suthep, marveled at the legends of Wat Khao Kalok, and stood beneath more golden spires than...
by Daryle Rico | Jul 15, 2026 | Temples and Sacred Places
High atop a mountain overlooking the ancient city of Chiang Mai sits one of the most sacred and recognizable temples in all of Thailand: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Or, as most people simply call it, Doi Suthep. Founded in 1383, the temple was built to enshrine a sacred...
