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The Stunning Temples and Pagodas of Lotus Pond in Kaohsiung, Southern Taiwan

The Stunning Temples and Pagodas of Lotus Pond in Kaohsiung, Southern Taiwan

By Carrie on March 3, 2013

If you’re a temple lover in Taiwan, one of the best (and craziest!) places to visit is Lotus Pond, also known as Lotus Lake. Lotus Pond is a large manmade body of water in Kaoshiung, Southern Taiwan. Its shoreline is liberally studded with many bizarre looking temples and pagodas.

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The Royal Palace of Phnom Penh, Cambodia

By Carrie on January 13, 2008

A monument situated on the palace grounds. Just a short walk from the lively river-side promenade of Sisowath Quay in the heart of Phnom Penh stands the lovely Royal Palace, or Preah Barom Reachea Vaeng Chaktomuk as the Khmers know it. The palace was built in 1866 and has been occupied by the kings of [...]

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Taiwan Travel Photo Journal – Day 2 – Sun Moon Lake

By Carrie on February 26, 2007

We couldn’t have asked for a nicer day to explore  Sun Moon Lake and the area surrounding it.  We arrived around 11am and stopped for awhile to admire the boats on the water near the harbor.  Sun Moon Lake is nestled amongst mountains and I can easily understand why it is such a popular tourist destination in Taiwan.   [...]

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