The monastery is resplendent with frescoes throughout the interior. They alone make this monastery worth the visit. But the facts that: this monastery still exists despite its location and the troubles in the area; it has remarkable monks who seem truly dedicated; and the interesting backstory make this a “must see” in my book.
The backstory:
The monastery was founded by...
The choice to become a monk in Laos can be either spiritual or educational (or both). Many boys join a temple as young as 10. This gives them opportunities to study and learn that they otherwise may not have. When they reach the age of twenty or so, they can decide to stay with this path, or to leave...
Nice place to stop on your drive around the island
On my trip around the island, we found this pirate themed burger, steaks and beer place. It sits right on the water with both indoor and outdoor seating available. The owner, Jeff, seems to be on site normally, and plays the part of the pirate well.
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Reasonable price for a stop-over
This hotel is not on the beach. It’s not fancy. It’s not in the nicest part of town, but then again there are a lot of “not the nicest parts of town” in Guam. There is no breakfast (nor any place where you can buy it within walking distance). If you’re looking for these things,...
Yes, I realize that the heading says "Countries" and Guam is not a country, but a territory of the U.S.
I first traveled to Guam in 2016 and was there for a stop over from 10:30pm to 6pm the following day on my way to Singapore and then Laos. I rented a car, stayed at the Days Inn (for under $50),...
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