Category: Religion

The Live Human Cremations At The Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu

Backpacking In Nepal πŸ‡³πŸ‡΅: Watching Live Human Cremations At Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu

Posted on by Jonny Blair

“As long as the stars are burning, as long as your dreams are coming true, you better believe it” – Meatloaf. Kathmandu was a holy place for sure. Something in the air told me that. I enjoyed a ram packed, action whacked brace of days here in Nepal’s capital city, Kathmandu. It was actually a Read more about Backpacking In Nepal πŸ‡³πŸ‡΅: Watching Live Human Cremations At Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu[…]

Backpacking In Nepal πŸ‡³πŸ‡΅: Visiting The Boudhanath Stupa And Buddhist Shrine, Kathmandu

Backpacking In Nepal πŸ‡³πŸ‡΅: Visiting The Boudhanath Stupa And Buddhist Shrine, Kathmandu

Posted on by Jonny Blair

“My spirit has been purified” – Noel Gallagher. I enjoyed a ram packed, action whacked brace of days in Nepal’s capital city, Kathmandu. It was actually a city that didn’t surprise me at all. I expected it to be like this. Poky streets, friendly people, temples galore and a load of shops selling hiking gear. Read more about Backpacking In Nepal πŸ‡³πŸ‡΅: Visiting The Boudhanath Stupa And Buddhist Shrine, Kathmandu[…]

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Backpacking in Hebron: H1 Palestinian Side

Posted on by Jonny Blair

I grew up on the streets of Northern Ireland back in the 1980s, which means that cultural, political, religious and geographical divides have always been a part of my life. Whether I’ve wanted them to be or not. As my travel lifestyle has developed over time, I have become much more intrigued by the parts Read more about Backpacking in Hebron: H1 Palestinian Side[…]

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Visiting the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam

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The Muslim state of Brunei Darussalam is, unsurprisingly full of Mosques. You might have read how I visited the Jame Asr Hassanail Mosque in the suburbs of Bandar Seri Begawan. It is a spectacular mosque. However, while staying in the city centre of Bandar Seri Begawan, the other main mosque in the city just had Read more about Visiting the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam[…]

Synagogue and Mosque side by side in Paramaribo Suriname

A Muslim Mosque Beside a Jewish Synagogue in Paramaribo, Suriname

Posted on by Jonny Blair

When I made it to Suriname in 2011 (after some visa issues in Caracas!!), I totally loved the capital city there – Paramaribo! I explored a lot of the city itself, taking in a top 15 sights and was very very surprised to note that a Muslim Mosque sits right beside a Jewish Synagogue!! I’m Read more about A Muslim Mosque Beside a Jewish Synagogue in Paramaribo, Suriname[…]

Biggest mosque in Brunei Jame Asr Hassanil Bolkiah

Visiting the Jame Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam

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When you’re travelling through Muslim states, visiting Mosques will inevitably be on your agenda and it becomes part of the travel lifestyle. You can’t avoid them – they spring up everywhere. They are also works of art worth getting up close to and checking out. I saw countless Mosques in Brunei Darussalam but two main Read more about Visiting the Jame Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam[…]