From Thailand, to Vietnam, to Cambodia, to Laos, one quickly comes to realize that they are staring at the exact same piece of merchandise, re-marketed for the country you are currently in.

travel, vietnamUrvil James VillaruelFebruary 19, 2017souvenirs, marketing

Take Me Back To Hanoi, Vietnam.

A continuation from the last Hanoi article, the people and places of Hanoi, Vietnam, hold with them, by-far, the greatest dispelling of misconception one could possibly expect from, not only a communist, but recovering war-torn country.

travel, vietnamUrvil James VillaruelFebruary 16, 2017hanoi, architecture, culture, history

Sunday Markets In Chiang Mai, Thailand.

From fried food, to iconic Thai shawls and pants, to souvenir knick-knacks you give out to your friends when retuning back home, to even the famed Ocarina (made famous by Nintendo's Zelda series), you can always find something of potential value from one of these vendors.

travel, thailandUrvil James VillaruelFebruary 16, 2017sunday market, chiang mai

Exploring the Outback Of Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Perhaps, by learning to unify both the old and the new, we can finally find a more effective solution to both world hunger and the appropriate balance of resources.

travel, thailandUrvil James VillaruelFebruary 7, 2017chiang mai, outback, nature, spirituality, balance

Kayan People Of Chiang Rai Mai, Thailand.

In an effort to defend against potentially fatal future attacks, the women began wrapping brass rings around their necks, should the tiger ever return. Slowly, however, the rings transitioned away from being a thing of utility and into a mark of beauty.

travel, thailandUrvil James VillaruelJanuary 30, 2017kayan people, long neck tribe, chiang rai mai

White Temple Of Chiang Rai, Thailand.

If this were ten thousand years in the future, would archaeologists, too, think that we once worshiped a figure colloquially know as "The Dark Knight"?

travel, thailandUrvil James VillaruelJanuary 30, 2017white temple, spirituality, cultural icons, wat rong khun

Thai Warriors Of Chiang Mai, Thailand.

A prime example of the warrior code; upholding discipline, honour, respect, courage and benevolence, Muay Thai is - for good reason - one of Thailand's major pride-and-joy's.

travel, thailandUrvil James VillaruelJanuary 29, 2017thai boxing, muay thai, chiang mai

Exploring Divinity In Chiang Mai, Thailand.

The crux of spiritual wonder and mysticism, divinity comes with no shortage in Chiang Mai, Thailand. From various spaces to manifestations of worship, Thailand boasts some of the highest spiritual reverence across Asia, truly believing and revering the spirit in all things.

travel, thailandUrvil James VillaruelDecember 6, 2016Buddhism, spirituality, depictions of divinity

Spirited Away In Chiang Mai City.

Though tourism does play a major role in this region's development, spirituality is still maintained throughout, as most temples are made open and free to the public; some even hosting what is colloquially known as "Monk Chat."

travel, thailandUrvil James VillaruelNovember 21, 2016spirituality, cities, chiang mai

Hong Kong's Balance Of Opposites.

All life, as it is perceived, is a duality. All life, as it is perceived, is a contrast. All life, as it is perceived, is a maxim of truth just waiting to be realized. All life... All life...

hong kong, travelUrvil James VillaruelNovember 18, 2016duality, spirituality, materialism, temples, highrises

Mong Kok's Bird Garden.

For, who cages the caged? The one who is caged themselves.

hong kong, travelUrvil James VillaruelNovember 16, 2016bird garden, mong kok, interesting markets

The Neon Lights Of Hong Kong.

A true balance of opposites in more ways than one, peering into the future can certainly be achieved by visiting this astounding city of lights; which almost never seems to sleep.

travel, hong kongUrvil James VillaruelNovember 13, 2016hong kong, travel, spirituality, exploration, cities

The People Of Hanoi.

Shrouded in both mystery and misconception, the people of Hanoi in Vietnam are some of the most hospitable, resolute and hard working people within the Asia Pacific.

travel, vietnamUrvil James VillaruelOctober 17, 2016hanoi, vietnam, people of hanoi, cultures

Straight 'Ninja' At Meteora In Thessaly, Greece.

Definitely inspiration for some video-game concept art, the monasteries at Meteora were each built by daring monks pulling some over-the-top ninja-stuff, where death was merely seen as a welcome reuniting with 'God'.

travel, greeceUrvil James VillaruelOctober 6, 2016meteora, thessaly, greece, monastic life, monks