Join us as we circumnavigate the globe in search of the most beautiful and divine places of worship. We travel to a temple of living colors in India, search for the unconventional hidden gems within Thailand's White Temple and behold the shimmering beauty of Iran's glass mosque.

The ideal Thailand backpacking route from north to south (and totally reversible!):

The praises of southern Thailand have been sung for years; now it's time to explore the north! Starting at the shimmering White Temple in Chiang Rai, you’ll visit a Risu village and prepare traditional dishes alongside indigenous residents. You’ll also head to the city of Chiang Mai, home to artisan markets and elephant sanctuaries and where nearby you'll find the many waterfalls of the unforgettable Doi Inthanon National Park.

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The praises of southern Thailand have been sung for years; now it's time to explore the north! Starting at the shimmering White Temple in Chiang Rai, you’ll visit a Risu village and prepare traditional dishes alongside indigenous residents. You’ll also head to the city of Chiang Mai, home to artisan markets and elephant sanctuaries and where nearby you'll find the many waterfalls of the unforgettable Doi Inthanon National Park.

The praises of southern Thailand have been sung for years; now it's time to explore the north! Starting at the shimmering White Temple in Chiang Rai, you’ll visit a Risu village and prepare traditional dishes alongside indigenous residents. You’ll also head to the city of Chiang Mai, home to artisan markets and elephant sanctuaries and where nearby you'll find the many waterfalls of the unforgettable Doi Inthanon National Park.

The praises of southern Thailand have been sung for years; now it's time to explore the north! Starting at the shimmering White Temple in Chiang Rai, you’ll visit a Risu village and prepare traditional dishes alongside indigenous residents. You’ll also head to the city of Chiang Mai, home to artisan markets and elephant sanctuaries and where nearby you'll find the many waterfalls of the unforgettable Doi Inthanon National Park.

Sure, a trip to Paris or Rome is nice — but sometimes the best vacations come from traveling off the beaten path. And just because you've never heard of a destination doesn't mean it's not worth your time!