Covering My Body at the Pink Mosque in Malaysia: Respect or Control? During my trip to Malaysia, I visited the famous Putra Mosque, also known as the Pink Mosque, located near Kuala Lumpur. Its architecture is stunning: pink marble, majestic domes, and a serene lakeside setting in Putrajaya. But beyond…
Buddhism in Thailand: Reflections from a Western Traveler
As a traveler from Latin America who was baptized and raised in Christianity, one of the aspects that intrigued me most about my journey through Asia was how Buddhism integrates into society. I was eager to see if there were any differences between the Buddhism described in books and how…