Places taylorlanxon Wants to Go

This Khmer-era temple includes a lintel that was stolen and displayed at the Art Institute of Chicago for years before returning to Thailand.

This elegant carving of the Buddha guards a small Buddhist temple within a cave.

Thailand's country villages continue the tradition of gong-making, and invite visitors to watch the process.

A forsaken beachfront condo abandoned after the Boxing Day Tsunami.

This mountain sunrise is one of the most breathtaking views in Thailand, yet well off the tourist trail.

A meditative walk up 353 stairs leads to a majestic white Buddha overlooking Pai.

A dazzling temple featuring a towering 12-meter golden Buddha.

A mile-long navigable cave adorned with stalactites and stalagmites reaching up to 65 feet tall.

Its tremendous toad is actually a five-story museum and viewing platform.

Buddha shrines hide within dark tunnels at this unique forest temple.

Peek into the world of those creating the beautiful, delicate paper parasols found all over the globe.

Thousands of bats stream out of caves every night on the edge on Thailand's second largest park.

The long underground cave's curiously shaped stalagmites have inspired many legends.

A colorful kitschy temple and floating market off the beaten path.

Monkeys lounge around at this 13th century temple.

A modern temple with an ancient philosophy.

Modern design and unusual architecture make this mountaintop temple no ordinary Buddhist retreat.

Eat like a bird in a bamboo nest.

At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.

Bangkok's men with dangerous jobs come here in search of protective talismans.

A limestone wonderland of water and subterranean secrets.

Walk through depictions of the torture inflicted on those who go to Buddhist hell.

Stunning wetlands ablaze with pink lotus flowers.

A classically trained chef makes beloved burritos inside a gas station.