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Batu Caves: 400 million year old caves and Hindu holy site near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Batu Caves are ~400 million year old limestone karst caves formed by tectonic action pushing up an ancient seabed floor of squished-together shells and coral. They are also a funky mix of geologic and guano science, Hindu holiness, monkey shenanigans, stair workout, and retro-cheese. . To get there, take the KTM train north to …

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4 religions in 4 blocks: Singapore’s Little India 

Staying in Singapore’s Little India brought soul and spirit to what otherwise would have been a ultra-consumer and commercialized urban experience. The smells, the colors, the sounds of bells and prayers, the many shades of people practicing and worshipping in many more languages and Asian/colonial-English accents. In a 4 block radius I visited the practice …

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