The lotus is supposed to symbolize enlightnement. This being the roots in the mudd, far from the sun, but growth through difficulty to reach the sublime sun, creating enlightenment.
Thailand, land of smiles December 22nd 2008 Bangkok. How does one describe a place so foreign from what they may be used to? Different does not necessarily mean bad. By this I mean it will be just as difficult to explain how beautiful Bangkok is as well as how different it is. I suppose that’s a main part of its charm, its exotic uniqueness that is never ending.
As I consider Bangkok and Thailand overall after my time there, perhaps ... read more
Asia » Thailand » Central Thailand » Bangkok A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more
Hello and welcome. My name is Nathan Bryant and I was born and raised in Denver Colorado, USA. While Denver is perhaps one of the most beautiful places in the world, it's hard to be certain unless you see everything else. Thus, the quest begins to find a place on this planet in which its beauty has no comparison. To fund this quest, which has started back in August of 2007, I will highlight as an international teacher of history, political science, geography and philosophy. This job will not only put me overseas and pay me a salary, but also give me around 3 months off a year to travel. ... full info