We’ll admit, we almost passed this one up trying to reach a beach destination on the west coast that ended up proving too difficult to get to for this particular trip. But in the end we’re glad that fell through – the lake and surrounding area proved to be quite …
From Bagan, we made our way to a hill town known for trekking and cooler mountain air – Kalaw. There are a few overnight treks one can do from here, ending in Inle Lake, but given the size of our packs and the fact we weren’t in the best shape …
The ancient city of Bagan (formerly Pagan) was the capital of the Pagan empire from the 9th to 13th centuries. During this time this area was the economic and cultural epicenter of Myanmar and also became known as a religious capital. Over ten thousand stupas, monasteries and temples were constructed …
From Mandalay, we were making our way southwest to the ancient city of Bagan. One can do this by hiring a taxi here for about $120USD, taking the local bus for about $10 a piece, or taking a boat down the Irrawaddy River for $44 a piece (including lunch). Of …
city tour What became the capital city during King Mindon’s reign in the mid-1800s, Mandalay continues to be an important hub for commerce and education in the upper part of Burma. We checked out some of the older sites during our time here. Our city tour started out at Mandalay Palace. …
This country, once known as Burma, has been a question mark on our itinerary since we’ve been planning this trip for over a year. Given the political situation as of late, we were keeping our eye on things. sticky politicky What once was one of the richest countries in Asia …
