Dogs of a Different Breed in Myanmar
One thing we constantly notice everywhere we go in SE Asia is the ridiculous number of stray dogs. We pet the friendly ones and always...
Traditional Myanmar Cheroot
In Nyaungshwe we had the privilege of staying at the Three Seasons Inn & Spa. The owner, Mr. A - not B, not C, not D as he would say -...
Nyaungshwe, Myanmar
Note to self, when booking a seat on an air conditioned bus from a hotel concierge, make sure said service is the real deal before the...
Feeling Famous in Myanmar
Since Myanmar has only recently been opened up to tourists, the sight of Westerners is still very strange for the people there. People...
Beautiful Bagan, Myanmar
From Mandalay we made our way by mini bus to the ancient city of Bagan. The city is perhaps the largest tourist attraction in Myanmar...
Sunscreen in Myanmar
When we first arrived in Myanmar we were taken aback and had to stare at most everyone. Why you ask? Everyone, well, most everyone, was...
Puppet Show in Mandalay
In Myanmar, puppet shows are big. They are part of their long and rich history and tell folk stories and myths indigenous to Myanmar. We...
Tea Leaf Salad in Myanmar
To say Myanmar cuisine makes generous use of oil is an understatement. Oil seems to be the key ingredient in every dish we encountered. ...
Mandalay Hill
We wanted to end our Mandalay day outing the best way possible - watching the sunset atop Mandalay hill. The weather was perfect -...
Longyi Weaving, Mandalay
The traditional dress for both men and women in Myanmar is the longyi (pronounced loon-gee). For men the patterns typically involve some...
