U Bein Bridge, Mandalay
The U Bein Bridge in Mandalay is the longest teak bridge in the world. Though called a bridge it is really a glorified pier-like...
Inwa, Mandalay
This man made island was once the site of the Myanmar capital during the reign of many kings until it was leveled by earthquakes in 1839....
Teak Shwenadaw Monastery, Mandalay
About the time we pulled up to Shwenadaw Monastery we had almost had enough of temples and monasteries for the day. Several fellow...
Monk Lunch in Mandalay
Yes even monks have to eat. Striving and searching for enlightenment all the time can make one very hungry. All joking aside yes the...
World's Largest Book, Mandalay
At Kuthodaw Pagoda you can get a glimpse of the World's Biggest Book. Not sure if it is Guinness or not but this is literally the...
Mahamuni Temple, Mandalay
One of the popular stops for Buddhist pilgrims in Myanmar is Mahamuni Temple. The temple is located in an area popular for marble...
Making Gold Leaf in Mandalay
Myanmar is often called the "Golden Land." It's not difficult to believe after seeing numerous pagodas and statues of the Buddha covered...
Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon
One of the outings we were able to do while in Yangon was a day trip to Shwedagon Pagoda. During the Thingyan, pilgrims flock to the...
Thingyan Yangon, Myanmar
Little did we know when we planned our arrival in Yangon, Myanmar the New Year (water festival) would still be in full swing. In Myanmar...
Healthy Recipe: Citrus Water + Tea
Drinking warm lemon water in the morning is a great way to start the day. I just love adding any citrus to water - warm or cold. ...
