Bagan History Located on a scenic bend on the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar (Burma) the temples of Bagan are an enigma. Marco Polo called it, “one of the finest sights in the world” and I have to humbly agree. At its height, Bagan’s various rulers called for over 4,000...
I knew my old “genuine knock-off” Ray Ban Aviator sunglasses had about outlived their usefulness when I put them on and one of the arms fell off. It was a little frustrating because I knew that my $6 USD polarized investment was reaching an end. I liked the style and...
Spend enough time in Southeast Asia and you begin to run the risk of what many people call “temple burnout”. In Chiang Mai, Thailand, where I live, there are over 300 temples. Many, no most of them are quite beautiful and worthy of a visit, but there are so many of...
There is something enjoyable about slowing down, taking a seat and having a cup of tea. I am not talking about your posh, formal English High Tea — but something just as civilized in the true sense of the word — and to me more enjoyable. When in Burma I quickly...
Burmese Children Cutting Up for the Camera One of the things I quickly discovered about Myanmar was how beautifully amazing the Burmese people are. After decades of isolation and control from successive, oppressive military dictatorships the Burmese people are...
I didn’t really know what to expect from Yangon, Myanmar (formerly Rangoon, Burma). I know many people who have visited and they all told me not to expect too much. So, it was with lowered expectations that I arrived in town, late at night and tired from three busy...
Shwedagon Pagoda Yangon, Myanmar I know it has been a while since I have done an update but I have a good excuse. I have been, riding trains, planes, taxis, tuk-tuks, pedicabs, buses, the back of pickup trucks, bicycles, boating, horse carting and trekking across...
