How Travel Helps us Keep Life in Perspective
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Myanmar (Burma)
The Best Way to See a Solar Eclipse? On a Ferry in Myanmar
A solar eclipse and a karaoke-off on a slow boat in Burma.
My Safety Whistle: Worth its Weight in Gold
Why a tiny safety whistle proved invaluable on my round-the-world travels.
Dodging Monkeys Atop Hpa An’s Mount Zwegabin
Lush forests, a quiet monastery and a stunning view atop Myanmar’s Mount Zwegabin. Just don’t let the monkeys get you while you’re making the climb!
Mandalay’s U Bein Bridge: Aging Teak & a Glorious Sunset
Easily one of Burma’s most photographed sights, U Bein bridge (near Mandalay) is an excellent way to spend a late afternoon….or 3.
Climbing Mandalay Hill in Burma (Myanmar)
The beauty of writing about a place after you’ve been is that looking through your pictures and your notes enables to you relive the aggregate of your experiences one more time. The problem with Burma? There are just so many stories and pictures that I want to share that I’ve been entrapped within the vastness …
Why I Love my Burmese Longyi
How purchasing a Burmese longyi opened doors, created conversations and induced smiles during my weeks in Burma.