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Letting it all out at Inle Lake, Myanmar

January 1, 2021 by Dave2 Comments

Stumbling into an outdoor night market after strolling through the dimly lit streets of Nyaungshe we spotted a number of food vendors. One caught our eye - vividly so with the disco ball throwing orbs of bright light in all directions and the nearly blown out speaker playing everything from American folk songs to Myanmar pop songs. Oh and the smells coming from the BBQ including a number of intestinal products, locally caught fish and a variety … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Beer, Burma, Drinking, Fashion, Food and Wine, Seafood, Wine Tasting

Your Guide to Big Cats in Asia

November 24, 2019 by Tracy Janlee2 Comments

For animal lovers, getting to know the wildlife of an area is what travel is all about. And Asia is the perfect place to meet some of the world’s largest and fiercest feline friends. Asia is one of the best destinations for sighting big cats in the wild. Whether you want to hear a deep and earthy growl or the softest of purrs, Asia has a place to suit any animal encounter you seek. Which Big Cats Are Found in Asia? If you’re visiting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Asia, Bangladesh, Burma, China, Desert, England, Food and Wine, Hiking, Himalayas, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Kuwait, Malaysia, National Park, Nepal, Rocky Mountains

Visiting Bagan, Myanmar

July 15, 2019 by Dave21 Comments

Bagan is the land of ancient temples - these stone spires dot the dusty landscape of what is called the Bagan Plains. We are visiting in the middle of winter, yet the temperatures are very warm during the day and pleasant at night; apparently rain has not fallen here for weeks. Coming from Inle Lake, some 6 hours away by bus we were startled by the dramatic difference in landscape. Inle Lake has plenty of water - in fact villages are built above … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa, Art, Bicycle, Burma, Bus Travel, Fashion, Food and Wine, Mountain Climbing, Restaurants, San Francisco, Village

Glimpses of Inle Lake, A must visit when in Myanmar

January 20, 2019 by Dave6 Comments

My formula for epic trips is something like this: travel with friends, seek out a diversity of unique and fun experiences, enjoy a bit of adventure, always imbibe in a bit of alcohol, find a balance between the natural and urban worlds, find good value for the money and meet other travelers. When Bohemian Vagabond suggested we visited Myanmar, I admit I wasn't super excited - having only visited once before near the Thai border and never … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Bicycle, Burma, Cruising, Food and Wine, Hot springs, Massage, Resort, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

The Evolution of Travel

December 22, 2018 by Dave12 Comments

Travel has changed so much in the past few years - during my latest trip abroad, this time to Myanmar, some of these changes were quite noticeable. Long gone are the days of Internet cafes where one would see travelers hunched over keypads staring at klutzy box like computer screens - often in the mornings or evenings after spending the day sightseeing. Today one is more likely to see one staring at a mobile phone - with travelers having … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Bicycle, Burma, Cell Phone, Internet, Technology

Enjoying a Diversity of Experiences in Yangon, Myanmar

June 21, 2018 by Dave19 Comments

After landing at the modern airport in Yangon we quickly purchased a sim card with a local phone number. We were told that in the last few years the price of Internet and cell phones have dropped dramatically. One tour guide told us that in the last 10 years mobile phones have gone from costing more then $1000 to now being relatively affordable. Our taxi driver informed us that traffic in Yangon can be intense - horrific at times - traffic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Art, Burma, Bus Travel, Drinking, Food and Wine, Internet, Journey, Peace Corps, Restaurants, Street Food, Taxi, Traffic, Walking tour

Wine Tasting in Myanmar

May 21, 2018 by Dave23 Comments

When traveling abroad, I always seek out wineries whenever possible. To some, going wine tasting in Myanmar might be somewhat of a surprise - an anomaly and to an extent it is. However, there are two wineries in the country, (Aythaya Vineyard and Red Mountain Estate) both in the vicinity of Inle Lake. Red Mountain Estate Winery is located on the outskirts of the small town of Nyaungshe. As one arrives, one quickly sees vineyards lining the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa, America, Art, Bicycle, Burma, Drinking, Food and Wine, Restaurants, South Africa, South America, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Visiting North Korea (not really)

March 20, 2018 by Dave11 Comments

During a recent visit to Yangon, Myanmar a friend of a friend working in the city informed us about a North Korean restaurant within a 10 minute drive of where we were staying (the Merchant Art Boutique Hotel). My only other experience with North Korea was in Dandong, China. An old military bridge (today called the Friendship Bridge) extends half way across the Yalu River. I was there in the middle of winter and I remember it was extremely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Bridges, Burma, China, Korea, Passport, Restaurants, Walking tour

Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon – March 2018

March 1, 2018 by Dave2 Comments

Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon in Myanmar is located at the top of Singuttara Hill and can be seen for miles around the city. From afar, the tallest golden stupa is the visual highlight of this temple. From close, Shwedagon is a gathering place for Burmese and foreigners - an impressive monument to spirituality and human creativity. The temple was built between the 6th and 10th centuries - over time the height of the main pagoda was increased to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Art, Burma, Fashion, Food and Wine, Monks, Street Food, Walking tour

Discover the Mekong – a different way to travel Thailand

June 6, 2017 by Joann CLeave a Comment

Exploring a country by river offers an entirely new perspective to traveling. When the country in question is Thailand, and the river the Mekong, it makes for an unrivalled way to discover one of southeast Asia's prize gems. Grab your paddle, and lets river cruise. Southeast Asia is far more than the beaches and lagoons you see in holiday brochures. Head inland, and you'll see a network of waterways linking communities, and making for some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Architecture, Asia, Beach, Bridges, Burma, Cambodia, Cruising, Culture, Fishing, Food and Wine, Laos, Lifestyle, Markets, Monks, Shopping Mall, Thailand, Wildlife

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