• Asia,  Myanmar

    A Day in Mandalay

    When touring Myanmar there are the four major cities that most tourists visit; Yangon, Bagan, Inle Lake and Mandalay.  While I was there a lot of other travelers were skipping Mandalay because, unless you fly, transportation between the four cities can take precious time out of your itinerary so seeing the old royal capital wasn’t worth the trip.  Big mistake.  Mandalay has a completely different feel from the others and there is plenty to see and do to make it worth the trouble of the LONG bus ride or train.  Here are some of my favorite Mandalay moments. Climb a hill Where the city gets it name, the near 800…

  • Asia,  Myanmar

    Snapshot Sunday: My Myanmar

    Wow.  Words are hard to express what an inspiring, magical time I’ve had in Myanmar.  The people are genuine, the scenery breathtaking and the history compelling.  I saw the country on all forms of transport, witnessed more sunrises and sunsets than any other visit and marveled at life here.  It is safe to say this isn’t the last Myanmar has seen of me.