It’s been two years since I visited Myanmar… I can barely believe it was that long ago! Since my visit, I’ve had many friends and family members join the masses of travellers exploring the once closed off country. From what I’ve heard it has changed drastically! Why? Natural events such as the earthquake in Bagan,…
“You are going to Taunggyi City for Tazaungdaing? Myanmar’s fire festival?” he asked. I looked at him oblivious to what he was talking about. We’d been chatting like old friends for almost an hour at the guesthouse I was staying at in Yangon. I knew he had to get back to work soon so, I…
The taxi stops in a dirt lot filled with mini vans and buses. Could this be the airport? He jumps out and begins to unload our bags from the trunk. Pointing us in the direction of a small basic building opposite the lot he climbed back into the drivers seat as was off. Following his…
Paper hot air balloons. Paper hot air balloons fuelled with raging fires. Paper hot air balloons fuelled with raging fires and covered with candles. Paper hot air balloons fuelled with raging fires and covered with fireworks. Paper hot air balloons fuelled with raging fires and covered with fireworks that shoot downwards into the crowds of…
I’m woken to the sound of boats starting their engines to make the journey down the river into Inle Lake. The constant drone is dulled by my mountain view room in Inle Star Motel, but still I stir and climb up to the rooftop terrace for breakfast. From here I watch as other travellers make their way…
