Inle Lake is a freshwater lake located in one of the towns in the Shan State of the Union of Myanmar some 875m above sea-level. It is the second largest lake in the country that is home to over 70,000 people, both living on the shores surrounding the lake, as well as on it. Our … Continue reading »
Posted in December 2011 …
Fascinating Myanmar – Part II
Mandalay. It’s been one of the places that I wished to visit even though I didn’t really know much about. The name sounds like a resort town, but what I’ve found make me want to go back again. While there are a lot to see in Mandalay, we decided to visit a few highlights, with … Continue reading »
The Golden Rock of Kyaiktiyo
The magical Golden Rock of Kyaiktiyo is one of the six major pilgrimage sites in the Union of Myanmar.
Fascinating Myanmar – Part I
Mingalaba! Myanmar has always been one of the countries that many are curious about. Little is known outside this Golden Land, and we have only heard about it through certain news coverage or social networks, most of which have been negative. Personally, I have to confess that I was a little skeptical before my recent … Continue reading »