Traveler Reads: Burmese Days by George Orwell
The categorization of expats is what makes George Orwell’s Burmese Days relevant today. The scenery and situations may have changed, but there is much more with which to identify as we travel the world.
Myanmar
Wandering through Myanmar’s Shwedagon Pagoda
Shwedagon Pagoda was the only must-see tourist sight I planned for my stay in Yangon, which doesn’t have a lot of major sites to visit.
The Wonders of Coffee and Travel
I love coffee. And there’s nothing better than combining coffee and travel–it’s the fuel that keeps the adventures going.
What to Eat in Bagan
While getting stuck in Bagan for a few extra days, I was able to sample more than my share of local Burmese culinary delicacies.
On Travel and Earthquakes
No one likes to think about natural disasters when traveling. Recent earthquakes in Italy & Myanmar got me thinking more about it.
Impressions of Yangon
My impressions of Yangon, the largest city in Myanmar, after only a short visit to see the highlights and get a taste for the country.
Biking through Bagan
Most travelers only spend a day or two in Bagan while in Myanmar. Due to my own carelessness, I got 5 days of biking in the land of pagodas.
Sunrise Bike Ride in Bagan
What’s the one thing everyone does in Bagan? Watch the sunrise over the pagodas. Plenty of people go for the sunrise balloon ride over Bagan, and I admit that I wanted to do the same. That is, until I saw the price tag. $350 per person. And those are US dollars, not Canadian or Australian. …
When the Travel Plan Doesn’t Pan Out
Travel doesn’t always go as planned. But sometimes, it works out for the best as it did for me when I had to quickly re-plan my trip in Myanmar.