Three Little Towns

Asia » Burma » Mandalay Region
June 7th 2015

Published: November 27th 2015

I took a little tour outside of Mandalay city to visit three towns: Amarapura, Sagaing, and Mingun. Most hotels and hostels know a taxi driver who would be willing to do this for a reasonable price, so it was easy to set up. I went with two other people from my hostel, but I would have gladly paid to do it on my own. I'd been fortunate enough to get information about the tour from the people I met... Read Full Entry

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After years of aimlessly plugging away 9 to 5, and having people continuously ask me what I really want to do with my life (while offering some good and not so good suggestions), I've taken a bold step in this adventure called life, and I'm teaching English in Asia. I started out in Shenzhen, China, moved on to Guangzhou, then Bangkok, Thailand, rural Malaysia, and now Kuala Lumpur. I also travel around Asia and enjoy sharing those stories as well. This is not an undertaking for just anyone, as my friends assure me. I documented the ups and downs of my preparati... full info

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Resting

Time for lunch!

Mingun Paya

Located near the Ayeyarwady River. It's the beginning of a stupa that was never finished and is 50 meters tall. This is just the base! It was supposed to be three times as large.