Bamboo Forest

Tribal Trekking

---

December 10th 2010
The bus from Nyuang U to Kalaw was an old creaking metal beast, the insides of which had clearly been refitted by someone that had never sat down in their lives. The legroom wasn’t suitable for even a midget and the seat-back was positioned at a 95 degree angle. This ensured that my bum was always uncomfortably perched on the edge of the uncomfortably upholstered seat whilst my body tilted forwa ... read more

Asia » Burma » Mandalay Region » Kalaw

---

Britain conquered Burma over a period of 62 years (1824-1886) and incorporated it into its Indian Empire. Burma was administered as a province of India until 1937 when it became a separate, self-governing colony; independence from the Commonwealth wa... ... read more