In and around Mandalay – a confusion of capitals


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November 5th 2017
Published: November 5th 2017
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Planning a trip to Myanmar was like opening a box of chocolates. Where to start? With so much to see, it’s deliciously daunting, even with advice from a friend who’s been living there a while, though he readily admitted, “If a place is interesting, and has an airport within two hours’ drive, then I’ve probably visited. If it doesn’t, then I haven’t.” Right there is the second chall... Read Full Entry



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on the way to the Maya Aung Mye Bon Thar Pagoda, Pyin Oo Lwin
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even monks get a holiday snap

Maya Aung Mye Bon Thar Pagoda, Pyin Oo Lwin
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one of the ingredients for paan

Central Market, Pyin Oo Lwin
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a well-earned drink...at least for the mare

I don't know what her foal had done to deserve it! Inwa
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a few more temples

unnamed, unidentified; just a few more as I ambled back through Inwa towards the ferry



5th November 2017

where to go
Since you seem to be in Myanmar, I have to let you know, that going to Mrauk-U at the coast is one of my favorites in Myanmar, and to me a-must-visit for the adventurous traveller. And from there organize a trip up the river to the Chin People - Their villages are rarely visited but definitely worth all the hours of transport to get there - hopefully it is still possible despite the recent political situation in the country) Just a piece of advice from a former travel companion (Namibia - Northern loop with Wild Dogs)

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