Monks on U Bien's Bridge

U Bien's Bridge is one of the major attractions in this part of the world for two reasons: it's not an historic temple, monastery or stupa, and it works. Even during power cuts.

Amarapura and Taungthaman Lake

June 1st 2006
Amarapura is another capital full of temples, stupas, and sundry ruins. And neither hell nor high water were going to make either Magdalena or myself subject ourselves to another plunk of dead bricks. Especially when there is a wonderful lake in front of us. Taugthaman Lake is a shallow pond more than a lake. There are no shortage of boats, but most of the fishermen prefer wading waist-d ... read more

Asia » Burma » Mandalay Region » Mandalay

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

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