One of my favorite sights in Myanmar was the pots of "traveler water" scattered throughout every village and along every roadway. Historically it was intended for monks making their way to and fro, … [Read more...] about Viking Mandalay: Pottery of Yandabo, Myanmar
Viking Mandalay: Stupa Strewn Bagan, Myanmar
"They make one of the finest sights in the world, exquisitely finished, splendid, and costly. When illuminated by the sun they are especially brilliants and can be seen from a great distance."- Marco … [Read more...] about Viking Mandalay: Stupa Strewn Bagan, Myanmar
Viking Mandalay: Village Life in Ohn Ne Choung, Myanmar
This morning we enjoyed a leisurely sail up the Irrawaddy River. Alternating through a landscape of brown sandbars and lush green forest canopies, the banks of the Irrawaddy are dotted with … [Read more...] about Viking Mandalay: Village Life in Ohn Ne Choung, Myanmar
Viking Mandalay: World’s Largest Book & U Bein Bridge, Myanmar
Yesterday we transferred quickly and easily from Inle Lake to Mandalay. While we waited for the previous Viking passengers to disembark the ship, we enjoyed a coach tour of the city. We stopped … [Read more...] about Viking Mandalay: World’s Largest Book & U Bein Bridge, Myanmar
Viking Mandalay: Stupas & Silk at Inle Lake, Myanmar
Waking up in the Aureum Palace on Inle Lake made me feel like a queen. Like a British Colonial Queen, to be specific. My accommodations as I backpack solo around the world are decidedly more...rustic. … [Read more...] about Viking Mandalay: Stupas & Silk at Inle Lake, Myanmar
Viking Mandalay: Bamboo Paper Making near Inle Lake, Myanmar
I wrote previously about my delay in meeting up with the Viking Myanmar Explorer itinerary - including 10 travel tips if you're ever significantly delayed. A volcano erupted in Indonesia and … [Read more...] about Viking Mandalay: Bamboo Paper Making near Inle Lake, Myanmar