If you look at the list below, you're looking at nearly 180 days on more than a dozen different river cruise vessels operated by 10 river cruise companies. That's a lot of time on river cruisers, and … [Read more...] about Help In Planning Your First Or Next River Cruise
Viking’s Myanmar Explorer – Day 4
Mystical, Magical Yangon Sunday, November 22, 2015 I have to admit I am enjoying the pace set by Viking River Cruises on this 15-day Myanmar Explorer river cruise tour. Rather than trying to cram … [Read more...] about Viking’s Myanmar Explorer – Day 4
Viking Mandalay Summary: A Love Letter to Myanmar
When I quit my job and sold all my possessions, I was sharply aware of my mid-thirties age. I fully understood, though few others did, that my commitment to traveling indefinitely … [Read more...] about Viking Mandalay Summary: A Love Letter to Myanmar
Viking Mandalay: 500,000 Buddhas In Monywa, Myanmar
Just when you think you've surely seen all the Buddhas in Myanmar, you visit a temple on your last day of touring that contains 500,000+ statues. The Mohnyin Thambuddhei Phya was originally … [Read more...] about Viking Mandalay: 500,000 Buddhas In Monywa, Myanmar
Viking Mandalay: Pottery of Yandabo, Myanmar
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