Burmese Days Saturday, November 21, 2015 Today, I woke up bright and early in my room at the Shangri-La Bangkok. I showered, shaved, and went downstairs to enjoy a relaxing (included) … [Read more...] about Viking’s Myanmar Explorer – Day 3
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Viking’s Myanmar Explorer – Day 2
One Night In Bangkok Friday, November 20, 2015 My alarm went off all too soon this morning in my room at the gorgeous Shangri-La Bangkok. I’d turned in at about 3 a.m. after having arrived … [Read more...] about Viking’s Myanmar Explorer – Day 2
Viking’s Myanmar Explorer – Day 1
Traveling to Bangkok for Viking's Myanmar Explorer River Cruise Thursday, November 19, 2015 Let’s be honest: It’s a long-haul to get from North America to Southeast Asia. I arrived at the … [Read more...] about Viking’s Myanmar Explorer – Day 1
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