Southeast Asian climates can range from snowy mountain peaks to balmy tropical beaches. Add to that, various dress requirements for religious sights; annoyingly inconsistent luggage allowances across local airlines and you have …
Myanmar
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Early morning mist to blazing sunset, Inle Lake is a must-see in Myanmar, not only for its natural beauty but for local life and culture.
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The Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is a fascinating cultural bubble preserved by the vicious military rule that long prevented outside influence. The country offers incredible historic and …
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Rising out of the shallow waters of Lake Inle, Myanmar is the stilted village of Innpawkhon. Here local women derive beautiful textiles from the lotus plant, a revered bloom in many cultures …
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In Buddhist Architecture Part I, I mentioned that pagodas evolved from the stupas of ancient Nepal. In this post, we’ll dig a little deeper into the interesting history, purpose and symbolism of …