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Alex Gillam
Mar 15, 20211 min read
Burmese Eggplant Curry, a Sizzling Delight
Like a river of flavors flooding into your mouth, Myanmar’s Eggplant Curry is one of the country’s most popular comfort food dishes, and...
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Jul 9, 20201 min read
Eat Your Heart Out: Tea Leaf Salad
Myanmar Dubbed the national dish of Myanmar by many, Tea Leaf Saladis an explosion of flavor and a celebration of contrasts; acidic,...
Alex Gillam
Mar 11, 20201 min read
A Journey to Myanmar
One of the most rewarding experiences for any traveler is the chance to explore a country before it has been overdeveloped, and for...
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Mar 10, 20201 min read
Royal Palace Museum (National Museum)
Luang Prabang, Laos Visit the National Museum (the former Royal Palace) which houses a lavish collection of valuables, including the...
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Mar 5, 20201 min read
Schwenandaw Monastery
Mandalay, Myanmar Visit the Shwenandaw Monastery, noted for its exquisite woodcarving.
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Mar 5, 20201 min read
Jade Market
Mandalay, Myanmar Wander through the fascinating lanes of the Jade Market, where you will find stall after stall selling large jade...
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Mar 5, 20201 min read
Monywa Full Day Tour
Mandalay, Myanmar Enjoy a full day tour to the little-visited Monywa, a town on the Chindwin River. This area is home to the world’s...
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Mar 5, 20201 min read
Kuthodaw Pagoda
Mandalay, Myanmar The Kuthodaw Pagoda, modeled after the Shwezigon Pagoda near Bagan, lies at the foot of Mandalay Hill and houses the...
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Mar 5, 20201 min read
Mahamuni Paya
Mandalay, Myanmar Visit Mahamuni Paya, originally built by King Bodawpaya in 1784, when a road paved with bricks was constructed from his...
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Mar 5, 20201 min read
Sagaing Hills & U-Bein Wooden Bridge
Mandalay, Myanmar Visit Sagaing Hills and the U-Bein Wooden Bridge. The U-Bein Bridge is the world’s longest (and oldest) teak...
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Mar 5, 20201 min read
Mandalay Hill (sunset)
Mandalay, Myanmar Enjoy the spectacular sunset at Mandalay Hill, 755 feet in elevation. Mandalay Hill commands a magnificent view of the...
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Mar 5, 20201 min read
Mandalay Palace
Mandalay, Myanmar Discover the historic wonders of the Mandalay Palace, which best portrays the golden days of the Mandalay Kingdom.
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Mar 5, 20201 min read
Mingun Pagoda
Mandalay, Myanmar Explore Mingun Pagoda, the biggest unfinished pagoda, Mingun bell, the biggest ringing bell in the world and Mya Thein...
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Mar 5, 20201 min read
Amarapura / Mahagandaryone Monastery
Mandalay, Myanmar Visit Amarapura. Amarapura is an ancient capital built on the advice of astrologers. Observe the daily life of the...
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Mar 4, 20201 min read
Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery (Jumping Cat Monastery)
Inle Lake, Myanmar Visit Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery, known as the “Jumping Cat Monastery” because the resident monks have trained their...
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Mar 4, 20201 min read
Nyaung-U Farmer's Market
Bagan, Myanmar Enjoy a visit to the colorful Nyaung-U Farmer’s Market for an opportunity to mingle with the locals and watch how they...
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Mar 4, 20201 min read
Irrawaddy River Private Boat Ride
Bagan, Myanmar Enjoy a private boat ride on the Irrawaddy River. Pass magical scenes of Old Asia; women pounding their laundry on rocks,...
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Mar 4, 20201 min read
Thatbyinnyu & Dhammayangyi Temples
Bagan, Myanmar Take in the picturesque views of thousands of lavishly designed pagodas during a visit to Thatbyinnyu Temple, the highest...
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Mar 4, 20201 min read
Dhammayangyi Temple
Bagan, Myanmar Marvel at the intricacy of the brick-lined Dhammayangyi Temple, a massive Buddhist complex situated amidst the expansive...
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Mar 4, 20201 min read
Famous Temple Sunset
Bagan, Myanmar At sunset, make your way to one of Bagan’s famous temples and enjoy stunning panoramic views of the pagoda-studded plains...
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