Pindaya Cave and 9000 Golden Buddhas
Pindaya Cave is a large limestone cavern forming part of the local karst landscape in Shan State, Myanmar. However, the main attraction inside Pindaya cave is not geological. Indeed, the Continue Reading →
Discover Asia
The following is a collection of travel adventures through Central and East Asian countries. Throughout history Asia has been the cradle of civilization fostering the roots of all the world’s major established religions and long standing cultures. Therefore, it was with great interest that I studied the religion, politics, history and ecology of all the Asian travel destinations that I visited. As a result, this Asia travelogue is a combination of book learning fortified by personal experience and travel photography.
Uppatasanti Pagoda in Naypyidaw, Myanmar
After visiting Naypyidaw, most will agree that the city was created to repel outsiders – especially insurgents. However, there is one magnificent exception – the Uppatasanti Pagoda. Also, known as Continue Reading →
Kyaiktiyo Golden Rock Adventure
Kyaiktiyo Golden Rock has been a sacred destination for Buddhist pilgrims for over 2600 years. The main attraction is a giant golden rock meticulously covered in 24K gold leaf. Additionally, Continue Reading →
Climbing Mount Popa and Taungkalat
The photos of the Popa Taungkalat monastery looked very enticing on the travel websites. As a result, I was excited to visit during my trip to Myanmar. However, I also Continue Reading →
Taunggyi Fire Balloon Festival 2019
Every year in November, thousands of spectators and contestants converge in Taunggyi, the capital city of Shan State, Myanmar to celebrate the Tazaungdaing Festival of Lights. Informally known as the Continue Reading →