Beautiful Sunsets of Mount Popa

Named quite adorably, Mount Popa is a volcano that is situated in central Myanmar. The mountain is perhaps best known as a pilgrimage site locally, with numerous Nat temples and relic sites atop the mountain. It is named after a flower called Puppa and is associated with many myths and legends about Burmese spirits known

Landscapes of Bagan

Hidden away along the banks of the Irrawaddy River, the ancient city of Bagan is a photographers’ wonderland. Bagan is home to the densest concentration of ancient Buddhist temples and pagodas in the world. What makes this place so magical? Well, due to the thousands of temples that was built for hundreds of years across

Colonial Buildings of Yangon

The colonial-era buildings in downtown Yangon have stood the test of time, offering a glimpse into a bygone era. Despite their decaying facades, these buildings are a great attraction for those interested in historical architecture. The British had meticulously planned the town’s layout in a geometrical grid system that has been preserved to this day,

Sunrise of U-Bein

Only half an hour drive away from the old capital of Mandalay in the village of Amarapura, lies this bridge that is one of the most scenic things I”ve ever seen in my life. The U-Bein Bridge is a teakwood bridge that is known to be the oldest and longest in the world. U-Bein Bridge

Walking around Mandalay

We reached the city of Mandalay on our third day of our trip. We took the overnight bus from Yangon and arrived in Mandalay very early in the morning. Our beloved driver, Fatty Ko was waiting at the bus terminal to fetch us. It was a too early for us to check in at our

Landscapes of Yangon

Once called Rangoon and the great capital of British Burma, Yangon is in fact a dynamic city. It still remains a city of the past because of it’s extremely unique landscape compromising a fusion of ancient Burmese, British colonial and modern architecture. Yangon downtown gives the city a very photogenic skyline look from above. Also,

Myanmar (Preparation & Overview)

Myanmar, or more commonly known to westerners as Burma is a beautiful country. Like most of it’s neighbours in Southeast Asia, Myanmar is rich in culture and diverse in ethnicity due to the migration from nearby countries. The most dominant ethnic group called the Bamar migrated from Tibet during ancient times and founded the ancient