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Bubbles and the Art of Sand
I've been to a few beaches over the years, and have seen my fair share of sand, shells and shore creatures, but until I went to Ngapali beach in Myanmar, I'd never seen sand art like these intricate, swirling designs that appeared every day at low tide. What made them...
Hiking to a Hill Tribe in Hsipaw
Since I am living in the land of denial about my own age, I believed I would be fine to do a 15km hike in Myanmar’s Shan State to visit one of their remote hill tribes (even though I hadn’t set foot in hiking boots for over a year)… a hike that turned out to be a 6-hour-long uphill climb. In the heat.
3 of Myanmar’s Many Riches
It's embarrassing to admit that up until a few months ago, I couldn't have pointed out Myanmar on a map, let alone the most important Myanmar attractions. (I have a good excuse, though, since the world map has changed a lot since I studied geography in...
Alien Landscapes of the U.S. Southwest
I've always felt like visiting the U.S. Southwest was like visiting an alien world, but I had no idea just how alien until a recent visit to New Mexico and Arizona. When people think of the southwest, what often comes to mind are images of Native American pueblos,...
