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What Goes Into the Making of a Shan Bag from Myanmar
As accessories go, I’m not all that into purses, but when I met the woman who made these Shan bags, I couldn’t NOT bring one home…
Aye, There’s the Rub!
No matter where I've travelled, there always seems to be that certain special landmark that visitors go out of their way to touch for good luck. I'm not particularly superstitious myself, but as the old saying goes, 'When in Rome..." so I've done my tourist bit and...
No Ordinary Ordinations in Myanmar
Buddhism is a huge part of the culture in many Southeast Asian countries, and in particular Myanmar, with over 90% of the population counting themselves as followers of the Buddha and his teachings. Luckily for Henk and I, the timing for our March visit meant we got...
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...
