by janecanapini | Jun 15, 2015 | Myanmar, Tips
Leave it to the Brits to be on top of good manners around the world! Just this week, I read a recent post from the UK Business Insider listing some of the things travellers should avoid doing in different countries, either to avoid offending locals or just to...
by janecanapini | Jun 5, 2015 | Artefacts, 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…
by janecanapini | May 19, 2015 | 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...
by janecanapini | Apr 30, 2015 | Curiosities, Myanmar, Nature & Wildlife
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....
