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 polished up a few bronzes. Here are a few good luck statues from around that world that visitors seem particularly fond of fondling...
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 to observe one of the most important ceremonies a young Myanmar boy can mark as he becomes a young man: the Buddhist...
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 even more remarkable, was that the artists who created these one-of-a-kind artworks weren't human. They were a unique species...