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At Grownup Travels, we believe in the kind of travel where you bring home stories, not souvenirs. We are up for adventures with rough edges but soft landings, accommodations that are unique or boutique, and the kind of cultural experiences that make your travels truly memorable. Read some of our latest articles below, scroll down to browse a destination that interests you, or visit our photo galleries that are sure to fuel your wanderlust.
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...
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.
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