Clash Or Confluence?

02/07/2016.Reading time less than 1 minute.

A KFC sign clashes with a Hindu temple spire.

One of Yangon’s many quirky contradictions! Happy travels….no matter where life takes you. Related: Daily Post WPC – Opposites More Posts On Myanmar

An Ensemble Of Puppets From Mandalay

03/06/2016.Reading time 1 minute.

A Rapunzel with hair to spare? I could be wrong, but she is most likely a Burmese Draupadi – that virtuous, wronged wife of the Pandavas (the five heroes of the Hindu epic Mahabharata) – who vows never to tie up her long tresses until she can anoint them with the blood of her molester, who incidentally, is her husbands’ step brother. I recently watched […]

The Mystical Temples And Pagodas of Bagan, Myanmar

27/02/2016.Reading time 36 minutes.

The Bagan temples and pagodas are the most enchanting part of a Myanmar itinerary. Here’s a detailed guide to help you plan your visit.

Romancing The Irrawaddy – Mandalay to Yangon River Cruise

14/02/2016.Reading time 20 minutes.

An Irrawaddy river boat trip that includes most attractions from Mandalay to Prome near Yangon is an enchanting way to explore Myanmar.

In Photos – Faith & Optimism In Myanmar

28/01/2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

Photo feature on the faith & optimism we encountered in Myanmar.

Myanmar – The Shared Destinies Of Two Ill-fated Kings

22/01/2016.Reading time 10 minutes.

This is a riches to rags story. Of the journey of the King of Delhi from his jewel encrusted chambers in the Red Fort to a tiny tenement in the by-lanes of Rangoon. Replicated, just twenty seven years later, by the ouster of the occupant of the exquisite Glass Palace in Mandalay and his exile to modest lodgings in […]

Inle Lake, Myanmar – Photo Story & Guide

12/01/2016.Reading time 24 minutes.

Ultimate guide and photo story on Inle Lake, Myanmar, to help you explore this enchanting place with its leg rowing fishermen, authentic farmers markets and beautiful pagodas.

Happy New Year From Myanmar!

31/12/2015.Reading time less than 1 minute.

If anything, the recent floods that devastated my city underscored the unpredictability of life. I very nearly cancelled our visit to Myanmar. But R convinced me of the futility of that guilty decision. So here we are. In this beautiful land on the verge of promising new beginnings. All best wishes for a healthy, happy 2016!

Myanmar – First Impressions

26/12/2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

The traffic snarls as we drive into Yangon, even with the ban on two wheelers within city limits, are reminiscent of Bangalore. But the roads are surprisingly wide and well laid (mostly). And they are garbage free! Pristine lakes and gardens abound. Splotchy red betel stains on sidewalks are familiar. Spotless public toilets, not. Vehicles with right hand steering […]

Asian Traditions

29/04/2013.Reading time 1 minute.

Every custom, folklore, tradition and value system across Eastern cultures is heavily influenced by religion. Secularisation of society and mass tourism pose real threats to these shared beliefs and traditional ways of life. Traditional dress is already on its way out and language, customs and value systems are constantly under assault from global media. Imagine a […]