Mandalay is not the prettiest city, but it is in the surrounding areas that the magic is hidden. First stop Mingun. A little village along the Irrawardy river. The only way to get there is by ferry. There is a... Continue Reading →
We arrived in Mandalay from Bagan by bus just before noon. The journey took the longest time because we took the wrong bus. It wasn't the express one so it stopped everywhere. It took 6 hours and cost KTS 7000... Continue Reading →
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Bagan was the capital city of the first Myanma Kingdom, the site located at the banks of the Irrawardy river, measures 13 by 8 km and contains more than 2500 Buddhist monuments (temples, stupas, monasteries, etc) built from the 10th... Continue Reading →
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I'm fascinated by monks. What makes a person dedicate their whole lives to the monastery. Myanmar is a country full of monks. It is an honour to be a monk. Most people would be a monk for at least a... Continue Reading →
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Today's sketch is Dougie the dog from Lijiang, China. I was there this time last year. I think the colour finally brings this sketch to life. I am still in Singapore for my friend's week long destination wedding. Below are... Continue Reading →
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This weekend my friend Lily and I ventured into the forest of Ulu Muda in Kedah. We arranged the trip via EarthLodge. and we were lucky enough to be guided by the conservationist Hymeir Kem who is recognised for his... Continue Reading →
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I love vintage bric a brac. I often wish I have a bigger place so I can collect more junk! To be honest, I hardly buy anything as I don't have a big house but I still love to rummage... Continue Reading →
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The Bampton open day is an annual fair in August to help raise money for local charities. There were stalls with local produces, artisans, artists and craftspeople selling their handmade products and several activities throughout the day such car boot... Continue Reading →
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Am I missing something or is there something going on with the scarecrows that I'm not aware of? All over Devon, there are scarecrows outside shops, outside houses, and of course in the fields. Anyone know what this is all... Continue Reading →
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