Travel Diaries

Day-by-day adventures from our journey around the world. Real experiences, honest thoughts, and unforgettable moments from the road.

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Kalaw
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Kalaw, Myanmar
Nov 14, 2017

Kalaw

We ventured in Kalaw to look for an ATM and visit the caves - then tropical rain trapped us for hours.

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Hot Air Balloons from the ground
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Bagan, Myanmar
Nov 13, 2017

Hot Air Balloons from the ground

We woke up early to admire the hot air balloons we rode the day before over the Bagan Temples.

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Hot Air Ballooning over Bagan temples
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Bagan, Myanmar
Nov 12, 2017

Hot Air Ballooning over Bagan temples

We boarded a hot air balloon for a magical ride over Bagan's ancient temples at sunrise.

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Relaxing by the pool
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Bagan, Myanmar
Nov 11, 2017

Relaxing by the pool

A well-deserved rest day by the pool in Bagan, recharging before our hot air balloon adventure.

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Magical Bagan
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Bagan, Myanmar
Nov 10, 2017

Magical Bagan

Today we rented an e-bike to explore the 2,200 remaining temples in various states of disrepair across the mystical plains of Bagan.

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Irrawaddy River cruise: from Mandalay to Bagan
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Irrawaddy River, Myanmar
Nov 9, 2017

Irrawaddy River cruise: from Mandalay to Bagan

We took a river cruise down the Irrawaddy from Mandalay to Bagan - a scenic journey through the heart of Myanmar.

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Sagaing, Inwa and Amarapura
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Mandalay, Myanmar
Nov 8, 2017

Sagaing, Inwa and Amarapura

A must do in Mandalay is exploring the three main areas located on the outskirt of the city: Sagaing, Inwa and Amarapura.

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One day in Mandalay
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Mandalay, Myanmar
Nov 7, 2017

One day in Mandalay

Armed with good walking shoes and a loaded Google map, we explored the main sights within Mandalay.

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Chiang Mai to Mandalay
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Mandalay, Myanmar
Nov 6, 2017

Chiang Mai to Mandalay

We are leaving Thailand but we will come back soon. Now we are heading to Myanmar - crossing the border to Mandalay.

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The Thai Farm Cooking School
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Unknown, Unknown
Nov 5, 2017

The Thai Farm Cooking School

We signed up for a Thai cooking class in Chiang Mai.

Art in Paradise
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Nov 4, 2017

Art in Paradise

We enjoyed Art in Paradise in Chiang Mai.

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Nov 3, 2017

Yee Peng Festival

Today was a full moon and therefore the most important day of the Yee Peng Festival.