Travel Diaries
Day-by-day adventures from our journey around the world. Real experiences, honest thoughts, and unforgettable moments from the road.
Last day on Inle Lake
We spent our last day on the lake cruising past floating gardens and meeting traditional fishermen.
Inle Resort and Spa
After three days trekking from Kalaw, we pampered ourselves at the Inle Resort and Spa.
Inle Lake to Kalaw - Day 3/3
Last day trekking to Inle Lake - a boat ride through floating farms and encounters with the Long Neck Women.
Inle Lake to Kalaw - Day 2/3
Second day of our trek from Kalaw to Inle Lake - the most difficult but also the most rewarding day.
Inle Lake to Kalaw - Day 1/3
We started our trek from Kalaw to Inle Lake, a classic on the backpacking circuit in Myanmar.
Kalaw
We ventured in Kalaw to look for an ATM and visit the caves - then tropical rain trapped us for hours.
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.
Hot Air Ballooning over Bagan temples
We boarded a hot air balloon for a magical ride over Bagan's ancient temples at sunrise.
Relaxing by the pool
A well-deserved rest day by the pool in Bagan, recharging before our hot air balloon adventure.
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.
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.
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.