Posts tagged Myanmar
My Top 10 Instagrams of 2020

While there was far less travel for me in 2020 than years past, there was still plenty of good stuff to see. I crammed a lot of travel in those first 10 weeks of the year before I raced back to Canada and the world’s borders shut tight

This year, Myanmar and Ukraine featured in all of most popular images. And no doubt why… they’re two of my favorite places to photograph and visit (and admittedly I didn’t have a chance to squeeze in much more before the world locked down).

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My Top 10 Instagrams of 2019

It seems like just last month that I was doing a year end wrap of my most popular Instagrams of the year. Time sure does fly when you’re having fun.

This year, Myanmar, Ukraine and Jordan all featured in the most popular images. And no doubt why… they’re some of my favorite places to photograph and visit. I’ve been diving deep into each country as I continue to search out new stories to share. It’s my passion.

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Hot Air Ballooning Over Inle Lake: Better than Bagan?

Hot air ballooning over Inle Lake isn't the first to come to mind when thinking of flying experience in Myanmar.  When most think of hot air ballooning in Myanmar, pictures of colorful balloons rising up over the temples of Bagan come to mind.  As it should... people (and pilots) come from all over the world to experience that glowing sunrise view from above the temples with nearly 1000 years of history to them.  But there is a open secret that all of the hot air balloon pilots in Bagan talk about, and that's the hot air balloon flight over Inle Lake.

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A Look Back at the Second "Un-Tour To Myanmar"

Five years in the making.  One year of planning.  13 days of stories and adventures on one remarkable journey.

On those first trips I made to Myanmar more than 5 years ago, I remember thinking to myself, "Maybe if I don't write about the things here, I can have all of this for myself." 

The feeling was fleeting, and since then I've always been interested in sharing the magic of the country, through my documentary work "This Myanmar Life," my photography, my writing, and my talks.  After the first Un-Tour to Myanmar in October 2016, I knew I was on to something special.

Below is a small selection of what we experienced together, and a few snippets I published along the way (live to Instagram).

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Kalaw Super Travel Guide

The old British hill station village of Kalaw is easily one of my favorite places in Myanmar.  While seen as most as just the place to start the very popular Kalaw-to-Inle trek, it's so much more than that.

The cool mountain air, mixed with the beautiful pine forests and a relatively mellow vibe make for a great stop on your Myanmar adventure.  The biggest mistake people make in coming here is that most only stay for a single night.

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