We knew Thailand. We knew the Islands, the Fullmoon party, the nature, the food, the people and so on. During our worldtrip we spent a big time there. So when we were back in Bangkok for the second time, we decided to skip Thailand and we took an airplane to the unknown neighbour: Myanmar.
We spent several weeks travelling through the country. Visiting places like Bagan, Mandalay and Inle Lake. And we have to admit we fell in love. Hard. Not only with each other, but also with this amazing country. Read on and discover what we saw.
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Take a walk on the U Bein Bridge, Mandalay
This picture has been taken at the U Bein Bridge in Amarapura, which is close to Mandalay in the north of Myanmar. Our tip: Visit during sunset.
Traditional fisherman, Inle Lake
He grew up at the Inle Lake and is a fisherman for a while now. It was sad to hear that due to excessive fishing there were less and less fish every year.
Young monks doing hand reading, Mandalay Hill
When you walk up the Mandalay Hill, a 240 metres (790 ft) high hill, you will meet many monks. Some of them wanting to take a picture with you, others obsessed by things like hand reading.
Magical temple, Mandalay
Locals working in the rice fields, Inle Lake
Meet the locals in Inle Lake. Always smiling, looking extremely happy even though their circumstances aren't as good as here in the western world. We should learn from them.
Hidden gems, Bagan
Whenever you enter a temple in Bagan, you never know what you will find.
Everyday life near the U Bein Bridge, Mandalay
Listen to the sound of temple bells, Bagan
When you ride your bike through old Bagan you will hear the sound of bells when you get closer to a temple. Whenever you loose your way, the sound of bells can be your guide.
Colourful streets of Myanmar, Mandalay
Hire a bike and discover Old Bagan, Bagan
This city was founded in 849. It doesn't matter where you look, because you will see temples everywhere. Hire a bike, get lost and discover the most beautiful place in Myanmar: Bagan.
Hop on a boat and Discover the Inle Lake, Inle Lake
We ate a lot of banana pancakes at his little Red Star restaurant. The second day he invited us on his boat. He wanted to show his favorite places on the Inle Lake, his hometown.
Young monk reading in a monastery, Inle Lake
We had a football with us when we visited this monastery where many young monks lived. Some immediately wanted to play, others kept doing what they were doing.
Silk drying in the open air, Inle Lake
At the Inle Lake you will find many weavers. Here you see red silk drying in the open air.
Which way to go, Bagan
Dog hiding from the sun, Bagan
