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Coron – The Charm of Palawan
Coron is one of the most celebrated islands included in Philippines’ pride Palawan. Coron is part of the eastern half of Busuanga Island. There are more than 50 islands stretching as far as Tara Island in the north-east and Canipo Island in the south. All these islands are part of the Calamian Archipelago in Northern Palawan that…
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Why Myanmar?
It was a puzzle question for me. I was like what I was thinking to book a vacation out of the country and go to this unknown place. All I knew then is I want to be on parts unknown. Yes, that Anthony Bourdain feeling. I want to be with rare, authentic, untouched culture and Myanmar…
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Mandalay – The Golden City
Mandalay was the capital of Upper Myanmar. It is called the Golden City and founded by King Mindon on 1857. The capital city is moved from Amarapura to Mandalay. Now, Mandalay is the second biggest city in Myanmar next to Yangon. How did I get there? After my boat tour in Inle Lake I looked…
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Mount Popa – Day Tour
Since I have 2 more days in Bagan, I decided to see Mount Popa. Mt. Popa is one of the sacred tourist attractions in Myanmar. It is said that Nats or Spirit Shrine is situated here. Mt. Popa is an extinct volcano and erupted on 442 BCE. It is 50 km away or around 2…
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Golden Rock – One Crazy Day
The Golden Rock is one of the most sacred places to visit in Myanmar. It is rested at its summit, which seems to defy gravity by delicately balancing on the edge of a 1,100 meter high Kyaiktiyo mountain. Most of the Buddhist pilgrims from around the world come here to worship and add gold leaf to the…
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Yangon – Myanmar’s Capital City
Upon arriving from Bangkok to Yangon, I felt that this place was very different from other Asian cities. I am welcomed by airport staff with thanakha paste on their arms, knees and faces. I was like scared. Are these pastse has something to do with black magic or any rituals? Kulto ba ‘to? Hahaha. It…
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