Mandalay

There was a quote in the Lonely Planet (2005) that said “ Mandalay’s good, but it gets better just outside it’s doors”.  And outside you find the sites of Amarapura, Mingun, Ava and SagaingIdeally you would take three days to visit all these destinations.  Ava and Sagaing are usually … [Read more...] about Outside Mandalay

In many ways Mandalay is much quieter and laid-back than Rangoon but traffic congestion is increasing and things are changing.  It is not a pretty looking city, but it does have it’s own charms.  Most guides recommend if you have enough time in Burma at least one day here will be worth … [Read more...] about Mandalay