4th-6th September, 2014 Our introductory boat ride to Inle Lake was somewhat marred by monsoon weather. We took shelter beneath our anoraks and clutched our bags to our chests as we crossed the lake. It was too foggy to see much. The rain cleared by the time we reached Nyaung Shwe; the main outpost forContinue reading “Travelblog#8: Inle Lake – Burma”
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Travelblog#7: Hilltribe Trek from Kalaw to Inle Lake – Burma
**NOTE: During our hike to Inle Lake Roy and I discovered that the Singh brothers (whom we booked the expedition with) have been misleading their customers and exploiting their guides. We did manage to turn it around and still have a great experience, but I feel morally obliged to include a “Comments on the SinghContinue reading “Travelblog#7: Hilltribe Trek from Kalaw to Inle Lake – Burma”
Travelblog#6: Kalaw & Pindaya – Burma
30th of August – 1st September, 2014 At 4:30 am I was woken by the bus conductor. “Kalaw! Kalaw!” he kept repeating, as me and Roy quickly scrambled for our bags. We were dropped off by side of the road and I went in search of a guest house. Kalaw is a former hill stationContinue reading “Travelblog#6: Kalaw & Pindaya – Burma”
Tej Turner 