Constructed in 1850 and measuring in at 3,967 ft. with 482 spans supported by 1,089 piles, the U Bein Bridge is thought to be the oldest teakwood bridge in the … Continue reading U Bein Bridge
Tag: Myanmar
Mandalay
Prior to arriving in this renown city I realized that while the name is evocative of Asian grandeur, elephants and a hot sun overhead, I didn’t actually know anything about … Continue reading Mandalay
H’paan
The area surrounding the small town of H’paan in south-eastern Myanmar was one of the most tranquil and verdant of my trip. After experiencing a very dry Indonesia and Thailand … Continue reading H’paan
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