Tagged With: Hsipaw

Roundup Myanmar: A magical country in transformation

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Philipp Dukatz

I had actually planned to travel Myanmar right at the beginning of my trip. Uncertainties about the needed budget and the accomodation situation (it was high season back then) eventually kept me from going. But I could never really get it out of my mind. The things I had read and the stories I heard … Continue reading »

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A memorable night in the monastery

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Philipp Dukatz

After our two day trek through the Shan Highlands, Aris and I wanted to explore some more of this scenic and relatively untouched region of Myanmar. On our way back to Hsipaw, we had passed a small village which seemed very nice and interesting. Our plan was to make it back there, till having to … Continue reading »

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Pic of the Week 20 – Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Philipp Dukatz

I thought this one would be nice for Christmas although it has been taken quiet some time before. Aris and I did that two day trek up in Hsipaw when we discovered a small, picturesque village on our way back. Since we were with a group, we couldn’t stop there for too long. Hence decided … Continue reading »

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Riding the “Dancing Train” into the Shan Mountains of Myanmar

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Philipp Dukatz

The days in Mandalay passed quickly and it was time to move on, to get out of the city and explore some more remote regions. I wanted to head Northwest to a small village named Hsipaw in the Shan Highlands. A few people I met on the way mentioned that the area offered some great … Continue reading »

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Pic of the Week 19

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Philipp Dukatz

After Mandalay I took the 11 hour “Dancing Train” to the little mountain town of Hsipaw. The place was said to be great for trekking and less crowded than other trekking destination more south of Mandalay. It was a bit out of the way but I guess that’s what it takes to venture a little … Continue reading »

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