Across the Famous Gokteik Viaduct Aboard the Train to Hsipaw
Darkness blankets the city as I make my way toward Mandalay station in the pre-dawn hours. I’m alone, but there’s nothing to be afraid of. Myanmar is one of the safest tourist destinations in Asia. The locals I’ve encountered have been all smiles. Besides, I know where I’m going. I walked to the train station just yesterday to buy my ticket to the Shan State town of Hsipaw. $4 for a 1st class ticket on one of the great train routes of the world. Read More
Solo in Sagada and Reflections from the Mountain Province
I wish I could describe the feeling… waking up in this sleepy little mountain town. But try as I may, the words get lost, somewhere in a memory still unformed. Traveling alone in the Philippines can be a bit scary at times. And other times it can be downright dangerous. But with a few precautions and a lot of patience, the Philippines will have your heart in no time. Read More