Way up in the northern part of the North Island of New Zealand is this wonderful place called the Bay of Islands.
We live here surrounded by the sea, with ancient forests and clear night skies.
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Myanmar – Before You Go
We chose to go to Myanmar in the off season…. June.
Willing to forgo a sunset or two for less people, and a bit of heat and rain for open spaces and quiet, we seemed to have hit the best time.
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Photography and Electronic Gear
All our equipment is hand picked for versatility and compactness. We are extremely picky about the quality of the end result. We have found with experience if you don’t get it right before you go its too late to change halfway through the trip.
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Electronic Gear
All our electronics and camera gear fit into a 7kg bag so we can take it as carry on luggage when we fly. This way it is fully insured.
A thin small portable laptop bag carries our 2 laptops and 2 iPads together so they are quick to remove at airport X-rays.
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Myanmar Hotels
When looking for hotels in Myanmar we first look at Cheapflights, then Trip Advisor. They always have a good selection of Myanmar hotels and good prices. Both sites are excellent. And its helpful to read the reviews …
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Myanmar Tours
Touring Myanmar with a pre booked tour is an excellent way to start. Most of the time we are independent travellers, but sometimes when we’re new to a place it’s great to try a local tour.
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Myanmar – Frequently Asked Questions
How safe is Myanmar … Are there ATMs in Burma … Can I use USD in Myanmar … Do the Burmese people understand English …What is the best time to go to Myanmar … Is it hot … What is the main religion of Burma … What do I wear … Do I need Travel Insurance in Myanmar ?
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Bagan Hotels
The Bagan Thande Hotel is an easy choice of hotel for our stay at Bagan.
It sits in the middle of The Bagan Archaeological Zone in a region called Old Bagan, on the banks of the Ayeyarwady river.
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Bagan Taxis
At the local Bagan airport the taxi drivers are waiting out the front. We are driven to our hotel The Bagan Thande. We ask the taxi driver if he is free for the next 6 days, and end up hiring him for our full time in Bagan. Excellent.
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Bagan History and Information
Bagan is one of the significant sites of South East Asia. It was relatively unknown until recently, with its written history dating from the 9th century.
The societies of Old Bagan centred round their religion and Kings.
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Bagan Archaeological Zone
Bagan Archaeological Zone is one of the most extraordinary places on the planet. Each one of our days here in Bagan is spent with camera equipment, Panasonic G85 and Mavic Pro Drone at the ready.
Jo Cole our taxi driver is always on time, pickup is at 9 am …
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Bagan Buddhas
Bagan Buddhas. Just the phrase is exotic. Let alone seeing them in reality. We are mesmerised by the many varied colours, textures, and sizes. Some have been here forever, others are in various stages of repair, and then there are those cast and decorated not so long ago.
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Bagan Temples and Pagodas
Many pagodas and temples are being repaired from the 2016 earthquake, some with a scaffold of bamboo round the towers, others are still a part rubble of stones. All are categorised and detailed with repair work to be completed, which is a tribute to the Burmese and the preservation of these historical sites in the Bagan Archaeological Zone.
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Bagan Temple Paintings
The Bagan temple paintings in the Sulamani Temple are some of the best examples of old paintings and drawings in the area. Many temple wall paintings have been painted over or rubbed out, and you can see what may have existed by looking up at the vaulted ceilings …
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Mandalay History and Info
Mandalay history is relatively recent when compared with Bagan. It was founded in 1857 by King Mindon when the previous capital Inwa was hit by a series of earthquakes. The teak palace buildings were dismantled and moved by elephants to the new locality
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