Tag Archives: Myanmar

My Obsession with the Golden Rock

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Bold, gold and gravity defying, the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, or the Golden Rock as it is more colloquially known perches atop a lofty mountain covered in jungle in Mon state, Myanmar. The stuff of legends, the rock balances defying  gravity owing to a single strand of Buddhas hair interned within the pagoda. The story goes that […]

Inle Special: Burmese Fish Curry with Ginger Salad

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‘Darling, lets go for a burmese tonight shall we?’ Not something I have found myself saying before, and oh what a shame! Diverse as it’s people, Burmese cuisine is an utter delight.  A melting pot of soups, salads and scrumptious curries, first impressions led me to think Myanmar has taken the best from its bordering […]