I find a lot of my friends have been reminiscing lately and it’s inspired me to share another favorite WanderQuotes. When I sit with friends and listen to what they are sharing, I find they aren’t memories of big events but of special small moments that they had the awareness to treasure. I’ve heard about […]
Inle Lake
Lotus Weavers of Inle Lake, Myanmar
Discovering lotus weavers during my travels in Myanmar introduced me to a whole new fiber for clothing. I immensely enjoyed my time traveling around the country and my days spent exploring Inle Lake were some of my favorite. Inle Lake is found in the Shan State in a valley surrounded by lush green mountains. The […]
Myanmar Gold Leaf Traditions and Visiting King Galon
An integral part of life, Myanmar gold leaf appears everywhere throughout the country once known as Burma. You see it gilding the exterior of pagodas. Step inside temples and you will find locals lined up to rub small squares of gold leaf on the Buddha as offerings. Visit one of the lacquer ware workshops and […]