Author: Jenia Ustinova

Hiking around the hills of Lake Inle with our guide Thanzin (like Dancing) — from Sunny day tours, he was great! — and Mr. Peter.

Boating around Lake Inle, checking out the floating gardens with our guide. A very nice way to spend 8 hours.

A tasting at the Red Top winery situated in the hills above Lake Inle, Myanmar. A most pleasant afternoon we must say!

Sergey demonstrates a new addition to his wardrobe – a longyi, most popular piece of attire worn by both men and women around Myanmar.

On a bus from Bagan to Lake Inle — looking forward to changing it up from the dusty desert to the serene lake.

Shopping for lacquerware at a family-run workshop (3 generations back we were told) outside of Bagan, Myanmar. The work that these guys put into these pieces is astounding. Each piece is covered with seven to 18 (!) layers of lacquer, with drying time of around a week in between each. The artisans stencil and etch…

Exploring the beautiful temples of the ancient Bagan, Myanmar.

First day in the ancient city of Bagan — and what do we have for you? Why, Sergey’s new beard of course.

Taking the slow-boat (16 hours!) from Mandalay to Bagan. So many fascinating interactions and views in one day.

A recap of day 3 in Mandalay and a view of the city from out guesthouse rooftop.