I’m really more of storyteller, but I’d like to make an effort to give you tips for if and when you visit any of the cities I’ve been to. In come the city guides. These won’t be extensive, but will be me sharing a list of the things I did/places I saw that I trulyContinue reading “Yangon City Guide”
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Ode to Educators
Earlier this year I wrote what I called an “ode to educators.” I wrote it in a notebook – as I usually do. I scribbled it out in my scratchy handwriting. I read and reread it. I liked what I saw. At the time I wasn’t in the habit of sharing my writing, so thatContinue reading “Ode to Educators”
Schwedagon Pagoda
Driving into Yangon, the Schwedagon Pagoda cannot be missed. The top of the pagoda juts out of Yangon’s skyline, claiming its status. It is such a beautifully foreign sight that for a moment I am reminded of just how far away from home I am. I received the tip from my taxi driver Myo MinContinue reading “Schwedagon Pagoda”
Yangon Circle Train
I’ve officially been on the road for a little over a month now. I haven’t written in almost three weeks. I’ve been soaking it all up, and I’ll tell you, it’s a lot. Smells, views, places, people. Oh, the people. I’ve now made it to Luang Prabang in Laos. Life is slow here and IContinue reading “Yangon Circle Train”
When in Doubt, Follow the Monks
The first night I arrived in Yangon, I was overwhelmed. In truth, exploring any new place under cover of darkness is a little uncomfortable for me. In the dark, curious looks somehow feel menacing. Busy streets of traffic seem too busy. Too much; too impossible. On my first night, I didn’t explore much more thanContinue reading “When in Doubt, Follow the Monks”
Nicole Römer 