Hsipaw, And a Failed Train Ride

Hsipaw Train Station

After a crazy bus ride from Nyaungshwe (Inle Lake) we arrived to the small town of Hsipaw, where we failed multiple times to take a famous train ride.

Boat ride, Inle Lake

Inle Lake and Indein Village

We ended the 3-day hike from Kalaw by taking a boat ride from the southern floating farms in Inle Lake to the northern town of Nyaungshwe.

Hike from Kalaw to Inle Lake

Hike From Kalaw to Inle Lake

This hike is a classic on the backpacking circuit in Myanmar. Without wanting to miss out on things, we signed up for longer the 3-day hike.

Kalaw Central Market, Myanmar

Kalaw, In The Shan State of Myanmar

We left busy Yangon for the tranquility of this hill town, as we prepared to start a 3-day hike. We arrived at Kalaw after comfortable night bus. I was able to get a good amount of sleep despite frequent stops throughout the night.

Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon

Yangon, And First Impressions of Myanmar

We arrived in Myanmar from Taipei after a layover in the middle of the night in Kuala Lumpur. With only three hours of uncomfortable sleep, I was a bit groggy as I stood in line for immigration.