Skip to content

Moving Mindful

Stories on volunteerism, mindfulness, and responsible travel

  • Blog
  • Travels
    • Central America
      • Belize
      • Guatemala
      • Mexico
    • South America
      • Colombia
      • Ecuador
      • Peru
    • Southeast Asia
      • Cambodia
      • Laos
      • Myanmar
      • Thailand
      • Vietnam
    • South Asia
      • India
      • Nepal
    • Africa
      • Malawi
  • Photography
  • Videos
  • About Us
  • Mindful Travel

Category: Southeast Asia

Living With the Monks
Posted on March 24, 2015April 29, 2016

Living With the Monks

Since arriving in Myanmar Christina and I have wanted to experience and better understand monastic life in one of the most devout Buddhist countries in the world. We decided to do this spending 4 days secluded in the Pa Auk forest monastery, a 45 minute ride south of Mawlamyine. Once we got to the monastery they split … Continue reading Living With the Monks

Sunset at Golden Rock
Posted on March 23, 2015April 29, 2016

Sunset at Golden Rock

We were told you haven’t really seen Myanmar unless you’ve seen Golden Rock. Golden Rock is a huge gravity defying granite boulder covered in gold leaf which sits precariously, according to legend, on top of a strand of the Buddha’s hair. On top of the rock is a small gold cheti. It’s one of the … Continue reading Sunset at Golden Rock

Walking to Inle Lake
Posted on March 21, 2015April 29, 2016

Walking to Inle Lake

One of the few places Ben and I had heard of before coming to Myanmar was Inle Lake. It’s a large lake that is 13.5 miles long and 7 miles wide, situated in the mountains of Central Myanmar. There are about 70,000 people living on the lake, most of which are the “Intha” people, Intha … Continue reading Walking to Inle Lake

The Road Away From Mandalay
Posted on March 4, 2015April 29, 2016

The Road Away From Mandalay

Our boat arrived in busy Mandalay just before sunset. As our legs adjusted to land Ben and I said goodbye to our friends and checked into our hotel, ready for a soft bed. Our time the city was pretty short. One day we visited Sunset Hill, a series of temples sitting along a tall hill that … Continue reading The Road Away From Mandalay

Temples of Bagan
Posted on February 26, 2015April 29, 2016

Temples of Bagan

A week in Myanmar and I am in awe. As Christina eloquently put it in the last blog the country is enchanting. After a few days in Yangon, we decided to take an overnight bus to the temples of Bagan in the central region of the country. Between the 11th and 13th century over 10,000 … Continue reading Temples of Bagan

Mingalaba from Myanmar
Posted on February 19, 2015April 29, 2016

Mingalaba from Myanmar

Three days ago Ben and I hopped on a flight from Hanoi to Bangkok, where we spent a couple low key days preparing for our trip to Myanmar (Burma). There’s a certain degree of mystery about going to Myanmar. Since the British left in the 1960’s, the country has had little outside influence and borders … Continue reading Mingalaba from Myanmar

Good Morning Vietnam!
Posted on February 7, 2015April 29, 2016

Good Morning Vietnam!

Vietnam was one of the few places in the world that I had no desire to visit. Christina decided we were not going to miss it so she dragged me over the border kicking and screaming. Once we got here I was immediately happy we decided to come. As we waited at the Cambodia-Vietnam border … Continue reading Good Morning Vietnam!

Posts navigation

Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Next page

Menu

  • Blog
  • Travels
    • Central America
      • Belize
      • Guatemala
      • Mexico
    • South America
      • Colombia
      • Ecuador
      • Peru
    • Southeast Asia
      • Cambodia
      • Laos
      • Myanmar
      • Thailand
      • Vietnam
    • South Asia
      • India
      • Nepal
    • Africa
      • Malawi
  • Photography
  • Videos
  • About Us
  • Mindful Travel

Join 73 other followers

Currently in…

Canoa, Ecuador

Recent Posts

  • Building Homes in Nuevo Briceño
  • All Hands Project Ecuador
  • Yoga in Southern India
  • The Warm Heart of Africa
  • Calcutta the City of Joy

PHOTOS FROM THE ROAD

There was an error retrieving images from Instagram. An attempt will be remade in a few minutes.

Read About

Ancient Ruins beautiful beaches boat travel Buddhism buddhsim city life coffee elephants festivals food Hiking adventures history indigenous culture lamas Markets motorbike trips mountain views Native rituals portrait photography religion road trips sketchy bus trips social movements the countryside the jungle train travel Volunteering Waterfalls wildlife encounters

Archives

Contact Us

BenKarp1@gmail.com
Christinas896@gmail.com
Blog at WordPress.com.
Moving Mindful
Blog at WordPress.com.
Cancel