TheLoneRider January 2020 Blogs

January 2020 Blogs

Exploring Mawlamyine, Myanmar

(Jan 29-31, 2020) After 4 days in Hpa-an, it was time to pack-up again and venture out. When I heard that there is a pleasant boat ride from Hpa-an to Mawlamyine, my next destination was penciled-in. What's in Mawlamyine? I don't know, but I am giving it 4 days to find out.....more »»

4 Days in Hpa-an, Myanmar

(Jan 25-28, 2020) Hpa-an was along the way en route to Yangon, my final destination. Since I didn't get enough days on my visa to complete my Satipatthana meditation in Yangon, I thought I'd just explore the nearby areas in Southern Myanmar. Hpa-an was not to be missed.....more »»

Exploring Myawaddy, Myanmar

(Jan 23-25, 2020) Crossing into Myanmar from Mae Sot, Thailand, brings you into Myawaddy. No one really stays here, but since I'm here with time to kill, I might as well explore for 2 nights and see what it's all about.....more »»

Mae Sot (Thailand) - Myawaddy (Myanmar) Border Crossing

(Jan 23, 2020) There are many misleading information online about the border crossing from Mae Sot to Myawaddy. Some because the information is too old, some because Immigration practice has been inconsistent and some because the information is only partial. I had to be ready for the worst.....more »»

Goodbye Chiang Mai

(Jan 23, 2020) I thought Chiang Mai would be a perpetual honeymoon - a roof over my head, change in my pocket, food in my tummy, time for my yoga practice, and a peoplescape to immerse my life into. But many signs on the wall give a compelling narrative. Time to pack -up and see what lies ahead.....more »»

Movie Review: Underwater (2020)

(Jan 19, 2020) It's an Aliens-type movie thriller set in the bowels of the Marianas Trench featuring the Vampire trilogy love-interest, Kristen Stewart. A mining operations is under attack by a creature from the bottom of the sea and it's a race for the crew to survive the pressure and the monster.....more »»