Relics of an Empire

Mandalay is a name that is present in people’s mind, if not for the works of Rudyard Kipling than at least for the prominence of Las Vegas and her casinos in present day society. Whatever romantic evocations the name may hold were quickly quashed for me in the functional but somewhat listless city. Regardless of… Read More Relics of an Empire

April 20, 2010December 30, 2023 bennettzak4 Comments

Onwards to Burma

Having reached Bangkok, Tori and I passed the time exploring Khao San Road, the backpacker hub of the entire country, and a place that frankly I could do without. it is the epicenter of tourism in Southeast Asia, the place where all those weird, disturbing things one may have heard about in relation to Thailand come… Read More Onwards to Burma

March 30, 2010December 30, 2023 bennettzak2 Comments

Zak Abroad

My Travels Overseas

Tag: Myanmar

Relics of an Empire

Onwards to Burma