Kachin State is one of my most treasured destinations in all of Myanmar – location of the highest mountain (Hkakabo Razi), source of the Irrawaddy River and home to the most delicious mountain food products in the country. It is in Myitkyina (the capital city) where I first met the fabulous Nin Htay in July 2015, researching bakeries for the source of their wickedly … [Read More...]
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Turning Passion into Action: the Facility for Partnerships, Model Green Tea Factory
‘Facility for Partnerships’ is a GIZ (Deutsche Geselschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit) initiative that identifies and kick-starts local projects in Myanmar … [Read More...]
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Naturally Talented: Ko Cho (Aung Cho Lwin) – Luthier, Founder Earth’s Gifts
My wife was looking to acquire a ukulele for some time when she was referred to a local luthier named Ko Cho (rumoured to be one of Yangon’s best kept secrets) who … [Read More...]
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