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Bagan Myanmar Part 4 – Buddhist Temples

Buddhist Temples Bagan is a very important Buddhist temple site for the Burmese. These are all 11th– 13th century pagodas and represent a variety of styles.  Well worth a trip!  A male monk in his traditional scarlet robe. With 89% of the population being Buddhist, there are many monks (male and female) seen everywhere.  Even monks need to shop for souvenirs! Teak was a major commodity of Burma and there is still an active wood working industry today.

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Bagan Myanmar Part 3 – Traditions

Bagan Myanmar Part 3 – Traditions WARNING! This is not firewood!  Burning it may cause an international incident. These trees are a very traditional type of “make-up” and sunscreen.  You grind the tree on a stone, add water to make a paste and then apply in an artistic way!   Men, women and children all use this Thanaka.  It supposedly has curative powers and is an anti-fungal. Long necked women are traditionally weavers.  They live in remote villages but can be found at many tourist places peddling their wares.

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Bagan Myanmar Part 2

Bagan Myanmar Part 2 In Bagan Myanmar rural roads are repaired by hand, yes by hand! These ladies carry and sort the gravel for road maintenance. Here is a good example of some of the various vehicles on the road.  In transportation many small trucks are used to carry both goods and people. Most times they are frequently overloaded.  And lets not forget overtaking is always an adventure!   Driving tip: keep honking as you overtake! Remember, all are unpredictable.  Cattle, carts, motorbikes etc can be taken over on both sides of the road.

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Adventure to Myanmar Part 2

Adventure to Myanmar Part 2 Anything old can be fixed on the streets by someone somewhere.  Keeping it simple means everything to the EarthCruiser way.  So if necessary there will always be someone who can help. Just ask around! Very clever people who have simple tools and they know how to use them. Driving in Myanmar   Axle weights are subjective, more is better obviously. The cab over truck is very common throughout Asia – Fuso and Isuzu, all the players are here.  EarthCruiser on a Fuso or Isuzu chassis is a no brainier in many parts of the world.

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Greetings from Yangon Myanmar – Ancient Traditions

Ancient Traditions in Yangon Myanmar Greetings from Yangon Myanmar! Lance and Michelle are currently on a recon trip in Myanmar. They are planning for a future EarthCruiser trip through some of their favorite parts of Asia. Self drive overland travel in Asia is getting easier, making it perfect for the EarthCruiser way of life. Ancient traditions are lived every day.   Transportation From early to late models, the Fuso Canter is a popular chassis option for bus and truck transportation.  Roads aren’t very wide and lane markings are a guide, not a rule. That’s why small and manageable is best.  Which is

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GZL Series Video 10 – Common Questions

Today on the blog, Lance goes over some common questions about the GZL. Like can you add a bike rack or travel with a trailer? Are we making a camper for a flat bed? When can I have a GZL?  Find all the answers in Video 10 below! GZL Series Video 10 – Common Questions

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GZL Series Video 6 – Dinette Overview

Today on the blog Lance goes over the inside dinette area of the GZL. He also discusses how you can still have room to make breakfast and have the bed fully pulled out. Check it out in the GZL Series Video 6 below! GZL Series Video 6 – Dinette Overview

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Bagan Myanmar Part 4 – Buddhist Temples

Buddhist Temples Bagan is a very important Buddhist temple site for the Burmese. These are all 11th– 13th century pagodas and represent a variety of styles.  Well worth a trip!  A male monk in his traditional scarlet robe. With 89% of the population being Buddhist, there are many monks (male and female) seen everywhere.  Even monks need to shop for souvenirs! Teak was a major commodity of Burma and there is still an active wood working industry today.

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Bagan Myanmar Part 3 – Traditions

Bagan Myanmar Part 3 – Traditions WARNING! This is not firewood!  Burning it may cause an international incident. These trees are a very traditional type of “make-up” and sunscreen.  You grind the tree on a stone, add water to make a paste and then apply in an artistic way!   Men, women and children all use this Thanaka.  It supposedly has curative powers and is an anti-fungal. Long necked women are traditionally weavers.  They live in remote villages but can be found at many tourist places peddling their wares.

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Bagan Myanmar Part 2

Bagan Myanmar Part 2 In Bagan Myanmar rural roads are repaired by hand, yes by hand! These ladies carry and sort the gravel for road maintenance. Here is a good example of some of the various vehicles on the road.  In transportation many small trucks are used to carry both goods and people. Most times they are frequently overloaded.  And lets not forget overtaking is always an adventure!   Driving tip: keep honking as you overtake! Remember, all are unpredictable.  Cattle, carts, motorbikes etc can be taken over on both sides of the road.

Read More +
Blog

Adventure to Myanmar Part 2

Adventure to Myanmar Part 2 Anything old can be fixed on the streets by someone somewhere.  Keeping it simple means everything to the EarthCruiser way.  So if necessary there will always be someone who can help. Just ask around! Very clever people who have simple tools and they know how to use them. Driving in Myanmar   Axle weights are subjective, more is better obviously. The cab over truck is very common throughout Asia – Fuso and Isuzu, all the players are here.  EarthCruiser on a Fuso or Isuzu chassis is a no brainier in many parts of the world.

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Blog

Greetings from Yangon Myanmar – Ancient Traditions

Ancient Traditions in Yangon Myanmar Greetings from Yangon Myanmar! Lance and Michelle are currently on a recon trip in Myanmar. They are planning for a future EarthCruiser trip through some of their favorite parts of Asia. Self drive overland travel in Asia is getting easier, making it perfect for the EarthCruiser way of life. Ancient traditions are lived every day.   Transportation From early to late models, the Fuso Canter is a popular chassis option for bus and truck transportation.  Roads aren’t very wide and lane markings are a guide, not a rule. That’s why small and manageable is best.  Which is

Read More +
Common Questions
Vehicles

GZL Series Video 10 – Common Questions

Today on the blog, Lance goes over some common questions about the GZL. Like can you add a bike rack or travel with a trailer? Are we making a camper for a flat bed? When can I have a GZL?  Find all the answers in Video 10 below! GZL Series Video 10 – Common Questions

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Vehicles

GZL Series Video 6 – Dinette Overview

Today on the blog Lance goes over the inside dinette area of the GZL. He also discusses how you can still have room to make breakfast and have the bed fully pulled out. Check it out in the GZL Series Video 6 below! GZL Series Video 6 – Dinette Overview

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