Mick Shippen
Biographical Info:
Mick Shippen is a freelance writer currently based in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. His travel articles have been widely published. With a strong interest in local arts Mick is currently fulfilling a commission for a book that will document the life and work of the traditional village potters in Southeast Asia.
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Mick Shippen's Recent Contributions
Market Values in Pyinmana
Mick Shippen - mshippen [875]
The author visits Central Myanmar, where the road to Mandalay moves forward with a rhythm that is far from poetic...
Destinations:
Burma
Topics:
People |
Animals
If you want to make a good curry…
Mick Shippen - mshippen [875]
... you must use an earthenware cooking pot made in the traditional way. Or so I am told by Krishnan, one of three Indian potters that line the road of Baru Dua, Jalan Klang.
Destinations:
Malaysia
Topics:
Food
Baja Tracks in the Jungle
Mick Shippen - mshippen [875]
We just had to pull over for a breather and a much-needed stretch but there was no level ground in sight. It wasn't really possible to stop moving at all, even for a split second - at least not...
Destinations:
Thailand |
Chiang Mai
Topics:
Travel |
Adventure
In a City Jungle
Mick Shippen - mshippen [875]
Hidden away in a quite corner of Malaysia's continually urbanizing Klang Valley lies Rimba Ilmu - the 'Forest of Knowledge'. A mere stones throw from the busy streets of Kuala Lumpur's very own...
Destinations:
Kuala Lumpur |
Malaysia
Topics:
National Parks
Swar Yarma, Central Myanmar
Mick Shippen - mshippen [875]
A story told with photos.
Destinations:
Burma |
Yangon
Topics:
Travel |
People
Other Contributions
| Northern delights - in search of Kao Soi |
| Going with the Flow in Central Myanmar |
