My mom and I traveled to Bagan in 2018, and had the pleasure of seeing and getting to know the city with Linn as our personal guide. Our experience was phenomenal. Linn was very knowledgeable of the city’s history. He explained the political and religious intents of each pagoda, and how Bagan’s past is still very much reflected in Myanmar’s present culture. To travel is to see beyond the physical present. With Linn’s help, we explored Bagan’s roots and felt the hearts of its people.