Review of Yar Kinn Thar Hotel Bagan
Yar Kinn Thar Hotel Bagan – Good Central Hotel with pleasant staff After being stuck on a train for 24 hours from Bagan we were looking forward to checking in to Yar Kinn Thar Hotel and having a hot...
View ArticleReview of Mr Charles Guesthouse Hsipaw
Mr Charles Guesthouse Hsipaw – Great location, great trekking, poor service I booked Mr Charles Guesthouse Hsiapw as it came highly recommended by so many travelers who had been to Hsipaw but I’m a bit...
View ArticleReview of Lucky Bright Hotel Nyaung Shwe
We stayed two nights at the Lucky Bright Hotel and we had no complaints. Staff are relatively helpful speaking a little English although it appears to be run be two teenagers. Our room was quite big...
View ArticleReview of Eco-friendly Laguna Lodge Ngapali Beach
Let me start with this. Ngapali in Myanmar is one of the most beautiful beaches I have been to. It’s a great place to unwind and relax, take a stroll along the beach and watch the world go by. But I’m...
View ArticleWhat Not to Buy in Myanmar
A guide to what not to buy in Myanmar. Avoid scammers and fake souvenirs and spend your precious money on souvenirs that won’t leave you disappointed. Part of the fun of going abroad to new...
View ArticleTrain Travel vs Buses in Myanmar/Burma
When we were in our initial planning stage of our trip to Myanmar we read many a horror story of travellers experiences of train travel in Myanmar and many strongly suggested taking overnight buses...
View ArticleDaily Food & Drink Spend in Ngapali Beach
I didn’t want to include all the costs of the restaurants we went to while in Ngapali Beach in my normal posts because I would be there forever. This was the only place our food budget sky rocketed as...
View ArticleSunsets of Burma
During all of our travels, we can never remember seeing such unforgettable sunsets as we did in Myanmar. During our three weeks, we were both completely overwhelmed by the staggering beauty of the...
View ArticleHow 777 Steps & Monkey Poop Gave Me Enlightenment
Many people before we decided to travel to Myanmar had told us stories of their trips to Mount Popa. Many relayed how hot and smelly it would be, some told tales of their possessions being stolen from...
View ArticleVIDEO – An Insight Into Myanmar Train Journeys
One of the questions I get asked the most about my journey through Myanmar is “How are the trains?”. While overnight bus coaches seem to be the most popular choice of transport for its cost and...
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