Review 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 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 ArticleThe Day A New Era Was Born
Exactly 26 years ago, on 8th August 1988 Burmese citizens woke up on a wet Monday morning with no idea what tragedy and destruction would lay ahead of them. During my time in Myanmar as it is now...
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 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...
View ArticleVIDEO – A glimpse into the mystique of Bagan
I remember back when I was doing my research and planning for our trip to Myanmar. Much of the information was out of date and I could only dream about how amazing the destination would be. One thing...
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 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 ArticleThe Day A New Era Was Born
Exactly 26 years ago, on 8th August 1988 Burmese citizens woke up on a wet Monday morning with no idea what tragedy and destruction would lay ahead of them. During my time in Myanmar as it is now...
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 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...
View ArticleVIDEO – A glimpse into the mystique of Bagan
I remember back when I was doing my research and planning for our trip to Myanmar. Much of the information was out of date and I could only dream about how amazing the destination would be. One thing...
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