A guide to Getting around the Lake in Inle Lake
To reach most of the lakeside accommodation you need to transfer to a long-tail boat in Nyaung Shwe for a ride first down a wide canal, and then across Inle…
A guide to eating and drinking in Myanmar
You don’t read much about Myanmar food that is complimentary. Many people seem to think the meals here are tasteless and if you stick to the tourist cafes, that is…
A guide to staying in Myanmar
Yangon Accommodation Belmond Governor’s Residence 35 Taw Win Road, Dagon Township, Yangon; http://www.governorsresidence.com The location is a little out of town but the facilities are wonderful. The three grades of rooms…
A Guide to discovering some Myanmar hidden gems
There are many other places in the country that are worth seeing, however. Some are reasonably accessible while others are only for those who are prepared to spend the necessary…
Things You Must Know to Travel in Myanmar
01. ATM Myths Myth #1: ATMs are as rare as penguins in Myanmar While Myanmar doesn’t offer as much convenience for travelers as more popular tourist destinations like Vietnam or…
Best places to see in Mingun
Mingun is famous for its many Buddhist shrines, monasteries, meditation centers and monuments of historical and cultural importance. It makes a good half-day trip from Mandalay. Mantara Gyi Pagoda Something…
Best places to see in Inwa
Remnants of this royal city are interspersed between paddy fields and villages. Most visitors see them while traveling around in the back of a horse- drawn cart. This is a…
Top 7 places to visit in Yangon
Yangon, the largest city in Myanmar, is green and cool with lush tropical trees, shady parks, and beautiful lakes. As it rapidly develops it has also acquired traffic jams, poverty,…
Getting to know Myanmar
Myanmar is a country of huge variety with a rich history, and to really appreciate what it has to offer you should have some understanding of its background and how…
9 Essential things for Myanmar traveler
01. Money One of the biggest problems with Myanmar’s fledgling tourist industry is getting hold of enough cash to pay for things. Until recently, you would struggle to get money…
A guide to getting around Myanmar
Myanmar is still in the process of being built and is quickly putting in the framework it needs to cater for tourists. Not just for the creature comfort of Westerners,…
A guide to getting into Myanmar
Travel into Myanmar has come a long way in recent years and is now fairly simple, although it may require one or two uncomfortably long bus trips if you don’t…