I read a lot of things before heading to Myanmar, especially about the practicalities of trip planning and what to expect in country. In …
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5 Things to do in Nyaungshwe, Myanmar (that aren’t a boat tour)
Most people visit Nyaungshwe in Myanmar to visit Inle Lake. However there is more to do in Nyaungshwe that just a boat tour. Here are five …
Why I won’t be boycotting travel to Myanmar
Myanmar has been in the international news a lot the past couple of weeks, and it hasn’t been for the glorious stupa-dotted landscape of …
The picturesque route to Inle Lake (The Slow Train from Thazi)
Most travellers in Myanmar take the bus to get from city to city. The rationale is clear: they are faster and more comfortable. So why would …
12 interesting things to do in Yangon (2 day itinerary under $20)
Many people say to see the Shwedagon Pagoda and then hightail it to one of the other highlights of the country like Bagan or Inle Lake. The …
Myanmar eVisa: How to get a tourist visa online for Myanmar (Burma)
Getting a visa for travel to Myanmar (Burma) is now much easier thanks to the government's eVisa program. Under the program, passport …
Our first international trip in 2 years will be to…
I've just come to a realization. That I (and Hai for that matter) haven't been abroad for more than a year and a half. I think that's the …