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A Practical Guide to Travel in Myanmar

Asia/Oceania · November 9, 2017

myanmar travel guide

I read a lot of things before heading to Myanmar, especially about the practicalities of trip planning and what to expect in country. In reality, some of them ended up being true, others were not, at least not anymore. The situation is changing rapidly in Myanmar and it’s not nearly as difficult to travel there […]

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5 Things to do in Nyaungshwe, Myanmar (that aren’t a boat tour)

Asia/Oceania · October 8, 2017

bike ride nyaungshwe inle lake myanmar, bike ride to red mountain winery inle lake

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 things to do in Nyaungshwe that you can fit around your lake exploration. Mingalar Market Throw yourself into local life with a trip to Mingalar Market. This isn’t a […]

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Why I won’t be boycotting travel to Myanmar

Asia/Oceania, Personal Musings · September 14, 2017

People of Myanmar, thanaka, thanakha, boycotting travel to Myanmar, boycotting travel 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 Bagan or the tranquil waters of Inle Lake. It’s been for the religious and ethnic persecution of the Muslim Rohingya minority of Rakhine State by the Burmese army and militia groups, […]

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The picturesque route to Inle Lake (The Slow Train from Thazi)

Asia/Oceania · June 28, 2017

Slow Train from Thazi scenery

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 we sacrifice a day out of our itinerary to spend on a hot train? Well, we are suckers for epic train rides and when we heard about ‘The Slow […]

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12 interesting things to do in Yangon (2 day itinerary under $20)

Asia/Oceania · June 12, 2017

Shwedagon Pagoda Yangon Myanmar

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 glittery Shwedagon is undeniably the city’s jewel, but hitting the road before giving the city’s other attractions the chance to shine is a downright shame. While you can […]

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Myanmar eVisa: How to get a tourist visa online for Myanmar (Burma)

Asia/Oceania · May 30, 2017

Myanmar tourist visa online Evisa

Getting a visa for travel to Myanmar (Burma) is now much easier thanks to the government’s eVisa program. Under the program, passport holders of around 100 countries can apply for their tourist visas online. Who can apply for a Myanmar tourist visa online? Ordinary passport holders of around 100 countries may now apply for their […]

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Our first international trip in 2 years will be to…

Asia/Oceania, Personal Musings · February 19, 2017

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 longest I’ve gone without travelling internationally in my adult life. And it’s almost strange that I just realized this since, one, I’m obsessed with travel and, two, […]

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