Thingyan 2014 – Mandalay, Myanmar
Exploring Bagan in Myanmar – Our Experience and Tips
One of the very first images of Burma I had ever seen was a photo of Bagan. Countless golden pagodas peering out over the tree line. Hazy mist adding a …
Trekking From Kalaw To Inle Lake In Myanmar
Everything you need to know about the Kalaw to Inle Lake trek in Myanmar. As the convoy of buffalo quietly approached, I was forced to shuffle my way off the …
Trekking To Hill Tribes In Hsipaw
Hsipaw trekking – one of the best experiences to learn about the hill tribes in Myanmar! Despite the fact that the town of Hsipaw in the Shan state of Myanmar …
People Of Myanmar (Burma) – A Photo Essay
Our time spent in the predominantly Buddhist nation of Myanmar (formerly Burma) left many varied experiences permanently etched into our memories. The ancient temples of Bagan proved to be even …
Budget For Myanmar (Burma) Backpackers
Our Daily Breakdown Of A Backpacker’s Budget For Myanmar (Burma) We tried to keep a pretty strict budget for Myanmar while we were travelling there for nearly a month. It …
Myanmar Accommodation – Where We Stayed And For How Much
It is true that Myanmar accommodation can be more expensive than other South East Asian countries. But you can still find that awesome cheap deal if you know where to …
Money In Myanmar (Burma)
Money in Myanmar Money in Myanmar information current as of April 2014 Myanmar (Burma) is a nation of myths. There is so much misinformation about this fascinating country that it …
Thailand/Myanmar (Burma) Border Crossing – Mae Sot To Myawaddy
Border Crossing Between Mae Sot (Thailand) and Myawaddy (Myanmar/Burma) Now that overland travel between Thailand and Myanmar (Burma) is a reality, travellers are discovering this new way of entering the …
Thingyan Festival – Buddhist New Year In Myanmar
“Are you happy?” the inebriated Burmese man would ask, right before he drenched my back with a bucket of ice water. I would shiver, shoot him a huge smile with …