Monywa is a city not so far from Mandalay, and for that same reason, many people visit it on a day trip from the biggest city in the Northern part of Myanmar. However, the city looks rather interesting to me,[…]
From Thazi to Mandalay by bus
I have been in Thazi in 2018, the first time I was in Myanmar. At the time, I had just finished my favorite train journey at that moment- from Inle Lake to Thazi. It was a long slow journey but[…]
Myanmar train rides: from Naypidaw to Thazi
So, this time in Myanmar, I wanted to move by train more often, a thing that ended up not happening as the schedules aren’t convenient at all. Myanmar train rides are fun, but the schedules aren’t. They told me at[…]
Exploring Naypyidaw by motorbike
I get from Yangon to Naypyidaw by bus and reach the capital of Myanmar at night, about 10 pm. As usual, I am the only foreigner on that bus, but that was expectable as not many travelers visit this city.[…]
Things to do in Yangon for the third time
I’m back in Myanmar, my favorite country in the world, and this is the 3rd time I’m visiting the country and Yangon. This time I spent Christmas here not knowing what things to do in Yangon. The city center had[…]
Magical Mrauk-U sunrise, Myanmar
Mrauk-U is a place like no other in the world. I saw the most breathtaking Mrauk-U sunrise ever there, not only for the colors in the sky but for all the surreal ambiance. It’s location among several hills with strategically[…]
Review of one month bike trip in Myanmar
Going back again to Myanmar with a bicycle was sounding like a too big dream to accomplish a few months ago. But after many conversations with friends, I realized that I was stating that this was my ultimate travel dream[…]
Getting from Mawlamyine to Bangkok by land
There is no bus connection to get you from Mawlamyine to Bangkok in Thailand, so all the journey from Mawlamyine to Mae Sot, the border with Thailand, is done in a shared taxi. The distance between the two places is[…]
Train from Yangon to Mawlamyine
I thought to fly from Yangon to Ho Chi Minh that will be my next destination, but I met a friend during my journey that was heading to Bangkok by land, so I decided to join her. Also because the[…]
