Mingun it’s a city in Myanmar that I pity I didn’t visit the last time I was in Mandalay. Fortunately, I’m back and I can visit this wonderful place. From Ostello Bello it is a 30 minute bicycle journey. I[…]
Bike Trip in Myanmar: the beginning
After 2 days trip to get from my hometown in Portugal to Mandalay in Myanmar, I’m already in Mandalay enjoying the calm vibe of this country on my first bike trip ever. I’m back to my favorite country ever. I[…]
My bike trip: travel Myanmar with a folding bicycle
This year, I embraced the adventure of traveling alone for the first time ever and also the first time in Asia. After nearly 4 months trip to Southeast Asia, I decided to change life and dedicate myself to a new[…]
Best travel photos of Myanmar on Instagram
My trip has been shared on the social media, and of course, I have many travel photos of Myanmar on Instagram, but much more on the blog. I gathered my follower’s favorite ones on this post. Join the crew and follow the[…]
About Myanmar: Review from my 1 month trip
In this trip I have been to 5 countries: India, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam and my favorite was Myanmar. I knew less about Myanmar and this is the country I’m most curious about. I had a fascination for it[…]
Things to do in Yangon, Myanmar
After visiting the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, I went to the garden nearby. It’s a pleasant and quiet place to chill out for a bit. What I didn’t know is that there is an air balloon in Yangon. Yes, it’s[…]
Shwedagon Pagoda: must visit in Yangon
Shwedagon Pagoda is quite a walk from my hostel, but I will dedicate my day to it so I have plenty of time to walk. It was a 40 min walk but besides being a big city Yangon isn’t chaotic.[…]
My first day in Yangon, Myanmar
Yangon is my last destination in Myanmar and I will be here for 5 days so I can explore the big city with no rush. I felt Yangon was different from the rest of Myanmar. Maybe it’s due to the[…]
Truck ride to Kyaiktiyo, Golden Rock
I arrive in Kyaiktiyo (Kyaikto) around 11 PM and it’s totally dark. I have booked the closest hotel to the train station for a chance to get there walking, but it still was a 15 min walk. All the surroundings[…]