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This is my third time in Mandalay and besides exploring the city enough times, I am sure there are still many places in this city to visit, like the Jade market in Mandalay. In case you don’t know, Myanmar is[…]

I know how hard it is to find updated information about Myanmar train schedules. Information on the internet is many times outdated and even hotels sometimes don’t know the train schedules. So, based on my trip to Myanmar in January[…]

The Myanmar train from Hsipaw to Pyin Oo Lwin is the most famous train journey in Myanmar, and I totally get why. Besides being very slow, the views along the journey are more than worth the price or the time.[…]

I tried to trek with Mr. Bike in Hsipaw, but those days they weren’t doing the trek due to some celebrations in the village the trekkers are supposed to sleep in. So, I did my Hsipaw trekking with Ko Pee,[…]

Hsipaw is a town mostly know because of it’s treks and wonderful natural scenery. Exploring Hsipaw is not possible sometimes as you will find this place closed for tourists, so be updated before planning to go. Also, going with rain[…]

It is on my wish list the magnificent train from Mandalay to Hsipaw, but instead, I will do it the other way around, from Hsipaw to Pyin OO Lwin. So, this time I’m heading from Mandalay to Hsipaw by bus.[…]

One month before the Coronavirus outbreak, I applied for a Chinese Visa in Mandalay- If only I knew… It’s funny cause I found myself almost giving up on applying for the visa. It felt almost like a sign that I[…]

This will be my third and last day in Monywa. There is still one place nearby that I would like to visit and as I have much fuel on the usually rented motorbike, I decided to give it a shot.[…]

After a splendid first-day in Phowintaung caves close to Monywa, the second day I will be exploring the most famous attractions of the city itself, as there are plenty of things to do in Monywa. Once again, I rented the[…]