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[…]
A long journey from Laos to Portugal during Coronavirus outbreak
I’m already back in Portugal. Finally. But it was not easy to get here. Not long after I arrived in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, which entered a lockdown the day after my arrival, I receive an email saying that[…]
Staying in Southeast Asia during the Covid-19 outbreak
I have been volunteering in Laos, more specifically in Luang Prabang, for over two weeks and in this short period of time, everything has changed. My volunteering is to help a local jewelry store with unique pieces made by locals[…]
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[…]
Things to do in Penang Georgetown
Penang is my last destination in Malaysia. I’m going from Cameron Highlands to the island and have no idea where to stay. Then I decided to stay in Penang Georgetown and I don’t regret. I have heard of this city[…]
Exciting things to do in Cameron Highlands
I think Cameron Highlands is not a very popular tourist destination in Malaysia. At least, it didn’t seem, judging by the number of western tourists I saw. However, there are plenty of things to do in Cameron Highlands. The highlands[…]
