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[…]
Exploring Yangon by bicycle
As I have visited many attractions of Yangon the first time I visited the city, this time I dedicated all my time to explore it by bicycle. This is not such a easy task as the traffic here is very[…]
Secret places in Yangon- abandoned amusement park
Not many people know that there is an abandoned amusement park in Yangon. You can’t see it as it is surrounded by the zoo and houses, so this is still a secret place not known by many tourists. I found[…]
Going from Mrauk-U to Yangon
Mrauk-U is now my favorite place in Myanmar when I thought nothing could beat Bagan. You will not get tired of Pagodas here as the experience of cycling on those bumpy streets it’s already enough to make you love this[…]
The best way to explore Mrauk-U
The best way to explore Mrauk-U is really on the top of a bicycle. I have my own Ympek bicycle, but you can rent one there. There is only 1 place for bike rental, but there is actually no need[…]
Magical sunrise and sunset in Mrauk-U
The sunrise in Mrauk-U isn’t describable. You will never get the real feeling through a description as you don’t listen to the sounds of the birds, the silence around you, you don’t feel the sunrays in your face, and you[…]