This volunteer had me learning so much about Myanmar, its culture, and actual problems that I could never get this knowledge anywhere else. Every day we had dinner together. It was cooked on fire by any of Sabine’s kids. We[…]
My first day as a volunteer in Myanmar
The 1st day was tough. We, me, the other volunteer and 2 of Sabine’s kids, had the task of bringing bricks from the other side of the river and through uphills without any evident place to put my feet on.[…]
Volunteer experience: How complicated is Myanmar as a country
I’m already in Mu Aye Pu, the remote Myanmar village where I will volunteer. The place is peaceful and gorgeous. I can listen to the sound of the river and the roosters that walk through the village while digging for[…]
Getting to the remote area of Myanmar where I will volunteer
This will be my third volunteer through Workaway, but this time I’m even more excited. I will volunteer in a very remote area of Myanmar, and help a western woman that settled there with her bears. Yes, bears, she has[…]
Exploring Mae Sot due to Diarrhea
I have just crossed the Myanmar-Thailand border and I’m supposed to stay in Mae Sot only 1 night as my next destination is a remote area of Myanmar only accessible through Thailand. From Myanmar-Thailand border to the Guesthouse I know[…]
Things you should know about Myanmar before visiting
Between many other things you should know about Myanmar when you visit the country, here is a list of things I find interesting. I have visited the country 3 times and here are some of those inputs: -they don’t accept[…]
Overstay Myanmar visa- Can I?
This is my third time in Myanmar, my favorite country, but apparently, 28 more days will not be enough to see all I want. The other two times I have been in the country I have never overstayed my Myanmar[…]
Myanmar to Thailand land border crossing
This is the second time I’m doing the same land border from Myanmar to Thailand through Mae Sot. Just like the first time, I will go from Mawlamyine to Myawaddy, but this time I will do it alone. It’s funny[…]
Top 10 best Dawei beaches
I spent 4 days exploring Dawei beaches, therefore, I have seen many of them, and the most popular ones too, besides many times not having good accesses. Some beaches in Myanmar are scary to reach. Either because the street is[…]