The easiest, cheapest, more convenient way for a solo traveler to explore Dawei beaches is by motorbike. For me, it is the scariest one, but I’ll give it a try. I rented a motorbike at my hostel per 11000 kyats[…]

Dawei doesn’t have much to explore besides the numerous wide beaches in the Peninsula. Some say the best beaches in Myanmar are here, but exploring the city itself will not take you much time. Actually there aren’t many things to[…]

I’m leaving from Hpa-An to Mawlamyine by bus as I found the boat to be an expensive option, and also cause that wasn’t my final destination. I’m heading from Hpa-An to Dawei, but still not sure how. Bus from Hpa-an[…]

I rented a motorbike in Hpa-An for two days to explore the caves, mountains, and Hpa-An pagodas. I think it was the best option, and after a wonderful first day, the following one wasn’t disappointing. Kyauk Ka Lat Pagoda Hpa-An[…]

Mount Zwegabin is the highest climb you can do in Hpa-An. It takes from 1h30 up to 2 hours to complete the journey up, and people advise doing it for sunrise. That’s what I did. I don’t like to wake[…]

Hpa-An is a cute little town in Myanmar where you can easily spend three nights without getting bored. Just like the rest of Myanmar, don’t expect a very tourist made place full of foreigners and parties. In fact, you will[…]

This was my first day in Hpa-An and after a long previous day from bus to bus to go from Taungoo to Hpa-An, I slept until noon. As I only had the afternoon to explore Hpa-An, I decided to walk[…]

The bus from Taungoo to Hpa-An doesn’t depart from the city. The city doesn’t have one main bus station. Instead, the bus that passes by makes a stop on the street in a place that I have no idea where[…]