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,[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Bus from Bagan to Mrauk-U
Mrauk-U is the reason for my excitement on this new trip to Myanmar. I remember that I have found this place the first time I was searching places to visit in Myanmar, but somehow I skip it and just reminded[…]
Visiting Bagan temples with Ympek bicycle
It’s true that I have been in Bagan already and that riding a bicycle here the first time was one of my favorite experiences on the whole trip. Because the freedom and calmness you feel while having the sensation that[…]
Cycling among the villages of Nyaung Shwe
During my last day at Nyaung Shwe, I decided cycling whatever I feel like, so I ended up among the villages where I saw absolutely no tourists. I’m sure there aren’t many tourists doing this path as it doen’t look[…]
Exploring Mingun, Myanmar, by bicycle
Mingun it’s a city in Myanmar that I pity I didn’t visit the last time I was in Mandalay. Fortunately, I’m back and I can visit this wonderful place. From Ostello Bello it is a 30 minute bicycle journey. I[…]
Bike Trip in Myanmar: the beginning
After 2 days trip to get from my hometown in Portugal to Mandalay in Myanmar, I’m already in Mandalay enjoying the calm vibe of this country on my first bike trip ever. I’m back to my favorite country ever. I[…]
My bike trip: travel Myanmar with a folding bicycle
This year, I embraced the adventure of traveling alone for the first time ever and also the first time in Asia. After nearly 4 months trip to Southeast Asia, I decided to change life and dedicate myself to a new[…]