As you probably already know, Myanmar is one of the most devout Buddhist countries in the world. From south to north and east to west there are thousands and thousands of…
Myanmar was on my travel list for a long time and when we finally booked our flights to visit it, I couldn’t be happier. After backpacking to many touristy countries…
When you think you’ve seen it all, book a flight to Myanmar and visit the biggest reclining Buddha in the world. Even though I’ve seen countless Buddha statues all around…
Mawlamyine is one of those places which makes you realize that if you really want to experience one country’s culture, you have to get off the beaten path. This city…
If you’re planning a trip to Myanmar, chances are you’ve already heard about Bagan, Yangon, Inle Lake or Mandalay. But what about Hpa An? Hpa An is an emerging tourist…
Inle Lake is the second largest lake in Myanmar and around 70,000 people live here. The lake is an important source of food for locals (fish, tomatoes) and also a…
2018 was the best year of my life. Without a doubt. 2018 was the year when I finally decided to follow my dreams and pursue a career which makes me…
Apart from the famous Bagan or Mandalay, exploring Inle Lake by boat should be a priority when visiting Myanmar. Over the past few years, Inle Lake has gained popularity among…
If you are planning to see Mandalay in two days and you’re not sure which places are worth visiting and which are not, you are in the right place. I’ve…
When visiting Mandalay, a trip to the nearby Mingun is a must. Mostly known for the Mingun Pahtodawgyi, a gigantic unfinished pagoda, Mingun is also worth visiting for the Hsinbyume Pagoda (the famous…
I’ve been to many temples, hundreds of them. I’ve seen temples in Thailand, Cambodia, Japan, Vietnam, Laos and many other countries but none impressed me as much as the Hsinbyume…
If you are traveling to Myanmar, exploring Bagan should be on top of your must visit places. After seeing Angkor Wat in Cambodia, I honestly thought that no other place,…