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Eight Things I wish I Knew Before Travelling to Myanmar

December 8, 2016 by Charmaine

Having recently opened their boarders to tourists, I was extremely excited to travel to Myanmar. I was looking forward to getting my hands and feet a bit more dirty, especially

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Bago

May 13, 2016 by Charmaine

Having a bit of extra time, I decided to stop in Bago for a day. It’s only a 2-3 hour train ride from Yangon, so a day trip is a

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Yangon

May 13, 2016 by Charmaine

Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, was also the former capital of the country. Although the capital has been moved to Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon is a bustling commercial center for

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Kyaiktiyo and Kinpun

May 12, 2016 by Charmaine

Considered the most religious destination for locals, the Golden Rock is a popular place. When you arrive, the bus will often drop you off in the town called Kyaiktiyo about

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Mawlamyine

May 12, 2016 by Charmaine

When you go to Myanmar, you’ll no doubt come across at least one literature by George Orwell. The English author worked and lived in Myanmar for numerous years. He set

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Hpa An

May 10, 2016 by Charmaine

Hpa-An, pronounced with a silent “h” offers a laid-back, backpacker vibe. Taking the bus into the town, you’re welcomed by a stunning array of mountains. Unfortunately, the country has started

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Kanthaya and Gwa

May 10, 2016 by Charmaine

Not a lot of people make it to the coast or beaches of Myanmar, and if they do, they tended to go to Ngapali. Ngapali beach is built up as

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Bagan

May 9, 2016 by Charmaine

Bagan, the postcard city of Myanmar. Located between the northern city of Mandalay and the capital of Yangon, there are many options of getting to Bagan. Getting in Buses are

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Inle Lake

April 23, 2016 by Charmaine

Everyone says Inle Lake is a must-see, shouldn’t be missed destination in Myanmar, but what they don’t tell you is how the area is completely commercialized and built for tourists.

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Kalaw and Hiking to Inle Lake

April 20, 2016 by Charmaine

Since all the guide books seem to include Inle Lake on the must-do list for Myanmar travellers, I decided to check it out for myself. Rather than just visiting the