This is the last destination of our Myanmar trip, the Old Bagan. We left Mandalay around 3 pm and arrived in Bagan at 7:30 pm. The bus ticket costs us 9,000 kyat ($6.15) per person per way. Our hotel in Mandalay helped us to book the bus tickets going to Bagan. See these articles for …
So after a short trip to Yangon, we took a bus ride for 7-8 hours. We left at exactly 10 pm in Yangon and arrived at 5 am in Chan Mya Shwe Pyi Highway Station. Good thing the grab app is working, we booked a grab “tuk-tuk” to our hotel and get some rest before …
It’s my 7th country here in Southeast Asia and this time it’s the “Golden Land of Asia” – Myanmar. Also known as Burma. I’m excited to share my experiences in Yangon as I continue my Southeast Asia Blog Tour. We started our tour at the capital city, Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon. It is derived …
Ba Vi is known for its national park and mountain range. Since it’s located near the city center it’s a perfect option for a day tour. A quite new tourist attraction but considered as one of the most first-rate natural areas in Vietnam. The park is home to a very diverse range of flora and …
This is so far my favorite destination here in Vietnam. I’m not being bias or what, but when I was in Sapa I had the feeling like everyone was very laid back and relaxed. Maybe because of the weather. Sapa has a temperate climate when I visited it last month and I think it’s like …
Ninh Binh is well-known for it’s cultural and natural attractions. And considered as the home of Vietnam’s largest Buddhist worshipping complex (Bai Dinh Temple), and other interesting destinations like parks, caves, monuments, and rivers. I stayed here in Ninh Binh for 3 days and 3 nights and I had so much quality time the entire …
People might think that Vietnam is just about Pho. Well, this country has a lot to offer when it comes to their traditional cuisines and street foods. I’ll share to you some of the famous Vietnamese foods and the places where you can have it. But before that, what I really like about Vietnamese foods …
I’ve read a lot of negative articles about how bad and boring their experiences were in this “forgotten country” in Southeast Asia, called Laos. Forgotten in terms of tourism, as they call it. Well, after traveling to some of the Southeast Asian countries, I’m often shocked by what these places can offer. In short, I …
A week of craziness For those of you who are not familiar with a homestay, it is a period abroad spent in the home of a local family. (an excerpt from Google pretending I’m a genius) Hahaha. One more thing, I didn’t stay for a week. I just used it for the sake of having …
The Cape Island: Phuket View from the Big Buddha at the top of Nakkerd Hill Another island in Southeast Asia was ticked off the list, Phuket – Thailand. Well, I’ve been in this country twice, first was in Bangkok last November 2017 and this time is on the island of Phuket. Phuket is known for …
