Burma/Myanmar Blog Posts

Back in the day: Visiting Rakhine State in Myanmar (Burma)

Back in the day: Visiting Rakhine State in Myanmar (Burma)

A look back on one of our early trips to Myanmar when we visited the temples at Mrauk-U and the tattooed Chin women Every now and then I like to write a blog post about my travelling days when I was in my early to mid-teens, which was around twenty-five years ago! If...

Cycle Rickshaws: An Asian Icon

Cycle Rickshaws: An Asian Icon

Cycle rickshaws: An Asian institution. Developed in the 1880s they are still a common sight in many Asian countries; cyclo rickshaws are an icon in Asia.

Five Years of Travel: Our Top 5

Five Years of Travel: Our Top 5

Today, 30 November, marks the 5 year anniversary of us leaving our life in the UK. Here are some of our favourite memories from five years of travel.

Local Eats at Yangon’s 19th Street

Local Eats at Yangon’s 19th Street

Looking for cheap eats in Yangon? Located in Yangon’s China Town, 19th Street is lined with curbside eateries and is the place locals head for a night out.

Two More Weeks in Lovely Burma

Two More Weeks in Lovely Burma

An account of travelling independently in Myanmar (Burma) from Yangon to Sittwe and Mrauk U, continuing to Taunggok and on to Pyay.

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