The Truths and Myths about Travelling in Myanmar To visit or not to visit Myanmar.. seems to be the growing topic. The political issues are becoming more talked about, sometimes stopping travellers from visiting this unique and beautiful country. When I first started researching Myanmar a few years back.. I was mindblown. The more I read,
Burma / Myanmar
Sleeping at the Monastery (Mt Zwegabin) – Hpa An, Myanmar
When visiting Hpa An, I quickly added one more thing to my bucket list – An overnight stay at a Monastery, on the top of Mt Zwegabin. Where the monks live. That’s after climbing nearly 4000 steps to the very top, in the ridiculous heat. 2 days later, I ticked it off. Sleeping at the Monastery (
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Burma / Myanmar
Myanmar – The Golden Rock
One of the three main religious sites in Myanmar is the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda known more as the Golden Rock. It’s also a well known pilgrimage destination. Believed by many that the rock is standing on a strand of the Buddha’s hair, being so powerful that just a glimpse at it can inspire you to become
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Burma / Myanmar
Hello Burma / Myanmar
After considering visiting Myanmar for the past few months, I have finally taken the plunge and did it. Hello Burma / Myanmar The main thing keeping me from visiting sooner was the ‘travelling solo’ part. Now, as much as this does not bother me usually, Myanmar is less developed than Thailand for example –