You’ve probably heard of Asian fusion cuisine, but what exactly is it? In short, it’s a culinary style that combines the best of both worlds: the bold flavors of Asian cuisine with the more delicate tastes of Western cuisine. When done right, the result is a truly unique and delicious […]
Myanmar
The Stunning Myanmar Itinerary 3 weeks
Myanmar Itinerary 3 weeks: Myanmar (Burma) is a stunning country with some breathtakingly beautiful places to visit. From the thousands of temples of Bagan, the culture rich tea houses of Mandalay, to the pristine beaches of Ngapali, Myanmar will amaze you at every turn. Our Myanmar Itinerary 3 weeks […]
Going Bananas at the Banana Market Yangon
What would you do if you felt like going bananas in Myanmar? Well, you’d head to the banana market in Yangon, right? I had been reading about some of the more interesting things to do in Yangon, when I came across a description of a coconut and banana market in […]
The Trundling Yangon to Bagan Train
Long train journeys are one of travel’s self-indulgences. There’s something old school and charming about them. And whilst the Yangon to Bagan train isn’t the Orient Express, it is still a great experience and a terrific way to see the Myanmar countryside. The Yangon to Bagan train, and the reverse […]
The Timeless Mandalay Jade Market
I was actually searching for the location of a fish market, when I came across the existence of the Mandalay Jade Market, also known locally as Mahar Aung Myay Market. Visiting this market turned out to be one of the more interesting things to do in Mandalay, Myanmar’s second biggest […]
Myanmar’s Mysterious Kayan Long Neck Tribe
One of the highlights on our trip to Myanmar was visiting the village area of Pan Pet, where the mysterious Kayan women live. They are sometimes referred to as Padaung women, or the more descriptive, long neck tribe. Myanmar’s Kayan Long Neck Tribe The village of Pan Pet is located […]