The taxi stops in a dirt lot filled with mini vans and buses. Could this be the airport? He jumps out and begins to unload our bags from the trunk. Pointing us in the direction of a small basic building opposite the lot he climbed back into the drivers seat as was off. Following his…
Paper hot air balloons. Paper hot air balloons fuelled with raging fires. Paper hot air balloons fuelled with raging fires and covered with candles. Paper hot air balloons fuelled with raging fires and covered with fireworks. Paper hot air balloons fuelled with raging fires and covered with fireworks that shoot downwards into the crowds of…
Accommodation on Inle Lake can be extremely pricey. For those travelling on a budget, the town of Nyaung Shwe holds plenty of affordable accommodation options and also offers greater services and variety of stores and restaurants. Inle Star Motel is at the lower price end of accommodation and is located right on the river leading…
I’m woken to the sound of boats starting their engines to make the journey down the river into Inle Lake. The constant drone is dulled by my mountain view room in Inle Star Motel, but still I stir and climb up to the rooftop terrace for breakfast. From here I watch as other travellers make their way…
Tucked away in the middle of Nyaung Shwe is a hidden gem. Not something you expect to find in Myanmar, Nyaung Shwe Bakery is full of delightful surprises. Run by a lovely couple, this bakery follows the modern hipster café style of the Western world. With everything baked fresh by the family, every meal melts…
