Freshly fed, I was ready to start another overnight long-haul bus journey. After a great first JJ Express experience, there was no doubts in my mind when I booked to travel with them again. Unlike my first journey with JJ Express (read about it here), there were only three westerners among the travellers. To travel…
Myanmar and accommodation is always a gamble. Being one of the cheaper hotels with decent reviews on Agoda, I settled on 79 Living Hotel very quickly. Complimentary tea and warm towel on arrival made my expectations for 79 Living Hotel increase exponentially. Wifi is poor at best throughout Myanmar, but the wifi at 79 Living…
Crowds are massing. With clear skies there’s hope for an exquisite sunset over Mandalay. The pagoda perched on the top of Mandalay Hill is the best location to watch the golden Myanmar sun set over its once capital city. But the prime viewing position on the pagoda’s balcony is taken by three empty chairs. Whispers and rumours of…
Again we are stopped. Like the previous stops, it was only a moment, just enough time for the assistant to pay the toll for the next section of road. Then we’re off again, flying down the bumpy roads of the Mandalay province in Myanmar. I was given the hard choice between an expensive and long boat…
It’s not very often that you come across a hotel or other form of accommodation which is run flawlessly. With outstanding service and great facilities it is a pleasure to stay at Thante Hotel. You will soon be adopted by Kahine, the owner, who is always lovely and willing to help you out in anyway possible.…
