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…
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.…
JJ Express (Joyous Journeys) is one of the major bus companies with many routes throughout Myanmar. Pricier than other bus services, we opted for the highest rated for service and comfort: a real first class bus journey. From my experiences so far in Myanmar, I did not have high hopes for a first class rated…
Entering a new country, I am always excited to experience the local cuisine for the first time. One of my first questions to locals that I meet is always where is their favourite place to eat. Following my usual string of enquiries, I quizzed my taxi driver for the best place in Yangon to try…
