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…
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…
