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…
When you make a reservation anywhere in the world from a reputable website such as Agoda, you generally don’t suspect that you will be victim to drastic fraudulent advertising of properties. Arriving in Yangon, Myanmar though, I was definitely surprised to find my room had only two of the facilities in the tiny windowless shoebox,…
When travelling on a different airline for the first time you are always dubious about the travel experience you are about to encounter. Sadly, the norm for expectations for an airline is very low. Everyone always has something to say and complain about every airline throughout the globe. Air Asia however blew my mind. With…
In a venture to stay central but have a small haven of peace and tranquillity, I stumbled across Khaosan Baan Thai on Hostelworld. Advertised as a cosy and clean Thai house only a 10 minute walk north of Khao San Rd, I was delighted to find that it is truly what you get. Down a…
