Street Food in Yangon

As soon as I booked the ticket to Yangon I started imagining myself getting fatter and fatter every day, thanks to a full immersion into the local street food. But as I arrived in the country of thousand pagodas I realized that this won’t be the case. The main reason was that to me the…

Chinatown in Yangon: The Fresh Market at 26th Street

China Town in Yangon was exactly how I expected it to be, busy, bustling and vibrant. The area is characterized by the fact that every side street has a number which makes it easy to navigate even for those whose second name is not “good orientation”. The most interesting stuff happens from 18th to 32nd…

Amazing Chaung Tha Resort: Our Stay

During our beach days in Myanmar we stayed at Amazing Chaung Tha Resort. It is right in the heart of the village, close to the shopping area and to many local restaurants. (No ATMs or banks, don’t forget it). While we were approaching towards the hotel, on a dusty and quite primitive road, surrounded by…

The Incredible Desert Beaches of Myanmar

After the initial ‘surprise’ we discovered that the beautiful beaches of Myanmar actually exist. They are not as dreamy as the one ones in Thailand. Their charm consists in the fact that they are desert. No azzure, crystal clear waters. Instead, we found ourselves walking along long and wide stretches of sandy beaches, lined only…

Lunch at the Brunch Society in Yangon

Our first meal in Yangon wasn’t very local-like. After the 3+ hours ride on the circular train (more about it soon) we were looking for a restaurant which looked reasonably clean when we stumbled upon the Brunch Society. From outside it was quite appealing so we entered without hesitation. The staff was very welcoming and…