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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…
When a friend of mine asked me to bring her a fridge magnet from Yangon I was about to reply that souvenirs doesn’t exist in Myanmar. This was true until we visited Bogyoke Market which, according to TripAdvisor is one of the major tourist attractions in town. We probably would have skipped it but the…
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…
The spot is also very popular with young inamorati so if you are not into the mood of seeing romantic scenes every meter I would suggest going elsewhere
If you are a lover of all things luxurious (like yours truly) the name Belmond for sure sounds familiar to you. I could almost hear the sighing of the empire, the steps of the viceroy and the ruler, imagining them sipping a gin while discussing important colonial matters.
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…
Our hotel at the beach had been booked well in advance. But one small detail was still unclear. Once we landed in Myanmar we had two days to figure out how to get from Yangon to Chaung Tha.
If you are traveling to the still relatively undiscovered land of 1000 pagodas and are a little bit anxious about it, don’t be anymore. Here is my list of learnings from travelling to Yangon and the
Bustling and busy streets. The shining golden beauty of a 2.500 years old pagoda. Somehwere in between the doctor’s house. Now home to one of the most luxurious hotels in Yangon – Savoy. I can feel the old colonial charm as I walk slowly through the corridors and explore the spaces. Burmese teak furniture, traditional…
