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In the remote possibility that you find yourself in Chaung Tha and get bored (really?) with the scenic desert beaches there is a bunch of things that you could do. One of them is visiting Phoe Kalar Island which is within stone’s throw from the Southest point of Chaung Tha beach. You could swim your way…
One of the things I like most about Myanmar is that the local people still wear daily their national clothes. The women’s outfits usually consist of a longyi, a sarong-like long skirt and a matching top. Dull monochromes are not an option here. On the contrary, the ravishing colors match perfectly the tropical setting of…
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…
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…
Chaung Tha can be deceiving at first for the unprepared travelers ( as we were ). The locals enjoy the beach life but unfortunately they lack any sense of environmental responsibility. We spent the first day trying to find all
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
