Traveling to Myanmar? Most tourists don't realize how many things to do in Mandalay there are and that they should spend at least 2 nights in Mandalay. On our recent trip to Myanmar, we had a direct flight from Chiang Mai to Mandalay and spent...
If you like your towns and cities steeped in history, with atmospheric streets lined with heritage architecture, George Town in Malaysia should be on your travel bucket list. George Town is one of those rare frozen-in-time cities which mingles with today’s modern lifestyle lusts. It...
The world's first overwater bungalows may have originated in Bora Bora back in 1970, but they've been popping up all over the world ever since. Thailand is no different, overwater bungalows in Thailand are now in 5 destinations across the country. The best part about...
Ringing in the Thai New Year with a bucket of water over your head is to be expected when partaking in the Songkran festival. Every April both Thais and tourist hit the streets armed with squirt guns and buckets of water. If you don't want...
Mandalay is a great starting or ending point to any trip to Myanmar. The best of Myanmar is located in this part of the country, and if your main Myanmar itinerary focuses on Bagan and Inle Lake start your trip in Mandalay. On our recent...
When looking at how to get from Bagan to Inle Lake you'll have several options. You'll have to see which one fits your Myanmar budget and time schedule. Traveling around Myanmar takes time as the roads are not the best, going 150 miles can easily...
