Our last day in Myanmar – Exploring Yangon
We only had half a day to explore Yangon. We did some sight-seeing on skateboards and enjoyed the culinary treats of Myanmar one last time.
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Myanmar on a motorbike, part 8: Last day on the road, from Taungoo to Yangon
The way from Loikaw to Taungoo was the most demanding day of our motorbike road trip in Myanmar. Real adventure over the mountains, through jungle villages.
Myanmar on a motorbike, part 7: The great adventure over the mountains, from Loikaw to Taungoo
The way from Loikaw to Taungoo was the most demanding day of our motorbike road trip in Myanmar. Real adventure over the mountains, through jungle villages.
Myanmar on a motorbike, part 6: Visiting the Kayan Lahwi Tribe at Pan Pet Villages
We did a great day trip from Loikaw to Pan Pet Villages on a motorbike. It’s the home of Kayan Lahwi tribe, known for the long tradition of neck stretching.
Myanmar on a motorbike, part 3: Pindaya and the 8094 Buddhas
In Pindaya, “the Tuscany of Myanmar”, we visited a striking cave with over 8000 Buddha statues. Besides that, we also had to visit a motorbike workshop.
Myanmar on a motorbike, part 2: Adventures and misadventures in and around Ywangan
Ywangan was the first destination on our motorbike trip in Myanmar. We explored some sights in the area but the day also contained some blood, sweat and tears
Myanmar on a motorbike, part 1: From Mandalay to Ywangan
In commercial collaboration with Discovery Rides It’s time to start our amazing adventure in Myanmar, a roadtrip on a motorbike from Mandalay to Yangon. For the next 10 days, we would be on the road, visiting some of the most fascinating places of the country on the way. First, we were headed to East, in …
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Mandalay – markets, veggie food and kidney stones
Some travelers want to escape the big South-East Asian metropoles as soon as they can, but we always feel at home in them. Oh, how we had already missed the busy markets and the little plastic chairs in front of street restaurants. Despite being busy and somewhat chaotic, we really enjoyed being in Mandalay. A …
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Bagan – Age old pagodas and hunting for sunrise
The ancient city of Bagan is one of Myanmar’s most important tourist attractions – and no wonder why. Even having some doubts at first, we, too, decided to visit there while in Myanmar. Even though our thoughts about the place are still slightly controversial, Bagan was worth visiting. We had great time riding around there …
Kalay – We’re in South-East Asia!
After crossing the border from India to Myanmar’s Chin State and having an overnight stop in the small town of Tedim, we arrived to Kalay. Kalay has been claimed to be “the true capital of Chin State”, even though it’s not even located in Chin, but the neighboring Sagaing State. When we arrived to Kalay, …