Getting there: You will fly into the main airport and will have to negotiate a taxi. A taxi from the service counter will cost you $10 USD into town or a little more if you wish to stop at the Shwedagon Pagoda. Otherwise if you have the energy you can walk out from the airport … Continue reading Yangon
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Ngwe Saung Beach
Who could ever predict that Burma would have such incredible beaches? There isn't much better than a beach escape to truly unwind and enjoy the sunshine. Ngwe Saung Beach is nothing short of sensation for doing just that. Getting there: If you fly back to Yangon and still have time... WE HIGHLY recommend that you catch … Continue reading Ngwe Saung Beach
The Coast
CHAUNG THAR This place is the perfect escape if you only have a few short days away from Yangon. My travel buddy and I absolutely loved it. There is something special about digging your feet into the sand and having the sea engulf your body. Beach escapes are pure bliss. Getting there: The night bus … Continue reading The Coast
Inle Lake/ Nuang Shwe
Inle Lake is still an absolute favourite. It is a unique and wonderful way of life which has left an impression on me still years later. Continue reading for travel advice and tips written during the adventure. Getting there: From Bagan we flew into Heho with Golden Myanmar airlines at a total cost of $45 … Continue reading Inle Lake/ Nuang Shwe
Bagan
Getting There: We took a night bus from Yangon to Bagan with Bagan Minh Thar Express which cost $16 USD. They depart the larger bust station at 7 and 9:30pm, we took the 7pm and arrived into Bagan new bus terminal at around 5 am. On arrival to Bagan all foreign tourists must pay a … Continue reading Bagan