Travel Kudos
Pyin Oo Lwin is a scenic hill town in Mandalay region in Myanmar. Many Burmese people adore Pyin Oo Lwin for its cool weather and they have nicknamed Pyin Oo Lwin “Flower City” from the scores of yellow flowers that line the roads. How to get to Pyin Oo Lwin from Mandalay? Train: There is […]
Google says that winter in Myanmar is November to February, which is why my colleague Su and I decided to go in November. It is still as hot, probably because it is just the start of winter. The worse thing is, most shops and markets in Myanmar does not have air-conditioning. It was mid-day, Su […]
There wasn’t any unique accommodations on Airbnb in Myanmar, so my colleague Su and I decided to stay in a hotel instead. After much searching on Agoda, we decided on Thiri Thitsar Hotel for its proximity to the railway station. (But I didn’t actually get to take the train from Yangon to Mandalay. 12Go.Asia informed […]
Tea shops are an integral part of Myanmar culture. Tea shops are not only places to drink tea, they are places where Burmese people socialize. One of the most popular tea shop chain is Lucky Seven Tea Shop which has several outlets around Yangon. There is no air-conditioning at Lucky Seven Tea Shop, the restaurant […]
I love massage, especially after a long day of sightseeing. When I was planning for this Myanmar trip, I also searched for massage parlors near HOOD Hostel. There were many listings on TripAdvisor and Health Blessing was in 6th place, which means it should be pretty good. The sun sets early in Myanmar, by 6pm […]
I love night markets, they are the best places to sample the local street food. When I was doing research for this Myanmar trip, this article caught my attention. A night market in Yangon? I definitely have to check it out. According to the article, Yangon Night Market is supposed to stretch from “Strand Road […]
Special thanks to my Myanmar colleague Su’s cousin, who chauffeured us around all day and my Myanmar colleague Su who acted as my local guide and translator. My Myanmar trip would not have been so smooth without their help. Today was my first official day in Yangon. I had a good rest at HOOD Hostel […]
Yes! The Myanmar trip that I have been looking forward to has finally begun! First things first, I need to find a place to stay in Yangon. There was nothing interesting on Airbnb so I decided to stay in a hostel instead. I searched on Agoda, one of my go-to website for accommodation bookings. I […]
The Istana is the official residence and office of the President of Singapore. The word “Istana” means “palace” in Malay, this is where the President receives state guests. The Istana is also the office of the Prime Minister of Singapore. The Istana is closed to the public and only open on 5 public holidays in […]
Most foreigners and tourists only know Singapore as “garden city”, “lion city” or “food haven”. Many people only know about Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa and Orchard Road, but Singapore has much more to offer than just sightseeing. Singapore is one of the few countries in the world that is truly multi-cultural. Singapore is mainly made […]
