Getting To Mawlamyine
As Mawlamyine is still a little off the beaten track, it can be difficult to find information on how to get there. There are several options available to you. We haven’t included the train as it’s not...
View ArticleThings To Do In Mawlamyine
There’s not a lot of information on what there is to do in Mawlamyine and the Lonely Planet is woefully outdated. There’s actually quite a lot in the region, and if you’re willing to travel a little,...
View ArticleThings To Do In Mon & Karen State, Myanmar
This area is still so off the tourist trail that the intrepid traveller can easily find that unique experience we all pine for. Although, given the lack of tourist set up and variance of ethnic groups...
View Article2 Day Itinerary For Mawlamyine, Mon State & Karen State, Myanmar
2 days isn’t really a lot of time given the amount there is to see in the region, so our recommend 2 day Mawlamyine region itinerary is quite tightly packed! If 2 days is not enough, check out our 3...
View Article3 Day Itinerary For Mawlamyine, Mon State & Karen State, Myanmar
3 days isn’t a great deal of time to see Mawlamyine and surrounding areas, so some choices will need to be made. Day three has two suggested options, depending on your tastes. Option 1 would be best...
View Article5 Day Itinerary For Mawlamyine, Mon State & Karen State, Myanmar
5 days is a good amount of time in the Mawlamyine/Mon State/Karen State region and you will be able to see much that is on offer without rushing around, though there will still be some choices to be...
View ArticleGuide To Unknown SE Myanmar
Having spent 6 weeks living and working with locals in Mawlamyine, we have had a unique opportunity to explore Mon State and Karen State with local knowledge and visit many places previously untouched...
View ArticleBangkok Accommodation Review
I suppose the timing of this post isn’t great, given that Thailand is currently experiencing a coup and a huge reduction in tourism. However, I’ve been working on it for some time, so here goes… We’ve...
View Article13 Pieces of Advice for Uganda Travel
One of our neighbours in Luteete Now on my third visit (and dozens of faux pas later) I feel like I’m finally getting the hang of the culture here in Uganda. This is mainly due to having a plethora of...
View ArticleAfrica’s Cheapest Safari: South Luangwa, Zambia
Leopard in South Luangwa National Park What if I told you that you could do a week long African safari for under $500 USD? I wouldn’t blame you for calling me a liar. But it’s absolutely possible....
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