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Views from Yathet Pyan Cave - featured image

The Ultimate 2-Day Hpa-An Itinerary: What to See and Do

Nestled in the heart of Myanmar, Hpa-An is a captivating destination that offers breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re exploring its awe-inspiring caves, climbing majestic mountains, or soaking in the serenity of its tranquil pagodas, Hpa-An promises something special for every traveller. This ultimate 2-day Hpa-An

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Conquering Everest Base Camp

Everest Base Camp Trek Without Flying to Lukla

While most people fly into Lukla to begin their Everest Base Camp trek, what if I told you there’s a more scenic, less crowded, and cheaper way to start the trek without flying to Lukla? After completing this overland journey by jeep, I want to share my complete guide to

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Tazaungdaing lanterns - featured image

What to do and see in 1 day in Kalaw?

As you might remember, after spending 2 days in Hpa-An, I decided to travel to the Shan State of Myanmar. More precisely, my idea was to go on a 3D2N trek to Inle Lake. In order to do that, I could take a bus to Kalaw and from there go

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Naga Buddha Statue at Mya Tha Lyaung Temple in Bago

A visit to Bago

As you might remember, my 2 days in Yangon had just come to an end. After some research and hesitation, I decided that my next destination would be Hpa-An, but, on the way, I would stop in Bago. I asked one of the guys working at the hostel and he

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Views from Shwedagon Pagoda

2 days in Yangon

I bid farewell to the Philippines after an incredible month there. According to my previous plan, after Indonesia and the Philippines, I would travel to Vietnam. Things changed though and after speaking to some travellers I met in Indonesia and to some of my friends back home, I decided to

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Views from Zwe Lin Thaya in Hpa-An

The best of Myanmar in 3 weeks

The largest of the Mainland Southeast Asian states wasn’t included in my 3-month solo trip. As you might remember, it all started with Indonesia, a country I had spent a month travelling. That was the first country I visited after leaving Australia. After Indonesia it would be turn for The

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So long Indonesia!

I woke up the morning of October the 20th, 2018, knowing that my time was up. Sooner than later I would be saying “So long Indonesia!” and, just like that, I would be leaving such a beautiful country. Andreina had also her flight to Denpasar the same day, but just

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