The capital city is usually one of the main places you want to see in every country, right? Well, that’s not the case in Myanmar. Naypyidaw (also spelt Nay Pyi Taw) is Myanmar’s new capital city, built completely artificially. And it’s a ghost town. We were intrigued by the mystical place no one visits and where almost no one lives… so we decided to come to Naypyidaw. Here’s my experience with one of the most bizarre places I have ever…
Trekking to Inle Lake is one of must-do activities in Myanmar. I actually didn’t know this before coming to Myanmar and only heard about it from a fellow traveller once I was in the country – and I’m really glad I decided to do this trek because it ended up being one of my best experiences in Asia! Here’s all about my 3-day trek from Kalaw to Inle Lake.
Myanmar is still a relatively new travel destination – it officially opened to tourists in 2011. This makes it a very unique and authentic place to visit and I can only recommend putting this beautiful country on your bucket list! If you don’t know what to expect, here are some things you should know before going to Myanmar:
Thailand is a country where my entire nine-month backpacking adventure started and also the only country I visited twice during this long trip (I don’t think the repeated airport layovers in Kuala Lumpur really count). While the first time I only explored the capital city, Bangkok, and the north of Thailand – Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, this time I wanted to see the south.
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know that besides posting all kinds of travel tips and guides I also have my travel diary section where I tell you everything I did and and saw in each country I visited. So even though I have already written a few articles about Singapore and Malaysia, it seems appropriate to also give you the whole breakdown of my travel itinerary for these two countries.
Malaysia is one of the best places for spotting street art. While most people have heard of George Town in Penang and Ernest Zacharevic’s work, a lot less travellers have Ipoh on their radar when visiting Malaysia. Where the hell even is Ipoh, I hear you ask? Ipoh is a relatively tourist-free town about two hours north of Kuala Lumpur, almost halfway between Kuala Lumpur and Penang. Here are all the best street art pieces you can see in Ipoh…
Cameron Highlands is a popular hilly region a few hours away from Kuala Lumpur. It offers pleasant cool temperatures due to its higher altitude so if you get tired of the hot Malaysian climate, this is the place to go. However, the temperatures are far from the only reason to go to Cameron Highlands. If you are wondering why you should come to this part of Malaysia, here are three awesome things to do in Cameron Highlands!
Wondering what to see in Kuala Lumpur? Where to find the best views or how to get around? Then keep reading because I’ve got you covered. Whether you are spending a few days in Kuala Lumpur or find yourself here on a layover, here’s a quick overview to help you plan your trip!
Singapore. The super modern, super clean and super expensive city state of Asia. For many travellers also a quick layover while heading to another destination. Whether you only have a few hours or a few days, here are the main things you shouldn’t miss in Singapore. I spent four days in Singapore last year so I’m by no means an expert on the city but I hope you’ll find some inspiration for your Singapore visit here!
Laos may not have an access to the ocean but it still has a perfectly relaxed place called 4000 islands. The 4000 islands lie on the Mekong River in southern Laos, near the border with Cambodia. Here’s everything you need to know about travelling to the 4000 islands!