Myanmar

Different countries, different customs

One of the most significant characteristics of a country is the food culture and cuisine. As fantastic as it is to get to know all these new tastes and smells, the hygienic conditions in the markets and kitchens were sometimes frightening. As a result, my European stomach got irritated several […]

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Thai Troubles (by Zofia)

Entering Thailand was far more complicated than you would think. It seemed to be such an “accessible” country! We supposed only to insure our vehicles in advance to get TIP (Temporary Import Permit) at the border and enjoy the Thai beaches… Meanwhile, two days before our planned Myanmar crossing, we […]

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Pho Win Taung (by Zofia)

Pho Win Taung was the first and I guess my favorite tourist attraction we visited in Myanmar. A complex of almost 1000 caves full of sculptures and images of Buddha. This place was not in the original plan, we visited it quite spontaneously. We were the only tourists there, only […]

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Pagodas of Bagan (by Zofia)

Bagan – a place that is on all postcards and posters from Myanmar. More than 2000 Buddhist pagodas and almost 1000 temples make the landscape truly memorable. I enjoyed exploring it from all perspectives – riding my motorbike, sightseeing, photographing, or simply wandering around. I was lucky – I was […]

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Sawadee Thailand!

The Bordercrossing After our guided tour through Myanmar, we crossed the border to Thailand in Mae Sai. Bringing your own car to Thailand is a pain at the moment, as authorities installed a new law on the 1st of November. Foreign vehicles are only allowed to enter with a guide […]

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Goodbye India & Mingalaba Myanmar

After 4 really intense months in India, we crossed the border to Myanmar last week. The Asian highway No.1, which is the only connection between India and Southeast Asia is maybe the worst road on the way on my trip. Full of dust, potholes, and construction in the middle of […]

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