Travel Diaries
Day-by-day adventures from our journey around the world. Real experiences, honest thoughts, and unforgettable moments from the road.
Shopping in Bangkok: MBK Center and Emporium
We spent a relaxing day by the hotel pool and shopping at Bangkok's famous malls - the upscale Emporium and bustling MBK Center. From luxury brands to bargain electronics, Bangkok is a shopper's paradise!
Last Day in Myanmar: Goodbye to the Golden Land
We were leaving Myanmar after almost a month in one of Southeast Asia's last undiscovered gems. From hot air balloon rides over Bagan to cave exploration in Hpa-An, Myanmar exceeded every expectation!
Back to Yangon: Return to the Big City
We took a VIP bus from Hpa-An back to Yangon - 6 hours of leather seats, onboard entertainment, and more legroom than we needed. Not the most exciting travel day, but the comfort made it bearable!
Hpa-An Adventures: Caves, Karsts, and 400,000 Bats
We hired a motorbike to explore Hpa-An's incredible countryside - climbing Mount Zwegabin's 2,638 steps, discovering massive cave temples, boating through karst landscapes, and witnessing 400,000 bats emerge from Linno Cave at sunset!
Yangon to Hpa-An: Journey to Karst Country
A 6-hour bus ride from Yangon to Hpa-An took us from Myanmar's biggest city to a small rural town surrounded by dramatic karst formations and glorious mountains - the perfect backpacker paradise!
Yangon and the Shwedagon Pagoda: Myanmar's Golden Jewel
We explored Yangon - Myanmar's economic and cultural center. From colonial architecture to modern skyscrapers, bustling markets to the magnificent golden Shwedagon Pagoda at sunset, this vibrant city captured our hearts!
Nyaung Shwe to Yangon
We were already leaving Nyaung Shwe for Yangon - Myanmar's largest city.
Last day on Inle Lake
We spent our last day on the lake cruising past floating gardens and meeting traditional fishermen.
Inle Resort and Spa
After three days trekking from Kalaw, we pampered ourselves at the Inle Resort and Spa.
Inle Lake to Kalaw - Day 3/3
Last day trekking to Inle Lake - a boat ride through floating farms and encounters with the Long Neck Women.
Inle Lake to Kalaw - Day 2/3
Second day of our trek from Kalaw to Inle Lake - the most difficult but also the most rewarding day.
Inle Lake to Kalaw - Day 1/3
We started our trek from Kalaw to Inle Lake, a classic on the backpacking circuit in Myanmar.