I first went to the Pride last year because I was curious and just got my brand new camera, which I was dying to try out. I didn’t expect that it would be one of the most colourful and joyful things I would experience. I expected banners and people shouting out slogans, but I didn’t […]
Luang Prabang – a real Asian gem
Luang Prabang is one of the most beautiful places in South East Asia. Surrounded by mountains and two rivers, Mekong and Tam Khan, it has spectacular views and lots of trekking routes to explore.The whole town is the UNESCO Heritage site, which itself is an extraordinary fact.To me the houses of Luang Prabang were the […]
Vientiane and first impressions of Laos

When I got to the capital of Laos it seemed like the Asia suddenly stood still. There were almost no people on the streets, the car drivers didn’t horn at each other…it was quiet. After Myanmar I found this new peace a little unnerving, but started appreciating it as soon as I checked into my hostel. First […]
Getting to Laos overland from Thailand
The easiest way to get to Laos is to hop on a plane to Vientaine. I honestly don’t remember why I chose a longer, more complicated route. Maybe it was because I lacked a challenge. Who knows! Anyway, I decided to take a flight from Bangkok to Udon Thani (Northern Thailand) and a bus to […]
Monkeys, 777 steps and a taxi driver called Jelly Fish – a day on Mount Popa
Mount Popa is one of the holiest places in the whole of Myanmar. It is a volcano, which peak reaches 1518 meters above the sea level. Located 50 km from Bagan it can be reached by road in around 1 hour. The monastery, located on the top of the mountain hides one of the most […]
The best place to eat around Bagan
Some people might not agree with me, but I found that Burmese food is not the best in the world. It is tasty, there’s a great variety of curries and noodles, but to me it was never spicy enough, or had too much cabbage, or was just bland. I was thrilled when I found a […]
How I met Thiri and found a perfect spot for a sunset in Bagan

I arrived in Bagan thinking that there won’t be many tourists around and I will be able to enjoy the culture and surroundings without worries. I was very surprised when I saw hordes of tourists flooding the area. I wasn’t so original after all. Myanmar is more and more popular with tourists around the world. […]
Useful advice for the first time visitors to the temples of Bagan
Bagan is a must-visit place in the whole of Burma. If you visit the country, no matter how long you stay for, I guarantee that you will come here. The area still doesn’t have that touristy vibe about it and you can feel like the new Christopher Columbus, discovering new lands. Bagan, once the capital […]
Two best places to see a sunset and a sunrise around Mandalay
There’s something magical about sunsets and sunrises in Asia. Myanmar has a few good places to observe them. Of course, I could mention the temples of Bagan, but I will write a separate post just about that. This time, I would like to share with you two places, which made a great impression on me […]