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旗津海水浴場
Lifestyle, Travel Guide

Cijin Island: A black sand beach a ferry ride away from Kaohsiung

Just 5 minutes away from Kaohsiung, you’ll reach a beautiful island called Cijin Island 旗津島, making it the perfect destination for families to spend their evening together. We too, wandered around the Cijin District before getting on the ferry with a tap of our iPass card. It is as easy as it sounds and as relaxing as an evening getaway can get. How to get to Cijin Island? Ferry operates at about 10 minutes interval daily at Gushan Ferry Pier…

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July 13, 2019
Yangon Train Ride
Lifestyle, Travel Guide

Circular Train Journey in Yangon

A 2-hour train ride that cost 200 kyats? This is how the locals travel places surrounding the city centre – an experience you can easily enjoy if you have some time in Yangon. As the name suggests, the train route goes in a circle so within 2 hours, you’ll be able to drop off where you board. Two hours may sound long but there are many sceneries that will keep you occupied like drinking tea, having snacks or just enjoy…

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May 18, 2019
Longyi in Shwedagon Pagoda
Lifestyle, Travel Guide

Wearing the traditional costumes of Myanmar

I love wearing traditional costumes when I travel – of course wearing a Longyi has been on my mind for the longest time. It is not difficult to get your hands on a Longyi but you’ll probably have a tough time choosing one. Below you’ll find some tips, cost and how to get your hands on one. Different types of Longyi The Longyi locals wear are mostly custom-made but you can easily grab one that is meant for travellers at…

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May 5, 2019
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