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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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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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Mingalarba, my fellow foodies out there! On a very honest and brutal note, not all tourists enjoy having traditional Burmese food. It’s so sour, it’s so spicy, it’s fermented. While we were in the Shan State which is supposedly known for its cuisine, we couldn’t find an authentic restaurant. In most tourist attractions, Thai restaurants are prominent. It’s a pity because travellers will easily miss out on the REAL delicious food in Myanmar. Delicious is not exotic. We are not…
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I tried a different disposable camera this time as I managed to get my hands on by chance. These are taken with Fujicolor 400 39 Exposure disposable camera (Japan Version). The camera is meant for landscape and not close-ups. Anyway, still survived with a handful of beautiful heritage architectures of Ipoh. There are a lot of murals in Ipoh too! I really love these old vehicles in Malaysia and they are still in working conditions! Dragon beard candy stall which…
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Shophouses, beaches and good food – these are what the Pearl of the Orient, Penang is known for. Three slow days in Penang and a day trip to Langkawi is a perfect getaway from Singapore. Day 1 We decided to head to the city to get some food before transferring bus to Batu Ferringhi where the beach is located. Guess we couldn’t be luckier -nearby the bus stop was a restaurant serving typical Malay style dishes where all food are…
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Da Hu Chun 大壶春 Even if you are not a bread lover, these buns (bao) are hard to resist. It has that perfect thickness of a bao with a crispy base. The first bite is a surprise. The savoury soup flows right out and the minced meat inside the bao is tender yet the flavour is not overwhelming. On each table, you will find ceramic teapots which contain their own signature black vinegar and also a jar that contains chilli….
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