Myanmar
Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Myanmar.
Hotel guides
Travel videos
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Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, sharing regular travel videos with practical information and on-the-ground observations.
This short Myanmar travel video documents a walk around Kaw Thaung in southern Myanmar near Thailand, offering a useful country-focused street-level segment.
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Syifa Adriana is a YouTube travel channel by a UK-based solo travel vlogger focusing on culture, history, and everyday life.
This travel video gives a helpful on-the-ground look at arriving in Yangon, visiting Shwedagon Pagoda, and noticing everyday interactions around the city.
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Alan & Shannon is a YouTube travel channel by two Scottish creators documenting their journey through countries around the world.
Their travel video offers a strong city-level perspective on Myanmar by following Yangon's circular train on a three-hour route around the capital.
Travel articles & blogs
Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel site built around detailed trip guides and first-hand planning resources. Their Myanmar guide is a practical starting point for planning what to do, where to eat, where to stay, and what to expect across the trip.
The ultimate Myanmar travel guide, with tips and advice on things to do, where to eat, where to stay, what to expect & more to plan your trip.
goingawesomeplaces.com/destination/asia/myanmar/
ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured trip-planning tools and comparisons. Their Myanmar guide gives a well-rounded overview of cultural sites, landscapes, major destinations, and visitor experiences across the country.
Myanmar captivates visitors with its golden pagodas, ancient temples, and untouched landscapes that offer a glimpse into Southeast
viatravelers.com/destinations/myanmar/
Breathedreamgo is Mariellen Ward's transformational travel site, with a strong focus on India, South Asia, and responsible travel. Her Myanmar guide is helpful for comparing places to visit, timing a trip, travel tips, and notable experiences in one place.
Myanmar (Burma) is still unspoilt by mass tourism. Our Myanmar Travel Guide covers best places to visit, when to go, travel tips, must-do experiences & more
breathedreamgo.com/myanmar-travel-guide/
Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site specializing in structured destination guides, itineraries, hikes, road trips, and photography. Their Myanmar planning article is especially useful for shaping an itinerary around Yangon, Bagan, ballooning, and bus travel between cities.
Myanmar Travel Guide. Yangon, Bagan, hot air balloon over Bagan, travel advice and inspiration, taking the bus Yangon to Bagan.
earthtrekkers.com/destination-myanmar/
Travel Off Path is an independent travel news publication covering tourism developments, aviation, travel rules, and destination trends. Their Myanmar list offers a good scan of places to visit, sights to see, and tour ideas linking Mandalay, Yangon, and Bagan.
Travel guide of the best things to do in Myanmar – Places to visit, things to see and tours you can’t miss from Mandalay to Yangon to Bagan and everywhere in between
traveloffpath.com/10-awesome-things-to-do-in-myanmar/
Never Ending Voyage is a travel blog by Simon Fairbairn and Erin McNeaney, focused on slow travel and practical guides. Their Burma and Myanmar vegetarian guide is a practical resource for understanding local food context and finding vegetarian meals while traveling.
A guide to vegetarian food in Burma/Myanmar. Not the worst place we've been due to the Indian influence and a well understood Burmese word for vegetarian.
neverendingvoyage.com/vegetarian-survival-guide-to-burma-myanmar/
A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering destination guides, SIM advice, and digital nomad topics. Their Myanmar SIM card guide is helpful for quickly comparing in-person purchases, online options, and eSIM choices before arrival.
Learn how to buy a Myanmar SIM card.📱Compare your options to buy in person, online or get an eSIM.✔️ Get your prepaid Myanmar SIM card!
abrokenbackpack.com/myanmar-sim-cards/
NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with detailed destination guides, gear coverage, and visual storytelling. Their money-in-Myanmar article gives practical guidance on cash needs and managing travel funds while moving around the country.
The latest information on the issue of money in Myanmar. No, you do not need to bring thousands of US dollars with you! Here are the things you need to know
nomadasaurus.com/money-in-myanmar-burma/
Travel Babbo is Eric Stoen's family travel blog, focused on ambitious trips with children and destination photography. His Burma and Myanmar article is a strong fit for travelers interested in photogenic places to visit, framed around a National Geographic photography expedition.
Traveling around Burma (Myanmar) on a National Geographic photography expedition, I fell in love with the country. It was one of my most enjoyable photo trips anywhere, with very friendly people, good food, great sites, and not too many other tourists. Here are my favorite sites, both to visit and to photograph:
travelbabbo.com/where-to-go-in-myanmar-burma/
Migrationology is Mark Wiens' food travel blog, focused on street food, local restaurants, markets, and culinary travel. His lahpet thoke article is a helpful food-focused entry point into Myanmar tea leaf salad and its connection to local culinary culture.
Lahpet Thoke (လက်ဖက်သုတ်), also known as Myanmar (Burmese) tea leaf salad, is one of the most popular dishes in the country. You don't want to miss it.
migrationology.com/lahpet-thoke-myanmar-tea-leaf-salad/
The Travel Hack is Monica Stott's short-trip travel blog, focused on weekend breaks, packing light, and practical travel tips. Her Myanmar and Burma money guide offers practical advice for looking after travel funds without depending on carrying excessive cash.
This is a must-read if you're travelling to Burma to find out how to look after your money without carrying too much cash.
thetravelhack.com/financial/travel-news-look-money-myanmar-burma/
Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler is Alexandra Kovacova's adventure and spa travel blog, covering wellness, beaches, hiking, and personal experiences. Her Myanmar holiday article gives a varied look at six experiences, from lakes and hot air ballooning to river cruising, adventure sports, and beaches.
When planning Myanmar holiday, many may think about a mysterious country, studded by shimmering pagodas yet this stunning country has more than that to 6 best experiences for Myanmar holiday you have to do while in Myanmar: lakes, hot air balloon, river cruise, adventure sports and beaches.
crazysexyfuntraveler.com/best-experiences-for-myanmar-holiday/
Green Global Travel is a sustainability and conservation travel site focused on ecotourism, responsible travel, wildlife, and cultural impact. Their Myanmar culture overview is a thoughtful background resource covering history, languages, religion, traditions, and cultural groups for country-level trip context.
The Culture of Myanmar: History & Traditions of Myanmar People. Includes overviews of Myanmar’s history, languages, religion & many Myanmar Cultures.
greenglobaltravel.com/culture-of-myanmar-history-traditions-of-myanmar-people/
My Life's a Movie is a solo female adventure travel blog by Alyssa Ramos with creator-led destination coverage. Her Myanmar photography tour itinerary is useful for visual trip planning, with tips and scenes from Bagan temples, Inle Lake, pagodas, and monks.
Myanmar is a photography heaven, from the temples of Bagan, to the floating gardens and one-legged fishermen of Inle Lake! Itinerary + Tips here!
mylifesamovie.com/myanmar-photography-tour/
The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, hostels, gear, safety, and independent travel. Their Myanmar safety guide gives practical caution and visitor-focused context for assessing whether the country fits a planned trip.
Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/is-myanmar-safe/.
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