Western Myanma
Where to eat & drink in Mandalay
Eating ft DrinkingCheap, fresh and plentiful, Ngapali's seafood (particularly fresh squid dunked in spiced ginger-and-garlic sauce) ranks easily among Myanmar's best dining. The long lights that line...
Getting there & Away in Western Myanma
Overland routes between Sittwe and Yangon (as well as to Mrauk U) are presently closed to foreigners.AIRBefore leaving Sittwe, you must reconfirm your booking - your hotel should be able to help...
What to do in Western Myanma
Sittwe's greatest attraction is the morning fish market, which kicks off in the central market around 6am and is worth popping by before your boat or plane leaves. From the main road, follow the road...
Where to stay in Western Myanma
If you're travelling cheap, brace yourself for Ngapali. The one-time budget scene is gone, and potentially cheap, haggard guesthouses around the Thandwe junction are overpriced or unlicensed...
Overview in Western Myanma
Western Myanmar, home to the proud Rakhaing people, is a land unto itself. Isolated and inaccessible from the rest of the country, this enigmatic region is in many ways closer to Bangladesh than...
Western Myanma
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