The Blog

test

Jul 1, 2026

MyProGuide's LIVE Online Tour: Traveling in 2020, An Escape From Reality

Dec 26, 2020

Classic Myanmar Dishes at Home

Of all the Asian cuisines that have spread over the globe, Burmese food hasn't gotten the attention it deserves. There's a more than understandable explanation for this, given that the country was isolated for almost 50 years due to a repressive military dictatorship. According to filmmaker Robert Liebermanhe who filmed a documentary in Myanmar in 2012, the country endured gross human rights violations that the world is still discovering. With Obama's visit to Yangon in 2012 and tourism opening up across the country, the world is watching Myanmar. One thing they'll surely be watching with increasing attention is the food.

Dec 24, 2020

Laos in One Day

Laos is a quiet and thinly populated country, best appreciated for its small-scale rural places and true wilderness. Laos is a landlocked country steeped in nature, food, history, and Buddhism. It used to be a popular destination for partying but, since the wild tubing days have been curtailed, it’s turned into a more relaxed, outdoor-oriented country. If you only had one day to travel Laos,

Dec 22, 2020

Local Markets in Myanmar

Traveling is a lot about experiencing how people who live in other countries live their life, what they do on a daily basis, what they eat, and where they go. And local markets are where everything local happens, as traditional markets are the windows into the lifestyle of the people.

Dec 20, 2020

20 Do's and Don'ts in Laos: Be a Respectful Traveler

Foreigners can sometimes find it difficult to navigate the cultural norms of Lao culture, especially first-time visitors. Knowing what might be considered offensive to the Lao people can help to avoid embarrassment and possible trouble. Most of the tourists traveling in Laos feel welcomed by friendly locals, which express one of the traditions and cultures of Laotian.

Dec 19, 2020

Myanmar must-do list

Myanmar is a spectacular country and, full to the brim of iconic sights, it stole a piece of our hearts the moment we stepped off the plane and landed into the crazy, wonderful and inspirational country. Myanmar boasts an incredible array of things to do: from stepping back in time at Inle Lake to the chaotic royal capital of Yangon to the breathtaking Bagan temple plain,

Dec 17, 2020

Explore Tokyo Under The Mysterious And Sexy Shade Of The Night

Nighttime in Tokyo is rather different than what you experience in the day. There is so much more to see and explore in Tokyo under the mysterious and sexy shade of the night. Tokyo nightlife can be more complicated than learning to say "cheers" in Japanese. There are districts specific to clubbing—like Kabukicho, which is the biggest red-light district in Japan. Shinjuku (the neon-bathed streets of the Kabukicho red-light district, in particular), which has dozens of karaoke bars, izakaya pubs, and hostess clubs to boot. Shinjuku is also home to Ni-chome, which is Japan's largest gay nightlife area. Tokyo is a city that never sleeps and has plenty of places to keep you entertained for the night.

Dec 15, 2020

10 Unique Myanmar souvenirs

Souvenirs, a symbol of your journey, a piece of memory, and the small amount of portable culture. Tourism has been described as a sacred journey, with there being a need for people to bring back mementos and souvenirs of the “sacred, extraordinary time or space”, not only to aid recollection of the experience, but also to prove it. Many people like to buy or take something from the place they visited as a reminder of their great experience on their travels.

Dec 15, 2020

Myanmar's biggest water fight, Thingyan Water Festival

Water festival is the most significant annual festival on the Myanmar calendar; it marks the start of the New Year, the beginning of the Myanmar lunar calendar, and celebrates life and rebirth. The correct Myanmar name for the water festival is Thingyan, however, outside Myanmar, it is often referred to as the water festival. Traveling around the world can lead you to engage in new, and often incredible, experiences.

Dec 13, 2020

Myanmar Facts: Know Before You Go

Formerly known as Burma, the least visited country in South-East Asia was named one of 2016’s hottest new destinations. It became the place to see “before it changed”. Myanmar is one of the most complicated, and most captivating, destinations you’ll ever visit. Travel to almost all parts of Myanmar is safe. Bagan is Myanmar’s most visited spot. Marco Polo once called it the gilded city for its surfeit of Buddhist temples and pagodas. Today, many thousands still remain; a sunrise balloon ride over them is unforgettable.

Dec 12, 2020

Going it alone：top 11 tips for solo travel

Dec 10, 2020