MyProGuide Journal
Travel stories & local guides
First-hand tips, hidden gems and destination guides — written by our local experts across Asia.
10 Things You Don’t Want to Miss in Taichung
Taipei could be the one and only city you come up with when traveling in Taiwan. However, according to CNN, Taichung, with the second most populated city in Taiwan, is among the Taiwanese most preferred cities. Let’s find out why, MyProGuide is taking you down to the middle of Taiwan and explore fam
Jul 31, 2019
Tour Guide Licensing System in Japan and South Korea
Are you a candidate of tour guide licensing system of Japan or South Korea? No matter what motivates you to become a tour guide at the country. Once you made up your mind to obtain a tour guide license in the country, you must get to know the rules of the qualifying exam and application. […]
Jul 31, 2019
Tour Guide Licensing Systems in Taiwan, Thailand, Myanmar, the Philippines and Cambodia
If you want to become a tour guide, understanding the tour guide licensing system of your country is a must. Have you found all the necessary information? Are you still scanning through several websites under time pressure? Check out this article! MyProGuide has helped you collected the important in
Jul 31, 2019
The Best Things to do in Palawan
With paradise-like beaches, incredible underwater visibility, and one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature (Puerto Pricesa Subterranean River National Park), Palawan is definitely a must-go travel destination for nature-lovers. Especially for budget travelers, there are a wide range of resorts where y
Jul 30, 2019
Traveling in Southeast Asia: Your Ultimate Packing Guide
Traveling is exciting, and exploring new different places is a lot of fun. You have planned to sample all the delicious food in Taiwan, see the breathtaking Wat Phra temple when going to Bangkok, or plan to chill at the Palawan in the Philippines. You have been dreaming about South Asia, but the fac
Jul 30, 2019
Rainy day in Saigon, Vietnam: 6 Best Spots to Go
You can’t expect everything to run smoothly during your journey, and rainy day is one of the most serious factors that might mess up your day. In Saigon, it rains very often, and is seemingly a common problems for tourists. However, to save you from getting soaked by rain, MyProGuide collects Top 6
Jul 30, 2019
Strolling Around in Chiayi: Take a Walk and Savor Local Street Food
Are you a food lover? Then you can’t miss the recent episode released on Netflix: Street Food. Featuring many cities with their signature street food—Chiayi, located in the south of Taiwan between Taichung and Kaohsiung, is introduced in one of the episodes. However, Chiayi has more to offer and exp
Jul 30, 2019
Five Must-See Places in Mandalay
Five beautiful places to visit in Mandalay Mandalay is the second-largest city in Myanmar and is located on the East bank of the Irrawaddy River. Mandalay is better known as the cultural capital of Myanmar because of Myanmar King Palace of the Konbaung Dynasty. Mandalay have many ancient historical
Jul 29, 2019
The 2 Most Famous Hills in Mandalay
Two Hills that are a Must Visit in Mandalay Mandalay is the second-largest city in Myanmar and is located on the East bank of the Irrawaddy River. Mandalay is known as the cultural capital of Myanmar because of the Myanmar King Palace (form the Konbaung Dynasty). When you arrived in Mandalay, you ca
Jul 29, 2019
3 Must-Visit Places in Mingun, Myanmar
3 places not to miss when visiting at MinKun MinKun is a peaceful village with many famous historical cultures from the Myanmar Kings. It sits on the bank of Irrawaddy River, 7miles north-west from the Mandalay City. MinKun is famous with three historical sites… See also: 6 Beautiful Places that wil
Jul 29, 2019
Horse Carriage Riding in Myanmar
One of the historic places in Myanmar where you can ride a horse carriage Inwa is located in the Mandalay Region, Myanmar. Inwa was an ancient imperial capital of successive Burmese kingdoms from 14th to 19th centuries. When you arrive at Mandalay, you should not miss a visit to this place. Because
Jul 29, 2019
Kamakura in Spring: Walk through History and Breathtaking Flower Blossom
Taking a walk through the ancient streets in Kamakura, cherry blossoms lining along on both sides as they shower you with soft pink petals that scatter down upon your hair. Gentle breezes of spring then sweeps them from the ground to a journey ahead. Cherry blossom in Japan symbolizes a time of rene
Jul 27, 2019