MyProGuide Journal

Travel stories & local guides

First-hand tips, hidden gems and destination guides — written by our local experts across Asia.

5 Best hostels in Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand: famous for its chaotic streets, cheap and delicious street food, wild nightlife, and never-ending traffic. Most travelers just pass through here when they backpack or travel around Thailand. But there’s a lot to see and do in Bangkok. When you look beyond the chaos and peel back Bangkok’s layers, the city comes alive with endless things to do, see, explore, eat, and drink. It’s a city that opens itself up to those who are willing to get past all the temples and backpacker bars.

Dec 6, 2020

7 Unique Souvenirs Thailand

Dec 5, 2020

8 Must-do in Thailand

Dec 3, 2020

Must Visit Temples in Northern Taiwan

Taiwan, when Portuguese sailors first saw Taiwan in the 1500s, they dubbed it “Ilha Formosa” which means the beautiful island. And with its many national parks and incredible scenery, never has a name been more fitting. But it’s not just the scenery that makes Taiwan a place for the avid traveler’s bucket list.

Dec 1, 2020

Wooden Loom Weavers In Myanmar

Nov 24, 2020

Myanmar traditional clothing: Blend in like a local

Apart from learning one’s culture through food, clothing is also an important part of one’s culture. As clothing may reflect on the climate of one’s country and also reflect on one’s value towards culture. A national costume has been around for many hundreds of years. It shows us the identity of the wearer.

Nov 18, 2020

Food culture in Myanmar

Burmese cuisine is an exotic blend of flavourful ingredients that make up unique dishes that are an absolute must-try. It offers a plethora of authentic dishes from various regions of Myanmar.

Nov 8, 2020

A Day In The Tomb Raider Movie: Myanmar’s Temple City, Bagan

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider is a 2001 action-adventure film based on the Tomb Raider video game series featuring the character Lara Croft, portrayed by Angelina Jolie.

Nov 7, 2020

South Korea in one day: 14 Must-try Dishes

There are a number of dishes that can allow you to explore the culture through the food it offers. Dishes like kimchi, bibimbap, and bulgogi are sure to impress! South Korea is the place to visit over and over again. There are so many cities to choose from. But how do you experience culture in one day?

Nov 5, 2020

Traditional Myanmar pottery

In Myanmar, earthenware has been used since Neolithic period. From that time onwards, potteries have been commonly used for different domestic and religious and ritual repurpose. Earthenware production centers can be found throughout Myanmar.

Nov 3, 2020

Why Should Visit To Local Shan Market in Myanmar

Oct 24, 2020

8 Must-Visit Temples in Thailand

Thailand is a Buddhist country and the temples here play a very active part in everyday life. Thai’s come to them to pray to Buddha for things such as health or good fortune, they also come to make merit and speak with the monks.

Oct 24, 2020