Yangon
I recently had the pleasure of filming a local celebrity, Van Pimpenstein’s private rooftop performance of “End of Journey” by Myanmar singer Lay Phyu. He was accompanied by Sarah Grabowski on the viola. Click the read more button to see the video.
For the freshest chicken in Yangon, just call the chicken truck.
When researching a new location I like to watch as many videos as possible. It doesn’t matter if it’s a documentary, a vlog, or even simple footage from the streets. Any and everything that adds context and background to my research is fair game. The video below is a great example of street footage that shows everyday life and what […]
Kara and Nate’s YouTube channel is a fantastic resource. Their film style is cinematic and they almost always, manage to show non-touristy experiences. Moreover, they convey their experiences in a way that makes you feel like you are there experiencing it with them. This is accomplished by frequent use of the first person viewpoint and talking directly into the camera. This […]
The White Swan Bakery is located on the northeastern side of Inya Lake in Yangon. When you park in front you are treated to a view of a gorgeous British Colonial mansion on well-manicured grounds. The White Swan had its soft opening the first week of July in the month since then they have garnered almost eighteen thousand facebook likes and […]
Having just learned about the Yangon Zay Farmers Market I am sad that I have to wait until the third Sunday of the month to catch the next one. So far, everyone I have asked about the event has raved about it. Embedded below is a video by Ei Kyawt Khaing chronicling her experience at the Yangon Zay farmers market.
Retro Retro is a fantastic little home decor store. It’s tucked away on a side street a few kilometers behind Myanmar Plaza. Their stock is from Thailand, Taiwan, and other points on the map. The shop is filled with everything from candles and scents to bowls and plates, to artwork for your walls.
Located in downtown Yangon, the Kafe in Town has western style coffee, modern, climate controlled atmosphere with comfortable seating and Western-style desserts such as cheesecake, brownies, carrot cake. Smoothies, and fresh fruit juice. The WiFi is fast and free and the service is almost overbearing. The prices are reasonable though, so hang out, have some fresh coffee or fruit juice […]