I’m really excited to interview Jessica Mudditt, author of “Our Home in Myanmar” about Yangon, Myanmar. Jessica’s tips for the best things to do in Yangon are awesome because she is a journalist from Australia that lived in Yangon for more than four years. She loved that it was a city that seemed frozen in time but underwent a major transformation during her time there.
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Shwedagon Pagoda. Photo by Ko Ko Myoe on Unsplash.
Yangon, Myanmar
We share a lot of resources and local suggestions in today’s podcast, but you should also check out Tourism in Myanmar, the local visitor’s bureau. They are a wealth of information and can help you plan an itinerary based on your time, budget, and interests.
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A trishaw driver in Yangon.
Getting around Yangon
The local airport is Yangon International Airport (RGN), which is about a 20-minute drive to the city. Use our Expedia tool below to find flight, hotel, and rental car options.
Jessica recommends taking taxis wherever you need to go. Public transportation is primarily for the poorest citizens, so tourists should rely on other options to get around. Trishaws are a fun experience for short distances. Jessica doesn’t recommend renting a car. However, if you decide to rent one, use these links for the best rental car offers – Avis, Budget, or Hertz.
Sherpa enjoying Myanmar Beer.
Places we talked about on the podcast
Here is a map of all of the places we talked about on the podcast episode with Jessica Mudditt about Yangon, Myanmar. You can zoom into the map and click on each dot to explore the city.
- Red dots = best places to eat in Yangon, Myanmar
- Green dots = best things to do in Yangon, Myanmar
- Yellow dots = best places to stay in Yangon, Myanmar
Who is Jessica Mudditt?
Jessica Mudditt was born in Melbourne, Australia, and currently lives in Sydney. She spent ten years working as a journalist in London, Bangladesh, and Myanmar before returning home in 2016. Her articles have been published by Forbes, BBC, The Economist Intelligence Unit, GQ, and Marie Claire, among others.
“Our Home in Myanmar” is her first book. She is currently working on a second book. It is a coming-of-age memoir about the year she spent backpacking from Cambodia to Pakistan.
Here are some samples of Jessica’s writing:
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- Darcy Street Project: Training Young People One Coffee At A Time
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You can connect with Jessica on her website and on social media on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Support Jessica and this podcast by buying “Our Home in Myanmar” through our Amazon affiliate link. You can also listen to her audiobook on Spotify.
Click here to download our one-page guide of Jessica’s tips about Yangon.
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Win Sein Taw Ya Reclining Buddha in Mawlamyine.
Stay tuned for our next episode
Listen to the next episode when Justin Royal of OTO Development shares the best things to do in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In this episode, Justin and I talk about catching a show at the Carolina Opry, strolling down Broadway at the Beach, and eating the daily catch at the Sea Captain’s House. We hope you’ll join us when We Travel There.
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