Wai Wai Place

It's been a year since I stayed in Wai Wai's Place for two months during the summer, and I miss it every day - which speaks a lot about how wonderful the place is. From the lovely staff members that I've bonded with like my family, to the aesthetic rooftop and homey, delicious food that I was lucky enough to go home to after each day of work, Wai Wai's Place was part and parcel of the best two months I have experienced in my life so far. While it's true that it's not the most luxurious accommodation out there, it doesn't have to be. The attentive staff members (each of whom also has inspiring stories to share) would be beyond obliged to cater to your needs anyway. The room was indeed too dim as another reviewer mentioned, so I asked them to install more lights for me and they did - everything turned out perfect. Initially, I was badly bitten by mosquitoes so I couldn't sleep at all. They set up the only mosquito net they had for me (the locals were so used to them that they didn't need it). The rooftop was also provided with sufficient mosquito spray whenever I spent my time there. When a friend got sick, they even took us to the doctor. There were just so many precious moments that I can't include all of them here. Speaking of the rooftop, it was what made my stay there so unforgettable. I met so many interesting travellers from all walks of life, played music with everyone, learnt Burmese dance from the lovely staff members and even did a bit of casual waitressing - that's how close I could become with the staff members and visitors. We even hung out on the weekends and played football with the children every day after school. Occasionally I would go grocery shopping with them for the rooftop restaurant, or chill with some of the staff at City Express the convenient store. Living there means being surrounded by kind-hearted, genuine and inspiring people every day that makes you a better person, and I grew so much during the two months when I was there. My journey in Myanmar was filled with joy, tears, heartbreak and inspiration, but Wai Wai's Place was always the safe haven for me no matter what. I can't wait to go back after this entire coronavirus crisis. I posted footages of my stay there on Youtube (Monica Wat), so if you're interested to know more about the place, feel free to check it out!