The Entire World Warned Me DO NOT TRAVEL Here. I did anyway.
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- Опубліковано 24 лют 2024
- I took a flight to a place I did not realise was an active war zone, as I took a flight to Yangon, the capital city of Myanmar (Burma) with their national airline - Myanmar Airways International.
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When you are the only tourist and the only business class passenger in the whole country, you get a bit of special attention ;-)
I have a mate who did a 1 year teacher training program in Myanmar. He told me it was one of the most incredible experiences of his life due to the kindness and solicitude of the people. He said he felt like he never left home as the people were so welcoming and gracious toward him. All the way from the principal of the school he was training in to the taxi drivers, street food vendors, business people and even the police he encountered. I'd love to travel there before I leave Asia.
On top of the business class seats, they may have seen him filming and wanted to make sure the airport looked fantastic -- which it absolutely did.
@@NomadHokie their airport looks nicer than many airports in the West...
For locals u are required to pay for those services costing more than 100 bucks, Actually it just white worship ;-)
@@NomadHokieI once visited there like at 2023. the airport is way more better than my home"west" or europe airports
Ironically, this is one of your best travel vlog I've ever seen., since everything went well without a hitch!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Agree with you.
Lovely trip.
Just to let you know that the supremely informative multi-page comments by 'Ms. Gregoria' at, "Myanmar remains in social and economic crisis since military seized power/BBC News", on UA-cam, got pushed down below 100 other comments lately!
@@AGrace-tw6ku By the way, many thanks for the informative multi-page comments by 'Ms. Gregoria' at, "Myanmar remains in social and economic crisis since military seized power/BBC News", on UA-cam., that I learned much more about Myanmar than I've ever known.
I never get tired of watching a kind gentleman treating everyone he meets in a polite way.
The flights and adventure are a bonus.
The British are brilliant that way, actually. I can listen to all of their accents ALLLLLLLLLLLLL day, as well. Of course, I get told about my accent (a New York city one) too!
I wish someone would reply, "Just fuck off will you".
Do you not tip porter?
Meanwhile the poor elevator button get's to deal with all the frustration and has to endure 5 agressive pushes.
Yeah, ditto. I am also glad he is not the Bono of air travel constantly preaching and trying to save the industry one flight at a time. Also, that hotel room could’ve knocked me over with a feather. A real beauty.
This has been such a nice episode! Myanmar seems like a lovely country. Wishing their country can have peace again.
Quite often it's only wacky politicians that are the reason there can't be peace in an area.
I love living here. Thanks
Lovely my a** because of their civil war and fascism, they create the refugee crisis in the whole Southeast Asia
Lovely my a** because of their civil war and fascist govt they created refugee crisis in the whole Southeast Asia
@@MissLizaYangonMyanmar your country looks lovely, it would be awesome to visit 😮
Elaine: Peterman ran off to Burma, and now he wants me to run the catalog.
Kramer: Where?
Jerry: Myanmar.
Kramer: The discount pharmacy?
I read that in the character's voices, lmao.
Nice to read someone knows the classics!
I find this funny as I've been watching the show recently
It will always be Burma to me…
Doesn't Jerry say, isn't it Myanmar now
that $100 a night hotel feels like it would be much more expensive anywhere else, what an amazingly nice hotel room
PanPac YGN pretty much struggles for guests nowadays, that's why rates are low.
in Myanmar 😇
@@supot2523
I Use To Stay At ParkRoyal Hotel Next Door To Another Local Hotel And Cinema Theatre.
Is This That Same Hotel ??
Your in a country where people are starving and would live well off that for weeks if not months, don't put western values on third world countries, classic tourist silliness
I've stayed in comparable hotels for 80.00 in much more stable countries.
I live in Myanmar and things are hard for us. Last month, they made a new law where they can call any boy who is between the ages of 18-35, and any girl who is between the ages of 18-27. Because of this, many of my friends have already left the country.Please pray for us
One of my uncle was on the list
@@maymyatnoekhin612 😢
Im 14 and is planning to move to Singapore at 16! Most of my relatives live there so they can show us around. My parents was thinking thailand at first but they changed their minds.
thats good. A majority of my friends moved to Philippines btw. @@BunnyLover937
In Which city you are living???
"Have you had your brekkie/coffee/lunch" is a sort of greeting in some parts of the world. It is in Karnataka, in India. Glorious sunset on your way back!
If you say no do they feed you? Or is it how (in the US at least) people as “how are you?” But sometimes they just want you to say “good” and don’t actually care for a real answer?
@@liz2880 LOL. I was curious too and wanted to know what they would do? Would they offer me a cuppa? My neighbour asked me one day as I was passing by her house if I had had my coffee and I said 'no'. She just smiled. No invitation, no coffee. When I told my husband, he said she must have felt sorry that you did not have your priorities in the right place. What is the use of living if you don't eat and drink well? So yes, just like the 'good' and not caring for a real answer, all that is expected here is a 'yes' or just a smile and a nod.
By the way, He has been to Karnataka quite a few times. He has been to Bangalore and Kalaburagi
I know. But am not sure if he knows 'ootaaita"?
@@shottyaiyer hahaha yeah I agree
Fair play the customer service was amazing!
I think Noel just got the presidential suite lol :).
Looks schmick
In your description it describes Yangon (previously Rangoon) as the capital city of Myanmar. Yangon used to be the capital, whereas today the capital city is Naypyidaw to the north. If you find and watch the old Top Gear Burma special, Clarkson, Hammond and May visit Naypyidaw.
And also the coup video to the sounds of morning exercise dance music
When they visited it is deserted
@@PrograErrorsoo iconic 😅
@@lorddarlo6194 it's always deserted
"Be kind to one another" - one big reason I'm a subscriber, Noel. Enjoy your trip.
Wow, everyone you met were amazingly helpful and polite. Treated like aviation royalty. 😊
"Are you finished lunch" is a common polite gesture in SE Asia.
How are you supposed to answer?
Is there a meaning? How do you respond normally?
In Thai "have you eaten yet".
In Malaysia: Sudah makan?, in Singapore: taken your lunch?
Yup, in Korea a common greeting with people you know is 'have you eaten rice?'
Such lovely people there. They really rolled out the red carpet for you. I hope they're all safe with the conflict going on.
Hey my father was born in Burma in the late 1920's. He could speak and write fluent Burmese. He passed in 2017. I wish he could have seen this video.
Do you know Burmese, as well?
@@SuiGenerisAbbie Sadly, no.
@@milindbajekal Please do not be sad about this.
You still can learn.
Maybe he has seen this video. I believe it made him smile.
@@ToddBinNM You can learn Burmese. I have confidence in you.
bro just said "oopsie daisy" to flying to a warzone and i love it
Great video and kudos to MAI on their services. Let's hope the situation in Myanmar improves so more people can safely visit. I love the harbor approach into Singapore.
It's MAI though. ❤
Thank you
@@Notapplicable8 Oops. Thank you for correction. I edited the original post to reflect correct info.
For improvement I think the rebels have to overthrow a dictatorship. And lots of time in those third world countries if the rebels win, they establish their own dictatorship.
I do stands with rebels that are fighting the military dictatorship.
But some ethics forces are not trustable. Especially MNDAA which is officially from China their plan maybe is to take their land laukkai back so. Myanmar would never be in peace when people are not together.
What a huge room! It is a beautiful troubled country.
Noel, you are like a kid in a candy shop, so excited and happy! You do love new adventures. It looks like you had a good adventure!!
Great video as always. The customer service for business class passengers in Myanmar looks amazing! Something you wouldn't normally expect unless on the best first class.
Customer service and quality is always amazing in Asia. Don’t compare to third world trash like US or Canada
The Strand Hotel in Yangon is where George Orwell lived while working as an officer in Burma. Some believe that it was here where he began writing his novel 1984.
"This plane is in a pretty battered condition" says the man going to a developing country in the midst of a civil war... Tbf I live in Yangon and it's all a bit rough round the edges and there's no surprise about the boot not opening. You didn't get to experience the joy of the daily blackouts! Pan Pacific would be sheltered from most of the 'interesting' elements though. The people are very kind generally though as you saw, and the taxi driver was asking you if you wanted the Aircon on. Fuel is really expensive for local people these days so taxi drivers will avoid putting the Aircon on unless the customer specifically requests it. He seems to have put it on for you though specially!
What service friendly staff and people I hope the Country is peaceful one day ❤.
I took that flight on MAI in the other direction to BKK about a year ago (economy) and loved it - beer and a sandwich on a one hour flight, in a cabin full of orange-robed monks on a trip of some sort. But Yangon was very edgy then - lots of military and barbed wire, and the trains I wanted to take were cancelled, or at least unavailable to foreigners, and a major curfew in force at least outside the cities. The airport was almost empty, as was the Mingalar Lounge (I was the only customer there). Lovely people though.
Its chill here now. I live and work here
Really enjoyed the video, Noel. Myanmar is a country you hear about but know very little about. The people seem lovely and anxious to make a traveller's stay memorable.
This might be my favorite video ever from Noel as someone who's the regular viewer on this channel and born in this particular country Myanmar, I really appreciated for doing it.
I just wanna touch on some things Noel said on the video, although it has been mark as a "Do Not Travel" on DOS, it is relatively safe to travel there for a Foreigner, as you seen in the video people in Myanmar treats the Foreigner like absolute full of kindness and services that you never expected from these airlines/country that no many ppl heard of.
I hope Noel to go back there again in future to explore more about the country and airlines of course.
My partner and I went to Yangon for 5 days in March 2023. We had a lovely time, although the city is not as vibrant as it was pre-Covid and military coup. The people are so friendly, so much history, nice places to visit and great local foods. A real shame that Noel couldn't have taken one day there sightseeing and visting temples, parks and markets. Contrary to what the media might show, there really was no obvious military presence on the streets in and around the city. The military checkpoint shown in the film is on return to enter the airport. As for DO NOT TRAVEL warnings, we too researched the U.S. Department of State notice. But, we also researched the UK Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) where they have different warnings for specific areas of the country. Yangon has travel advice but was not on the "do not travel list".
@@EddieManningI agreed with you there on the DO NOT TRAVEL warnings that put out by the gov and those big cities in Burma are relatively safe to travel for a foreigner, although it is much more military + local police presence now than back then, since military coup and thanks to recent large armed conflict around the various part of the country and Military Junta gov having low grip over their population, they now have more checkpoints around the city and especially around the airport since people are fleeing the city ahead of recent conscription order where military gov have control, anyway enough of politics. I'm glad you guys enjoyed the city and your time at Yangon. Like I said in previous comment, people are so nice, friendly towards foreigners especially. I wish Noah could go back there when things are a bit clear and explore more.
I live and work here along with thousands of other foreigners, white ones included. I'm over sensationalist UA-camrs
@@MissLizaYangonMyanmar why? What is your point?
@@MissLizaYangonMyanmar You obviously misread the video title! They warned him but he travelled anyway so he's not with the ones you complain about...
Myanmar,our country was very beautiful and happy to all of us and visitors. Now, we are facing with crisis. I wish that God bless our country to get back out happy days.
Excellent service that looked Noel the people seemed so kind and polite. Thanks for uploading
Wonderful video as always. Some fantastic shots, that sunset was exceptional. I thought your hotel room was amazing, the view and the loo too! Great airline as well, so rare to get such service like that anymore. Thank you, really enjoyed that.
The hotel is just new cookie cutter hotel, it could be the same any where I'm the world, not impressed!
Wow!! What an amazing airline!! I can tell how happy and surprised you were. What incredible customer service 👏 🙌
Great video! Great service and loved the toilet! Thank you for allowing me to take part in your adventures!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Yangon was a beautuful city . That hotel room was stunning & was not what I expected. The toilet is like one of those Toto from Japan that opens for you & knows when your done & cleans you off & all sorts of amenities. I am glad you made it thru without getting anything blown off! It didn't look like a country in a war, but I'm sure that somewhere it is not pleasant. I haven't seen any bad passengers on your flights except the guys that had the whiskey! Here in the states, it sounds like flights have bad passengers who do everyhing from hitting flight attendants to peeing in the isle. Now, that would make a very interesting video!
Congratulations on 510K follows and very soon you will have 747K follows! I love that you fly on all the airlines!
hey noel! been watching your videos for awhile! i love them and would always wait for you to post again!
Glad you like them!
I love watching all your videos, but I did enjoy them when you used to take us around the destination for a glimpse into that location. I hope you can add those back in. Thanks for all your hard work. 😊
Good thing you did fly with them you checked 2 airlines of in one very well serviced trip. Great video Noel
Hey dude very cool vlog! I come from burma but i live in Australia. The fact that u actually went out of your way to vlog there is just awesome. Not many people even know the country itself exist 😂. If u are just touring around, it is pretty harmless. But a very different lifestyle for locals there.
I think there is a higher chance of getting sh0t and mugged in NYC then anything happening in Myanmar. It is not unusual for U$UK to spread hate propaganda about "non U$ aligned countries", tale as old as time.
Really? I live and work here and run a UA-cam Channel
Sounds like a fantastic job. Your channel is quite interesting.
Thank you so much for all you do, and reviewing these airlines and airports
your trips on planes are honestly so relaxing it just make me unwind for the day :) thankyou for all that you do!
Glad you like them!
On the bright side, flying into a civil war DOES seem to be a good way to get great hotel deals AND private access to multiple lounge treat areas!
Not deals or discount. I been there at 2020. The hotels were futuristic and luxurious and also cheap. It may change but Philips prove it too😅
I have a plan to visit Myanmar next month so I will make sure to check hotel prices 😊
Nice review of your flights with MAI. Looks good.
My partner and I went to Yangon for 5 days in March 2023. We had a lovely time, although the city is not as vibrant as it was pre-Covid and military coup. The people are so friendly, so much history, nice places to visit and great local foods. A real shame that you couldn't have taken one day there sightseeing and visting temples, parks and markets. Contrary to what the media might show, there really was no obvious military presence on the streets in and around the city. The military checkpoint shown in the film is on return to enter the airport. As for DO NOT TRAVEL warnings, we too researched the U.S. Department of State notice. But, we also researched the UK Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) where they have different warnings for specific areas of the country. Yangon has travel advice but was not on the "do not travel list".
“I did anyway” is such a badahh response lol
The bad boy of aviation
🎶how bout i do
anyway? 🎶
If he had a serious medical emergency his insurance wouldn't help him or pay up.
It sure is!😂
Great 👍🏾 video - I always enjoy the next adventure ✈️
Hi Mr. Philips, wow how's that for a surprise. I'm blown away also, the first flight's business class had some wear and tear, however the service seemed quite good in my opinion and also your experience in Yangon, When someone says there is civil unrest going on in a country, you expect soldiers guarding the checkpoint and all of those horrible things, not saying that they were or are not there but perhaps the route the driver took you did not have any stationed during your arrival in the country and tou only saw them on your way out, maybe there are times of the day that you see them. However the biggest surprise was the business class check in process and lounge at Yangon Airport, wowwwwwy.... was not expecting that. That is what I will call SERVICE with a twist and one with good moments of truth, no lines, no hassle, they do all for you, normally if you travel first class or are a VIP that you get these first class treatment, almost looked like an Almajlis service in DXB, of course never been to that part but I did see it on Ultimate Airport Dubai. I'm blown away, Good on ya M.A.I, kudos well done I'm impressed. Now that's an example of an airline that has service excellence to its name, other airlines should take note of this. Finally the second flight, yeah much much nicer business product and coupled with the service, wow well done.
Noel, your videos really helps me when I have anxiety and when I’m struggling with my emotions. Thank you so much ❤ never stop doing this ❤
Thank you for your kind words.
Welcome to Myanmar. Great to see you and Josh making trips here!
Thanks! 😃
Everyone seemed so genuinely kind and helpful at the hotel and airport.
genuinely so kind of them to use the revenue to fight rebels, so cute
Sunday afternoon in Berlin: I am enjoying your new video!
Wow, that is quite an impressing way of doing things on behald of MAI !
Thank you Noel😉
This was a fun experience. Not going to lie, I did freak out a bit when you said civil war, turned out to not be too bad. Please do be careful, though.
Hope you get back someday, Noel. It's a special place. I was in Myanmar about 5 years ago, and found the people to be most amazing. We got around on bicycles, and kids would come running out of schools or homes to greet us. We'd always hear "Mingalaba!" shouted, along with cheerful waves and smiles, as we rode by farm fields. Lots of good will all round, though we couldn't communicate at all! As visitors, we kept a low profile, always respectful and cheerful. We saw military vehicles and installations and just kept a respectful distance, cameras and phones put away. The people deserve peace.
whilst the rest of the countries people are being blown up with your holiday money
I spent a month traveling around Myanmar in the 90's. Yangon was fascinating, up country even more so. I met people who had never seen a foreigner. Yangon was plagued with frequent, often prolonged power outages in those days. I flew Thai Airlines round trip to Yangon from Bangkok.
Noel what a service ! Great video .😃👍
Thanks 👍
Myanmar is definitely worth a visit we spent a week there in 2017 in Mandalay and Bagan. The people were super friendly and welcoming.
I am from Assam, India. It is really nice to see my neighbour myanmar.
Another wonderful stream. Keep up the good work😊
Love how excited you were for the second flight 😀
Always enthusiastic! Love that. ❤️✈️❤️✈️❤️✈️
WOW, THEY REALLY WENT ALLLL OUT. FANTASTIC SERVICE 👍.
Thank you, Jago, for a balanced view as always. I look forward to your next video.
Much appreciated
@@noelphilipshaha. I posted on the wrong channel. Great channel anyway! 😂
I had a family relative who was shot down just off Burma when the B-25 he served on was struck by AA fire from a Japanese destroyer in '43. His plane operated from an airfield outside of Calcutta.
Wow, what a brave man you are especially since it had a no fly warning. The hotel was gorgeous. It looked like you had a corner room. Safe travels.
Did I hear you call Yangon the capital of Myanmar Noel? They've got a new purpose-built capital called Naypyidaw. Yangon is still the business capital though.
That could have been a special “Loo review”. Great stuff as always mate 😎
The customer service is so friendly, I love how lovely they all are ☺️
Bit like Northern Ireland in the 90's. I'd have no problems going to Myanmar. Especially with that hotel. $100 for that Penthouse suite...jesus Premier inn costs more in Belfast
good value for PP: The one in BKK used to cost a lot more.
I actually was in Enniskillen in the early 90s - it looked a little scarier to us then, than here in Myanmar.
@@lisaa8795 It would have been more scary for sure. yes. I moved to Ireland in 2004, things had pretty much gone more quite by then.
And after the lock downs and things opened up again, the hotels here on the emerald isle are now totally taking the piss.
@@Marlow925 Very true but their greed will make tourists go elsewhere
Noel drives a new wave of tourism to Myanmar.
All looks very welcoming...
Thank you for taking your flight. I am glad you were able to fly away from here.😊
Thanks for watching!
@@noelphilips 😂 Hahaha, you are welcome. I continue to hope you will fly safely. Like you said, there are some countries that are going through government problems. And other countries that are ok for now!
flown on it once on one of their a319 and it was good, the plane itself was well maintained and the interior was up to date, overall a good airline
*Britished it 🤔…..i think i like that term. I’ll immediately incorporate it into my personal vocabulary
Lmao I said the exact same 😂 I’m def using it in the future
Too bad you couldn't check the place out .....quick in and out seems silly.....
Rather silly, like flying BKK to SIN via Yangoon and paying $700 extra to do so. Those Myanmar people could have well used that.
Brilliant service by the crew. Nice to see. Thanks Noel
Hi Noel,
The country looks beautiful and everyone was so polite.
Isn’t it ironic that you are forbidden to take knives etc. on board an aircraft yet they provide these implements on board as well as in the lounges (which is post-security)!
u did not experience Burma
Myanmar and their people seemed lovely- and what beautiful monuments. Great video. Thanks Noel.
Glad you enjoyed it
Wow, what brilliant service in MAI ! You are so polite and well mannered Noel. Love your vlogs.
Thank you so much!
He’s polite asking everyone how they are and saying thank you hundreds of times! What manners ! Love watching Noel .
Thank you for visiting my country but things are just going worse here but democracy will be returned.
I loved this one ..what airline asks you if your food is ok,amazing ..such polite people too
I’ve flown to/from and around on various Myanmar airlines. The staff make airlines what they are; definitely deserve the praise you gave them.
bro you took a taxi to and from your airport to a 5 star hotel for one night. you definitely didnt travel to a "warzone"
I wonder how economy is since 95% of your audience can’t afford business class
Keep wondering peasant
Then feel free to look at other creators and their content who primarily base their channel off it. Noel is documenting HIS journeys, not your ideals.
Always looking forward to your videos😃👋🏼
Yay! Thank you!
Spinning the Go-Pro around every few seconds between your face and the room view is very irritating. If you're going to show the room, show the room. If you want to talk to the camera, talk to the camera. Don't try and do both at the same time. I have no idea what that room is like.
Thanks Karen, you are always right. Society knows this. Kind Regards, Karen
With every new episode i am feeling like i was also in all those places...love your videos. Thank you.
So nice of you
Wow how amazing was that! I really hope you return and go exploring. Josh Cahill had an epic experience too.
My grandfather fought in Burma and surrounding area as part of the ‘forgotten army’ during WW2.
Another great video Noel 👌🏻 I love the service you had with MAI on your departure flight, very impressive Lord Phillips 😂
Great video, Noel 👏
As always, great video Noel.
Took one for the team there Noel, great video mate enjoyed that.
Nice video. We went to Yangon from Bangkok five or six years ago. We were on Nok Air, now pretty much a domestic Thai airline and flew out of and back into DMK (which was a pain). Rather than the Pan Pacific, we stayed at a Chatrium a little further from the core area, but a nice room and nice amenities. My wife wanted to buy some jade bracelets, so we spent a lot of time at the various stores in the main jade shopping area. Also toured the temple which was beautiful and unusual. The state of people living in areas just outside the main shopping area was disturbing. Never felt unsafe, but boy, was it a depressing sight.
great stuff, Noel! fearlessly pushing the travel envelope even with a level-4 advisory... seems you encountered some wonderful people on your flights and on-ground, even under Myanmar's difficult circumstances. the highlight though is the "killer toilet" thing at the Yangon hotel! totally freaky to view; sort of a distant cousin to Monty Python's killer rabbit, perhaps?! cheers!
Hi Noel thanks for the video! Recently subscribed and looking forward to see more of your inspiring adventures!
Thank you & welcome aboard!
Another really nice adventure as always when i watch your travels. Thankyou
The journey from Burma to Singapore looked amazing and hotels amazing 😊
Another great video! I love that you caught the planes shadow at takeoff!
Stayed at the Crowne Plaza, great hotel, if you pick the right room the views of the airport are fantastic, a plane spotters paradise.
I am Bulgarian and had the huge pleasure of visiting many South-East Asia countries and feel so good there. People are so zen and super friendly, it is so safe, the temples are so touching and spiritual, hotels are clean, food, and juices are SO good and nature is stunning and there is so much history and hope to visit Myanmar one day. Their airlines are super clean and modern. People are not rude, hysteric or arrogant in the planes. I cannot decide which SE Asian country is my "favourite", they are all so gorgeous with no exceptions. Vietnam with its so interesting history, especially Philippines with their crazy humour and super modern Taiwan with an IMPECCABLE metro and posh Singapore and north Thailand is fantastic as well. So is Borneo in Malaysia. I hope the war in Myanmar ends and they become an entirely peaceful nation and wish the nation all the best.
But your Turkmenistan video was just wacky and so much fun and interesting to watch as many of your videos to watch. Keep it up, Noel and keep surprising us hahaha maybe you end up in Antarictica next......🤣😁
Thank you, glad you enjoy them.
Great video. I've always wanted to visit Myanmar. Fair play for doing it now
Awesome video yet again Noel how good was that service in Yangoon irport WOWSERS!!! Can't wait to see what comes next best to Rach and the kids :)
Very nice trip. That first room you had was beautiful for the price you paid. And I have to get one of those toilets for my house lol.
A number of years ago I went to Bosnia. This was shortly after the conflict. I didn’t know what to expect. As did you when going to Myanmar. But people were going about as normal during my stay. People just try to make the best of things. And continue with their lives.