Myanmar’s new INSIDER TRAVEL Trekking Mecca
Ican hardly claim to be a trekking expert, yet the options for even the most novice of ramblers are limited in Myanmar.
Putao, in the...
Bagan
On a hot dusty plain of Myanmar more than 2,000 Buddhist pagodas and temples of the ancient city of Bagan form one of the...
Hpa An
You can normally set your clock by Yangon’s seasons. The calendar year begins with the onset of hot season, which gradually builds in intensity...
District and Circle – the Yangon Circular Line
After almost a year living in Yangon and having ticked off most things there are to see and do, I’d resisted the temptation of...
Ngapali Beach
The plane to Ngapali Beach pretty much lands on the beach itself, so maybe think twice about going if you’re a nervous flyer. From...
Getting wet in Myanmar during Thingyan
Thingyan is the Myanmar New Year, the highlight of which for many is often the famous Water Festival that will sweep through Myanmar like...
Temples of the World
Long before the country opened up, the world was privy to images of the Myanmar of old. Perhaps some of the most iconic of...
What is Chinlone?
The Game
If you have spent any time in Myanmar, you would probably have seen the usual looking combination of sport and dance known locally...
MYANMAR’S RAILWAY – CONNECTING A NATION ( Part One of Two)
The state owned Myanmar Railways (MR) first came into being in 1896, when the British consolidated and combined all previous private railway construction and...
Yangon rental prices
Yangon real estate agents report that the condominium rental market is very strong at the beginning of the year. This could be due to...
