A look back on one of our early trips to Myanmar when we visited the temples at Mrauk-U and the tattooed Chin women Every now and then I like to write a blog post about my travelling days when I was in my early to mid-teens, which was around twenty-five years ago! If...
A suggested itinerary for independent travellers and backpackers to Myanmar (Burma) including the highlights as well as off the beaten path places.
The warm smiling faces of the people of Burma are distinctive as many faces are decorated with the yellowish tint of ‘tanaka’.
Today, 30 November, marks the 5 year anniversary of us leaving our life in the UK. Here are some of our favourite memories from five years of travel.
The full moon in May is known as the Full Moon of Kason (May in Burmese). On this day Buddhists celebrate Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and path to Nirvana.
Looking for cheap eats in Yangon? Located in Yangon’s China Town, 19th Street is lined with curbside eateries and is the place locals head for a night out.
Last weekend we escaped a hot and sweaty Yangon and headed for the Myanmar coastal resort of Ngwe Saung on an office holiday.
A selection of our favourite photographs from our recent month-long trip to Burma, one of the most photogenic countries in Asia, presented as a slide show.
When I told people we were headed to Burma the most common reaction was “it’ll be interesting to hear how things are now and what changes are taking place”.
The Burmese people are still the friendliest and most charming people in Asia – some observations on how Burma has changed in 15 years.