Burma is back on the map for ethical travellers. Follow in Alex Jones' footsteps as he checks out a fascinating country where, for the moment at least, foreign tourists remain few and far between.
Myanmar, with its beautiful mountains, pristine lakes, temples, and outdoor activities galore, is a country that can be easily explored without punching a hole in the wallet. Learn how Chelsea Perino experienced all that Myanmar had to offer on a $45 a day budget.
For the sixth consecutive year, BootsnAll unveils its top 10 Indie Travel Destinations for 2013. Will you be visiting any of these destinations this year?
Decades of deservedly critical press warning travelers to stay away from Burma is finally giving way to encouraging signs for the country's future. Chris Wotton discovers why now really is the time to give Burma a try.
Burma has long been shrouded behind a cloud of controversy, but Andy Knight gives you a glimpse through the cloud into this country rich in history and tradition.
If you're looking to get off the beaten track and experience a place less traveled this year, Victoria Brewood has compiled a list of some of the countries that are less visited by tourists but still very much worth visiting.
Can a responsible traveler ingore Aung San Suu Kyi's plea to stay away from her repressive country? Charlotte Finn toured this troubled paradise and encourages others to responsibly ignore the tourist boycott also.
Matthew Van Saun boards the night express train from Mandalay to Myitkyina. Forty eight hours later, he comes into Myitkyina with an escort, treated as though he were a foreign dignitary.
Burma is back on the map for ethical travellers. Follow in Alex Jones' footsteps as he checks out a fascinating country where, for the moment at least, foreign tourists remain few and far between. 
Myanmar, with its beautiful mountains, pristine lakes, temples, and outdoor activities galore, is a country that can be easily explored without punching a hole in the wallet. Learn how Chelsea Perino experienced all that Myanmar had to offer on a $45 a day budget. 
For the sixth consecutive year, BootsnAll unveils its top 10 Indie Travel Destinations for 2013. Will you be visiting any of these destinations this year? 
Decades of deservedly critical press warning travelers to stay away from Burma is finally giving way to encouraging signs for the country's future. Chris Wotton discovers why now really is the time to give Burma a try. 
Burma has long been shrouded behind a cloud of controversy, but Andy Knight gives you a glimpse through the cloud into this country rich in history and tradition. 
If you're looking to get off the beaten track and experience a place less traveled this year, Victoria Brewood has compiled a list of some of the countries that are less visited by tourists but still very much worth visiting. 
Can a responsible traveler ingore Aung San Suu Kyi's plea to stay away from her repressive country? Charlotte Finn toured this troubled paradise and encourages others to responsibly ignore the tourist boycott also. 
Matthew Van Saun boards the night express train from Mandalay to Myitkyina. Forty eight hours later, he comes into Myitkyina with an escort, treated as though he were a foreign dignitary. 
Matthew Van Saun met the ice maker - a unique man - whom he'll not forget. Read why. 