Myanmar Travel Articles

 
8 Reasons to Fall in Love with Burma
8 Reasons to Fall in Love with Burma 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.
12 Less Visited Countries and Why You Should Go There Now
12 Less Visited Countries and Why You Should Go There Now 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.
Touring in a Troubled Paradise – Myanmar, Asia
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.
Party in my Shoes – Myanmar, Thailand, Asia
Safely out of the jungle, Amy Rankin realized why she had signed up for a hefty fifteen-hour jungle trek to a Karen hill tribe settlement.
The Night Express to Myitkyina – Myanmar, Asia
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.
The Ice Maker of Burma – Myanmar, Asia
Matthew Van Saun met the ice maker - a unique man - whom he'll not forget. Read why.
Myanmar Experience – Myanmar, Asia
A confirmed wanderer for the past 35 years to over 45 countries, Mitch Wilenchik was caught "off stride" by his experience in Myanmar

Buses in Myanmar – Yangon to Mandalay, Myanmar
Seth Bourget advises travelers to stay off the buses in Myanmar - for reasons that are not always obvious.
Myanmar – Day Return Only – Myanmar
Phil Smith gets a taste of life in Myanmar, if only for a day.
Working on the Chinese Film Stone Moon – China, Myanmar
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